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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 2024

 

DAMON INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

British Columbia   001-42190   N/A
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

704 Alexander Street

Vancouver, BC

  V6A 1E3
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 702-2167

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Shares   DMN   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

Introductory Note

 

As previously described in our Registration Statement on Form 10-12B, as amended and declared effective on November 12, 2024 (the “Form 10”), on October 23, 2023, XTI Aerospace, Inc. (previously named Inpixon) (the “Parent”) and Grafiti Holding Inc. (“Grafiti” or the “Company”) entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement, pursuant to which all of the outstanding shares of Grafiti Ltd., a United Kingdom limited company (“Grafiti UK”) that offers data analytics and statistical visualization solutions for engineers and scientists, were transferred to Grafiti, such that on December 26, 2023, Grafiti UK became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grafiti (the “reorganization”). Following the reorganization, and in connection with the spin-off of Grafiti from Parent, on December 27, 2023 (the “record date”), all of the outstanding common shares of the Company held by the Parent (the “Trust Shares”) were transferred to the Grafiti Holding Inc. Liquidating Trust (the “Trust”), to be held for the benefit of holders of the Parent’s common stock, preferred stock and those outstanding warrants that are contractually entitled to participate in the distribution of the Trust Shares, on a pro rata basis as of the record date (collectively, the “participating Parent securityholders”). On November 12, 2024 (the “distribution date”), the Trust Shares were delivered to the participating Parent securityholders, on a pro rata basis at a ratio of 1 Trust Share for every 50 shares of common stock of the Parent held by the participating Parent securityholders, with all fractional shares being rounded up, resulting in the distribution of an aggregate of 3,536,746 Trust Shares to participating Parent securityholders.

 

In addition, on October 23, 2023, the Company, Parent, Damon Motors Inc. (“Damon”) and 14444842 B.C. Ltd. (“Amalco Sub”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a business combination agreement (as amended by the First Amendment to the Business Combination Agreement dated June 18, 2024 and the Second Amendment to the Business Combination Agreement dated September 26, 2024, the “Business Combination Agreement”). On November 13, 2024, Damon and Amalco Sub amalgamated to continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Amalgamation”). Following the Amalgamation, the Company was renamed “Damon Inc.” (also referred to herein as the “combined company”). Pursuant to the Plan of Arrangement under the laws of British Columbia, as contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, securityholders of Damon exchanged their securities of Damon for amalgamation consideration (the “Amalgamation Consideration”) consisting of:

 

(i) 14,761,045 common shares of the Company, also referred to herein as “Subordinate Voting Shares” (“Common Exchange Shares”),

 

(ii) 1,391,181 multiple voting shares of the Company (“Multiple Voting Shares”), which are convertible into common shares of the Company on a 1 for 1 basis, issued to Jay Giraud, the combined company’s CEO and director, and its controlled entity,

 

(iii) warrants (“Warrants”) to purchase 2,186,478 common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $7.81 per share, with terms substantially similar to those of Damon’s warrants, issued to former Damon warrant holders, and

 

(iv) options to purchase 1,942,127 common shares at exercise prices between $0.57 and $12.73, issued to former Damon optionholders under the Company’s equity incentive plans.

 

The exchanges are based on an exchange ratio determined according to the formula in the Business Combination Agreement.

 

Upon issuance of the Amalgamation Consideration, the Company has an aggregate of 19,376,429 common shares issued and outstanding, 24,896,215 common shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis, and 1,391,181 Multiple Voting Shares issued and outstanding.

 

The Business Combination Agreement and the amendments were filed as Exhibits 2.2. 2.3 and 2.4, respectively, to the Form 10 and incorporated herein by reference. The form of the Warrants is filed as Exhibit 4.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Company expects to commence trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on November 18, 2024. The new CUSIP number for the Company’s common shares following the closing of the Business Combination is 235750106.

 

Prior to the effective time of the Amalgamation (the “Effective Time”), on November 12, 2024, the Company filed a Notice of Alteration with the Province of British Columbia Registrar of Companies to amend its Notice of Articles to, among other things, reflect the amended articles of the Company authorizing, among other things, the creation of a class of Multiple Voting Shares and setting out the rights and restrictions attaching to the Multiple Voting Shares and the common shares. Holders of common shares will be entitled to one vote per common share, and holders of Multiple Voting Shares will be entitled to seven votes per Multiple Voting Share, on all matters upon which shareholders are entitled to vote.

 

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Shareholders of the combined company are subject to lock-up restrictions for the period of 180 days after the closing of the business combination pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement (the “Business Combination”), subject to the following release schedule: 20% upon the closing of the Business Combination, 40% at 90 days following the closing, and the remaining 40% at 180 days following the closing; or 100% if the trading price of the common shares of the combined company reaches a certain threshold, unless released earlier by the Company and Damon. Additionally, any shareholders as of the completion of the spin-off and the Business Combination who are directors or officers of the combined company will be subject to lock-up restrictions for the period from the closing of the Business Combination to 180 days after the closing, unless released earlier by the Company and Damon. The original lock-up agreements by and between Grafiti, Damon and Damon securityholders (both insiders and non-insiders) were filed as Exhibits 10.5 and 10.6, respectively, to the Current Report on Form 8-K by the Parent with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 23, 2023 and incorporated herein by reference. These lock-up arrangements are subject to certain early releases as provided in the lockup release agreements described in Item 1.01 below.

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

The information contained in the Introductory Note of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein to the extent required to be disclosed under this Item 1.01.

 

Financing Agreements

 

Streeterville June 2024 Note – Amended Security Agreements

 

On November 13, 2024, prior to the closing of the Business Combination, (a) the Company entered into an amendment to the Security Agreement, dated June 26, 2024 by and between the Company and Streeterville Capital LLC (the “Streeterville Security Agreement”) delivered in connection with that certain secured promissory note in an aggregate principal amount of $6,470,000 (the “Streeterville Note”), whereby the Company granted to Streeterville a security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands to its assets (the “Amended Streeterville Security Agreement”), and (b) Damon entered into a security agreement with Streeterville (the “DMI-Streeterville Security Agreement”), whereby Damon granted to Streeterville a security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands to its assets, and (c) Damon entered into an IP security agreement with Streeterville (the “DMI-Streeterville IP Security Agreement”), whereby Damon granted to Streeterville a security interest in certain of its intellectual property. Streeterville’s security over the Company’s assets ranks pari passu with the security granted under the November 2024 Debt Financing (as described in greater detail below) pursuant to an intercreditor agreement dated as of November 13, 2024 (the “Intercreditor Agreement”).

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Amended Streeterville Security Agreement, DMI-Streeterville Security Agreement, DMI-Streeterville IP Security Agreement and Intercreditor Agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by the full text of each referenced agreement, which are filed as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 and 10.4 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

November 2024 Debt Financing

 

East-West

 

On November 13, 2024, the Company and East West Utah limited liability company, an affiliate of Streeterville, entered into a note purchase agreement (the “East West Note Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell, and East West agreed to purchase, a secured promissory note in an aggregate original principal amount of $8,385,000 (the “East West Note”) in a private offering in reliance on the exemptions from registration under applicable securities laws (the “East West Financing”). The East West Note carries an original issue discount of $1,885,000. For as long as the East West Funding Conditions (as defined below) are satisfied on each applicable funding date (unless waived by East West, the proceeds from the East West Note will be funded in tranches in accordance with the following schedule: (a) $2,000,000.00 on January 31, 2025, (b) $1,500,000.00 on April 30, 2025, (c) $1,500,000.00 on July 31, 2025, and (d) $1,500,000.00 on September 30, 2025.

 

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For each $1.00 in funds the Company raises in the sale of any of its equity shares in a financing for the purpose of raising capital as part of any public offering of its equity securities pursuant to a registration statement, at East West’s sole election, East West may reduce its next funding obligation by $0.50. The term “East West Funding Conditions” means: (i) no event of default (as defined in the East West Note) has occurred hereunder, (ii) the Subordinate Voting Shares are listed for trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”), (iii) the Company is current on all of its filings with the SEC as required under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”); and (iv) neither the Company nor Damon has granted any security interest, lien or encumbrance with respect to any of its assets after the issue date of the East West Note. The East West Note will mature on the date that is 18 months from issuance of the initial tranche of funding thereunder. For each $1.00 funded by lender under the East West Note, an additional $0.29 in original issue discount will be added to the outstanding balance. It bears interest at 10% per annum, which will increase to 22% or the maximum permitted by applicable law upon the occurrence of an event of default (as defined in the East West Note). In such an event, East West may declare the outstanding balance, multiplied by 110%, immediately due. Upon a change of control, the balance, multiplied by 110%, will also become due.

 

Beginning on the date that is the earlier of (i) thirteen months from the closing date of the Business Combination and (ii) January 1, 2026, East West shall have the right to require the Company to redeem up to an aggregate of one sixth of the initial principal balance of the East West Note plus any interest accrued thereunder each month (each monthly exercise, a “East West Monthly Redemption Amount”) by providing written notice to the Company, provided however that if East West does not exercise the East West Monthly Redemption Amount in a corresponding month, then such East West Monthly Redemption Amount shall be available for East West to redeem in any future month in addition to such future month’s East West Monthly Redemption Amount.

 

In connection with the East West Financing, Damon Motors Corporation, a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Damon (the “Damon Subsidiary”), and Damon each entered into a guaranty, dated as of November 13, 2024, whereby Damon and the Damon Subsidiary guaranteed the performance of the Company’s obligations under the East West Note (the “DMI and DMC East West Guarantees”).

 

Additionally, the Company’s obligations under the East West Note are secured. On November 13, 2024, prior to the closing of the Business Combination, (a) Grafiti Holding Inc. entered a security agreement with East West (the “Grafiti-East West Security Agreement”) whereby Grafiti Holding Inc. granted to East West a security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands to its assets, and (b) Damon entered into a security agreement with East West (the “DMI-East West Security Agreement”) whereby Damon granted to East West a security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands to its assets, and (c) Damon entered into an IP security agreement with East West (the “DMI-East West IP Security Agreement”) whereby Damon granted to East West a security interest in certain of its intellectual property.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the East West Note, East West Note Purchase Agreement, Grafiti-East West Security Agreement, DMI-East West Security Agreement, DMI-East West IP Security Agreement, and the DMI and DMC East West Guaranties do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by the full text of each referenced agreement, which are filed as Exhibits 4.1, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9 and 10.10 to this current report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Braebeacon

 

On November 13, 2024, the Company and Braebeacon Holdings Inc. (“BHI”) entered into a note purchase agreement (the “BHI Note Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell, and BHI agreed to purchase, a secured promissory note in an aggregate original principal amount of $8,385,000 (the “BHI Note”) in a private offering in reliance on the exemptions from registration under applicable securities laws (the “BHI Financing”; together with the East West Financing, the “November 2024 Debt Financing”). The BHI Note carries an original issue discount of $1,885,000. For as long as the BHI Funding Conditions are satisfied on each applicable funding date (unless waived by BHI, the proceeds from the BHI Note will be funded in tranches in accordance with the following schedule: (a) $2,000,000 on January 31, 2025, (b) $1,500,000 on April 30, 2025, (c) $1,500,000 on July 31, 2025, and (d) $1,500,000 on September 30, 2025.

 

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Each $1.00 in funds the Company raises in the sale of any of its equity shares in a financing for the purpose of raising capital as part of any public offering of its securities pursuant to a registration statement, at BHI’s sole election, BHI may reduce its next funding obligation by $0.50. The term “BHI Funding Conditions” means: (i) no event of default (as defined in the BHI Note) has occurred hereunder, (ii) the Subordinate Voting Shares are listed for trading on Nasdaq, (iii) the Company is current on all of its filings with the SEC as required under the Exchange Act; and (iv) neither the Company nor Damon has granted any security interest, lien or encumbrance with respect to any of its assets after the issue date of the BHI Note. For each $1.00 funded by Lender under the BHI Note, an additional $0.29 in original issue discount will be added to the outstanding balance. The BHI Note will mature on 18 months from issuance of the initial tranche of funding thereunder. It bears interest at 10% per annum, which will increase to 22% or the maximum permitted by applicable law upon the occurrence of an event of default (as defined in the BHI Note). In such an event, BHI may declare the outstanding balance, multiplied by 110%, immediately due. Upon a change of control, the balance, multiplied by 110%, will also become due.

 

Beginning on the date that is the earlier of (i) thirteen months from the closing date of the Business Combination and (ii) January 1, 2026, BHI shall have the right to require the Company to redeem up to an aggregate of one sixth of the initial principal balance of the BHI Note plus any interest accrued thereunder each month (each monthly exercise, a “BHI Monthly Redemption Amount”) by providing written notice to the Company, provided however that if BHI does not exercise the BHI Monthly Redemption Amount in a corresponding month, then such BHI Monthly Redemption Amount shall be available for BHI to redeem in any future month in addition to such future month’s BHI Monthly Redemption Amount.

 

In connection with the BHI Financing, the Damon Subsidiary and Damon, each entered into a guaranty, dated as of November 13, 2024, whereby Damon and the Damon Subsidiary guaranteed the performance of the Company’s obligations under the BHI Note (the “DMI and DMC BHI Guarantees”).

 

Additionally, the Company’s obligations under the BHI Note are secured. On November 13, 2024, prior to the closing of the Business Combination, (a) Grafiti Holding Inc. entered a security agreement with BHI (the “Grafiti-BHI Security Agreement”) whereby Grafiti Holding Inc. granted to BHI a security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands to its assets, and (b) Damon entered into a security agreement with BHI (the “DMI-BHI Security Agreement”) whereby Damon granted to BHI a security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands to its assets, and (c) Damon entered into an IP security agreement with BHI (the “DMI-BHI IP Security Agreement”) whereby Damon granted to BHI a security interest in certain of its intellectual property.

 

Pursuant to the Intercreditor Agreement, each of Streeterville, East West and BHI have agreed to rank pari passu in connection with the above noted financing transactions.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the BHI Note, BHI Note Purchase Agreement, Grafiti-BHI Security Agreement, DMI-BHI Security Agreement, DMI-BHI IP Security Agreement, and DMI AND DMC BHI Guarantees do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by the full text of each referenced agreement, which are filed as Exhibits 4.2, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15 and 10.16 to this current report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Lock-Up Release Agreements

 

The Second Amendment to the Business Combination Agreement provides that if any shareholder of Damon is released early from the lock-up agreements under the Business Combination Agreement, then the Parent and certain former management of the Parent and the Company, including, but not limited to Nadir Ali, CEO and sole director of the Company prior to the closing and Melanie Figueroa, a director of the Company effective as of the closing of the Business Combination, who received common shares of the Company through option exercises, which are registered on our registration statement on Form S-1, as amended and declared effective by the SEC on November 12, 2024 (the “Registered Shares”), will also be released from their respective lock-up obligations to the same extent.

 

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In connection with the BHI financing, BHI has requested the release of lock-up restrictions on the Common Exchange Shares to be received by a debtor of BHI (the “BHI Debtor”), in which BHI holds a security interest. On November 11, 2024, the Company, Damon, and the BHI Debtor, entered into a lockup release agreement to remove the lock-up restrictions on the approximately one million Common Exchange Shares received by the BHI Debtor. Pursuant to this agreement, (i) 60% of the Registered Shares will be released immediately following the closing of the Business Combination, and (ii) 40% of the Registered Shares will be released upon the earlier of (a) thirty days following the closing date or (b) the date the Company completes an equity financing of at least $13,000,000. Additionally, on October 10, 2024, as consideration for purchasing an additional $500,000 convertible promissory note from Damon, Damon and an existing noteholder, entered into a lockup release agreement to remove the lockup restrictions on the approximately 261,000 Common Exchange Shares received by the noteholder and its affiliate.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the lockup release agreements do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by the full text of the respective agreements, which are filed as Exhibits 10.17 and 10.20 to this current report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Coattail Agreement and Founder Agreement

 

In connection with the issuance of 1,391,181 Multiple Voting Shares to Jay Giraud, the Company’s CEO and director, and its controlled entity, on November 13, 2024, the Company and Mr. Giraud entered into a coattail agreement (the “Coattail Agreement”) and a founder agreement (the “Founder Agreement”).

 

The information regarding the Coattail Agreement under Item 5.03 of this current report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein to the extent required to be disclosed under this Item 1.01.

 

Under the Founder Agreement, Mr. Giraud shall not be entitled to transfer any of the Multiple Voting Shares to any other person, except for certain permitted transferees. Jay Giraud has also agreed to convert his Multiple Voting Shares into common shares upon:

 

  The shipment of 1,000 motorcycles to customers by the combined company; and

 

  Jay Giraud ceasing to be an executive officer of the combined company due to his voluntary resignation as both a director and an officer of the combined company, or his termination as an executive officer for cause (which termination has been confirmed by a court of competent jurisdiction, or in respect of which a claim is not brought within 90 days following such termination).

 

In addition, under the Founder Agreement, Mr. Giraud has agreed that he will not vote or cause to be voted more than one-seventh of the number of Multiple Voting Shares that he owns, or over which he has voting control, in favour, against or withheld on a vote for the election or removal directors, except in the case of a vote for the election of directors proposed in any management information circular of the Company, in which case Mr. Giraud will be entitled to vote all Multiple Voting Shares held by him in favour of the slate of directors proposed in such management information circular.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Coattail Agreement and the Founder Agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by the full text of the respective agreements, which are filed as Exhibits 10.18 and 10.19 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

The information contained in the Introductory Note of this current report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein to the extent required to be disclosed under this Item 2.01.

 

Financial Information

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

The unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements of Damon as of and for three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information of the Company and Damon for the year ended June 30, 2024 and three months ended September 30, 2024 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.4.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Damon for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.5.

 

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Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.  

 

The information contained in Item 1.01 of this current report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein to the extent required to be disclosed under this Item 2.03.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information contained in the Introductory Note and Item 1.01 of this current report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein to the extent required to be disclosed under this Item 3.02.

 

The Amalgamation Consideration was issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(10) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), on the basis that these securities were issued pursuant to the Plan of Arrangement, the fairness of which was approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia.  

 

The East West Note and the BHI Note were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, on the basis that these notes have been issued to institutional accredited investors and the Company did not engage in any general solicitation in connection with such offer and sale.

  

Any common shares to be issued to Peikin as described under the heading “Fees to be Paid to Former Financial Advisor” in Item 8.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K below will be issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, on the basis that these shares will be issued to an accredited investor and the Company did not engage in any general solicitation in connection with such offer and sale.

 

Item 3.03 Material Modifications to Rights of Security Holders

 

To the extent required by Item 3.03 of Form 8-K, the information contained in Item 1.01 (under “Coattail Agreement and Founder Agreement”) and Item 5.03 of this current report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 5.01 Changes in Control of Registrant.

 

The information contained in the Introductory Note, Item 1.01 and Item 5.02 of this current report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein to the extent required to be disclosed under this Item 5.01.

 

As a result of the closing of the Business Combination, a change in control of the Company has occurred, and Damon became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Following the issuance of the Amalgamation Consideration pursuant to the Plan of Arrangement, Grafiti security holders immediately prior to the Effective Time retained beneficial ownership of approximately 18.5%  of the outstanding common shares of the Company on a fully-diluted basis and Damon security holders immediately prior to the Effective Time acquired beneficial ownership of common shares amounting to approximately 81.5% of the outstanding common shares of the Company on a fully-diluted basis.

 

Immediately following the closing, on a fully diluted basis, Jay Giraud beneficially owns, or controls or directs, directly or indirectly, 1,391,181 Multiple Voting Shares and 525,854 common shares (assuming exercise of his options), representing 100% of the outstanding Multiple Voting Shares and 2.6% of the outstanding common shares (in the aggregate equal to approximately 33% of the aggregate voting power of the voting shares of the Company).

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

 

Director and Officer Appointments; Board Composition

 

In connection with the consummation of the Business Combination and as contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, as of the Effective Time, Mr. Nadir Ali resigned as the sole officer and director of the Company. The following table sets forth the names, ages and positions of the directors and executive officers of the Company appointed as of the Effective Time, following Mr. Ali’s resignation.

 

Name   Age   Position
Damon Jay Giraud   48   CEO, President and Executive Chairman of the Board
Baljinder Kaur Bhullar   55   CFO and Director
Derek Dorresteyn   57   Chief Technology Officer
Amber Spencer   34   Chief Marketing Officer
Karan Sodhi   32   Director
Shashi Tripathi   47   Director
Melanie Figueroa   42   Director

 

Also as of the Effective Time, Jay Giraud, Karan Sodhi, Shashi Tripathi, Bal Bhullar and Melanie Figueroa were appointed as members of the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”).

 

Karan Sodhi, Shashi Tripathi and Melanie Figueroa have also been appointed to the Company’s Audit Committee, its Compensation Committee and its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective as of the Effective Time. The Board determined that each of Karan Sodhi and Shashi Tripathi is independent within the meaning of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(a)(2).

 

Biographies 

 

The following are brief profiles of the executive officers and directors of the Company, including a description of each individual’s principal occupation within the past five years:

 

Damon (Jay) Giraud, President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

Jay Giraud was appointed to serve as CEO, President and Executive Chairman of the Board upon the closing of the Business Combination. He has also served as President, CEO and director of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries Damon Motors, Inc. and Damon Motors Corp. since April 2017. Mr. Giraud is an automotive tech entrepreneur focused on launching companies that redefine mobility. As the founder, inventor, and CEO for three automotive tech startups, Mr. Giraud has built successful products and companies by marrying disruptive solutions with equally disruptive business models. With high-performing teams, his startups have found success leveraging dozens of Fortune 500 partnerships and created hundreds of millions in market value to date. As a seasoned speaker, Mr. Giraud knows how to connect with audiences and has spoken at dozens of industry events in automotive, mobility and cleantech conferences worldwide, and is the author of multiple awarded patents. Today, Mr. Giraud focuses his efforts on Damon Motorcycles, creating a safer, smarter, and seamlessly connected motorcycle experience for a market of more than 160 million motorcycles sold annually. Mr. Giraud’s valuable experience in the automative tech industry together with his in-depth knowledge of Damon’s business led us to the conclusion that he should serve as a director.

 

Baljinder (Bal) Bhullar, Chief Financial Officer and Director

 

Bal Bhullar was appointed to serve as CFO and Director of the Company with effect upon the closing of the Business Combination. She was appointed to serve as CFO of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries Damon Motors, Inc. and Damon Motors Corp. effective January 1, 2024. Ms. Bhullar brings over 20 years of experience in diversified business, investor relations, investment banking, financial & risk management serving as an executive and board member in both public and private companies across various sectors, including automotive, technology, manufacturing, e-commerce, transport, energy, resource and health/wellness. She previously served as CFO and Corporate Secretary of Foremost Lithium Resource and Technology (NASDAQ: FMST) from September 2023 to February 2024;; CFO of ReCar (ReBuild Manufacturing) from January 2023 to March 2023; and Chief Compliance Officer, CFO and board member of ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) from October 2018 to December 2022. She has also served as President of the BC Risk Management Association and has held positions as a board member and executive of several private and public companies. Currently Ms. Bhullar is CFO of the Company and a member of the Board and CEO/Founder/board member of BKB Management Ltd. Ms. Bhullar is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified General Accountant, a CRM designation from Simon Fraser University and a diploma in Financial Management from British Columbia Institute of Technology. Ms. Bhullar has proven expertise with increasing market capitalization, raising capital, overseeing corporate governance, SOX, ESG, diversity and regulatory compliance, financial & strategic planning, as well as successfully completing initial public offerings, reverse mergers, business expansions, start-up operations, program development and product development which led us to the conclusion that she should serve as a director.

 

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Derek Dorresteyn, Chief Technology Officer

 

Derek Dorresteyn co-founded Alta Motors and oversaw a global team of 80 in Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing as its CTO. He has served as CTO of Damon since March 2021 and previously served as Damon’s COO from July 2019 to March 2021. He played an integral role in developing an award-winning electric motorcycle – the first to match weight while exceeding the performance of the ICE motorcycle. He also spearheaded racing efforts and Alta’s high-profile performance in Red Bull Straight Rhythm, Erzberg Rodeo, and 3rd place in the 2018 AMA Endurocross Championship competing against factory teams on ICE bikes. Furthermore, he was the founder of Moss Machine and was a former nationally ranked professional motorcycle racer in addition to his 44 years of recreational riding, collecting, and amateur competition.

 

At Damon, Mr. Dorresteyn leads engineering, including the teams commercializing Damon’s innovative safety technology CoPilot, Shift transforming ergonomics, cloud, mobile and EV systems. Mr. Dorresteyn is the architect of the world’s first monocoque-constructed, 100% electric, multi-variant powertrain.

 

Amber Spencer, Chief Marketing Officer

 

Amber Spencer started her career in sales, moving into growth marketing & software development. She has served as Chief Marketing Officer of Damon since March 2024 and previously served as its Vice President of Marketing from March 2022 to March 2024, Vice President of Customer Development from January 2021 to March 2022, Head of Product Marketing from April 2019 to January 2021 and Product Marketing and Development Manager from April 2019 to April 2019. Ms. Spencer has built and launched a variety of new software platforms and has been building world-class customer experiences for over a decade. Originally from the UK, she moved to Canada in 2011 and frequently races motorcycles in North America. She has also participated in and won rowing, motorcycle racing, & bodybuilding competitions.

 

At Damon, Amber integrates her motorcycle knowledge with her background in customer experience to bring Damon customers optimized purchasing and ownership experiences. She also oversees Damon’s online sales, customer development programs, and drives marketing operations from the customer perspective.

 

Melanie Figueroa, Director

 

Melanie Figueroa was appointed to serve as a member of the Board effective upon the closing of the Business Combination. Since May 2023, she has served as Co-Managing Partner of Next Move Partners LLC, an advisory firm that supports emerging growth companies navigating the complexities of the U.S. public markets in their capital raising and M&A growth initiatives. Since March 2024, Ms. Figueroa has also served as General Counsel to Grafiti LLC, a data analytics and statistical visualization software solution for engineers and scientists. From January 2020 until the closing of its business combination with XTI Aircraft Company in March 2024, Ms. Figueroa served as General Counsel to Inpixon, a Nasdaq listed global software technology company where she assisted the executive management team & board in defining and successfully executing its financing and M&A strategy, including domestic, cross-border and M&A transactions. Prior to her role as General Counsel, she was the Managing Partner of the NY office of a national law firm where she advised and assisted high growth companies in structuring& executing debt & equity financing transactions & a multitude of domestic & cross border M&A transactions, on both the buy side & sell side. Ms. Figueroa has over 15 years of experience advising executive management teams and board of directors of emerging growth companies seeking access to the U.S. public markets to raise capital and executing go public transactions through traditional IPO’s and other alternative structures, including reverse mergers, spin-offs, and SPACs which led us to the conclusion that she should serve as a member of the Board. 

 

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Karan Sodhi, Director

 

Karan Sodhi was appointed to serve as a member of the Board effective upon the closing of the Business Combination. He was appointed as a director of Damon in August 2024. He is a practicing lawyer, and the managing partner at Rockford Legal & Advisory LP, a regional law firm in Delta, British Columbia. Prior to his service with Damon, Karan was an Associate Lawyer at DuMoulin Black LLP from September 2022 to September 2023; General Counsel at SOL Global Investments from September 2021 to September 2022; and Associate Legal Counsel at Pan American Silver Corp from November 2019 to September 2021. Karan brings a breadth of knowledge and experience in corporate commercial transactions, securities, capital markets and estate planning. With nearly a decade of experience, Karan has become a trusted advisor to public companies and high-net-worth individuals, managing complex transactions and regulatory challenges which led us to the conclusion that he should serve as a member of the Board.

 

Shashi Tripathi, Director

 

Shashi Tripathi was appointed to serve as a member of the Board effective upon the closing of the Business Combination. He was appointed as a director of Damon in August 2024. Mr. Tripathi is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with extensive experience in technology, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing. He has served on the boards of several companies and has a proven track record in regulated industries, having received accolades such as the Best Patient Engagement Strategy and Medical Design Excellence awards. Mr. Tripathi has successfully led three companies to exits and since October 2019 has served as the founder and Managing Partner of Nurture Growth Fund, which invests in a diverse range of sectors including artificial intelligence, SaaS, digital health, and FinTech. Prior to his service with Damon, he has served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer of ImpediMed from July 2018 to June 2024. Additionally, he is currently the CEO of Sleepiz USA. Mr. Tripathi holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. His valuable experience as an investor and advisor to early stage, pre-IPO companies across a variety of sectors led us to conclude that he should serve as a member of the Board.

 

Employment Agreements

 

The following summarizes the employment terms with Mr. Giraud, Ms. Bhullar, Mr. Dorresteyn and Ms. Spencer with Damon immediately prior to the completion of the Business Combination. The Company is expected to maintain employment with the executive officers on substantially similar terms as those summarized below.

 

Giraud Employment Agreement

 

On March 23, 2022, Damon entered into an employment agreement with Jay Giraud (the “Giraud Employment Agreement”) for the employment of Mr. Giraud as the CEO of Damon. Under the Giraud Employment Agreement, Damon agreed to pay Mr. Giraud an annual base salary of $350,000 (CAD$450,000) and a bonus in the range of $195,000 to $450,000, subject to the approval of the board of directors of Damon. Pursuant to an employment side letter agreement dated October 17, 2024, Mr. Giraud is entitled to receive a $1 million listing bonus subject to the continued service with the Company for a period of 375 days following the date of public listing (“Service Period”). The listing bonus shall be paid out as soon as practicable at the time when the board determines that it is in the best interests of the Company to do so, having due regard to the Company’s financial situation. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence the listing bonus shall be paid promptly following the completion of the Service Period.

 

Mr. Giraud may terminate the Giraud Employment Agreement and Mr. Giraud’s employment with Damon at any time by providing Damon with eight weeks’ prior written working notice. Damon may waive all or any part of the notice given by Mr. Giraud and direct Mr. Giraud not to report for work for any part of the notice period. In these circumstances, Mr. Giraud would then be paid all outstanding wages (including accrued but unpaid vacation pay) owing up to and including the effective resignation date. In no event will Damon be required to pay Mr. Giraud more than twelve weeks’ pay (plus accrued but unused vacation pay) based on Mr. Giraud’s base salary at the time of resignation.

 

Damon may terminate the Giraud Employment Agreement and the Mr. Giraud’s employment at any time, without cause, upon Damon providing Mr. Giraud with notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice (which shall be calculated based exclusively on Mr. Giraud’s base salary at the time of termination), or some combination of the two, equal to (i) three months’ notice during his/her first year of service; plus (ii) an additional four weeks’ notice for every completed year of service thereafter, subject to an overall maximum entitlement of 42 weeks (the “Notice Period”).

 

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Damon will continue to pay the premiums required to maintain Mr. Giraud’s participation in whatever extended health and/or dental group benefit plans Mr. Giraud is covered by at the time Mr. Giraud receives the notice of termination, until the earlier of the end of the applicable Notice Period or the date on which Mr. Giraud becomes eligible to participate in similar benefits through alternate or self-employment, whichever occurs first and provided that in no event will Mr. Giraud’s benefit coverage be terminated prior to the expiration of the applicable statutory notice period. All other benefits or benefit coverage in place at the time shall be discontinued at the end the applicable statutory notice period.

 

Damon may terminate the Giraud Employment Agreement and Mr. Giraud’s employment without notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice at any time for Cause. For the purposes of the Giraud Employment Agreement, the term “Cause” includes: (a) the existence of cause for termination of employment at common law, including situations involving fraud, dishonesty, illegality, breach of statute or regulation, conflict of interest, gross negligence in the performance of Mr. Giraud’s duties, or gross incompetence; (b) any material breach of the provisions of this Agreement; (c) wilful disobedience of a reasonable direction from Damon; (d) neglect of duty; (e) misconduct that undermines Damon’s confidence in Mr. Giraud’s ability to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of his/her position; or (f) any material violation of Damon’s policies and procedures, as determined by Damon in its sole and absolute discretion. In the event of a termination for Cause, Mr. Giraud will receive payment of any salary and vacation pay earned up to and including the date of termination. All other entitlements that Mr. Giraud may have as of the date of termination will be automatically extinguished, except for such minimum mandated entitlements, if any, as may be required by the Employment Standards Act (British Columbia).

 

Upon termination of employment for any reason, Mr. Giraud will cease to be and shall immediately resign as an officer or director of Damon.

 

This provision regarding termination of employment will apply regardless of any changes to the terms and conditions of Mr. Giraud’s employment subsequent to Mr. Giraud’s signing of the Giraud Employment Agreement including, but not limited to, promotions and transfers, unless the parties expressly agree otherwise in writing.

 

There is a non-solicit and other post-employment restrictions present in the Giraud Employment Agreement.

 

There are no provisions with respect to change of control in the Giraud Employment Agreement.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Giraud Employment Agreement and the employment side letter agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by the full text of the respective agreements, which are filed as Exhibits 10.21 and 10.22 to this current report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Bal Bhullar Employment Agreement

 

On January 1, 2024, Damon entered into an employment agreement with Bal Bhullar (the “Bhullar Employment Agreement”). Ms. Bhullar serves as the Chief Financial Officer and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer of Damon. Ms. Bhullar is entitled to a salary of US$325,000 (CAD$435,000) less applicable statutory deductions. Ms. Bhullar is also entitled to reasonable industry standard annual bonuses based upon the performance of Damon and upon the achievement of reasonable management objectives to be reasonably established by the board of directors of Damon. Pursuant to an employment side letter agreement dated August 26, 2024, Ms. Bhullar will receive a $1 million listing bonus ninety days after the successful public listing of the Company.

 

If Ms. Bhullar employment contract is terminated for just cause or upon her resignation, Ms. Bhullar is entitled to an amount equal to her monthly salary and vacation pay earned by and payable to the executive up to the date of termination and shall have no entitlement to any further notice of termination, payment in lieu of notice of termination, severance, continuation of benefits or any damages whatsoever. If Ms. Bhullar’s contract is terminated by Damon without just cause, or upon a change of control, in which case the company terminates Ms. Bhullar’s employment other than for just cause or Ms. Bhullar resigns for good reason, then: (a) Damon shall pay an amount equal to the monthly salary and vacation pay earned and payable up to the date of termination, together with any other vacation pay required to comply with applicable employment standards legislation; (b) Damon shall pay Ms. Bhullar’s annual performance bonus entitlements (if any) calculated pro rata for the period up to the date of termination based on achievement of the objectives to such date, such payment(s) being made not later than 30 calendar days following the board’s approval of the audited financial statements for the fiscal year in which the date of termination occurs; and (c) Damon shall pay, as severance, an amount equal to six months’ monthly salary, based on the executive’s monthly salary as at the date of termination.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Bhullar Employment Agreement and the employment side letter agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by the full text of the respective agreements, which are filed as Exhibits 10.23 and 10.24 to this current report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Dorresteyn Employment Agreement

 

On July 12, 2021, Damon entered into an employment agreement with Derek Dorresteyn (the “Dorresteyn Employment Agreement”) for the provision of CTO services. Under the Dorresteyn Employment Agreement, Damon agreed to pay Mr. Dorresteyn an annual base salary of $300,000 (CAD$390,000) and a bonus subject to and conditioned upon the terms and conditions of the applicable plan, as well as the Mr. Dorresteyn’s continued employment by Damon in good standing through the bonus payment date and neither party having delivered notice of an intent to terminate. Mr. Dorresteyn’s employment through the bonus payment date as permitted by applicable law. Pursuant to an employment side letter agreement dated October 17, 2024, Mr. Dorresteyn is entitled to receive a $1 million bonus subject to the continued service with the Company for a period of 375 days following the date of public listing (“Service Period”). The listing bonus shall be paid out as soon as practicable at the time when the board of directors of Damon determines that it is in the best interests of the Company to do so, having due regard to the Company’s financial situation. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence the listing bonus shall be paid promptly following the completion of the Service Period.

 

Upon Mr. Dorresteyn’s termination for any reason, Mr. Dorresteyn will be entitled to: (i) all earned but unpaid base salary through Mr. Dorresteyn’s separation date; (ii) any unpaid or unreimbursed business expenses incurred; (iii) any accrued but unused vacation through the separation date; and (iv) any benefits provided under Damon’s employee benefit plans, if any, following a termination of employment, in accordance with the terms contained in said plans (the “Accrued Obligations”). The Accrued Obligations will be payable to Mr. Dorresteyn as required by applicable law.

 

Mr. Dorresteyn may terminate the Dorresteyn Employment Agreement and Mr. Dorresteyn’s employment with Damon at any time by providing Damon with 12 weeks’ prior written notice. Damon may waive all or any part of the notice period given by Mr. Dorresteyn and direct Mr. Dorresteyn not to report for work for any part of the notice period. In these circumstances, where Damon elects to shorten the notice period, Mr. Dorresteyn would then be paid all Accrued Obligations owing up to and including the separation date.

 

Damon may terminate the Dorresteyn Employment Agreement and Mr. Dorresteyn’s employment at any time, without Cause. If Mr. Dorresteyn’s employment is terminated by Damon without Cause, in addition to the Accrued Obligations, Mr. Dorresteyn will be entitled to receive the Severance Benefits (defined below), subject to and contingent upon Mr. Dorresteyn executing a general release of claims satisfactory to Damon, which must be executed and effective (taking into account any applicable revocation period) on or before the sixtieth (60th) day following the separation date (the “Release Requirements”).

 

Damon will pay Mr. Dorresteyn any Severance Benefits, if payable, in a lump sum on the 60th day following the Separation Date, provided the Release Requirements have been satisfied. If the release has not been executed or is not effective (taking into account any applicable revocation period) by the 60th day following the Separation Date, Mr. Dorresteyn will not be entitled to any (and shall forfeit all) payments (other than the Accrued Obligations). For the avoidance of doubt, if Mr. Dorresteyn’s termination occurs other than by Damon without Cause, Mr. Dorresteyn will not be entitled to Severance Benefits. Other than as expressly provided herein, Mr. Dorresteyn shall not be entitled to receive any payments or benefits under the Dorresteyn Employment Agreement for periods after Mr. Dorresteyn’s Separation Date, and Damon will have no obligation to make any additional payments or provide any other benefits for periods after the Separation Date (except as may otherwise be required under the applicable law).

 

“Severance Benefits” means an amount equal to (i) three months of Mr. Dorresteyn’s base salary on the Separation Date; plus, if the Separation Date occurs after the first anniversary of the start date (ii) an additional four weeks of base salary for every full completed year of service thereafter, subject to an overall maximum entitlement of forty-two weeks.

 

Damon may terminate the Dorresteyn Employment Agreement and his employment immediately at any time for Cause. For the purposes of the Dorresteyn Employment Agreement, the term “Cause” includes: a) the existence of cause for termination of employment at common law, including situations involving fraud, dishonesty, illegality, breach of statute or regulation, conflict of interest, gross negligence in the performance of Mr. Dorresteyn’s duties, or gross incompetence; b) any material breach of the provisions of the Dorresteyn Employment Agreement; c) wilful disobedience of a reasonable direction from Damon; d) neglect of duty; e) misconduct that undermines Damon’s confidence in Mr. Dorresteyn’s ability to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of his/her position; f) material unauthorized use or disclosure of any Confidential Information of Damon or any other party to whom they owe an obligation of nondisclosure as a result of their relationship with Damon; g) Mr. Dorresteyn indictment, conviction, admission or plea of nolo contendere to any felony, or to any other crime that involves theft, fraud or moral turpitude; or h) any material violation of Damon’s policies and procedures, as determined by Damon in its sole and absolute discretion. In the event of a termination for Cause, Mr. Dorresteyn will receive payment of the Accrued Obligations.

 

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Mr. Dorresteyn’s employment with Damon may be terminated immediately due to Mr. Dorresteyn’s death or Disability. In the event of a termination due to Executive’s death or Disability, Mr. Dorresteyn will receive payment of the Accrued Obligations. “Disability” will have the same meaning as such phrase is given under the long term disability plan sponsored by Damon as may be offered from time to time or, in the absence of such policy, if Mr. Dorresteyn becomes physically or mentally incapacitated or impaired and is therefore unable for a period of twelve (12) consecutive weeks in any six (6)-consecutive month period, or such longer period as may be required by applicable law, to perform Mr. Dorresteyn’s duties. Any question as to the existence of the disability of Mr. Dorresteyn shall be determined in writing by a qualified independent physician selected by Damon.

 

Upon termination of employment for any reason, Mr. Dorresteyn will cease to be and shall immediately resign as an officer or director of Damon, if applicable.

 

There is a non-solicit and other post-employment restrictions present in the Dorresteyn Employment Agreement.

 

There are no provisions with respect to change of control in the Dorresteyn Employment Agreement.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Dorresteyn Employment Agreement and the employment side letter agreement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by the full text of the respective agreements, which are filed as Exhibits 10.25 and 10.26 to this current report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Amber Spencer Employment Agreement

 

On July 11, 2022, Damon entered into an employment agreement with Amber Spencer. Ms. Spencer serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Damon (the “Spencer Employment Agreement”). Ms. Spencer is entitled to an annual salary of CAD$250,000. Ms. Spencer is entitled to participate in the company bonus plan for senior executives according to its terms and conditions and any other incentive plans or programs established for executives in accordance with the applicable plan or program, and, subject to board approval, may be eligible to participate in the equity incentive plan of Damon Ms. Spencer may terminate her employment agreement by providing 8 weeks’ prior written working notice. In these circumstances, Ms. Spencer would then be paid all outstanding wages (including accrued but unpaid vacation pay) owing up to and including the effective resignation date. Damon may terminate the employment agreement at any time, without cause, upon notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice (which shall be calculated based exclusively on the executive’s base salary at the time of termination), or some combination of the two, equal to (i) three months’ notice during his/her first year of service; plus (ii) an additional four weeks’ notice for every completed year of service thereafter, subject to an overall maximum entitlement of 42 weeks. Damon may terminate Ms. Spencer’s employment agreement without notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice at any time for cause. Ms. Spencer’s employment does not have any payment in connection with a change of control of Damon.

 

The foregoing description of the Spencer Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.27 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Consulting Agreements

 

The following summarizes the terms of the consulting agreements the Company has entered into with its director Melanie Figueroa and its former sole director and CEO, Nadir Ali.

 

Melanie Figueroa Consulting Agreement

 

Pursuant to the terms of a consulting agreement, dated September 25, 2024 (the “Figueroa Consulting Agreement”), the Company agreed to pay Ms. Figueroa, a fee of $15,000 per month for services rendered to the Company since April 1, 2024 until the end of the month of the closing of the Business Combination. In connection with the terms of the Figueroa Consulting Agreement, Ms. Figueroa will advise on public company reporting and compliance matters, business development, growth strategies and other operational matters as requested. As compensation under the Figueroa Consulting Agreement, Ms. Figueroa is entitled to a fee of $175,000 upon closing the Business Combination and her monthly fee will increase to $29,167 per month beginning on the first of each month following the closing of the Business Combination through the remainder of the term of the agreement.

 

Unless otherwise terminated earlier pursuant to the Figueroa Consulting Agreement, the agreement will continue for a period of six months following the closing of the Business Combination which may be extended for additional terms, upon mutual consent. The Company has the right to terminate the Figueroa Consulting Agreement with 30 days’ notice; however, if it is terminated by the Company prior to the Figueroa Guaranteed Period for any reason other than the gross negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Ms. Figueroa, the monthly fee will continue to be paid for the remainder of the Figueroa Guaranteed Period. Ms. Figueroa has the right to terminate the Figueroa Consulting Agreement with 30 days’ notice for specified reasons, including the Company’s failure to make timely payments, gross negligence, recklessness, willful misconduct, or the filing of bankruptcy by the Company. In such cases, the monthly fee for the remainder of the Figueroa Guaranteed Period will continue to be paid.

 

The foregoing description of the Figueroa Consulting Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.25 to the Form 10 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Nadir Ali Consulting Agreement

 

Pursuant to the terms of a consulting agreement, dated September 25, 2024 (the “Ali Consulting Agreement”), the Company agreed to pay Mr. Ali, through a wholly owned affiliated entity, 3AM Investments LLC, a fee of $15,000 per month for services rendered to the Company since April 1, 2024 until the end of the month of the closing of the Business Combination. In connection with the terms of the Ali Consulting Agreement, Mr. Ali will advise on public company reporting and compliance matters, strategic business development and growth strategies and other operational matters as requested.

 

As compensation under the Ali Consulting Agreement, Mr. Ali is entitled to a fee of $325,000 upon closing the Business Combination and his monthly fee will increase to $54,167 per month beginning on the first of each month following the closing of the Business Combination through the remainder of the term of the agreement.

 

Unless otherwise terminated earlier pursuant to the Ali Consulting Agreement, the agreement will continue for a period of six months following the closing of the Business Combination which may be extended for additional terms, upon mutual consent. The Company has the right to terminate the Ali Consulting Agreement with 30 days’ notice; however, if it is terminated by the Company prior to the six month anniversary of the closing of the Business Combination (the “Ali Guaranteed Period”) for any reason other than the gross negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Mr. Ali, the monthly fee will continue to be paid for the remainder of the Ali Guaranteed Period. Mr. Ali has the right to terminate the Ali Consulting Agreement with 30 days’ notice for specified reasons, including the Company’s failure to make timely payments, gross negligence, recklessness, willful misconduct, or the filing of bankruptcy by the Company. In such cases, the monthly fee for the remainder of the Ali Guaranteed Period will continue to be paid.

 

The foregoing description of the Ali Consulting Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.24 to the Form 10 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Other than as set forth above there are no other arrangements or understandings between the Company and any other person that was appointed as an officer or director. There are no transactions in which our officers and directors have an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.   

 

Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year 

 

Amendments to Articles

 

On November 12, 2024, the Company filed a Notice of Alteration with the Province of British Columbia Registrar of Companies to amend its Notice of Articles to, among other things, reflect the amended articles of the Company (the “Articles Amendment”). The Articles Amendment was approved by the Company’s shareholders by unanimous written consent on November 12, 2024.

 

Summary of Amended Articles

 

The Articles Amendment has created an additional class of shares titled “Multiple Voting Shares”. All the issued and outstanding Multiple Voting Shares must be held or controlled, directly or indirectly by Damon’s founder, CEO and Executive Chairman of the Board, Jay Giraud.

 

Below is a summary of the key terms of the amended articles, as well as certain ancillary agreements in respect thereof. The term “Articles” used below reflects the Articles as amended. The term “Subordinate Voting Shares” used below refers to the common shares of the Company.

 

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Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares

 

Except as described below, the Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares will have the same rights, will be equal in all respects and will be treated by the combined company as if they were one class of shares. The Articles provide that following the listing of the Company’s common shares on Nasdaq or other similar recognized national securities exchange in Canada or the United States, the Company may not issue any new Multiple Voting Shares from its treasury.

 

Ranking

 

The Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares will rank pari passu with respect to the payment of dividends, return of capital and distribution of assets in the event of the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up.

 

Dividend Rights

 

Holders of Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares will be entitled to receive dividends on a pari passu basis out of the combined company’s assets legally available for the payment of dividends at such times and in such amount and form as the board of directors may from time to time determine. In the event of the payment of a dividend in the form of shares, holders of Subordinate Voting Shares will receive Subordinate Voting Shares, and holders of Multiple Voting Shares will receive Multiple Voting Shares, unless otherwise determined by the board of directors.

 

Voting Rights

 

Holders of Subordinate Voting Shares will be entitled to one vote per Subordinate Voting Share, and holders of Multiple Voting Shares will be entitled to seven votes per Multiple Voting Share, on all matters upon which shareholders are entitled to vote.

 

Conversion

 

The Subordinate Voting Shares will not convertible into any other class of shares. In addition, the Multiple Voting Shares shall convert to Subordinate Voting Shares as follows:

 

Each outstanding Multiple Voting Share may at any time, at the option of the holder, be converted into one Subordinate Voting Share;

 

On the first business day following the fifth annual meeting of shareholders of the combined company following the Subordinate Voting Shares being listed and posted for trading on a U.S. national securities exchange such as Nasdaq, the Multiple Voting Shares shall automatically convert to Subordinate Voting Shares; and

 

If Jay Giraud or his permitted transferees no longer beneficially owns, directly or indirectly and in the aggregate, at least 2% of the issued and outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares on a non-diluted basis (on an as converted basis), the Multiple Voting Shares shall automatically convert to Subordinate Voting Shares.

 

In addition, pursuant to the Founder Agreement, Jay Giraud has agreed to convert his Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares upon:

 

The shipment of 1,000 motorcycles to customers by the combined company; and

 

Jay Giraud ceasing to be an executive officer of the combined company due to his voluntary resignation as both a director and an officer of the combined company, or his termination as an executive officer for cause (which termination has been confirmed by a court of competent jurisdiction, or in respect of which a claim is not brought within 90 days following such termination).

 

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Meetings of Shareholders

 

Holders of Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares will be entitled to receive notice of any meeting of shareholders and may attend and vote at such meetings, except those meetings where only the holders of shares of another class or of a particular series are entitled to vote. A quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of shareholders is present if at least two shareholders who, together, hold not less than 33 and 1/3% of the votes attaching to the issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting are present in person or represented by proxy.

 

Redemption Rights

 

The combined company will have no redemption or purchase for cancellation rights.

 

Liquidation Rights

 

Upon a liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, whether voluntary or involuntary, of the combined company, the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares, without preference or distinction, will be entitled to receive ratably all of the Company’s assets remaining after payment of all debts and other liabilities.

 

Subdivision, Consolidation and Issuance of Rights

 

No subdivision or consolidation of the Subordinate Voting Shares or Multiple Voting Shares may occur unless both classes of shares are concurrently subdivided or consolidated and in the same manner and proportion. No new rights to acquire additional shares or other securities or property of ours will be issued to holders of Subordinate Voting Shares or Multiple Voting Shares unless the same rights are concurrently issued to the holders of both classes of shares.

 

Certain Amendments

 

In addition to any other voting right or power to which the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall be entitled by law or regulation or other provisions of the Articles from time to time in effect, but subject to the provisions of the Articles, holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall be entitled to vote separately as a class, in addition to any other vote of shareholders that may be required, in respect of any alteration, repeal or amendment of the Articles which would adversely affect the rights or special rights of the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares or affect the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares differently, on a per share basis.

 

Pursuant to the Articles, holders of Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares will be treated equally and identically, except with respect to voting and conversion, on a per share basis, in certain change in control transactions that require approval of the shareholders under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (“BCBCA”), unless different treatment of the shares of each such class is approved by a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares, each voting separately as a class.

 

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Take-Over Bid Protection

 

Under applicable securities laws in Canada, an offer to purchase Multiple Voting Shares would not necessarily require that an offer be made to purchase Subordinate Voting Shares. In order to ensure that, in the event of a take-over bid, the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares will be entitled to participate on an equal footing with holder of Multiple Voting Shares, Jay Giraud, as the sole holder of Multiple Voting Shares, has entered into a customary coattail agreement with the Company and a trustee in connection with the amendment of the Articles. The Coattail Agreement will contain provisions customary for dual-class corporations designed to prevent transactions that otherwise would deprive the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares of rights under applicable securities laws in Canada to which they would have been entitled if the Multiple Voting Shares had been Subordinate Voting Shares.

 

The undertakings in the Coattail Agreement will not apply to prevent a sale by the holder of Multiple Voting Shares if concurrently an offer is made to purchase Subordinate Voting Shares that:

 

·offers a price per Subordinate Voting Share at least as high as the highest price per share to be paid pursuant to the take-over bid for the Multiple Voting Shares;

 

·provides that the percentage of outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares to be taken up (exclusive of Subordinate Voting Shares owned immediately prior to the offer by the offeror or persons acting jointly or in concert with the offeror) is at least as high as the percentage of Multiple Voting Shares to be sold (exclusive of Multiple Voting Shares owned immediately prior to the offer by the offeror and persons acting jointly or in concert with the offeror);

 

·has no condition attached other than the right not to take up and pay for Subordinate Voting Shares tendered if no Multiple Voting Shares are purchased pursuant to the offer for Multiple Voting Shares; and

 

·is in all other material respects identical to the offer for Multiple Voting Shares.

 

Coattail Agreement

 

Under the Coattail Agreement, any sale of Multiple Voting Shares (other than a transfer to a pledgee as security) by a holder of Multiple Voting Shares party to the Coattail Agreement will be conditional upon the transferee becoming a party to the Coattail Agreement, to the extent such transferred Multiple Voting Shares are not automatically converted into Subordinate Voting Shares in accordance with the Articles.

 

The Coattail Agreement contains provisions for authorizing action by the trustee to enforce the rights under the Coattail Agreement on behalf of the holders of the Subordinate Voting Shares. The obligation of the trustee to take such action will be conditional on the combined company or holders of the Subordinate Voting Shares providing such funds and indemnity as the trustee may reasonably require. No holder of Subordinate Voting Shares will have the right, other than through the trustee, to institute any action or proceeding or to exercise any other remedy to enforce any rights arising under the Coattail Agreement unless the trustee fails to act on a request authorized by holders of not less than 10% of the outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares and reasonable funds and indemnity have been provided to the trustee.

 

Other than in respect of non-material amendments and waivers that do not adversely affect the interests of holders of Subordinate Voting Shares, the Coattail Agreement provides that, among other things, it may not be amended, and no provision thereof may be waived, unless, prior to giving effect to such amendment or waiver, the following have been obtained: (a) the consent of any applicable securities regulatory authority in Canada or the United States; and (b) the approval of at least two-thirds of the votes cast by holders of Subordinate Voting Shares represented at a meeting duly called for the purpose of considering such amendment or waiver, excluding votes attached to Subordinate Voting Shares held by the holder of Multiple Voting Shares or their affiliates and related parties and any persons who have an agreement to purchase Multiple Voting Shares on terms which would constitute a sale or disposition for purposes of the Coattail Agreement, other than as permitted thereby. Non-material amendments and waivers that do not adversely affect the interests of holders of Subordinate Voting Shares shall be subject to the approval of any applicable exchange on which the Subordinate Voting Shares trade but shall not require approval of holders of Subordinate Voting Shares.

 

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The Coattail Agreement provides that, in the event that a lender transfers or takes beneficial ownership of Multiple Voting Shares pursuant to an enforcement by a lender of a pledge of, or other security interest in, such Multiple Voting Shares, the applicable Multiple Voting Shares will automatically be converted into Subordinate Voting Shares pursuant to the Articles such that, as a result of such enforcement, the applicable lender does not hold Multiple Voting Shares. Any Multiple Voting Share held by a lender pursuant to a pledge or other grant of a security interest shall be deemed to continue to be held by Jay Giraud so long as the lender has not transferred or taken beneficial ownership of such Multiple Voting Share pursuant to an enforcement by the lender of a pledge of, or other security interest in, such Multiple Voting Shares. A lender will have no rights as a shareholder until the occurrence of an event of default under the loan agreement.

 

No provision of the Coattail Agreement will limit the rights of any holders of Subordinate Voting Shares under applicable law.

 

Forum Selection

 

The Articles include a forum selection provision that provides that, unless the combined company consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the British Columbia Supreme Court and appellate Courts therefrom will be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on the combined company’s behalf; (ii) any action or proceeding asserting a breach of fiduciary duty owed by any of the combined company’s directors, officers or other employees to the combined company; (iii) any action or proceeding asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of BCBCA or the Articles; or (iv) any action or proceeding asserting a claim otherwise related to the “affairs” (as defined in the BCBCA) of the combined company. The forum selection provision also provides that the combined company’s securityholders are deemed to have consented to personal jurisdiction in the Province of British Columbia and to service of process on their counsel in any foreign action initiated in violation of the Articles. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the forum selection provision applies to claims arising under U.S. federal securities laws. In addition, investors cannot waive compliance with U.S. federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

Advance Notice Provisions

 

The Articles include certain advance notice provisions with respect to the election of directors (the “Advance Notice Provisions”). The Advance Notice Provisions are intended to: (i) facilitate orderly and efficient annual general meetings or, where the need arises, special meetings; (ii) ensure that all shareholders receive adequate notice of the board of directors nominations and sufficient information with respect to all nominees; and (iii) allow shareholders to register an informed vote. Only persons who are nominated by shareholders in accordance with the Advance Notice Provisions will be eligible for election as directors at any annual meeting of shareholders, or at any special meeting of shareholders if one of the purposes for which the special meeting was called was the election of directors.

 

Under the Advance Notice Provisions, a shareholder wishing to nominate a director would be required to provide the combined company notice, in the prescribed form, within the prescribed time periods. These time periods include, (i) in the case of an annual meeting of shareholders (including annual and special meetings), not more than 40 days prior to the date of the annual meeting of shareholders; provided, that if the first public announcement of the date of the annual meeting of shareholders (the “Notice Date”) is less than 50 days before the meeting date, notice must be given not later than the close of business on the 10th day following the Notice Date; and (ii) in the case of a special meeting (which is not also an annual meeting) of shareholders called for the purpose of electing directors (whether or not called for other purposes), not later than the close of business on the 15th day following the Notice Date.

 

The foregoing description of the amended Articles and the amended Notice of Articles do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the respective documents, which are filed as Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 to this current report on Form 8-K and are incorporated by reference herein.

 

Name Change

 

On November 13, 2024, the Company filed a Notice of Alteration with the Province of British Columbia Registrar of Companies to change its corporate name from Grafiti Holding Inc. to Damon Inc. and the Company received a Certificate of Change of Name from the Province of British Columbia Registrar of Companies confirming the change of name, which became effective shortly after the Effective Time.

 

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The foregoing description of the amended Notice of Articles does not purport to be complete and is qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the documents, which is filed as Exhibit 3.3 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

The Company has posted an investor presentation dated November 18, 2024 on its website at https://damon.com/. Additionally, the Company has filed a non-offering prospectus dated November 13, 2024 with the British Columbia Securities Commission (the “Canadian Prospectus”), which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com, to fulfill its disclosure obligations under the securities laws of British Columbia, Canada

 

On November 18, 2024, the Company issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.8, regarding its expected commencement of trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on such date, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information contained in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.8, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

Fees Paid to Listing Advisor 

 

Pursuant to the terms of an advisory agreement between the Company and Maxim Group Partners LLC (the “Listing Advisor”), and following the receipt of listing approval by Nasdaq, Damon issued a convertible promissory note and warrants to purchase common shares of Damon, which were exchanged for 62,499 common shares of the Company and warrants to purchase 62,499 common shares of the Company, as compensation for the Listing Advisor’s financial advisory services in connection with the listing, and in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement.

  

Fees to be Paid to Former Financial Advisor

 

On August 28, 2024, Damon entered into a further amendment to its engagement agreement with Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC (“Joseph Gunnar”) and Mark Peikin (“Peikin”), as amended (the “Engagement Agreement”). Pursuant to the amendment, in lieu of the compensation described in the Engagement Agreement, Peikin, as assignee of Joseph Gunnar, shall receive from Damon a one-time fee of $1,000,000 in cash due and payable on the thirteen month anniversary of the closing of the Business Combination; and Damon shall also cause to be issued to Peikin, as assignee of Joseph Gunnar, the following amounts, any of which may be paid in common shares of the Company, with each issuance further made pursuant to a resale registration statement to be filed within ten days of each payment date based on the payment schedule below:

 

(a)$600,000 on the 90-day anniversary of the Closing;

 

(b)$400,000 on the 180-day anniversary of the Closing; and

 

(c)$300,000 on the 270-day anniversary of the Closing.

 

The total of $2,300,000, of which up to $1,300,000 may potentially be paid in securities as set forth above to Peikin shall fully satisfy all obligations of Damon to Joseph Gunnar, which obligations Joseph Gunnar has assigned to Peikin. The number of shares to calculate the USD value on each of the three issuances shall be calculated based on the Nasdaq Market Price, which is defined as the lower of (i) the consolidated closing bid price for the business day immediately preceding each date that any one of the three issuances are due and payable or (ii) the average of the consolidated closing bid price of the Company’s common shares for the five trading days immediately preceding each date that any one of the three issuances are due and payable.

 

Business of Damon Inc. and Risk Factors

 

Information about the corporate structure and business of the Company, as well as related risk factors following the closing of the Business Combination are filed as Exhibits 99.6 and 99.7 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits. 

 

Exhibit No.   Description
3.1   Articles of Grafiti Holding Inc.
3.2   Notice of Articles, dated November 12, 2024
3.3   Notice of Articles, dated November 13, 2024
4.1   Secured Promissory Note, dated as of November 13, 2024, issued to East West Capital, LLC
4.2   Secured Promissory Note, dated as of November 13, 2024, issued to Braebeacon Holdings, Inc.
4.3   Form of Warrant issued to former warrant holders of Damon Motors, Inc.
10.1   Amendment to Security Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between the Company and Streeterville Capital, LLC
10.2*   Security Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between the Company and Streeterville Capital, LLC
10.3   Intellectual Property Security Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between the Company and Streeterville Capital, LLC
10.4   Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and among the Company, Damon Motors, Inc., Streeterville Capital, LLC and Braebeacon Holdings, Inc.
10.5*   Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between the Company and East West Capital, LLC
10.6   Security Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between the Company and East West Capital, LLC
10.7*  

Security Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between Damon Motors, Inc. and East West Capital, LLC

10.8   Intellectual Property Security Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between Damon Motors, Inc. and East West Capital, LLC
10.9   Guaranty, dated as of November 13, 2024, by Damon Motors, Inc. in favor of East West Capital, LLC
10.10   Guaranty, dated as of November 13, 2024, by Damon Motors Corporation in favor of East West Capital, LLC
10.11*   Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between the Company and Braebeacon Holdings, Inc.
10.12   Security Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between the Company and Braebeacon Holdings Inc.
10.13*  

Security Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between Damon Motors, Inc. and Braebeacon Holdings Inc.

10.14   Intellectual Property Security Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between Damon Motors, Inc. and Braebeacon Holdings Inc.
10.15   Guaranty, dated as of November 13, 2024, by Damon Motors, Inc. in favor of Braebeacon Holdings Inc.
10.16   Guaranty, dated as of November 13, 2024, by Damon Motors Corporation in favor of Braebeacon Holdings Inc.
10.17   Lockup Release Agreement, dated as of November 11, 2024, by and among House of Lithium, Damon Motors Inc. and the Company
10.18   Coattail Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and among the Company, Jay Giraud and Odyssey Trust Company
10.19   Founder Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2024, by and between the Company and Jay Giraud
10.20   Lockup Release Agreement, dated as of October 10, 2024, by and among Eadwacer Holdings, LLC, Damon Motors Inc. and the Company
10.21*+   Executive Employment Agreement, dated September 12, 2023, by and between Damon Motors Inc. and Jay Giraud.
10.22+   Employment Side Letter Agreement, dated October 17, 2024, by and between Damon Motors Inc. and Jay Giraud.
10.23*+   Executive Employment Agreement, dated January 12, 2024, by and between Damon Motors Inc. and Bal Bhullar.
10.24+   Employment Side Letter Agreement, dated August 26, 2024, by and between Damon Motors Inc. and Bal Bhullar.
10.25+   Executive Employment Agreement, dated June 13, 2024, by and between Damon Motors Inc. and Derek Dorresteyn.
10.26+   Employment Side Letter Agreement, dated October 17, 2024, by and between Damon Motors Inc. and Derek Dorresteyn.
10.27*+   Executive Employment Agreement, dated July 11, 2022, by and between Damon Motors Inc. and Amber Spencer.
99.1   Unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Grafiti Holding Inc. as of and for three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
99.2   Unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Damon Motors Inc. as of and for three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
99.3   Unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information of the Company and Damon Motors Inc. for the year ended June 30, 2024 and three months ended September 30, 2024.
99.4   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
99.5   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Damon Motors Inc. for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
99.6   Business of Damon Inc.
99.7   Risk Factors of Damon Inc.
99.8   Damon Inc. Press Release, dated November 18, 2024
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

* Certain schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The registrant hereby undertakes to furnish copies of any of the omitted schedules upon request by the SEC.
+ Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  DAMON, INC.
     
Date: November 18, 2024 By: /s/ Jay Giraud
  Name:  Jay Giraud
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 3.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 3.2 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 3.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 4.1

 

SECURED PROMISSORY NOTE

 

Up to U.S. $8,385,000.00 November 13, 2024

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Borrower”), promises to pay in lawful money of the United States of America to the order of East West Capital, LLC, a Utah limited liability company, or its successors or assigns (“Lender”), the principal sum of up to $8,385,000.00, together with all other amounts due under this Secured Promissory Note (this “Note”). This Note is issued pursuant to that certain Note Purchase Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender (the “Purchase Agreement”).

 

1. FUNDING SCHEDULE. So long as each of the Funding Conditions (as defined below) is satisfied on each applicable funding date (unless waived by Lender), Lender will fund this Note in accordance with the following schedule: (a) $2,000,000.00 on January 31, 2025, (b) $1,500,000.00 on April 30, 2025, (c) $1,500,000.00 on July 31, 2025, and (d) $1,500,000.00 on September 30, 2025. Following the closing of the Business Combination (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), for each $1.00 in funds Borrower raises in the sale of any of its common or preferred stock (including any warrant exercises) in a financing for the purpose of raising capital, at Lender’s sole election in writing to the Borrower, Lender may reduce its next funding obligation hereunder by $0.50. The term “Funding Conditions” means: (i) no Event of Default (as defined below) has occurred hereunder, (ii) Borrower’s common stock is listed for trading on Nasdaq, (iii) Borrower is current on all of its 1934 Act (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) filings with the SEC (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), and (iv) neither Borrower nor Damon Motors, Inc. has granted any security interest, lien or encumbrance with respect to any of its assets after November 13, 2024.

 

2. PAYMENT. Borrower shall pay to Lender the entire outstanding balance of this Note on or before the date that is eighteen (18) months from the first funding hereunder (the “Maturity Date”). Borrower will make all payments of sums due hereunder to Lender at Lender’s address set forth in the Purchase Agreement, or at such other place as Lender may designate in writing. Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law, payments will be applied first to any unpaid collection costs and late charges, then to accrued interest and finally to principal.

 

3. INTEREST. Interest shall accrue on the outstanding balance of this Note at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date hereof until this Note is paid in full. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, interest shall accrue on the outstanding balance of this Note at the lesser of the rate of twenty-two percent (22%) per annum or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. All interest calculations hereunder shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve (12) thirty (30) day months, shall compound daily and shall be payable in accordance with the terms of this Note.

 

4. ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT; TRANSACTION EXPENSES. For each $1.00 funded by Lender under this Note, an additional $0.29 in original issue discount will be added to the outstanding balance. Borrower also agrees to pay $25,000.00 to cover Lender’s legal fees, accounting costs, due diligence, monitoring and other transaction costs incurred in connection with the purchase and sale of this Note, which amount will be deducted from the first funding hereunder.

 

 

 

5. PREPAYMENT. Borrower may pay all or any portion of the amount owed earlier than it is due; provided that in the event Borrower elects to prepay all or any portion of the outstanding balance, it shall pay to Lender 115% of the portion of the outstanding balance Borrower elects to prepay. Early payments of less than all principal, fees and interest outstanding will not, unless agreed to by Lender in writing, relieve Borrower of Borrower’s remaining obligations hereunder.

 

6. REDEMPTIONS. Beginning on the date that is the earlier of (i) thirteen (13) months from the closing date of the Business Combination and (ii) January 1, 2026, and for each calendar month thereafter until this Note is paid in full, Lender shall have the right to require Borrower to redeem up to an aggregate of one-sixth (1/6) of the outstanding balance of this Note plus any interest accrued hereunder each month (each monthly exercise, a “Monthly Redemption Amount”) by providing written notice (each, a “Monthly Redemption Notice”) delivered to Borrower by facsimile, email, mail, overnight courier, or personal delivery; provided, however, that if Lender does not exercise any Monthly Redemption Amount in a corresponding month, then such Monthly Redemption Amount shall be available for Lender to redeem in any future month in addition to such future month’s Monthly Redemption Amount. Upon receipt of any Monthly Redemption Notice, Borrower shall pay the applicable Monthly Redemption Amount in cash to Lender within five (5) Business Days of Borrower’s receipt of such Monthly Redemption Notice. As used in this Note, “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a bank holiday in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia.

 

7. Monitoring FeeS. Borrower shall be charged a separate fee equal to five percent (5%) of the outstanding balance of this Note on the date that is nine (9) months from the first funding date of this Note to cover Lender’s accounting, legal and other costs incurred in monitoring this Note based on the then-current outstanding balance of this Note. The foregoing fee shall automatically be added to the outstanding balance on the applicable date without any further action by either party.

 

8. EVENT OF DEFAULT. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note:

 

(a) Failure to Pay. Borrower shall fail to pay when due, whether at stated maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise, any principal or interest payment, or any other payment required under the terms of this Note on the date due.

 

(b) Breaches of Covenants. Borrower or any other person or entity defaults or otherwise fails to observe or perform any covenant, obligation, condition or agreement of Borrower contained herein or in any other Transaction Document (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), only if such default or breach remains uncured for a period of at least ten (10) Business Days.

 

(c) Representations and Warranties. Any representation or warranty made by Borrower to Lender in this Note, the Purchase Agreement, any other Transaction Document, or any related agreement shall be false, incorrect, incomplete or misleading in any material respect when made or furnished.

 

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(d) Voluntary Bankruptcy or Insolvency Proceedings. Borrower shall (i) apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator or custodian of itself or of all or a substantial part of its property, (ii)  make a general assignment for the benefit of its or any of its creditors, (iii) be dissolved or liquidated, or (iv) commence a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to itself or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or consent to any such relief or to the appointment of or taking possession of its property by any official in an involuntary case or other proceeding commenced against it.

 

(e) Involuntary Bankruptcy or Insolvency Proceedings. Proceedings for the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator, or custodian of Borrower or of all or a substantial part of its property, or an involuntary case or other proceedings seeking liquidation, reorganization, or other relief with respect to Borrower or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect shall be commenced and an order for relief entered or such proceeding shall not be dismissed or discharged within sixty (60) days of commencement.

 

(f) Judgment. A judgment or judgments for the payment of money in excess of the sum of $500,000.00 in the aggregate shall be rendered against Borrower and either (i) the judgment creditor executes on such judgment or (ii) such judgment remains unpaid or undischarged for more than sixty (60) days from the date of entry thereof or such longer period during which execution of such judgment shall be stayed during an appeal from such judgment.

 

(g) Attachment. Any execution or attachment shall be issued whereby any substantial part of the property of Borrower shall be taken and the same shall not have been vacated or stayed within sixty (60) days after the issuance thereof.

 

(h) Cross Default. Borrower breaches in any material respect or any event of default occurs under any term or provision of any Other Agreement (as defined hereafter) and any applicable cure period has expired with respect thereto. For purposes hereof, “Other Agreement” means: (a) collectively, all existing and future agreements and instruments between, among or by Borrower, on the one hand, and Lender, on the other hand, and (b) that certain Secured Promissory Note issued to Braebeacon Holdings, Inc. on November 13, 2024.

 

9. ACCELERATION; REMEDIES.

 

(a) At any time following the occurrence of an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default referred to in Sections 7(d) and 7(e)), Lender may, by written notice to Borrower, declare the then current outstanding balance of this Note multiplied by 110%, to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or any other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived, anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding. Upon the occurrence or existence of any Event of Default described in Sections 7(d) and 7(e), immediately and without notice, the then current outstanding balance of this Note multiplied by 110%, shall automatically become immediately due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or any other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived, anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding. In addition to the foregoing remedies, upon the occurrence or existence of any Event of Default, Lender may exercise any other right, power or remedy permitted to it by law, either by suit in equity or by action at law, or both.

 

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(b) Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined below), and without further notice to Borrower, the then current outstanding balance of this Note multiplied by 110%, shall become immediately due and payable. For purposes hereof, a “Change in Control” means a sale of all or substantially all of Borrower’s assets, or a merger, consolidation, or other capital reorganization of Borrower with or into another company, other than Business Combination, and does not include a significant equity financing; provided however that a merger, consolidation, or other capital reorganization in which the holders of the equity of Borrower outstanding immediately prior to such transaction continue to hold (either by the voting securities remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the voting securities of Borrower, or such surviving entity, outstanding immediately after such transaction shall not constitute a Change in Control.

 

10. COLLATERAL. Company’s obligations under this Note are secured by the Security Agreements (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

11. UNCONDITIONAL OBLIGATION; NO OFFSET. Borrower acknowledges that this Note is an unconditional, valid, binding and enforceable obligation of Borrower not subject to offset, deduction or counterclaim of any kind. Borrower hereby waives any rights of offset it now has or may have hereafter against Lender, its successors and assigns, and agrees to make all payments due hereunder in accordance with the terms of this Note.

 

12. NO USURY. If any provision of this Note would oblige Borrower to make any payment of interest or other amount payable to Lender in an amount or calculated at a rate which would be prohibited by law or would result in a receipt by Lender of “interest” at a “criminal rate” (as such terms are construed under the Criminal Code (Canada)), then, notwithstanding such provision, such amount or rate shall be deemed to have been adjusted with retroactive effect to the maximum amount or rate of interest, as the case may be, as would not be so prohibited by applicable law or so result in a receipt by Lender of “interest” at a “criminal rate”, such adjustment to be effected, to the extent necessary (but only to the extent necessary), as follows: (i) first, by reducing the amount or rate of interest; and (ii) thereafter, by reducing any fees, commissions, costs, expenses, premiums and other amounts required to be paid which would constitute interest for purposes of Section 347 of the Criminal Code (Canada).

 

13. ATTORNEYS’ FEES. If this Note is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection or enforcement prior to commencing arbitration or legal proceedings, or is collected or enforced through any arbitration or legal proceeding, or Lender otherwise takes action to collect overdue amounts due under this Note or to enforce the provisions of this Note, then Borrower shall pay the reasonable costs incurred by Lender for such collection, enforcement or action including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements.

 

14. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE. This Note shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and all questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and performance of this Note shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of Utah, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Utah or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdictions other than the State of Utah. The provisions set forth in the Purchase Agreement to determine the proper venue for any disputes are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

15. ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. Borrower agrees that any dispute arising under this Note shall be subject to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) set forth as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement.

 

16. WAIVERS. Borrower hereby waives presentment, notice of nonpayment, notice of dishonor, protest, demand and diligence.

 

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17. LOSS OR MUTILATION. On receipt by Borrower of evidence reasonably satisfactory to Borrower of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Note and, in the case of any such loss, theft or destruction of this Note, on delivery of an indemnity agreement reasonably satisfactory in form and amount to Borrower or, in the case of any such mutilation, on surrender and cancellation of such Note, Borrower at its expense will execute and deliver, in lieu thereof, a new Note of like amount and tenor.

 

18. NOTICES. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in the manner provided in the subsection titled “Notices” in the Purchase Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

19. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER. This Note and its terms and conditions may be amended, waived or modified only in writing by Borrower and Lender.

 

20. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Note is construed to be in violation of any law, such part shall be modified to achieve the objective of the parties to the fullest extent permitted and the balance of this Note shall remain in full force and effect.

 

21. ASSIGNMENTS. Borrower may not assign this Note without the prior written consent of Lender. This Note may be offered, sold, assigned or transferred by Lender without the consent of Borrower.

 

22. FINAL NOTE. This Note, together with the other Transaction Documents, contains the complete understanding and agreement of Borrower and Lender and supersedes all prior representations, warranties, agreements, arrangements, understandings, and negotiations. THIS NOTE, TOGETHER WITH THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS, REPRESENTS THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF ANY ALLEGED PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

 

23. Waiver of Jury Trial. BORROWER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE TO DEMAND THAT ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS NOTE OR THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THE PARTIES HERETO BE TRIED BY JURY. THIS WAIVER EXTENDS TO ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO DEMAND A TRIAL BY JURY ARISING UNDER COMMON LAW OR ANY APPLICABLE STATUTE, LAW, RULE OR REGULATION. FURTHER, BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY IS WAIVING SUCH PARTY’S RIGHT TO DEMAND TRIAL BY JURY.

 

24. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence of this Note and each and every provision hereof in which time is an element.

 

25. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. Lender and Borrower agree that in the event Borrower fails to comply with any of the terms or provisions of this Note, Lender’s damages would be uncertain and difficult (if not impossible) to accurately estimate because of the parties’ inability to predict future interest rates and other relevant factors. Accordingly, Lender and Borrower agree that any fees, balance adjustments, default interest or other charges assessed under this Note are not penalties but instead are intended by the parties to be, and shall be deemed, liquidated damages.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has caused this Note to be issued as of the date first set forth above.

 

  BORROWER:
     
  GRAFITI HOLDING, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Nadir Ali
  Nadir Ali, CEO

 

[Signature Page to Secured Promissory Note]

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 4.2

 

SECURED PROMISSORY NOTE

 

Up to U.S. $8,385,000.00 November 13, 2024

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Borrower”), promises to pay in lawful money of the United States of America to the order of Braebeacon Holdings, Inc., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, or its successors or assigns (“Lender”), the principal sum of up to $8,385,000.00, together with all other amounts due under this Secured Promissory Note (this “Note”). This Note is issued pursuant to that certain Note Purchase Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender (the “Purchase Agreement”).

 

1. FUNDING SCHEDULE. So long as each of the Funding Conditions (as defined below) is satisfied on each applicable funding date (unless waived by Lender), Lender will fund this Note in accordance with the following schedule: (a) $2,000,000.00 on January 31, 2025, (b) $1,500,000.00 on April 30, 2025, (c) $1,500,000.00 on July 31, 2025, and (d) $1,500,000.00 on September 30, 2025. Following the closing of the Business Combination (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), for each $1.00 in funds Borrower raises in the sale of any of its common or preferred stock (including any warrant exercises) in a financing for the purpose of raising capital, at Lender’s sole election in writing to the Borrower, Lender may reduce its next funding obligation hereunder by $0.50. The term “Funding Conditions” means: (i) no Event of Default (as defined below) has occurred hereunder, (ii) Borrower’s common stock is listed for trading on Nasdaq, (iii) Borrower is current on all of its 1934 Act (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) filings with the SEC (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), and (iv) neither Borrower nor Damon Motors, Inc. has granted any security interest, lien or encumbrance with respect to any of its assets after November 13, 2024.

 

2. PAYMENT. Borrower shall pay to Lender the entire outstanding balance of this Note on or before the date that is eighteen (18) months from the first funding hereunder (the “Maturity Date”). Borrower will make all payments of sums due hereunder to Lender at Lender’s address set forth in the Purchase Agreement, or at such other place as Lender may designate in writing. Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law, payments will be applied first to any unpaid collection costs and late charges, then to accrued interest and finally to principal.

 

3. INTEREST. Interest shall accrue on the outstanding balance of this Note at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date hereof until this Note is paid in full. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, interest shall accrue on the outstanding balance of this Note at the lesser of the rate of twenty-two percent (22%) per annum or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. All interest calculations hereunder shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve (12) thirty (30) day months, shall compound daily and shall be payable in accordance with the terms of this Note.

 

4. ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT; TRANSACTION EXPENSES. For each $1.00 funded by Lender under this Note, an additional $0.29 in original issue discount will be added to the outstanding balance. Borrower also agrees to pay $25,000.00 to cover Lender’s legal fees, accounting costs, due diligence, monitoring and other transaction costs incurred in connection with the purchase and sale of this Note, which amount will be deducted from the first funding hereunder.

 

 

 

5. PREPAYMENT. Borrower may pay all or any portion of the amount owed earlier than it is due; provided that in the event Borrower elects to prepay all or any portion of the outstanding balance, it shall pay to Lender 115% of the portion of the outstanding balance Borrower elects to prepay. Early payments of less than all principal, fees and interest outstanding will not, unless agreed to by Lender in writing, relieve Borrower of Borrower’s remaining obligations hereunder.

 

6. REDEMPTIONS. Beginning on the date that is the earlier of (i) thirteen (13) months from the closing date of the Business Combination and (ii) January 1, 2026, and for each calendar month thereafter until this Note is paid in full, Lender shall have the right to require Borrower to redeem up to an aggregate of one-sixth (1/6) of the outstanding balance of this Note plus any interest accrued hereunder each month (each monthly exercise, a “Monthly Redemption Amount”) by providing written notice (each, a “Monthly Redemption Notice”) delivered to Borrower by facsimile, email, mail, overnight courier, or personal delivery; provided, however, that if Lender does not exercise any Monthly Redemption Amount in a corresponding month, then such Monthly Redemption Amount shall be available for Lender to redeem in any future month in addition to such future month’s Monthly Redemption Amount. Upon receipt of any Monthly Redemption Notice, Borrower shall pay the applicable Monthly Redemption Amount in cash to Lender within five (5) Business Days of Borrower’s receipt of such Monthly Redemption Notice. As used in this Note, “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or a bank holiday in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia.

 

7. Monitoring FeeS. Borrower shall be charged a separate fee equal to five percent (5%) of the outstanding balance of this Note on the date that is nine (9) months from the first funding date of this Note to cover Lender’s accounting, legal and other costs incurred in monitoring this Note based on the then-current outstanding balance of this Note. The foregoing fee shall automatically be added to the outstanding balance on the applicable date without any further action by either party.

 

8. EVENT OF DEFAULT. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note:

 

(a) Failure to Pay. Borrower shall fail to pay when due, whether at stated maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise, any principal or interest payment, or any other payment required under the terms of this Note on the date due.

 

(b) Breaches of Covenants. Borrower or any other person or entity defaults or otherwise fails to observe or perform any covenant, obligation, condition or agreement of Borrower contained herein or in any other Transaction Document (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), only if such default or breach remains uncured for a period of at least ten (10) Business Days.

 

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(c) Representations and Warranties. Any representation or warranty made by Borrower to Lender in this Note, the Purchase Agreement, any other Transaction Document, or any related agreement shall be false, incorrect, incomplete or misleading in any material respect when made or furnished.

 

(d) Voluntary Bankruptcy or Insolvency Proceedings. Borrower shall (i) apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator or custodian of itself or of all or a substantial part of its property, (ii)  make a general assignment for the benefit of its or any of its creditors, (iii) be dissolved or liquidated, or (iv) commence a voluntary case or other proceeding seeking liquidation, reorganization or other relief with respect to itself or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect or consent to any such relief or to the appointment of or taking possession of its property by any official in an involuntary case or other proceeding commenced against it.

 

(e) Involuntary Bankruptcy or Insolvency Proceedings. Proceedings for the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator, or custodian of Borrower or of all or a substantial part of its property, or an involuntary case or other proceedings seeking liquidation, reorganization, or other relief with respect to Borrower or its debts under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect shall be commenced and an order for relief entered or such proceeding shall not be dismissed or discharged within sixty (60) days of commencement.

 

(f) Judgment. A judgment or judgments for the payment of money in excess of the sum of $500,000.00 in the aggregate shall be rendered against Borrower and either (i) the judgment creditor executes on such judgment or (ii) such judgment remains unpaid or undischarged for more than sixty (60) days from the date of entry thereof or such longer period during which execution of such judgment shall be stayed during an appeal from such judgment.

 

(g) Attachment. Any execution or attachment shall be issued whereby any substantial part of the property of Borrower shall be taken and the same shall not have been vacated or stayed within sixty (60) days after the issuance thereof.

 

(h) Cross Default. Borrower breaches in any material respect or any event of default occurs under any term or provision of any Other Agreement (as defined hereafter) and any applicable cure period has expired with respect thereto. For purposes hereof, “Other Agreement” means: (a) collectively, all existing and future agreements and instruments between, among or by Borrower, on the one hand, and Lender, on the other hand, and (b) that certain Secured Promissory Note issued to Braebeacon Holdings, Inc. on November 13, 2024.

 

9. ACCELERATION; REMEDIES.

 

(a) At any time following the occurrence of an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default referred to in Sections 7(d) and 7(e)), Lender may, by written notice to Borrower, declare the then current outstanding balance of this Note multiplied by 110%, to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or any other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived, anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding. Upon the occurrence or existence of any Event of Default described in Sections 7(d) and 7(e), immediately and without notice, the then current outstanding balance of this Note multiplied by 110%, shall automatically become immediately due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or any other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived, anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding. In addition to the foregoing remedies, upon the occurrence or existence of any Event of Default, Lender may exercise any other right, power or remedy permitted to it by law, either by suit in equity or by action at law, or both.

 

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(b) Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined below), and without further notice to Borrower, the then current outstanding balance of this Note multiplied by 110%, shall become immediately due and payable. For purposes hereof, a “Change in Control” means a sale of all or substantially all of Borrower’s assets, or a merger, consolidation, or other capital reorganization of Borrower with or into another company, other than Business Combination, and does not include a significant equity financing; provided however that a merger, consolidation, or other capital reorganization in which the holders of the equity of Borrower outstanding immediately prior to such transaction continue to hold (either by the voting securities remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the voting securities of Borrower, or such surviving entity, outstanding immediately after such transaction shall not constitute a Change in Control.

 

10. COLLATERAL. Company’s obligations under this Note are secured by the Security Agreements (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

11. UNCONDITIONAL OBLIGATION; NO OFFSET. Borrower acknowledges that this Note is an unconditional, valid, binding and enforceable obligation of Borrower not subject to offset, deduction or counterclaim of any kind. Borrower hereby waives any rights of offset it now has or may have hereafter against Lender, its successors and assigns, and agrees to make all payments due hereunder in accordance with the terms of this Note.

 

12. NO USURY. If any provision of this Note would oblige Borrower to make any payment of interest or other amount payable to Lender in an amount or calculated at a rate which would be prohibited by law or would result in a receipt by Lender of “interest” at a “criminal rate” (as such terms are construed under the Criminal Code (Canada)), then, notwithstanding such provision, such amount or rate shall be deemed to have been adjusted with retroactive effect to the maximum amount or rate of interest, as the case may be, as would not be so prohibited by applicable law or so result in a receipt by Lender of “interest” at a “criminal rate”, such adjustment to be effected, to the extent necessary (but only to the extent necessary), as follows: (i) first, by reducing the amount or rate of interest; and (ii) thereafter, by reducing any fees, commissions, costs, expenses, premiums and other amounts required to be paid which would constitute interest for purposes of Section 347 of the Criminal Code (Canada).

 

13. ATTORNEYS’ FEES. If this Note is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection or enforcement prior to commencing arbitration or legal proceedings, or is collected or enforced through any arbitration or legal proceeding, or Lender otherwise takes action to collect overdue amounts due under this Note or to enforce the provisions of this Note, then Borrower shall pay the reasonable costs incurred by Lender for such collection, enforcement or action including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements.

 

14. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE. This Note shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and all questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and performance of this Note shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of Utah, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Utah or any other jurisdictions) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdictions other than the State of Utah. The provisions set forth in the Purchase Agreement to determine the proper venue for any disputes are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

15. ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. Borrower agrees that any dispute arising under this Note shall be subject to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) set forth as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement.

 

16. WAIVERS. Borrower hereby waives presentment, notice of nonpayment, notice of dishonor, protest, demand and diligence.

 

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17. LOSS OR MUTILATION. On receipt by Borrower of evidence reasonably satisfactory to Borrower of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Note and, in the case of any such loss, theft or destruction of this Note, on delivery of an indemnity agreement reasonably satisfactory in form and amount to Borrower or, in the case of any such mutilation, on surrender and cancellation of such Note, Borrower at its expense will execute and deliver, in lieu thereof, a new Note of like amount and tenor.

 

18. NOTICES. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in the manner provided in the subsection titled “Notices” in the Purchase Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

19. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER. This Note and its terms and conditions may be amended, waived or modified only in writing by Borrower and Lender.

 

20. SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Note is construed to be in violation of any law, such part shall be modified to achieve the objective of the parties to the fullest extent permitted and the balance of this Note shall remain in full force and effect.

 

21. ASSIGNMENTS. Borrower may not assign this Note without the prior written consent of Lender. This Note may be offered, sold, assigned or transferred by Lender without the consent of Borrower.

 

22. FINAL NOTE. This Note, together with the other Transaction Documents, contains the complete understanding and agreement of Borrower and Lender and supersedes all prior representations, warranties, agreements, arrangements, understandings, and negotiations. THIS NOTE, TOGETHER WITH THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS, REPRESENTS THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF ANY ALLEGED PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

 

23. Waiver of Jury Trial. BORROWER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE TO DEMAND THAT ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS NOTE OR THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THE PARTIES HERETO BE TRIED BY JURY. THIS WAIVER EXTENDS TO ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO DEMAND A TRIAL BY JURY ARISING UNDER COMMON LAW OR ANY APPLICABLE STATUTE, LAW, RULE OR REGULATION. FURTHER, BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY IS WAIVING SUCH PARTY’S RIGHT TO DEMAND TRIAL BY JURY.

 

24. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Time is of the essence of this Note and each and every provision hereof in which time is an element.

 

25. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. Lender and Borrower agree that in the event Borrower fails to comply with any of the terms or provisions of this Note, Lender’s damages would be uncertain and difficult (if not impossible) to accurately estimate because of the parties’ inability to predict future interest rates and other relevant factors. Accordingly, Lender and Borrower agree that any fees, balance adjustments, default interest or other charges assessed under this Note are not penalties but instead are intended by the parties to be, and shall be deemed, liquidated damages.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has caused this Note to be issued as of the date first set forth above.

 

  BORROWER:
     
  GRAFITI HOLDING, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Nadir Ali
    Nadir Ali, CEO

 

[Signature Page to Secured Promissory Note]

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 4.3

 

COMMON SHARE PURCHASE WARRANT

 

DAMON INC.

 

Issue Date: November 13, 2024

 

Warrant Shares: [_________] Initial Exercise Date: [_________]

 

THIS COMMON SHARE PURCHASE WARRANT (the “Warrant”) certifies that, for value received, [_________] or its assigns (the “Holder”) is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the limitations on exercise and the conditions hereinafter set forth, at any time on or after the date hereof (the “Initial Exercise Date”) and on or prior to 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the date that is [five (5) years] after the Initial Exercise Date (such applicable date, the “Termination Date”) but not thereafter, to subscribe for and purchase from Damon Inc., a British Columbia company (the “Company”), up to [_________] common shares in the authorized share structure of the Company (“Common Shares”) (as subject to adjustment hereunder, the “Warrant Shares”). The purchase price of one Common Share under this Warrant shall be equal to the Exercise Price, as defined in Section 2(b).

 

This Warrant is being issued by the Company pursuant to the a statutory plan of arrangement set forth in a final order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia made on September 27, 2024 and effective on November 13, 2024 (the “Public Company Event”) in connection with the completion of the transactions contemplated under the business combination agreement between Damon Inc. (formerly Grafiti Holding Inc.), XTI Aerospace, Inc. (formerly, Inpixon) 1444842 B.C. Ltd. and Damon Motors Inc. dated October 23, 2023, as amended on June 18, 2024 and September 26, 2024 (the “Business Combination Agreement”). This Warrant represents one of a series of warrants issued pursuant to the Public Company Event (collectively, the Converted Warrants”) to former holders (the “Warrantholders”) of warrants of Damon Motors Inc.

 

{This is the first page of a warrant certificate composed of 14 pages (plus the Schedules).}

 

 

 

Section 1 Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein have the meaning ascribed herein. References to “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, trust, limited liability company, association or other entity.

 

Section 2 Exercise.

 

(a) Exercise of Warrant. Exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be made, in whole or in part, at any time or times on or after the Initial Exercise Date and on or before the Termination Date by delivery to the Company of a duly executed facsimile copy or PDF copy submitted by e-mail (or e-mail attachment) of the Notice of Exercise in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A (the “Notice of Exercise”). Within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days (where a “Trading Day” is a on which the principal Trading Market is open for trading) and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period (as defined in Section 2(d)(i)) following the date of exercise as aforesaid, the Holder shall deliver to the Company the aggregate Exercise Price for the shares specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise by wire transfer or cashier’s check drawn on a United States bank unless the cashless exercise procedure specified in Section 2(c) is specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise. No ink-original Notice of Exercise shall be required, nor shall any medallion guarantee (or other type of guarantee or notarization) of any Notice of Exercise be required. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company until the Holder has purchased all of the Warrant Shares available hereunder and the Warrant has been exercised in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company for cancellation within three (3) Trading Days of the date on which the final Notice of Exercise is delivered to the Company. Partial exercises of this Warrant resulting in purchases of a portion of the total number of Warrant Shares available hereunder shall have the effect of lowering the outstanding number of Warrant Shares purchasable hereunder in an amount equal to the applicable number of Warrant Shares purchased. The Holder and the Company shall maintain records showing the number of Warrant Shares purchased and the date of such purchases. The Company shall deliver any objection to any Notice of Exercise within one (1) Trading Day of receipt of such notice. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of this Warrant, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following the purchase of a portion of the Warrant Shares hereunder, the number of Warrant Shares available for purchase hereunder at any given time may be less than the amount stated on the face hereof.

 

(b) Exercise Price. The exercise price per Common Share under this Warrant shall be US$7.81 (as adjusted hereunder, the “Exercise Price”).

 

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(c) Cashless Exercise. If at any time after 180 days following the closing of the Public Company Event (“Registration Deadline”), there is no effective registration statement registering, or no currently prospectus available for, the resale of the Warrant Shares by the Holder (a “Registration Default”), then this Warrant may also be exercised, in whole or in part, at such time by means of a “cashless exercise” in which the Holder shall be entitled to receive a number of Warrant Shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing [(A-B) (X)] by (A), where:

 

(A)as applicable: (i) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is (1) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof on a day that is not a Trading Day or (2) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) on a Trading Day prior to the opening of “regular trading hours” (as defined in Rule 600(b)(64) of Regulation NMS promulgated under the federal securities laws) on such Trading Day, (ii) at the option of the Holder, either (y) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise or (z) the Bid Price of the Common Shares on the principal trading market on which the Common Shares then trade (the “Trading Market”) as reported by Bloomberg L.P. as of the time of the Holder’s execution of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is executed during “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day and is delivered within two (2) hours thereafter (including until two (2) hours after the close of “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day) pursuant to Section 2(a) or (iii) the VWAP on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if the date of such Notice of Exercise is a Trading Day and such Notice of Exercise is both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) after the close of “regular trading hours” on such Trading Day;

 

(B) = the Exercise Price of this Warrant, as adjusted hereunder; and

 

(X) = the number of Warrant Shares that would be issuable upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms of this Warrant if such exercise were by means of a cash exercise rather than a cashless exercise.

 

If Warrant Shares are issued in such a cashless exercise, the parties acknowledge and agree that in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), the Warrant Shares shall take on the characteristics of the Warrants being exercised, and the holding period of the Warrant Shares being issued may be tacked on to the holding period of this Warrant. The Company agrees not to take any position contrary to this Section 2(c).

 

Bid Price” means, for any date, the bid price of the Common Shares for the time in question (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Shares are listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)).

 

VWAP” means, for any date, the daily volume weighted average price of the Common Shares for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Shares are listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)).

 

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Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, on the Termination Date, this Warrant shall be automatically exercised via cashless exercise pursuant to this Section 2(c).

 

(d) Mechanics of Exercise.

 

(i) Delivery of Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. The Company shall cause the Warrant Shares purchased hereunder to be transmitted by the transfer agent of the Company (the “Transfer Agent”) to the Holder by crediting the account of the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with The Depository Trust Company through its Deposit or Withdrawal at Custodian system (“DWAC”) if the Company is then a participant in such system and either (A) there is an effective registration statement permitting the issuance of the Warrant Shares to or resale of the Warrant Shares by the Holder or (B) the Warrant Shares are eligible for resale by the Holder without volume or manner-of-sale limitations pursuant to Rule 144 of the U.S. Securities Act (assuming cashless exercise of the Warrants), and otherwise by physical delivery of a certificate, registered in the Company’s share register in the name of the Holder or its designee, for the number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the address specified by the Holder in the Notice of Exercise by the date that is the earliest of (i) two (2) Trading Days after the delivery to the Company of the Notice of Exercise, (ii) one (1) Trading Day after delivery of the aggregate Exercise Price to the Company and (iii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period after the delivery to the Company of the Notice of Exercise (such date, the “Warrant Share Delivery Date”). Upon delivery of the Notice of Exercise, the Holder shall be deemed for all corporate (but not Rule 144 of the U.S. Securities Act) purposes to have become the holder of record of the Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant has been exercised, irrespective of the date of delivery of the Warrant Shares, provided that payment of the aggregate Exercise Price (other than in the case of a cashless exercise) is received within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period following delivery of the Notice of Exercise. If the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the Warrant Shares subject to a Notice of Exercise by the Warrant Share Delivery Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder, in cash, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for each $1,000 of Warrant Shares subject to such exercise (based on the VWAP of the Common Shares on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise), $5 per Trading Day (increasing to $15 per Trading Day on the fifth (5th) Trading Day after such liquidated damages begin to accrue) for each Trading Day after such Warrant Share Delivery Date until such Warrant Shares are delivered or Holder rescinds such exercise. The Company agrees to maintain a transfer agent that is a participant in the FAST program continuing for so long as this Warrant remains outstanding and exercisable. As used herein, “Standard Settlement Period” means the standard settlement period, expressed in a number of Trading Days, on the Company’s primary Trading Market with respect to the Common Share as in effect on the date of delivery of the Notice of Exercise.

 

(ii) Delivery of New Warrants Upon Exercise. If this Warrant shall have been exercised in part, the Company shall, at the request of a Holder and upon surrender of this Warrant certificate, at the time of delivery of the Warrant Shares, deliver to the Holder a new Warrant evidencing the rights of the Holder to purchase the unpurchased Warrant Shares called for by this Warrant, which new Warrant shall in all other respects be identical with this Warrant.

 

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(iii) Rescission Rights. If the Company fails to cause the Transfer Agent to transmit to the Holder the Warrant Shares pursuant to Section 2(d)(i) by the Warrant Share Delivery Date, then the Holder will have the right to rescind such exercise.

 

(iv) Compensation for Buy-In on Failure to Timely Deliver Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. In addition to any other rights available to the Holder, if the Company fails to cause the Transfer Agent to transmit to the Holder the Warrant Shares in accordance with the provisions of Section 2(d)(i) above pursuant to an exercise on or before the Warrant Share Delivery Date, and if after such date the Holder is required by its broker to purchase (in an open market transaction or otherwise) or the Holder’s brokerage firm otherwise purchases, Common Shares to deliver in satisfaction of a sale by the Holder of the Warrant Shares which the Holder anticipated receiving upon such exercise (a “Buy-In”), then the Company shall (A) pay in cash to the Holder the amount, if any, by which (x) the Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions, if any) for the Common Shares so purchased exceeds (y) the product of (1) the number of Warrant Shares that the Company was required to deliver to the Holder in connection with the exercise at issue times (2) the price at which the sell order giving rise to such purchase obligation was executed, and (B) at the option of the Holder, either reinstate the portion of the Warrant and equivalent number of Warrant Shares for which such exercise was not honored (in which case such exercise shall be deemed rescinded) or deliver to the Holder the number of Common Shares that would have been issued had the Company timely complied with its exercise and delivery obligations hereunder. For example, if the Holder purchases Common Share having a total purchase price of $11,000 to cover a Buy-In with respect to an attempted exercise of Common Shares with an aggregate sale price giving rise to such purchase obligation of $10,000, under clause (A) of the immediately preceding sentence the Company shall be required to pay the Holder $1,000. The Holder shall provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Buy-In and, upon request of the Company, evidence of the amount of such loss. Nothing herein shall limit a Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver Common Shares upon exercise of the Warrant as required pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

(v) No Fractional Shares or Scrip. No fractional shares or scrip representing fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant. As to any fraction of a share which the Holder would otherwise be entitled to purchase upon such exercise, the Company shall, at its election, either pay a cash adjustment in respect of such final fraction in an amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the Exercise Price or round up to the next whole share.

 

(vi) Charges, Taxes and Expenses. Issuance of Warrant Shares shall be made without charge to the Holder for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such Warrant Shares, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such Warrant Shares shall be issued in the name of the Holder or in such name or names as may be directed by the Holder; provided, however, that in the event that Warrant Shares are to be issued in a name other than the name of the Holder, this Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto as Exhibit B duly executed by the Holder and the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto. The Company shall pay all Transfer Agent fees required for same-day processing of any Notice of Exercise and all fees to the Depository Trust Company (or another established clearing corporation performing similar functions) required for same-day electronic delivery of the Warrant Shares. The Company shall, if requested by Holder, provide an attorney legal opinion from counsel to the Company to Holder for removal of restrictive legends on Warrant Shares.

 

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(vii) Closing of Books. The Company will not close its shareholder books or records in any manner which prevents the timely exercise of this Warrant, pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

(e) Holder’s Exercise Limitations. The Company shall not effect any exercise of this Warrant, and a Holder shall not have the right to exercise any portion of this Warrant, pursuant to Section 2 or otherwise, to the extent that after giving effect to such issuance after exercise as set forth on the applicable Notice of Exercise, the Holder (together with the Holder’s Affiliates, and any other Persons acting as a group together with the Holder or any of the Holder’s Affiliates (such Persons, “Attribution Parties”)), would beneficially own in excess of the Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined below). For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the number of Common Shares beneficially owned by the Holder and its Affiliates and Attribution Parties shall include the number of Common Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant with respect to which such determination is being made, but shall exclude the number of Common Shares which would be issuable upon (i) exercise of the remaining, nonexercised portion of this Warrant beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties and (ii) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any other Common Share Equivalents) subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained herein beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties. Except as set forth in the preceding sentence, for purposes of this Section 2(e), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, it being acknowledged by the Holder that the Company is not representing to the Holder that such calculation is in compliance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the Holder is solely responsible for any schedules required to be filed in accordance therewith. To the extent that the limitation contained in this Section 2(e) applies, the determination of whether this Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of this Warrant is exercisable shall be in the sole discretion of the Holder, and the submission of a Notice of Exercise shall be deemed to be the Holder’s determination of whether this Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of this Warrant is exercisable, in each case subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, and the Company shall have no obligation to verify or confirm the accuracy of such determination. In addition, a determination as to any group status as contemplated above shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. For purposes of this Section 2(e), in determining the number of outstanding Common Shares, a Holder may rely on the number of outstanding Common Shares as reflected in (A) the Company’s most recent periodic or annual report filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, as the case may be, (B) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (C) a more recent written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of Common Shares outstanding. Upon the written or oral request of a Holder, the Company shall within one Trading Day confirm orally and in writing to the Holder the number of Common Shares then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding Common Shares shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Warrant, by the Holder or its Affiliates or Attribution Parties since the date as of which such number of outstanding Common Shares was reported. The “Beneficial Ownership Limitation” shall be 4.99% of the number of shares of the Common Shares outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of Common Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant. The Holder, upon notice to the Company, may increase or decrease the Beneficial Ownership Limitation provisions of this Section 2(e), provided that the Beneficial Ownership Limitation in no event exceeds 9.99% of the number of shares of the Common Shares outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of Common Shares upon exercise of this Warrant held by the Holder and the provisions of this Section 2(e) shall continue to apply. Any increase in the Beneficial Ownership Limitation will not be effective until the 61st day after such notice is delivered to the Company. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 2(e) to correct this paragraph (or any portion hereof) which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended Beneficial Ownership Limitation herein contained or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitations contained in this paragraph shall apply to a successor holder of this Warrant.

 

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(f) Compliance with Laws. Any exercise of this Warrant will be subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company, with all applicable laws and the requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”).

 

Section 3 Certain Adjustments.

 

(a) Stock Dividends and Splits. If the Company, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding: (i) pays a stock dividend or otherwise makes a distribution or distributions on shares of its Common Share or any other equity or equity equivalent securities payable in Common Shares (which, for avoidance of doubt, shall not include any Common Shares issued by the Company upon exercise of this Warrant), (ii) subdivides outstanding Common Shares into a larger number of shares, (iii) combines (including by way of reverse stock split ) outstanding Common Shares into a smaller number of shares or (iv) issues by reclassification of shares of the Common Shares any shares of capital stock of the Company, then in each case the Exercise Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of Common Shares (excluding treasury shares, if any) outstanding immediately before such event and of which the denominator shall be the number of Common Shares outstanding immediately after such event, and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant shall be proportionately adjusted such that the aggregate Exercise Price of this Warrant shall remain unchanged. Any adjustment made pursuant to this Section 3(a) shall become effective immediately after the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution and shall become effective immediately after the effective date in the case of a subdivision, combination or re classification.

 

(b) Subsequent Equity Sales. Intentionally deleted.

 

(c) Pro Rata Distributions. During such time as this Warrant is outstanding, if the Company shall declare or make any dividend or other distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of Common Shares, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including, without limitation, any distribution of cash, stock or other securities, property or options by way of a dividend, spin off, reclassification, corporate rearrangement, scheme of arrangement or other similar transaction) (a “Distribution”), at any time after the issuance of this Warrant, then, in each such case, the Holder shall be entitled to participate in such Distribution to the same extent that the Holder would have participated therein if the Holder had held the number of Common Shares acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (subject to any limitations on exercise hereof, including without limitation, the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) immediately before the date of which a record is taken for such Distribution, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of Common Shares are to be determined for the participation in such Distribution (provided, however, that, the Holder’s right to participate in any such Distribution shall be limited to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, and the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Distribution to such extent (or in the beneficial ownership of any Common Shares as a result of such Distribution to such extent) beyond the Beneficial Ownership Limitation).

 

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(d) Fundamental Transaction. If, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding, (i) the Company or any material subsidiary of the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another Person, (ii) the Company or any material subsidiary of the Company, directly or indirectly, effects any sale, lease, license, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of its assets in one or a series of related transactions, (iii) any, direct or indirect, purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by the Company or another Person) is completed pursuant to which holders of Common Shares are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of 50% or more of the outstanding Common Shares or 50% or more of the voting power of the common equity of the Company, (iv) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any reclassification, reorganization or recapitalization of the Common Shares or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which the Common Shares are effectively converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, or (v) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions consummates a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off, merger or scheme of arrangement) with another Person or group of Persons whereby such other Person or group acquires 50% or more of the outstanding Common Shares or 50% or more of the voting power of the common equity of the Company (not including any Common Shares held by the other Person or other Persons making or party to, or associated or affiliated with the other Persons making or party to, such stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination) (each a “Fundamental Transaction”), then, upon any subsequent exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall have the right to receive, for each Warrant Share that would have been issuable upon such exercise immediately prior to the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction, at the option of the Holder (without regard to any limitation in Section 2(e) on the exercise of this Warrant), the number of Common Shares of the successor or acquiring corporation or of the Company, if it is the surviving corporation, and any additional consideration (the “Alternate Consideration”) receivable as a result of such Fundamental Transaction by a holder of the number of Common Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitation in Section 2(e) on the exercise of this Warrant). For purposes of any such exercise, the determination of the Exercise Price shall be appropriately adjusted to apply to such Alternate Consideration based on the amount of Alternate Consideration issuable in respect of one Common Share in such Fundamental Transaction, and the Company shall apportion the Exercise Price among the Alternate Consideration in a reasonable manner reflecting the relative value of any different components of the Alternate Consideration. If holders of Common Shares are given any choice as to the securities, cash or property to be received in a Fundamental Transaction, then the Holder shall be given the same choice as to the Alternate Consideration it receives upon any exercise of this Warrant following such Fundamental Transaction. The Company shall cause any successor entity in a Fundamental Transaction in which the Company is not the survivor (the “Successor Entity”) to assume in writing all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3(d) pursuant to written agreements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and approved by the Holder (without unreasonable delay) prior to such Fundamental Transaction and shall, at the option of the Holder, deliver to the Holder in exchange for this Warrant a security of the Successor Entity evidenced by a written instrument substantially similar in form and substance to this Warrant which is exercisable for a corresponding number of shares of capital stock of such Successor Entity (or its parent entity) equivalent to the Common Shares acquirable and receivable upon exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on the exercise of this Warrant) prior to such Fundamental Transaction, and with an exercise price which applies the exercise price hereunder to such shares of capital stock (but taking into account the relative value of the Common Shares pursuant to such Fundamental Transaction and the value of such shares of capital stock, such number of shares of capital stock and such exercise price being for the purpose of protecting the economic value of this Warrant immediately prior to the consummation of such Fundamental Transaction), and which is reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Holder. Upon the occurrence of any such Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity shall succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such Fundamental Transaction, the provisions of this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents referring to the “Company” shall refer instead to the Successor Entity), and may exercise every right and power of the Company and shall assume all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant and the other Transaction Documents with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as the Company herein.

 

(e) Calculations. All calculations under this Section 3 shall be made to the nearest cent or the nearest 1/100th of a share, as the case may be. For purposes of this Section 3, the number of Common Shares deemed to be issued and outstanding as of a given date shall be the sum of the number of Common Shares (excluding treasury shares, if any) issued and outstanding.

 

(f) Notice to Holder.

 

(i) Adjustment to Exercise Price. Whenever the Exercise Price is adjusted pursuant to any provision of this Section 3, the Company shall promptly deliver to the Holder by facsimile or email a notice setting forth the Exercise Price after such adjustment and any resulting adjustment to the number of Warrant Shares and setting forth a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment.

 

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(ii) Notice to Allow Exercise by Holder. If (A) the Company shall declare a dividend (or any other distribution in whatever form) on the Common Shares, (B) the Company shall declare a special nonrecurring cash dividend on or a redemption of the Common Shares, (C) the Company shall authorize the granting to all holders of the Common Shares rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase any shares of capital stock of any class or of any rights, (D) the approval of any shareholders of the Company shall be required in connection with any reclassification of the Common Shares, any consolidation or merger to which the Company (or any of its material subsidiaries) is a party, any sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or any compulsory share exchange whereby the Common Shares are converted into other securities, cash or property, or (E) the Company shall authorize the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Company, then, in each case, the Company shall cause to be delivered by facsimile or email to the Holder at its last facsimile number or email address as it shall appear upon the Warrant Register of the Company, at least 15 calendar days prior to the applicable record or effective date hereinafter specified, a notice stating (x) the date on which a record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution, redemption, rights or warrants, or if a record is not to be taken, the date as of which the holders of the Common Shares of record to be entitled to such dividend, distributions, redemption, rights or warrants are to be determined or (y) the date on which such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or share exchange is expected to become effective or close, and the date as of which it is expected that holders of the Common Shares of record shall be entitled to exchange their shares of the Common Shares for securities, cash or other property deliverable upon such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or share exchange; provided that the failure to deliver such notice or any defect therein or in the delivery thereof shall not affect the validity of the corporate action required to be specified in such notice. To the extent that any notice provided in this Warrant constitutes, or contains, material, non-public information regarding the Company or any of the material subsidiary of the Company, the Company shall simultaneously file such notice with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to a Current Report on Form 8-K. The Holder shall remain entitled to exercise this Warrant during the period commencing on the date of such notice to the effective date of the event triggering such notice except as may otherwise be expressly set forth herein.

 

(g) Voluntary Adjustment by Company. Subject to the rules and regulations of the Trading Market, the Company may at any time during the term of this Warrant, subject to the prior written consent of the Holder, reduce the then current Exercise Price to any amount and for any period of time deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

(h) Exchange Approval. Any adjustments under this Section 3 may be subject to the prior approval of the Nasdaq.

 

Section 4 Transfer of Warrant.

 

(a) Transferability. Subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, this Warrant and all rights hereunder (including, without limitation, any registration rights) are transferable, in whole or in part, upon surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Company or its designated agent, together with a written assignment of this Warrant substantially in the form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder or its agent or attorney and funds sufficient to pay any transfer taxes payable upon the making of such transfer. Upon such surrender and, if required, such payment, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in the name of the assignee or assignees, as applicable, and in the denomination or denominations specified in such instrument of assignment and shall issue to the assignor a new Warrant evidencing the portion of this Warrant not so assigned, and this Warrant shall promptly be cancelled. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company unless the Holder has assigned this Warrant in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company within three (3) Trading Days of the date on which the Holder delivers an assignment form to the Company assigning this Warrant in full. The Warrant, if properly assigned in accordance herewith, may be exercised by a new holder for the purchase of Warrant Shares without having a new Warrant issued.

 

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(b) New Warrants. This Warrant may be divided or combined with other Warrants upon presentation hereof at the aforesaid office of the Company, together with a written notice specifying the names and denominations in which new Warrants are to be issued, signed by the Holder or its agent or attorney. Subject to compliance with Section 4(a), as to any transfer which may be involved in such division or combination, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in exchange for the Warrant or Warrants to be divided or combined in accordance with such notice. All Warrants issued on transfers or exchanges shall be dated the Initial Exercise Date and shall be identical with this Warrant except as to the number of Warrant Shares issuable pursuant thereto.

 

(c) Warrant Register. The Company shall register this Warrant, upon records to be maintained by the Company for that purpose (the “Warrant Register”), in the name of the record Holder hereof from time to time. The Company may deem and treat the registered Holder of this Warrant as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of any exercise hereof or any distribution to the Holder, and for all other purposes, absent actual notice to the contrary.

 

(d) Representation by the Holder. The Holder, by the acceptance hereof, represents and warrants that it is acquiring this Warrant and, upon any exercise hereof, will acquire the Warrant Shares issuable upon such exercise, for its own account and not with a view to or for distributing or reselling such Warrant Shares or any part thereof in violation of the U.S. Securities Act or any applicable state securities law, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the U.S. Securities Act.

 

(e) Compliance with Laws. Any transfer of Warrants will be subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company, with all applicable laws and the requirements of the Nasdaq. The Company will not be responsible for the payment of any transfer or similar taxes (“Taxes”), and any transfer of this Warrant will be subject to the Holder establishing, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company, that all Taxes have been paid or that no Taxes are due.

 

Section 5 Miscellaneous.

 

(a) No Rights as Shareholder Until Exercise. This Warrant does not entitle the Holder to any voting rights, dividends or other rights as a shareholder of the Company prior to the exercise hereof as set forth in Section 2(d)(i), except as expressly set forth in Section 3.

 

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(b) Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant. The Company covenants that upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant or any stock certificate relating to the Warrant Shares, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it (which, in the case of the Warrant, shall not include the posting of any bond), and upon surrender and cancellation of such Warrant or stock certificate, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant or stock certificate of like tenor and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of such Warrant or stock certificate.

 

(c) Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall not be a Trading Day, then, such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding Trading Day.

 

(d) Authorized Shares. The Company covenants that, during the period the Warrant is outstanding, it will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Shares the number of shares to provide for the issuance of the Warrant Shares upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company further covenants that its issuance of this Warrant shall constitute full authority to its officers who are charged with the duty of issuing the necessary Warrant Shares upon the exercise of the purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company will take all such reasonable action as may be necessary to assure that such Warrant Shares may be issued as provided herein without violation of any applicable law or regulation, or of any requirements of the Trading Market upon which the Common Share may be listed. The Company covenants that all Warrant Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant will, upon exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant and payment for such Warrant Shares in accordance herewith, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free from all taxes, liens and charges created by the Company in respect of the issue thereof (other than taxes in respect of any transfer occurring contemporaneously with such issue).

 

Except and to the extent as waived or consented to by the Holder, the Company shall not by any action, including, without limitation, amending its certificate of incorporation or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all such terms and in the taking of all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the rights of Holder as set forth in this Warrant against impairment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will (i) not increase the par value of any Warrant Shares above the amount payable therefor upon such exercise immediately prior to such increase in par value, (ii) take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and nonassessable Warrant Shares upon the exercise of this Warrant and (iii) use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all such authorizations, exemptions or consents from any public regulatory body having jurisdiction thereof, as may be, necessary to enable the Company to perform its obligations under this Warrant.

 

Before taking any action which would result in an adjustment in the number of Warrant Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable or in the Exercise Price, the Company shall obtain all such authorizations or exemptions thereof, or consents thereto, as may be necessary from any public regulatory body or bodies having jurisdiction thereof.

 

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(e) Jurisdiction. All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Warrant shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof. All legal Proceedings concerning the interpretations, enforcement and defense of the transactions contemplated by this Warrant (whether brought against a party hereto or its respective affiliates, directors, officers, shareholders, partners, members, employees or agents) shall be commenced exclusively in the state and federal courts sitting in New York, New York.

 

(f) Restrictions. The Holder acknowledges that the Warrant may only be exercised pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. Additionally, the Holder acknowledges that the Warrant Shares acquired upon the cash exercise of this Warrant, if not registered under the U.S. Securities Act and all applicable state securities laws, will be “restricted securities” as defined in Rule 144 under the U.S. Securities Act and the certificate or DRS statement representing the Warrant Shares issued upon such exercise of the Warrant shall bear the following legend:

 

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “U.S. SECURITIES ACT”), OR UNDER ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT EFFECTIVE UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR (B) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION. HEDGING TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNLESS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT.

 

In addition, the Warrant Shares acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant will have restrictions upon resale in Canada until such time as the Company has been a reporting issuer in any jurisdiction of Canada for a period of four months and one day pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.

 

(g) Nonwaiver and Expenses. No course of dealing or any delay or failure to exercise any right hereunder on the part of Holder shall operate as a waiver of such right or otherwise prejudice the Holder’s rights, powers or remedies. Without limiting any other provision of this Warrant, if the Company willfully and knowingly fails to comply with any provision of this Warrant, which results in any material damages to the Holder, the Company shall pay to the Holder such amounts as shall be sufficient to cover any costs and expenses including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, including those of appellate proceedings, incurred by the Holder in collecting any amounts due pursuant hereto or in otherwise enforcing any of its rights, powers or remedies hereunder.

 

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(h) Notices. Any notice, request or other document required or permitted to be given or delivered to the Holder by the Company shall be delivered to such address for the Holder that the Company has on file for the Holder from time to time.

 

(i) Limitation of Liability. No provision hereof, in the absence of any affirmative action by the Holder to exercise this Warrant to purchase Warrant Shares, and no enumeration herein of the rights or privileges of the Holder, shall give rise to any liability of the Holder for the purchase price of any Common Share or as a shareholder of the Company, whether such liability is asserted by the Company or by creditors of the Company.

 

(j) Remedies. The Holder, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Warrant. The Company agrees that monetary damages would not be adequate compensation for any loss incurred by reason of a breach by it of the provisions of this Warrant and hereby agrees to waive and not to assert the defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate.

 

(k) Successors and Assigns. Subject to applicable securities laws, this Warrant and the rights and obligations evidenced hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the Company and the successors and permitted assigns of Holder. The provisions of this Warrant are intended to be for the benefit of any Holder from time to time of this Warrant and shall be enforceable by the Holder or holder of Warrant Shares.

 

(l) Amendment; Waivers. No provision of this Warrant may be waived, modified, supplemented or amended except in a written instrument signed, in the case of an amendment, by the Company and Warrantholders holding collectively at least 50.01% of the outstanding Converted Warrants (the “Requisite Majority”) at the time of the respective amendment or modification, provided that if any amendment, modification or waiver disproportionately and adversely impacts a Warrantholder (or group of Warrantholders), the consent of such disproportionately impacted Warrantholder (or group of Warrantholders) shall also be required. No waiver of any default with respect to any provision, condition or requirement of this Warrant shall be deemed to be a continuing waiver in the future or a waiver of any subsequent default or a waiver of any other provision, condition or requirement hereof, nor shall any delay or omission of any party to exercise any right hereunder in any manner impair the exercise of any such right. Any proposed amendment or waiver that disproportionately, materially and adversely affects the rights and obligations of any Warrantholder relative to the comparable rights and obligations of the other Warrantholder shall require the prior written consent of such adversely affected Warrantholder. Any amendment effected in accordance with this Section 5(l) shall be binding upon each Warrantholder, including the Holder hereof.

 

(m) Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Warrant shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Warrant shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provisions or the remaining provisions of this Warrant.

 

(n) Headings. The headings used in this Warrant are for the convenience of reference only and shall not, for any purpose, be deemed a part of this Warrant.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant to be executed by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above indicated.

 

  DAMON INC.
 
  By: /s/ Jay Giraud
  Name:  Jay Giraud
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit A

 

NOTICE OF EXERCISE

 

TO: [____________________________]

 

(1) The undersigned hereby elects to purchase _______________Warrant Shares of the Company pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant (only if exercised in full), and tenders herewith payment of the exercise price in full, together with all applicable transfer taxes, if any.

 

(2) Payment shall take the form of (check applicable box):

 

[    ] in lawful money of the United States; or [    ] [if permitted the cancellation of such number of Warrant Shares as is necessary, in accordance with the formula set forth in subsection 2(c), to exercise this Warrant with respect to the maximum number of Warrant Shares purchasable pursuant to the cashless exercise procedure set forth in subsection 2(c).

 

(3) Please issue said Warrant Shares in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:

 

____________________________

 

The Warrant Shares shall be delivered to the following DWAC Account Number:

 

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(4) Accredited Investor. The undersigned is an “accredited investor” as defined in Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

(5) The undersigned Holder acknowledges that the Warrant Shares acquired upon the cash exercise of this Warrant, if not registered under the U.S. Securities Act and all applicable state securities laws, will be “restricted securities” as defined in Rule 144 under the U.S. Securities Act and the certificate or DRS statement representing the Warrant Shares issued upon such exercise of the Warrant shall bear the following legend:

 

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “U.S. SECURITIES ACT”), OR UNDER ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT EFFECTIVE UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR (B) PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION. HEDGING TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE CONDUCTED UNLESS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT.

 

In addition, the Warrant Shares acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant will have restrictions upon resale in Canada until such time as the Company has been a reporting issuer in any jurisdiction of Canada for a period of four months pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws

 

[SIGNATURE OF HOLDER]

 

Name of Investing Entity: __________________________________________________________________________

 

Signature of Authorized Signatory of Investing Entity: ____________________________________________________

 

Name of Authorized Signatory: ______________________________________________________________________

 

Title of Authorized Signatory: _______________________________________________________________________

 

Date: __________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

Exhibit B

 

ASSIGNMENT FORM

 

(To assign the foregoing Warrant, execute this form and supply required information. Do not use this form to purchase shares.)

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the foregoing Warrant and all rights evidenced thereby are hereby assigned to:

 

Name:    
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Address:    
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Phone Number:    
     
Email Address:    
     
Dated:    
     
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Exhibit 10.1

 

AMENDMENT TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

This Amendment to Security Agreement (this “Amendment”) is entered into as of November 13, 2024, by and among Streeterville Capital, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Secured Party”), and Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Debtor”). Secured Party and Debtor are sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

 

A. The Parties previously entered into that certain Security Agreement dated June 26, 2024 (the “Security Agreement”).

 

B. The Parties have agreed, subject to the terms, amendments, conditions and understandings expressed in this Amendment, to amend the Security Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

 

1. Recitals. Each of the Parties acknowledges and agrees that the recitals set forth above in this Amendment are true and accurate and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Amendment.

 

2. Schedule A. Schedule A to the Security Agreement is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the Schedule A attached hereto.

 

3. Representations and Warranties. Each Party for itself, and for its affiliates, successors and assigns, hereby acknowledges, represents, warrants and agrees that such Party has full power and authority to enter into this Amendment and to incur and perform all obligations and covenants contained herein, all of which have been duly authorized by all proper and necessary action. No consent, approval, filing or registration with or notice to any governmental authority is required as a condition to the validity of this Amendment or the performance of any of the obligations of such Party hereunder.

 

4. Certain Acknowledgments. Each of the Parties acknowledges and agrees that no property or cash consideration of any kind whatsoever has been or shall be given by Secured Party to Debtor in connection with this Amendment.

 

5. Other Terms Unchanged. The Security Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, remains and continues in full force and effect, constitutes legal, valid, and binding obligations of each of the Parties, and is in all respects agreed to, ratified, and confirmed. Any reference to the Security Agreement after the date of this Amendment is deemed to be a reference to the Security Agreement as amended by this Amendment. If there is a conflict between the terms of this Amendment and the Security Agreement, the terms of this Amendment shall control. No forbearance or waiver may be implied by this Amendment. Except as expressly set forth herein, the execution, delivery, and performance of this Amendment shall not operate as a waiver of, or as an amendment to, any right, power, or remedy of Secured Party under the Security Agreement, as in effect prior to the date hereof.

 

6. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

 

7. Further Assurances. Each Party shall do and perform or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other Party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Amendment and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Amendment as of the date set forth above.

 

  DEBTOR:
     
  GRAFITI HOLDING, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Nadir Ali
    Nadir Ali, CEO
     
  SECURED PARTY:
     
  streeterville capital, llc
     
  By: /s/ John M. Fife
    John M. Fife, President

 

[Signature Page to Amendment to Security Agreement]

 

 

 

SCHEDULE A

TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

All right, title, interest, claims and demands of Debtor in and to all of Debtor’s assets owned as of the date hereof and/or acquired by Debtor at any time while the Obligations are still outstanding, including without limitation, the following property:

 

1. All equity interests in all wholly- or partially-owned subsidiaries of Debtor, other than Grafiti Limited, a United Kingdom limited company;

 

2. All customer accounts, insurance contracts, and clients underlying such insurance contracts;

 

3. All goods and equipment now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all laboratory equipment, computer equipment, office equipment, machinery, fixtures, vehicles, and any interest in any of the foregoing, and all attachments, accessories, accessions, replacements, substitutions, additions, and improvements to any of the foregoing, wherever located;

 

4. All inventory now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all merchandise, raw materials, parts, supplies, packing and shipping materials, work in process and finished products including such inventory as is temporarily out of Debtor’s custody or possession or in transit and including any returns upon any accounts or other proceeds, including insurance proceeds, resulting from the sale or disposition of any of the foregoing and any documents of title representing any of the above, and Debtor’s books relating to any of the foregoing;

 

5. All accounts receivable, contract rights, general intangibles, healthcare insurance receivables, payment intangibles and commercial tort claims, now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all patents, patent rights and patent applications (including without limitation, the inventions and improvements described and claimed therein, and (a) all reissues, divisions, continuations, renewals, extensions and continuations-in-part thereof, (b) all income, royalties, damages, proceeds and payments now and hereafter due or payable under or with respect thereto, including, without limitation, damages and payments for past or future infringements thereof, (c) the right to sue for past, present and future infringements thereof, and (d) all rights corresponding thereto throughout the world), trademarks and service marks (and applications and registrations therefor), inventions, discoveries, copyrights and mask works (and applications and registrations therefor), trade names, trade styles, software and computer programs including source code, trade secrets, methods, published and unpublished works of authorship, processes, know how, drawings, specifications, descriptions, and all memoranda, notes, and records with respect to any research and development, goodwill, license agreements, information, any and all other proprietary rights, franchise agreements, blueprints, drawings, purchase orders, customer lists, route lists, infringements, claims, computer programs, computer disks, computer tapes, literature, reports, catalogs, design rights, income tax refunds, payments of insurance and rights to payment of any kind and whether in tangible or intangible form or contained on magnetic media readable by machine together with all such magnetic media, and all rights corresponding to all of the foregoing throughout the world, now owned and existing or hereafter arising, created or acquired;

 

 

 

6. All now existing and hereafter arising accounts, contract rights, royalties, license rights and all other forms of obligations owing to Debtor arising out of the sale or lease of goods, the licensing of technology or the rendering of services by Debtor (subject, in each case, to the contractual rights of third parties to require funds received by Debtor to be expended in a particular manner), whether or not earned by performance, and any and all credit insurance, guaranties, and other security therefor, as well as all merchandise returned to or reclaimed by Debtor and Debtor’s books relating to any of the foregoing;

 

7. All documents, cash, deposit accounts, letters of credit, letter of credit rights, supporting obligations, certificates of deposit, instruments, chattel paper, electronic chattel paper, tangible chattel paper and investment property, including, without limitation, all securities, whether certificated or uncertificated, security entitlements, securities accounts, commodity contracts and commodity accounts, and all financial assets held in any securities account or otherwise, wherever located, now owned or hereafter acquired and Debtor’s books relating to the foregoing;

 

8. All other assets, goods and personal property of Debtor, wherever located, whether tangible or intangible, and whether now owned or hereafter acquired; and

 

9. Any and all claims, rights and interests in any of the above and all substitutions for, additions and accessions to and proceeds and products thereof, including, without limitation, insurance, condemnation, requisition or similar payments and the proceeds thereof.

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.2

 

Security Agreement

 

This Security Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of November 13, 2024, is executed by Damon Motors, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Guarantor”), in favor of Streeterville Capital, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Secured Party”).

 

A. Guarantor has guaranteed to Secured Party the payment obligations of Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (the “Issuer”), under a certain Secured Promissory Note dated June 26, 2024, as may be amended from time to time, in the original face amount of $6,470,000.00 (the “Note”) pursuant to the terms of a Guaranty dated June 26, 2024 (the “Guaranty”).

 

B. Guarantor has agreed to enter into this Agreement and to grant Secured Party a security interest in the Collateral (as defined below).

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, Guarantor hereby agrees with Secured Party as follows:

 

1. Definitions and Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following respective meanings:

 

Collateral” has the meaning given to that term in Section 2 hereof.

 

Lien” shall mean, with respect to any property, any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien, claim, charge or other encumbrance in, of, or on such property or the income therefrom, including, without limitation, the interest of a vendor or lessor under a conditional sale agreement, capital lease or other title retention agreement, or any agreement to provide any of the foregoing, and the filing of any financing statement or similar instrument under the PPSA or comparable law of any jurisdiction.

 

Obligations” means all debts, liabilities and obligations owed by Guarantor to Secured Party of every kind and description, now existing or hereafter arising, created by the Guaranty, together with any modification or amendment to any thereto.

 

Permitted Liens” means (a) Liens for taxes not yet delinquent or Liens for taxes being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings for which adequate reserves have been established, (b) Liens in favor of Secured Party under this Agreement or arising under the other Transaction Documents or any prior agreements between Guarantor and Secured Party (or its affiliates including, without limitation, East West Capital, LLC), and (c) liens described on Schedule B attached hereto.

 

Purchase Agreement” means that Note Purchase Agreement, dated June 26, 2024, between the Issuer and Secured Party (as amended, restated or otherwise modified).

 

PPSA” means the Personal Property Security Act (British Columbia), as amended from time to time, which Act, including amendments thereto and any Act substituted therefor and amendments thereto.

 

Termination Date” has the meaning ascribed to that term in the Guaranty.

 

2. Grant of Security Interest. As security for the Obligations, Guarantor hereby pledges to Secured Party and grants to Secured Party a first-position security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands of Guarantor in and to the property described in Schedule A hereto, and all replacements, proceeds, products, and accessions thereof (collectively, the “Collateral”). The security interest granted hereby shall be a general and continuing collateral security to the Secured Party for the Obligations.

 

 

 

 

3. Authorization to File Financing Statement. Guarantor hereby irrevocably authorizes Secured Party at any time and from time to time to file in any filing office in any PPSA jurisdiction or other jurisdiction of Guarantor or its subsidiaries (including without limitation British Columbia) any charges, financing statements or documents having a similar effect and amendments thereto that provide any other information required by the PPSA (or similar law of any United States jurisdiction, if applicable) of such state or jurisdiction for the sufficiency or filing office acceptance of any financing statement or amendment, including whether Guarantor is an organization, the type of organization and any organization identification number issued to Guarantor. Guarantor agrees to furnish any such information to Secured Party promptly upon Secured Party’s request.

 

4. General Representations and Warranties. Guarantor represents and warrants to Secured Party that (a) Guarantor is the owner of the Collateral and that no other person has any right, title, claim or interest (by way of Lien or otherwise) in, against or to the Collateral, other than Permitted Liens, (b) upon the filing a charge or financing statement under the PPSA with the applicable governmental entity, Secured Party shall have a perfected security interest in the Collateral to the extent that a security interest in the Collateral can be perfected by such filing, except for Permitted Liens, (c) Guarantor has received at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for entering into this Agreement, and (d) as such, this Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of Guarantor.

 

5. Additional Covenants. Guarantor hereby agrees:

 

5.1. to perform all acts that may be necessary to maintain, preserve, protect and perfect in the Collateral, the Lien granted to Secured Party therein, and the perfection and priority of such Lien; including without limitation, such acts as shall be required to terminate the first priority security interest and liens granted by Guarantor in favor of Issuer, pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Security and Pledge Agreement, dated June 26, 2024, by and between Guarantor and Issuer (including its subsidiaries) following the closing of the Business Combination as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement;

 

5.2. to procure, execute (including endorse, as applicable), and deliver from time to time any endorsements, assignments, financing statements, certificates of title, and all other instruments, documents and/or writings reasonably deemed necessary or appropriate by Secured Party to perfect, maintain and protect Secured Party’s Lien hereunder and the priority thereof;

 

5.3. to provide at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior written notice to Secured Party of any of the following events: (a) any changes or alterations of Guarantor’s name, (b) any changes with respect to Guarantor’s address or principal place of business, (c) the formation of any subsidiaries of Guarantor, or (d) any changes in the location of the Collateral;

 

5.4. upon the occurrence of a breach of or event of default under the Guaranty (an “Event of Default”) and, thereafter, at Secured Party’s request, to endorse (up to the outstanding amount under such promissory notes at the time of Secured Party’s request), assign and deliver any promissory notes and all other instruments, documents, or writings included in the Collateral to Secured Party, accompanied by such instruments of transfer or assignment duly executed in blank as Secured Party may from time to time specify;

 

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5.5. to the extent the Collateral is not delivered to Secured Party pursuant to this Agreement, other than inventory located at carriers, warehousemen, suppliers, or other Persons in the ordinary course of business, to keep the Collateral at the principal office of Guarantor (unless otherwise agreed to by Secured Party in writing), and not to relocate the Collateral to any other locations without the prior written consent of Secured Party;

 

5.6. not to sell or otherwise dispose, or offer to sell or otherwise dispose, of the Collateral or any interest therein (other than inventory in the ordinary course of business);

 

5.7. not to, directly or indirectly, allow, grant or suffer to exist any Lien upon any of the Collateral, other than Permitted Liens; and

 

5.8. at any time amounts paid by Secured Party under the Transaction Documents are used to purchase Collateral, Guarantor shall perform all acts that may be necessary, and otherwise fully cooperate with Secured Party, to cause (a) any such amounts paid by Secured Party to be disbursed directly to the sellers of any such Collateral, (b) all certificates of title pertaining to such Collateral (as applicable) to be properly filed and reissued to reflect Secured Party’s Lien on such Collateral, and (c) all such reissued certificates of title to be delivered to and held by Secured Party.

 

6. Authorized Action by Secured Party. Guarantor hereby irrevocably appoints Secured Party as its attorney-in-fact (which appointment is coupled with an interest) and agrees that Secured Party may perform (but Secured Party shall not be obligated to and shall incur no liability to Guarantor or any third party for failure so to do) any act which Guarantor is obligated by this Agreement to perform, and to exercise such rights and powers as Guarantor might exercise with respect to the Collateral, including the right to (a) collect by legal proceedings or otherwise and endorse, receive and receipt for all dividends, interest, payments, proceeds and other sums and property now or hereafter payable on or on account of the Collateral; (b) enter into any extension, reorganization, deposit, merger, consolidation or other agreement pertaining to, or deposit, surrender, accept, hold or apply other property in exchange for the Collateral; (c) make any compromise or settlement, and take any action Secured Party deems advisable, with respect to the Collateral; (d) file a copy of this Agreement with any governmental agency, body or authority, at the sole cost and expense of Guarantor; (e) insure, process and preserve the Collateral; (f) pay any indebtedness of Guarantor relating to the Collateral; (g) execute and file a charge under the PPSA and other documents, certificates, instruments and agreements with respect to the Collateral or as otherwise required or permitted hereunder; and (h) take any and all appropriate action and execute any and all documents and instruments that may be necessary or useful to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement; provided, however, that Secured Party shall not exercise any such powers granted pursuant to clauses (a) through (c) above prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default. The powers conferred on Secured Party under this Section 6 are solely to protect its interests in the Collateral and shall not impose any duty upon it to exercise any such powers. Secured Party shall be accountable only for the amounts that it actually receives as a result of the exercise of such powers, and neither Secured Party nor any of its stockholders, directors, officers, managers, employees or agents shall be responsible to Guarantor for any act or failure to act, except with respect to Secured Party’s own gross negligence or willful misconduct. Nothing in this Section 6 shall be deemed an authorization for Guarantor to take any action that it is otherwise expressly prohibited from undertaking by way of other provision of this Agreement.

 

7. Default and Remedies.

 

7.1. Default. Guarantor shall be deemed in default under this Agreement upon the occurrence of an Event of Default.

 

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7.2. Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any such Event of Default, Secured Party shall have the rights of a secured creditor under the PPSA, all rights granted by this Agreement and by law, including, without limiting the foregoing, (a) the right to require Guarantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Secured Party at a place to be designated by Secured Party, and (b) the right to take possession of the Collateral, and for that purpose Secured Party may enter upon premises on which the Collateral may be situated and remove the Collateral therefrom. Guarantor hereby agrees that fifteen (15) days’ notice of a public sale of any Collateral or notice of the date after which a private sale of any Collateral may take place is reasonable. In addition, Guarantor waives any and all rights that it may have to a judicial hearing in advance of the enforcement of any of Secured Party’s rights and remedies hereunder, including, without limitation, Secured Party’s right following an Event of Default to take immediate possession of Collateral and to exercise Secured Party’s rights and remedies with respect thereto. Secured Party may also have a receiver appointed to take charge of all or any portion of the Collateral and to exercise all rights of Secured Party under this Agreement. Secured Party may exercise any of its rights under this Section 7.2 without demand or notice of any kind. The remedies in this Agreement, including without limitation this Section 7.2, are in addition to, not in limitation of, any other right, power, privilege, or remedy, either in law, in equity, or otherwise, to which Secured Party may be entitled. No failure or delay on the part of Secured Party in exercising any right, power, or remedy will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right hereunder. All of Secured Party’s rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement or by any other agreement, instrument or document shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently.

 

7.3. Standards for Exercising Rights and Remedies. To the extent that applicable law imposes duties on Secured Party to exercise remedies in a commercially reasonable manner, Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that it is not commercially unreasonable for Secured Party (a) to fail to incur expenses reasonably deemed significant by Secured Party to prepare Collateral for disposition, (b) to fail to obtain third party consents for access to Collateral to be disposed of, or to obtain or, if not required by other law, to fail to obtain governmental or third party consents for the collection or disposition of Collateral to be collected or disposed of, (c) to fail to exercise collection remedies against account debtors or other persons obligated on Collateral or to fail to remove liens or encumbrances on or any adverse claims against Collateral, (d) to exercise collection remedies against account debtors and other persons obligated on Collateral directly or through the use of collection agencies and other collection specialists, (e) to advertise dispositions of Collateral through publications or media of general circulation, whether or not the Collateral is of a specialized nature, (f) to contact other persons, whether or not in the same business as Guarantor, for expressions of interest in acquiring all or any portion of the Collateral, (g) to hire one or more professional auctioneers to assist in the disposition of Collateral, whether or not the Collateral is of a specialized nature, (h) to dispose of Collateral by utilizing Internet sites that provide for the auction of assets of the types included in the Collateral or that have the reasonable capability of doing so, or that match buyers and sellers of assets, (i) to dispose of assets in wholesale rather than retail markets, (j) to disclaim disposition warranties, (k) to purchase insurance or credit enhancements to insure Secured Party against risks of loss, collection or disposition of Collateral or to provide to Secured Party a guaranteed return from the collection or disposition of Collateral, or (l) to the extent deemed appropriate by Secured Party, to obtain the services of other brokers, investment bankers, consultants and other professionals to assist Secured Party in the collection or disposition of any of the Collateral. Guarantor acknowledges that the purpose of this Section is to provide non-exhaustive indications of what actions or omissions by Secured Party would fulfill Secured Party’s duties under the PPSA in Secured Party’s exercise of remedies against the Collateral and that other actions or omissions by Secured Party shall not be deemed to fail to fulfill such duties solely on account of not being indicated in this Section. Without limitation upon the foregoing, nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to grant any rights to Guarantor or to impose any duties on Secured Party that would not have been granted or imposed by this Agreement or by applicable law in the absence of this Section.

 

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7.4. Marshalling. Secured Party shall not be required to marshal any present or future Collateral for, or other assurances of payment of, the Obligations or to resort to such Collateral or other assurances of payment in any particular order, and all of its rights and remedies hereunder and in respect of such Collateral and other assurances of payment shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights and remedies, however existing or arising. To the extent that it lawfully may, Guarantor hereby agrees that it will not invoke any law relating to the marshalling of Collateral which might cause delay in or impede the enforcement of Secured Party’s rights and remedies under this Agreement or under any other instrument creating or evidencing any of the Obligations or under which any of the Obligations is outstanding or by which any of the Obligations is secured or payment thereof is otherwise assured, and, to the extent that it lawfully may, Guarantor hereby irrevocably waives the benefits of all such laws.

 

7.5. Application of Collateral Proceeds. The proceeds and/or avails of the Collateral, or any part thereof, and the proceeds and the avails of any remedy hereunder (as well as any other amounts of any kind held by Secured Party at the time of, or received by Secured Party after, the occurrence of an Event of Default) shall be paid to and applied as follows:

 

(a) First, to the payment of reasonable costs and expenses, including all amounts expended to preserve the value of the Collateral, of foreclosure or suit, if any, and of such sale and the exercise of any other rights or remedies, and of all proper fees, expenses, liability and advances, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees, incurred or made hereunder by Secured Party;

 

(b) Second, to the payment to Secured Party of the amount then owing or unpaid on the Note (to be applied first to accrued interest and fees and second to outstanding principal) and all amounts owed under any of the other Transaction Documents or other documents included within the Obligations; and

 

(c) Third, to the payment of the surplus, if any, to Guarantor, its successors and assigns, or to whosoever may be lawfully entitled to receive the same.

 

In the absence of final payment and satisfaction in full of all of the Obligations, Guarantor shall remain liable for any deficiency.

 

8. Miscellaneous.

 

8.1. Notices. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in the manner provided in the subsection titled “Notices” in the Purchase Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

8.2. Non-waiver. No failure or delay on Secured Party’s part in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof or of any other right nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other further exercise thereof or of any other right.

 

8.3. Amendments and Waivers. This Agreement may not be amended or modified, nor may any of its terms be waived, except by written instruments signed by Guarantor and Secured Party. Each waiver or consent under any provision hereof shall be effective only in the specific instances for the purpose for which given.

 

8.4. Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Secured Party and Guarantor and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that Guarantor may not sell, assign or delegate rights and obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Secured Party.

 

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8.5. Cumulative Rights, etc. The rights, powers and remedies of Secured Party under this Agreement shall be in addition to all rights, powers and remedies given to Secured Party by virtue of any applicable law, rule or regulation of any governmental authority, or the Note, all of which rights, powers, and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised successively or concurrently without impairing Secured Party’s rights hereunder. Guarantor waives any right to require Secured Party to proceed against any person or entity or to exhaust any Collateral or to pursue any remedy in Secured Party’s power.

 

8.6. Partial Invalidity. If any part of this Agreement is construed to be in violation of any law, such part shall be modified to achieve the objective of the parties to the fullest extent permitted and the balance of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

8.7. Expenses. Guarantor shall pay on demand all reasonable fees and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred by Secured Party in connection with the custody, preservation or sale of, or other realization on, any of the Collateral or the enforcement or attempt to enforce any of the Obligations which are not performed as and when required by this Agreement.

 

8.8. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Guaranty, the Purchase Agreement, and the other Transaction Documents, taken together, constitute and contain the entire agreement of Guarantor and Secured Party with respect to this particular matter and supersede any and all prior agreements, negotiations, correspondence, understandings and communications between the parties, whether written or oral, respecting the subject matter hereof.

 

8.9. Governing Law; Venue. Except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, the parties expressly agree that this Agreement shall be governed solely by the laws of the State of Utah, without giving effect to the principles thereof regarding the conflict of laws; provided, however, that enforcement of Secured Party’s rights and remedies against the Collateral as provided herein will be subject to the PPSA. The provisions set forth in the Purchase Agreement to determine the proper venue for any disputes are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

8.10. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE TO DEMAND THAT ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THE PARTIES HERETO BE TRIED BY JURY. THIS WAIVER EXTENDS TO ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO DEMAND A TRIAL BY JURY ARISING UNDER COMMON LAW OR ANY APPLICABLE STATUTE, LAW, RULE OR REGULATION. FURTHER, EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVING ITS RIGHT TO DEMAND TRIAL BY JURY.

 

8.11. Purchase Agreement; Arbitration of Disputes. By executing this Agreement, each party agrees to be bound by the terms, conditions and general provisions of the Purchase Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, including without limitation the Arbitration Provisions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) set forth as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement.

 

8.12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Any electronic copy of a party’s executed counterpart will be deemed to be an executed original.

 

8.13. Further Assurances. Guarantor shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as Secured Party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

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8.14. Time of the Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to each and every provision of this Agreement.

 

8.15. Intercreditor Agreement. Secured Party acknowledges this Agreement and the security granted hereunder are subject to the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

8.16. Release.

 

(a) This Agreement and all security interests granted hereunder in all Collateral shall automatically terminate with respect to all Obligations upon the Termination Date.

 

(b) In connection with any termination or release pursuant to Section (a) of this Section 8.16, Secured Party will, at Guarantor’ sole expense, deliver to Guarantor, without any representations, warranties or recourse of any kind whatsoever, all such Collateral held by the Secured Party hereunder, and execute and deliver to, and authorize the filing by Guarantor, such documents as Guarantor shall reasonably request to evidence such termination and/or release.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Secured Party and Guarantor have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  SECURED PARTY:
     
  Streeterville Capital, LLC
     
  By: /s/ John M. Fife
    John M. Fife, President
     
  DEBTOR:
     
  Damon Motors, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Damon Jay Giraud
    Damon Jay Giraud, CEO

 

[Signature Page to Security Agreement]

 

 

 

SCHEDULE A

TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

All right, title, interest, claims and demands of Guarantor in and to all of Guarantor’s assets owned as of the date hereof and/or acquired by Guarantor at any time while the Obligations are still outstanding, including without limitation, the following property:

 

1. All equity interests in all wholly- or partially-owned subsidiaries of Guarantor;

 

2. All customer accounts, insurance contracts, and clients underlying such insurance contracts;

 

3. All goods and equipment now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all laboratory equipment, computer equipment, office equipment, machinery, fixtures, vehicles, and any interest in any of the foregoing, and all attachments, accessories, accessions, replacements, substitutions, additions, and improvements to any of the foregoing, wherever located;

 

4. All inventory now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all merchandise, raw materials, parts, supplies, packing and shipping materials, work in process and finished products including such inventory as is temporarily out of Guarantor’s custody or possession or in transit and including any returns upon any accounts or other proceeds, including insurance proceeds, resulting from the sale or disposition of any of the foregoing and any documents of title representing any of the above, and Guarantor’s books relating to any of the foregoing;

 

5. All accounts receivable, contract rights, general intangibles, healthcare insurance receivables, payment intangibles and commercial tort claims, now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all patents, patent rights and patent applications (including without limitation, the inventions and improvements described and claimed therein, and (a) all reissues, divisions, continuations, renewals, extensions and continuations-in-part thereof, (b) all income, royalties, damages, proceeds and payments now and hereafter due or payable under or with respect thereto, including, without limitation, damages and payments for past or future infringements thereof, (c) the right to sue for past, present and future infringements thereof, and (d) all rights corresponding thereto throughout the world), trademarks and service marks (and applications and registrations therefor), inventions, discoveries, copyrights and mask works (and applications and registrations therefor), trade names, trade styles, software and computer programs including source code, trade secrets, methods, published and unpublished works of authorship, processes, know how, drawings, specifications, descriptions, and all memoranda, notes, and records with respect to any research and development, goodwill, license agreements, information, any and all other proprietary rights, franchise agreements, blueprints, drawings, purchase orders, customer lists, route lists, infringements, claims, computer programs, computer disks, computer tapes, literature, reports, catalogs, design rights, income tax refunds, payments of insurance and rights to payment of any kind and whether in tangible or intangible form or contained on magnetic media readable by machine together with all such magnetic media, and all rights corresponding to all of the foregoing throughout the world, now owned and existing or hereafter arising, created or acquired;

 

6. All now existing and hereafter arising accounts, contract rights, royalties, license rights and all other forms of obligations owing to Guarantor arising out of the sale or lease of goods, the licensing of technology or the rendering of services by Guarantor (subject, in each case, to the contractual rights of third parties to require funds received by Guarantor to be expended in a particular manner), whether or not earned by performance, and any and all credit insurance, guaranties, and other security therefor, as well as all merchandise returned to or reclaimed by Guarantor and Guarantor’s books relating to any of the foregoing;

 

7. All documents, cash, deposit accounts, letters of credit, letter of credit rights, supporting obligations, certificates of deposit, instruments, chattel paper, electronic chattel paper, tangible chattel paper and investment property, including, without limitation, all securities, whether certificated or uncertificated, security entitlements, securities accounts, commodity contracts and commodity accounts, and all financial assets held in any securities account or otherwise, wherever located, now owned or hereafter acquired and Guarantor’s books relating to the foregoing;

 

8. All other assets, goods and personal property of Guarantor, wherever located, whether tangible or intangible, and whether now owned or hereafter acquired; and

 

9. Any and all claims, rights and interests in any of the above and all substitutions for, additions and accessions to and proceeds and products thereof, including, without limitation, insurance, condemnation, requisition or similar payments and the proceeds thereof.

 

 

 

SCHEDULE B

TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

Permitted Liens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.3

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

This INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (“IP Security Agreement”), dated as of November 13, 2024, is made by DAMON MOTORS, INC., a British Columbia corporation (“Guarantor”), in favor of STREETERVILLE CAPITAL, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (the “Secured Party”).

 

A.Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Company”), issued to Secured Party a certain Secured Promissory Note dated as of June 26, 2024, as may be amended from time to time (the “Note”), pursuant to a certain Note Purchase Agreement dated as of June 26, 2024 between Company and Secured Party (the “Purchase Agreement”).

 

B.Guarantor agreed to guarantee Company’s obligations under the Note pursuant to that certain Guaranty between Guarantor and Secured Party dated June 26, 2024 (the “Guaranty”).

 

C.Guarantor has agreed to enter into that certain Security Agreement of even date herewith between Guarantor and Secured Party (the “Security Agreement”) and to grant Secured Party a security interest in certain “Collateral” as defined in the Security Agreement.

 

D.Under the terms of the Security Agreement, Guarantor has granted to Secured Party a security interest in, among other property, certain intellectual property of Guarantor, and has agreed to execute and deliver this IP Security Agreement for recording with governmental authorities, including, but not limited to, the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

 

NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

 

1. Grant of Security. Guarantor hereby pledges and grants to Secured Party a security interest in and to all of the right, title, and interest of such Guarantor in, to, and under the following (the “IP Collateral”):

 

(a) All patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications of Guarantor, including but not limited to, those set forth on Schedule 1 hereto and all reissues, divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part, renewals, extensions, and reexaminations thereof, and amendments thereto;

 

(b) all rights of any kind whatsoever of Guarantor accruing under any of the foregoing provided by applicable law of any jurisdiction, by international treaties and conventions and otherwise throughout the world;

 

(c) any and all royalties, fees, income, payments, and other proceeds now or hereafter due or payable with respect to any and all of the foregoing; and

 

 

 

(d) any and all claims and causes of action with respect to any of the foregoing, whether occurring before, on, or after the date hereof, including all rights to and claims for damages, restitution, and injunctive and other legal and equitable relief for past, present, and future infringement, dilution, misappropriation, violation, misuse, breach, or default, with the right but no obligation to sue for such legal and equitable relief and to collect, or otherwise recover, any such damages.

 

2. Recordation. Guarantor authorizes the Commissioner for Patents and the Commissioner for Trademarks in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the officials of corresponding entities or agencies in any applicable jurisdictions to record and register this IP Security Agreement upon request by the Secured Party.

 

3. Loan Documents. This IP Security Agreement has been entered into pursuant to and in conjunction with the Security Agreement, the Purchase Agreement, the Note and all other documents related thereto and entered into in connection therewith (the “Loan Documents”), which are hereby incorporated by reference. The provisions of the Loan Documents shall supersede and control over any conflicting or inconsistent provision herein. The rights and remedies of the Secured Party with respect to the IP Collateral are as provided by the Loan Documents and nothing in this IP Security Agreement shall be deemed to limit such rights and remedies.

 

4. Complete List. Guarantor represents and warrants to Secured Party that Schedule 1 attached hereto is a true, complete and accurate list of all patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications owned by Guarantor.

 

5. Execution in Counterparts. This IP Security Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

 

6. Successors and Assigns. This IP Security Agreement will be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

 

7. Governing Law; Arbitration. This IP Security Agreement and any claim, controversy, dispute, or cause of action (whether in contract or tort or otherwise) based upon, arising out of, or relating to this IP Security Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the United States and the State of Utah, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Utah or any other jurisdiction), and will be subject to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) attached as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has caused this IP Security Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above written.

 

  DAMON MOTORS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Damon Jay Giraud
    Damon Jay Giraud, CEO
     
  Address for Notices:
     
  510 West Georgia Street, Suite 1800
  Vancouver, British Columbia V6B0M3

  

AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:

 

  STREETERVILLE CAPITAL, LLC
     
  By: /s/ John M. Fife
    John M. Fife, President
     
  Address for Notices:
     
  297 Auto Mall Dr. #4
  St. George, Utah 84770

 

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SCHEDULE 1

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

 

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Exhibit 10.4

 

INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT

 

THIS INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated as of November 13, 2024, is made by and among East West Capital, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“East West”), Streeterville Capital, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Streeterville”), and Braebeacon Holdings, Inc., an Ontario corporation (“BHI”, and collectively with Streeterville and East West, the “Lenders”).

 

WHEREAS, Streeterville made a loan to Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Borrower”), in the original principal amount of $6,470,000.00 evidenced by a Secured Promissory Note (the “June Note”) pursuant to a Note Purchase Agreement dated as of June 26, 2024 (the “June Purchase Agreement”), with the obligations thereunder secured by a lien on all assets of Borrower (the “Borrower Collateral”) as described in the Security Agreement delivered in connection therewith (as amended, the “June Security Agreement”);

 

WHEREAS, East West and BHI have each committed to provide a loan to Borrower in the aggregate principal amount of up to $8,385,000.00 pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Secured Promissory Note (together, the “November Notes”, and collectively with the June Note, the “Notes”) and further pursuant to the terms of a Note Purchase Agreement dated as of November 13, 2024 (together, the “November Purchase Agreements”, and collectively with the June Purchase Agreement, the “Purchase Agreements”), with the obligations thereunder secured by a lien on the Borrower Collateral as described in the Security Agreements delivered in connection therewith (the “November Security Agreements”, and collectively with the June Security Agreement, the “Borrower Security Agreements”);

 

WHEREAS, Damon Motors, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“DMI”), agreed to guarantee all of Borrower’s obligations under the Notes, secured by a lien on all assets of DMI (the “DMI Collateral”, and together with the Borrower Collateral, the “Collateral”) as described in the Security Agreements and Intellectual Property Security Agreements delivered in connection therewith (the “DMI Security Agreements”, and together with the Borrower Security Agreements, the “Security Agreements”);

 

WHERES, the Notes, the Purchase Agreements, and the Security Agreements together with all other documents entered into in connection therewith are collectively referred to herein as the “Transaction Documents”; and

 

WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the security interests held by Streeterville in the Collateral shall be pari passu for the benefit of all three (3) Lenders, with any benefits and economics derived from such Collateral shared among the Lenders with equal priority on the basis and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the Lenders agree as follows: 

 

1. Each Lender hereby acknowledges and agrees that the security interests held in the Collateral by Streeterville pursuant to the Security Agreements shall be held pari passu for the benefit of all three (3) Lenders without priority over one another, regardless of the order of time in which any claims under the Transaction Documents arise, are made, or attach or are perfected by filing, recording, possession, control or otherwise. Any and all rights, benefits and proceeds of the Collateral shall be shared by the Lenders, pari passu (based on the then-current outstanding balances of the respective Notes). This Agreement shall not be deemed effective until such time as BHI or East West has lent funds to Borrower under the November Notes.

 

 

 

 

2. The Notes and Security Agreements include all renewals, replacements, modifications and extensions thereof.

 

3. The Notes and Security Agreements shall be deemed amended and modified hereby to provide that such Notes are cross defaulted and cross collateralized; and in the event a Note and/or Security Agreement of any Lender shall not so provide, then the terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated into such Note and/or Security Agreement as if they were original a part of such documents. Following a breach or default under any of the Transaction Documents (a Default), Streeterville will be solely responsible for pursuing collections and/or foreclosure actions against the Collateral on behalf of all Lenders whether in arbitration, litigation or otherwise. For greater clarity Streeterville will pursue collection actions as may be requested by BHI or East West.

 

4. BHI and East West each irrevocably appoints Streeterville as its attorney-in-fact and grants Streeterville a power of attorney with full powers of substitution, in the name of BHI or in the name of East West, for the use and benefit of Streeterville, to file any claim or claims or take any action or actions regarding the Transaction Documents and/or the Collateral, including, but not limited to, conducting any arbitration, litigation, collections action or foreclosure proceeding. The decisions regarding when, how and whether to pursue collections or other actions against Borrower or DMI will be determined in consultation with the BHI and East West. In the event BHI’s November Note is in default and Streeterville has not commenced a collections action within thirty (30) days of a written request from BHI to do so, then BHI shall replace Streeterville as the sole responsible party for pursuing collections. and manage any collection actions.

 

5. Streeterville agrees that any funds it collects pursuant to this Agreement will be held in a segregated account for the benefit of all Lenders. For greater certainty, these funds will be held in trust for the benefit of all Lenders and shall be excluded from any secured interests that Streeterville may have pledged as security for any other purpose. All collections proceeds received by Streeterville hereunder shall be distributed pro rata (based on the then-current outstanding balances of the respective Notes) to Lenders after payment of all reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred by Streeterville (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court or arbitration fees and costs) related to such collections actions within ten (10) days of receiving such proceeds. Streeterville agrees to provide BHI and East West with regular status updates regarding any collections actions it is pursuing. BHI and East West shall have the right to request from Streeterville any such records or documents as are reasonably necessary for such Lender to audit the funds received and collections expenses incurred by Streeterville pursuant to its collections actions.

 

6. Each Lender shall (a) promptly notify the other Lenders of any Default known to such Lender and not reasonably believed to have been previously disclosed to the other Lenders or otherwise known by the other Lenders; (b) provide the other Lenders with such information and documentation as the other Lenders shall reasonably request in the performance of its respective obligations hereunder, including but not limited to information relating to the outstanding balance of principal, interest and other sums owed to such Lender by the Borrower; and (c) cooperate with the other Lenders with respect to any and all collections and/or foreclosure procedures at any time commenced against Borrower and/or DMI or otherwise in respect of the Collateral securing the Notes.

 

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STREETERVILLE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERROR OR ACT DONE BY IT IN GOOD FAITH OR BE OTHERWISE RESPONSIBLE OR ACCOUNTABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) EXCEPT FOR STREETERVILLE’S WILLFUL MISCONDUCT. BHI AND EAST WEST WILL HOLD STREETERVILLE AND ITS EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EQUITY HOLDERS AND AGENTS, HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS OR HARM ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT EXCEPT FOR THAT ARISING FROM STREETERVILLE’S WILLFUL MISCONDUCT. THIS INDEMNITY SHALL NOT TERMINATE UPON REPAYMENT OF THE NOTES OR FORECLOSURE OR RELEASE OR TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED SECURITY AGREEMENTS.

 

7. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Utah. For any litigation arising in connection with this Agreement, each Lender hereby (a) consents to and expressly submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of any state court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah, (b) expressly submits to the exclusive venue of any such court for the purposes hereof, and (c) waives any claim of improper venue and any claim or objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum or any other claim or objection to the bringing of any such proceeding in such jurisdictions or to any claim that such venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper.

 

8. This Agreement is solely for the benefit of and shall bind the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, and no other person or persons shall have any right, benefit, priority or interest under or because of the existence of this Agreement. In the event of the transfer or assignment of all or any part of any of any security interests or claims described in this Agreement, the priorities established in this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect with respect to such assigned or transferred interests or claims, and the assigning party agrees to advise such assignee and transferee of such continuing priorities and obtain such assignee’s or transferee’s agreement thereto.

 

9. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

 

10. The provisions of this Agreement are, and are intended, solely for the purpose of defining the relative rights of the Lenders by and between themselves. Nothing contained herein is intended to or shall impair, the obligation of the Borrower as between the Lenders. 

 

11. This is a continuing agreement and will remain in full force and effect until at least two (2) of the Notes has been fully paid, performed and satisfied, at which time this Agreement will automatically terminate. This Agreement will continue to be effective or will be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of a Note is rescinded or must otherwise be returned by a Lender upon the insolvency, bankruptcy, or reorganization of the Company or otherwise, all as though such payment had not been made. 

 

12. No defect in, invalidity of, or absence or loss of priority in, or under this Agreement or the Notes or Security Agreements shall affect the respective rights under this Agreement. 

 

13. Each Lender agrees not to amend or modify its respective Note or Security Agreement, without the prior written approval of the other if any such amendment or modification could materially adversely affect the other’s rights and priority to the Collateral or this Agreement. 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

  EAST WEST CAPITAL, LLC
   
  By: /s/ Scott Brown
    Scott Brown, President
   
  STREETERVILLE CAPITAL, LLC
   
  By: /s/ John M. Fife
    John M. Fife, President
   
  braebeacon holdings, inc.
   
  By: /s/ David Scobie
    David Scobie, Director

 

ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED:
   
GRAFITI HOLDING, INC.  
   
By: /s/ Nadir Ali                                  
  Nadir Ali, CEO  
   
DAMON MOTORS, INC.
   
By: /s/ Damon Jay Giraud  
  Damon Jay Giraud, CEO  

 

[Signature Page to Intercreditor Agreement]

 

Exhibit 10.5

 

Note Purchase Agreement

 

This Note Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of November 13, 2024, is entered into by and between Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Company”), and East West Capital, LLC, a Utah limited liability company, its successors and/or assigns (“Investor”).

 

A. Company and Investor are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon an exemption from securities registration afforded by the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

 

B. Investor desires to purchase and Company desires to issue and sell, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, a Secured Promissory Note, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Note”), in the original principal amount of up to $8,385,000.00.

 

C. This Agreement, the Note, the Subsidiary Guaranties (as defined below), the Security Agreements (as defined below), the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined below), and all other certificates, documents, agreements, resolutions and instruments delivered to any party under or in connection with this Agreement, as the same may be amended from time to time, are collectively referred to herein as the “Transaction Documents”.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Company and Investor hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Purchase and Sale of Note.

 

1.1. Purchase of Note. Company shall issue and sell to Investor and Investor shall purchase from Company the Note. In consideration thereof, Investor shall pay up to the full Purchase Price (as defined below) to Company.

 

1.2. Funding Schedule. Company will fund the Note pursuant to the funding schedule set forth in Section 1 of the Note.

 

1.3. Closing Date. Subject to the satisfaction (or written waiver) of the conditions set forth in Section 5 and Section 6 below, the date of the issuance and sale of the Note pursuant to this Agreement (the “Closing Date”) shall be the date of the closing of the Business Combination or such other mutually agreed upon date. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall occur on the Closing Date by means of the exchange by email of signed .pdf documents, but shall be deemed for all purposes to have occurred at the offices of Hansen Black Anderson Ashcraft PLLC in Lehi, Utah. In the event the consummation of the transaction contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement dated as of October 23, 2023 by and among Company, XTI Aerospace, Inc., 1444842 B.C. Ltd., and DMI (as defined below), as amended from time to time (the “Business Combination”), does not occur by October 31, 2024 (which date may be automatically extended for an additional thirty (30) days (“Extension Date”), provided that the maturity date of the outstanding convertible notes of DMI have also been extended to a date no earlier than the Extension Date), this Agreement and all the other Transaction Documents will immediately and automatically terminate and be deemed void ab initio.

 

1.4. Guaranty. At Closing: (a) Damon Motors, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“DMI”) will execute a Guaranty in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “DMI Guaranty”); and (b) Damon Motors Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“DMC”), will execute a Guaranty in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the “DMC Guaranty,” and together with the DMI Guaranty, the “Subsidiary Guaranties”). The Subsidiary Guaranties will be deemed effective upon the closing of the Business Combination.

 

 

 

1.5. Collateral. Company’s obligations under the Note will be secured: (a) by all of Company’s assets as more specifically set forth in the Security Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit D (the “Company Security Agreement”); (b) all of DMI’s assets as more specifically set forth in the Security Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit E (the “DMI Security Agreement”); and (c) all of DMI’s intellectual property as more specifically set forth in the Intellectual Property Security Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit F (the “IP Security Agreement”, and together with the Company Security Agreement and the DMI Security Agreement, the “Security Agreements”).

 

1.6. Original Issue Discount; Transaction Expense Amount. The original principal amount of the Note carries an original issue discount of up to $1,885,000.00 (the “OID”), which is payable in accordance with Section 4 of the Note. In addition, Company agrees to pay $25,000.00 to Investor to cover Investor’s legal fees, accounting costs, due diligence, monitoring and other transaction costs incurred in connection with the purchase and sale of the Note (the “Transaction Expense Amount”), which is payable in accordance with Section 4 of the Note. The “Purchase Price”, therefore, shall be $6,500,000.00, computed as follows: the Initial Principal Amount, less the OID.

 

2. Investor’s Representations and Warranties. Investor represents and warrants to Company that as of the date hereof:

 

2.1. Organization; Authority. Investor is an entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization with the requisite power and authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to which it is a party and otherwise to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder.

 

2.2. No Public Sale or Distribution. Investor is acquiring the Note for its own account and not with a view towards, or for resale in connection with, the public sale or distribution thereof in violation of applicable securities laws, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the 1933 Act; provided, however, by making the representations herein, Investor does not agree, or make any representation or warranty, to hold the Note for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to dispose of the Note at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act. Investor does not presently have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any Person to distribute the Note in violation of applicable securities laws. For purposes of this Agreement, “Person” means an individual, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a trust, an unincorporated organization, any other entity and any governmental entity or any department or agency thereof.

 

2.3. Accredited Investor Status. Investor is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the 1933 Act. The Investor represents that it is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions, made under Canadian securities law. The Investor acknowledges that the Note has not been receipted under any Canadian securities laws and that the contemplated sale is being made in reliance on a private placement exemption to accredited investors. All notes issued, whether certificated or uncertificated, as well as all certificates issued in exchange for or in substitution of the Note, shall bear or be deemed to bear the following legend:

 

“UNLESS PERMITTED UNDER SECURITIES LEGISLATION, THE HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY MUST NOT TRADE THE SECURITY BEFORE THE DATE THAT IS 4 MONTHS AND A DAY AFTER THE LATER OF (I) NOVEMBER 13, 2024, AND (II) THE DATE THE ISSUER BECAME A REPORTING ISSUER IN ANY PROVINCE OR TERRITORY.”

 

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2.4. Reliance on Exemptions. Investor understands that the Note is being offered and sold to it in reliance on specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that Company is relying in part upon the truth and accuracy of, and Investor’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of Investor set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of Investor to acquire the Note.

 

2.5. Information. Investor and its advisors, if any, have been furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Note that have been requested by Investor. Investor and its advisors, if any, have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of Company. Neither such inquiries nor any other due diligence investigations conducted by Investor or its advisors, if any, or its representatives shall modify, amend or affect Investor's right to rely on Company's representations and warranties contained herein. Investor understands that its investment in the Note involves a high degree of risk. Investor has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as it has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision with respect to its acquisition of the Note.

 

2.6. No Governmental Review. Investor understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed on or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Note or the fairness or suitability of the investment in the Note nor have such authorities passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Note.

 

2.7. Registration. Investor understands that the Note has not been and is not being registered under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws. Investor further understands and acknowledges that Company will not be obligated in the future to register the Note under the 1933 Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), or under any state securities laws and that Company has not made or is making any representation, warranty or covenant, express or implied, as to the availability of any exemption from registration under the 1933 Act or any applicable state securities laws for the resale, pledge or other transfer of the Note.

 

2.8. Validity; Enforcement. This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered on behalf of Investor and shall constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of Investor enforceable against Investor in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation and other similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies.

 

2.9. No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance by Investor of this Agreement and the consummation by Investor of the transactions contemplated hereby will not (i) result in a violation of the organizational documents of Investor, (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture or instrument to which Investor is a party or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws) applicable to Investor, except, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) above, for such conflicts, defaults, rights or violations which could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of Investor to perform its obligations hereunder.

 

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3. Company’s Representations and Warranties. Company represents and warrants to Investor that as of the date hereof: (i) Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of British Columbia, Canada and has the requisite corporate power to own its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted; (ii) Company is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where the nature of the business conducted or property owned by it makes such qualification necessary; (iii) Company is in the process of registering its common shares, no par value per share (the “Common Stock”), under Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the 1934 Act, and upon registration will be obligated to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the 1934 Act; (iv) each of the Transaction Documents to which Company is a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, has been duly and validly authorized by Company and all necessary corporate actions to approve such transactions have been taken; (v) this Agreement, the Note, and the other Transaction Documents to which Company is a party have been duly executed and delivered by Company and constitute the valid and binding obligations of Company enforceable in accordance with their terms; (vi) the execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents by Company, the issuance of the Note in accordance with the terms hereof, and the consummation by Company of the other transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents do not and will not conflict with or result in a breach by Company of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under (a) Company’s formation documents or bylaws, each as currently in effect, (b) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other material agreement or instrument to which Company is a party or by which it or any of its properties or assets are bound, including, without limitation, any listing agreement for the Common Stock, or (c) any existing applicable law, rule, or regulation or any applicable decree, judgment, or order of any court, United States federal, state or foreign regulatory body, administrative agency, or other governmental body having jurisdiction over Company or any of Company’s properties or assets; (vii) no further authorization, approval or consent of any court, governmental body, regulatory agency, self-regulatory organization, or stock exchange or market or the stockholders or any lender of Company is required to be obtained by Company for the issuance of the Note to Investor or Company’s execution of the Transaction Documents to which Company is a party that has not been obtained; (viii) there is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board or body pending or, to the knowledge of Company, threatened against or affecting Company before or by any governmental authority or non-governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality or any other person, wherein an unfavorable decision, ruling or finding would have a material adverse effect on Company or which would adversely affect the validity or enforceability of, or the authority or ability of Company to perform its obligations under, any of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party; (ix) Company has not consummated any material financing transaction in the six (6) months prior to the Closing Date that has not been disclosed to Investor; (x) Company is not, nor has it been at any time in the previous twelve (12) months, a “Shell Company,” as such type of “issuer” is described in Rule 144(i)(1) under the 1933 Act; (xi) with respect to any commissions, placement agent or finder’s fees or similar payments that will or would become due and owing by Company to any person or entity as a result of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby (“Broker Fees”), payment of any such Broker Fees will be made in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and only to a person or entity that is a registered investment adviser or registered broker-dealer; (xii) Investor shall have no obligation for the payment of any Broker Fees or with respect to any claims made by or on behalf of other persons for fees of a type contemplated in this subsection that may be due in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and Company shall indemnify and hold harmless each of Investor, Investor’s employees, officers, directors, stockholders, members, managers, agents, and partners, and their respective affiliates, from and against all claims, losses, damages, costs (including the costs of preparation and reasonable attorneys’ fees) and expenses suffered in respect of any such claimed Broker Fees; (xiii) neither Investor nor any of its officers, directors, stockholders, members, managers, employees, agents or representatives has made any representations or warranties to Company or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents or representatives except as expressly set forth in the Transaction Documents and, in making its decision to enter into the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, Company is not relying on any representation, warranty, covenant or promise of Investor or its officers, directors, members, managers, employees, agents or representatives other than as set forth in the Transaction Documents; (xiv) Company acknowledges that the State of Utah has a reasonable relationship and sufficient contacts to the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents and any dispute that may arise related thereto such that the laws and venue of the State of Utah, as set forth more specifically in Section 9.3 below, shall be applicable to the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated therein; (xv) Company acknowledges that Investor is not registered as a ‘dealer’ under the 1934 Act; and (xvi) Company has performed due diligence and background research on Investor and its affiliates and has received and reviewed the due diligence packet provided by Investor. Company, being aware of the matters and legal issues described in subsections (xv) and (xvi) above, acknowledges and agrees that such matters, or any similar matters, have no bearing on the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents and covenants and agrees it will not use any such information or legal theory as a defense to performance of its obligations under the Transaction Documents or in any attempt to avoid, modify, reduce, rescind or void such obligations.

 

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4. Company Covenants. Until all of Company’s obligations under all of the Transaction Documents are paid and performed in full, or within the timeframes otherwise specifically set forth below, Company will at all times comply with the following covenants: (i) at all times following the date Company becomes obligated to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the 1934 Act (so long as Investor beneficially owns the Note), Company will timely file on the applicable deadline all reports required to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Sections 13 or 15(d) of the 1934 Act, and will take all reasonable action under its control to ensure that adequate current public information with respect to Company, as required in accordance with Rule 144 of the 1933 Act, is publicly available, and will not terminate its status as an issuer required to file reports under the 1934 Act even if the 1934 Act or the rules and regulations thereunder would permit such termination; (ii) at all times following listing of the Common Stock on Nasdaq, trading in Company’s Common Stock will remain listed on Nasdaq and will not be suspended, halted, chilled, frozen, reach zero bid or otherwise cease trading on Company’s principal trading market for a period of five (5) consecutive Trading Days; (iii) Company will not issue securities in any Variable Rate Transaction or issue or guarantee any debt instrument or incur any debt, other than (A) such debt or debt securities of DMI which may be assumed by Company or exchanged for Company debt securities upon consummation of the proposed business combination between Company and DMI or other debt of DMI which may remain outstanding following the Business Combination as set forth on Schedule 4(iii); and (B) trade payables in the ordinary course of business, without Investor’s prior written consent, which consent may be granted or withheld in Investor’s sole discretion; provided, however, that no consent is required in connection with the issuance of any debt instrument to any party that is affiliated with the Investor including, without limitation, Streeterville Capital, LLC; (iv) at any time after the date that is six (6) months from the Closing Date, Company shall not enter into any agreement or otherwise agree to any covenant, condition, or obligation that locks up, restricts in any way or otherwise prohibits Company: (a) from entering into a Variable Rate Transaction with Investor or any affiliate of Investor, or (b) from issuing Common Stock, preferred stock, warrants, convertible notes, other debt securities, or any other Company securities to Investor or any affiliate of Investor. For purposes of this Section 4, “Variable Rate Transaction” means a transaction in which Company issues or sells any debt or equity securities that are convertible into, exchangeable or exercisable for, or include the right to receive additional shares of Common Stock either at a conversion price, exercise price or exchange rate or other price that varies based upon the trading prices of or quotations for the shares of Common Stock at any time after the initial issuance of such debt or equity securities. For the avoidance of doubt, direct offerings of Common Stock without variable price features, warrants issued without variable price features, the issuance of shares pursuant to an equity line of credit or other similar arrangement with Braebeacon Holdings Inc. (“BHI”) or any affiliate of BHI, and the issuance by Company of shares of Common Stock in an At-the-Market Offering shall not be deemed a Variable Rate Transaction (for purposes of this section “At-the-Market Offering” means an offering by Company of newly issued shares of Common Stock, which are incrementally sold into a trading market through a broker-dealer at the market price).

 

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5. Conditions to Company’s Obligation to Sell. The obligation of Company hereunder to issue and sell the Note to Investor at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, on or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions:

 

5.1. Investor shall have executed all applicable Transaction Documents and delivered the same to Company.

 

6. Conditions to Investor’s Obligation to Purchase. The obligation of Investor hereunder to purchase the Note at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, on or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for Investor’s sole benefit and may be waived by Investor at any time in its sole discretion:

 

6.1. Company shall have executed this Agreement, the Note, and the Security Agreements and delivered the same to Investor.

 

6.2. DMI and DMC shall have executed and delivered the Subsidiary Guaranties.

 

6.3. Company shall have delivered to Investor a fully executed Officer’s Certificate substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G evidencing Company’s approval of the Transaction Documents.

 

6.4. Company and BHI shall have executed and delivered the Intercreditor Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit H (the “Intercreditor Agreement”) and delivered the same to Investor.

 

6.5. Company shall have delivered to Investor fully executed copies of all other Transaction Documents required to be executed by Company herein or therein.

 

7. Most Favored Nation. So long as the Note is outstanding, upon any issuance by Company of any debt instrument with any economic term or condition more favorable to the holder of such debt instrument or with a term in favor of the holder of such debt instrument that was not similarly provided to Investor in the Transaction Documents, then Company shall notify Investor of such additional or more favorable economic term and such term, at Investor’s written option to Company, shall become a part of the Transaction Documents for the benefit of Investor. Additionally, if Company fails to notify Investor of any such additional or more favorable term, but Investor becomes aware that Company has granted such a term to any third party, Investor may notify Company in writing of such additional or more favorable term and such term shall become a part of the Transaction Documents retroactive to the date on which such term was granted to the applicable third party. The types of economic terms contained in another debt instrument that may be more favorable to the holder of such debt instrument include, but are not limited to, terms addressing conversion discounts, conversion lookback periods, interest rates, original issue discounts, stock sale price, conversion price per share, warrant coverage, warrant exercise price, and anti-dilution/conversion and exercise price resets. As of the Closing Date, DMI and Company are parties to the documents set forth in Schedule 9 which contain most favored nations clauses.

 

8. OFAC; Patriot Act.

 

8.1. OFAC Certification. Company certifies that (i) it is not acting on behalf of any person, group, entity, or nation named by any Executive Order or the United States Treasury Department, through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) or otherwise, as a terrorist, “Specially Designated Nation”, “Blocked Person”, or other banned or blocked person, entity, nation, or transaction pursuant to any law, order, rule or regulation that is enforced or administered by OFAC or another department of the United States government, and (ii) Company is not engaged in this transaction on behalf of, or instigating or facilitating this transaction on behalf of, any such person, group, entity or nation.

 

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8.2. Foreign Corrupt Practices. Neither Company, nor any of its subsidiaries, nor any director, officer, agent, employee or other person acting on behalf of Company or any subsidiary has, in the course of his actions for, or on behalf of, Company, used any corporate funds for any unlawful contribution, gift, entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity; made any direct or indirect unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee from corporate funds; violated or is in violation of any provision of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or made any bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee.

 

8.3. Patriot Act. Company shall not (i) be or become subject at any time to any law, regulation, or list of any government agency (including, without limitation, the OFAC) that prohibits or limits Investor from making any advance or extension of credit to Company or from otherwise conducting business with Company, or (ii) fail to provide documentary and other evidence of Company’s identity as may be requested by Investor at any time to enable Investor to verify Company’s identity or to comply with any applicable law or regulation, including, without limitation, Section 326 of the USA Patriot Act of 2001, 31 U.S.C. Section 5318. Company shall comply with all requirements of law relating to money laundering, anti-terrorism, trade embargos and economic sanctions, now or hereafter in effect. Upon Investor’s request from time to time, Company shall certify in writing to Investor that Company’s representations, warranties and obligations under this Section 8.3 remain true and correct and have not been breached. Company shall immediately notify Investor in writing if any of such representations, warranties or covenants are no longer true or have been breached or if Company has a reasonable basis to believe that they may no longer be true or have been breached. In connection with such an event, Company shall comply with all requirements of law and directives of governmental authorities and, at Investor’s request, provide to Investor copies of all notices, reports and other communications exchanged with, or received from, governmental authorities relating to such an event. Company shall also reimburse Investor any expense incurred by Investor in evaluating the effect of such an event on the loan secured hereby, in obtaining any necessary license from governmental authorities as may be necessary for Investor to enforce its rights under the Transaction Documents, and in complying with all requirements of law applicable to Investor as the result of the existence of such an event and for any penalties or fines imposed upon Investor as a result thereof.

 

9. Miscellaneous. The provisions set forth in this Section 9 shall apply to this Agreement, as well as all other Transaction Documents as if these terms were fully set forth therein; provided, however, that in the event there is a conflict between any provision set forth in this Section 9 and any provision in any other Transaction Document, the provision in such other Transaction Document shall govern.

 

9.1. Certain Capitalized Terms. To the extent any capitalized term used in any Transaction Document is defined in any other Transaction Document (as noted therein), such capitalized term shall remain applicable in the Transaction Document in which it is so used even if the other Transaction Document (wherein such term is defined) has been released, satisfied, or is otherwise cancelled or terminated.

 

9.2. Arbitration of Claims. The parties shall submit all Claims (as defined in Exhibit I) arising under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document or any other agreement between the parties and their affiliates or any Claim relating to the relationship of the parties to binding arbitration pursuant to the arbitration provisions set forth in Exhibit I attached hereto (the “Arbitration Provisions”). For the avoidance of doubt, the parties agree that the injunction described in Section 9.4 below may be pursued in an arbitration that is separate and apart from any other arbitration regarding other Claims arising under the Transaction Documents. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the Arbitration Provisions are unconditionally binding on the parties hereto and are severable from all other provisions of this Agreement. By executing this Agreement, Company represents, warrants and covenants that Company has reviewed the Arbitration Provisions carefully, consulted with legal counsel about such provisions (or waived its right to do so), understands that the Arbitration Provisions are intended to allow for the expeditious and efficient resolution of any dispute hereunder, agrees to the terms and limitations set forth in the Arbitration Provisions, and that Company will not take a position contrary to the foregoing representations. Company acknowledges and agrees that Investor may rely upon the foregoing representations and covenants of Company regarding the Arbitration Provisions.

 

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9.3. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and all questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of Utah, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Utah or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Utah. Each party consents to and expressly agrees that the exclusive venue for arbitration of any dispute arising out of or relating to any Transaction Document or the relationship of the parties or their affiliates shall be in Salt Lake County, Utah. Without modifying the parties’ obligations to resolve disputes hereunder pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions, each party hereto hereby (i) consents to and expressly submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah, (ii) expressly submits to the exclusive venue of any such court for the purposes hereof, (iii) agrees to not bring any such action outside of any state or federal court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah, and (iv) waives any claim of improper venue and any claim or objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum or any other claim, defense or objection to the bringing of any such proceeding in such jurisdiction or to any claim that such venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper. Finally, Company covenants and agrees to name Investor as a party in interest in, and provide written notice to Investor in accordance with Section 9.12 below prior to bringing or filing, any action (including without limitation any filing or action against any person or entity that is not a party to this Agreement, that is related in any way to the Transaction Documents or any transaction contemplated herein or therein, and further agrees to timely name Investor as a party to any such action. Company acknowledges that the governing law and venue provisions set forth in this Section 9.3 are material terms to induce Investor to enter into the Transaction Documents and that but for Company’s agreements set forth in this Section 9.3 Investor would not have entered into the Transaction Documents.

 

9.4. Specific Performance. Company acknowledges and agrees that Investor may suffer irreparable harm in the event that Company fails to perform any material provision of this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents in accordance with its specific terms. It is accordingly agreed that Investor shall be entitled to one or more injunctions to prevent or cure breaches of the provisions of this Agreement or such other Transaction Document and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof or thereof, this being in addition to any other remedy to which the Investor may be entitled under the Transaction Documents, at law or in equity. Company specifically agrees that: (a) following an Event of Default under the Note, Investor shall have the right to seek and receive injunctive relief from a court or an arbitrator prohibiting Company from issuing any of its Common Stock or preferred stock to any party unless the Note is being paid in full simultaneously with such issuance; and (b) following a breach of Section 4(iv) above, Investor shall have the right to seek and receive injunctive relief from a court or arbitrator invalidating such lock-up, restriction or prohibition. Company specifically acknowledges that Investor’s right to obtain specific performance constitutes bargained for leverage and that the loss of such leverage would result in irreparable harm to Investor. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event Investor seeks to obtain an injunction from a court or an arbitrator against Company or specific performance of any provision of any Transaction Document, such action shall not be a waiver of any right of Investor under any Transaction Document, at law, or in equity, including without limitation its rights to arbitrate any Claim pursuant to the terms of the Transaction Documents, nor shall Investor’s pursuit of an injunction prevent Investor, under the doctrines of claim preclusion, issues preclusion, res judicata or other similar legal doctrines, from pursuing other Claims in the future in a separate arbitration.

 

9.5. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

 

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9.6. Document Imaging. Investor shall be entitled, in its sole discretion, to image or make copies of all or any selection of the agreements, instruments, documents, and items and records governing, arising from or relating to any of Company’s loans, including, without limitation, this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, and Investor may destroy or archive the paper originals. The parties hereto (i) waive any right to insist or require that Investor produce paper originals, (ii) agree that such images shall be accorded the same force and effect as the paper originals, (iii) agree that Investor is entitled to use such images in lieu of destroyed or archived originals for any purpose, including as admissible evidence in any demand, presentment or other proceedings, and (iv) further agree that any executed facsimile (faxed), scanned, emailed, or other imaged copy of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document shall be deemed to be of the same force and effect as the original manually executed document.

 

9.7. Headings. The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement.

 

9.8. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform to such statute or rule of law. Any provision hereof which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof.

 

9.9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the other Transaction Documents, contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters covered herein and therein and, except as specifically set forth herein or therein, neither Company nor Investor makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters. For the avoidance of doubt, all prior term sheets or other documents between Company and Investor, or any affiliate thereof, related to the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents (collectively, “Prior Agreements”), that may have been entered into between Company and Investor, or any affiliate thereof, are hereby null and void and deemed to be replaced in their entirety by the Transaction Documents. To the extent there is a conflict between any term set forth in any Prior Agreement and the term(s) of the Transaction Documents, the Transaction Documents shall govern.

 

9.10. No Reliance. Company acknowledges and agrees that neither Investor nor any of its officers, directors, members, managers, representatives or agents has made any representations or warranties to Company or any of its officers, directors, representatives, agents or employees except as expressly set forth in the Transaction Documents and, in making its decision to enter into the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, Company is not relying on any representation, warranty, covenant or promise of Investor or its officers, directors, members, managers, agents or representatives other than as set forth in the Transaction Documents.

 

9.11. Amendments. No provision of this Agreement may be waived or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by both parties hereto.

 

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9.12. Notices. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing (unless otherwise specified herein) and shall be deemed effectively given on the earliest of: (i) the date delivered, if delivered by personal delivery as against written receipt therefor or by email to an executive officer, or by facsimile (with successful transmission confirmation), (ii) the earlier of the date delivered or the third Trading Day after deposit, postage prepaid, in the United States Postal Service by certified mail, or (iii) the earlier of the date delivered or the third Trading Day after mailing by express courier, with delivery costs and fees prepaid, in each case, addressed to each of the other parties thereunto entitled at the following addresses (or at such other addresses as such party may designate by five (5) calendar days’ advance written notice similarly given to each of the other parties hereto):

 

If to Company:

 

Grafiti Holding, Inc.

Attn: Nadir Ali 

510 West Georgia Street, Suite 1800

Vancouver, British Columbia V6B0M3

 

With a copy to (which copy shall not constitute notice):

 

Melanie Figueroa 

 

If to Investor:

 

East West Capital, LLC 

Attn: Scott Brown

297 Auto Mall Dr. #4

St. George, Utah 84770

  

With a copy to (which copy shall not constitute notice):

 

Hansen Black Anderson Ashcraft PLLC 

Attn: Jonathan Hansen

3051 West Maple Loop Drive, Suite 325

Lehi, Utah 84043

  

9.13. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement or any of the severable rights and obligations inuring to the benefit of or to be performed by Investor hereunder may be assigned by Investor to a third party, including its affiliates, in whole or in part, without the need to obtain Company’s consent thereto. Company may not assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement or delegate its duties hereunder without the prior written consent of Investor.

 

9.14. Survival. The representations and warranties of Company and the agreements and covenants set forth in this Agreement shall survive the Closing hereunder notwithstanding any due diligence investigation conducted by or on behalf of Investor. Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Investor and all its officers, directors, employees, attorneys, and agents for loss or damage arising as a result of or related to any breach or alleged breach by Company of any of its representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Agreement or any of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement, including advancement of expenses as they are incurred.

 

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9.15. Further Assurances. Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

9.16. Investor’s Rights and Remedies Cumulative; Liquidated Damages. All rights, remedies, and powers conferred in this Agreement and the Transaction Documents are cumulative and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies, and shall be in addition to every other right, power, and remedy that Investor may have, whether specifically granted in this Agreement or any other Transaction Document, or existing at law, in equity, or by statute, and any and all such rights and remedies may be exercised from time to time and as often and in such order as Investor may deem expedient. The parties acknowledge and agree that upon Company’s failure to comply with the provisions of the Transaction Documents, Investor’s damages would be uncertain and difficult (if not impossible) to accurately estimate because of the parties’ inability to predict future interest rates and future share prices, Investor’s increased risk, and the uncertainty of the availability of a suitable substitute investment opportunity for Investor, among other reasons. Accordingly, any fees, charges, and default interest due under the Note and the other Transaction Documents are intended by the parties to be, and shall be deemed, liquidated damages. The parties agree that such liquidated damages are a reasonable estimate of Investor’s actual damages and not a penalty, and shall not be deemed in any way to limit any other right or remedy Investor may have hereunder, at law or in equity. The parties acknowledge and agree that under the circumstances existing at the time this Agreement is entered into, such liquidated damages are fair and reasonable and are not penalties. All fees, charges, and default interest provided for in the Transaction Documents are agreed to by the parties to be based upon the obligations and the risks assumed by the parties as of the Closing Date and are consistent with investments of this type. The liquidated damages provisions of the Transaction Documents shall not limit or preclude a party from pursuing any other remedy available at law or in equity; provided, however, that the liquidated damages provided for in the Transaction Documents are intended to be in lieu of actual damages.

 

9.17. Attorneys’ Fees and Cost of Collection. In the event any suit, action or arbitration is filed by either party against the other to interpret or enforce any of the Transaction Documents, the unsuccessful party to such action agrees to pay to the prevailing party all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred therein, including the same with respect to an appeal. The “prevailing party” shall be the party in whose favor a judgment is entered, regardless of whether judgment is entered on all claims asserted by such party and regardless of the amount of the judgment; or where, due to the assertion of counterclaims, judgments are entered in favor of and against both parties, then the arbitrator shall determine the “prevailing party” by taking into account the relative dollar amounts of the judgments or, if the judgments involve nonmonetary relief, the relative importance and value of such relief. Nothing herein shall restrict or impair an arbitrator’s or a court’s power to award fees and expenses for frivolous or bad faith pleading. If (i) the Note is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection or enforcement prior to commencing arbitration or legal proceedings, or is collected or enforced through any arbitration or legal proceeding, or Investor otherwise takes action to collect amounts due under the Note or to enforce the provisions of the Note, or (ii) there occurs any bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership of Company or other proceedings affecting Company’s creditors’ rights and involving a claim under the Note; then Company shall pay the costs incurred by Investor for such collection, enforcement or action or in connection with such bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership or other proceeding, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses, deposition costs, and disbursements.

 

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9.18. Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in the form of a writing signed by the party granting the waiver. No waiver of any provision or consent to any prohibited action shall constitute a waiver of any other provision or consent to any other prohibited action, whether or not similar. No waiver or consent shall constitute a continuing waiver or consent or commit a party to provide a waiver or consent in the future except to the extent specifically set forth in writing.

 

9.19. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO DEMAND THAT ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENT, OR THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THE PARTIES HERETO BE TRIED BY JURY. THIS WAIVER EXTENDS TO ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO DEMAND A TRIAL BY JURY ARISING UNDER COMMON LAW OR ANY APPLICABLE STATUTE, LAW, RULE OR REGULATION. FURTHER, EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SUCH PARTY IS KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVING SUCH PARTY’S RIGHT TO DEMAND TRIAL BY JURY.

 

9.20. Time is of the Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to each and every provision of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents.

 

9.21. No Changes; Signature Pages. Company, as well as the person signing each Transaction Document on behalf of Company, represents and warrants to Investor that it has not made any changes to this Agreement or any other Transaction Document except those that have been conspicuously disclosed to Investor in a “redline” or similar draft of the applicable Transaction Document, which clearly marks all changes Company has made to the applicable Transaction Document. Moreover, the versions of the Transaction Documents signed by Company are the same versions Investor delivered to Company as being the “final” versions of the Transaction Documents and Company represents and warrants that it has not made any changes to such “final” versions of the Transaction Documents and that the versions Company signed are the same versions Investor delivered to it. In the event Company has made any changes to any Transaction Document that are not conspicuously disclosed to Investor in a “redline” or similar draft of the applicable Transaction Document and that have not been explicitly accepted and agreed upon by Investor, Company acknowledges and agrees that any such changes shall not be considered part of the final document set. Finally, and in furtherance of the foregoing, Company agrees and authorizes Investor to compile the “final” versions of the Transaction Documents, which shall consist of Company’s executed signature pages for all Transaction Documents being applied to the last set of the Transaction Documents that Investor delivered to Company, and Company agrees that such versions of the Transaction Documents that have been correctly collated by Investor in accordance with the foregoing shall be deemed to be the final versions of the Transaction Documents for all purposes.

 

9.22. Voluntary Agreement. Company has carefully read this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents and has asked any questions needed for Company to understand the terms, consequences and binding effect of this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents and fully understand them. Company has had the opportunity to seek the advice of an attorney of Company’s choosing, or has waived the right to do so, and is executing this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents voluntarily and without any duress or undue influence by Investor or anyone else.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Investor and Company have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

 

  INVESTOR:
     
  East West Capital, LLC
     
  By: /s/ Scott Brown
    Scott Brown, President
     
  COMPANY:
     
  Grafiti Holding, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Nadir Ali
    Nadir Ali, CEO

 

ATTACHED SCHEDULES:

 

Schedule 4(iii) Debt
Schedule 9 Most Favored Nations

  

ATTACHED EXHIBITS:

 

Exhibit A Note
Exhibit B DMI Guaranty
Exhibit C DMC Guaranty
Exhibit D Company Security Agreement
Exhibit E DMI Security Agreement
Exhibit F IP Security Agreement
Exhibit G Officer’s Certificate
Exhibit H Intercreditor Agreement
Exhibit I Arbitration Provisions

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 4(iii)

 

DEBT

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 9

 

MOST FAVORED NATIONS

  

 

  

 

 

Exhibit I

 

ARBITRATION PROVISIONS

 

1. Dispute Resolution. For purposes of these arbitration provisions (the “Arbitration Provisions”), the term “Claims” means any disputes, claims, demands, causes of action, requests for injunctive relief, requests for specific performance, liabilities, damages, losses, or controversies whatsoever arising from, related to, or connected with the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents and any communications between the parties related thereto, including without limitation any claims of mutual mistake, mistake, fraud, misrepresentation, failure of formation, failure of consideration, promissory estoppel, unconscionability, failure of condition precedent, rescission, and any statutory claims, tort claims, contract claims, or claims to void, invalidate or terminate the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions (defined below)) or any of the other Transaction Documents. For the avoidance of doubt, Investor’s pursuit of an injunction or other Claim pursuant to these Arbitration Provisions or with a court will not later prevent Investor under the doctrines of claim preclusion, issue preclusion, res judicata or other similar legal doctrines from pursuing other Claims in a separate arbitration in the future. The parties to the Agreement (the “parties”) hereby agree that the Claims may be arbitrated in one or more arbitrations pursuant to these Arbitration Provisions (one for an injunction or injunctions and a separate one for all other Claims). The parties to the Agreement hereby agree that these Arbitration Provisions are binding on each of them. As a result, any attempt to rescind the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions) or declare the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions) or any other Transaction Document invalid or unenforceable for any reason is subject to these Arbitration Provisions. As a result, any attempt to rescind the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions) or any other Transaction Document) or declare the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions) or any other Transaction Document invalid or unenforceable pursuant to Section 29 of the 1934 Act or for any other reason is subject to these Arbitration Provisions. Any capitalized term not defined in these Arbitration Provisions shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.

 

2. Arbitration. Except as otherwise provided herein, all Claims must be submitted to arbitration (“Arbitration”) to be conducted exclusively in Salt Lake County, Utah and pursuant to the terms set forth in these Arbitration Provisions. Subject to the arbitration appeal right provided for in Paragraph 5 below (the “Appeal Right”), the parties agree that the award of the arbitrator rendered pursuant to Paragraph 4 below (the “Arbitration Award”) shall be (a) final and binding upon the parties, (b) the sole and exclusive remedy between them regarding any Claims, counterclaims, issues, or accountings presented or pleaded to the arbitrator, and (c) promptly payable in United States dollars free of any tax, deduction or offset (with respect to monetary awards). Subject to the Appeal Right, any costs or fees, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with or incident to enforcing the Arbitration Award shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, be charged against the party resisting such enforcement. The Arbitration Award shall include default interest (as defined or otherwise provided for in the Note, “Default Interest”) (with respect to monetary awards) at the rate specified in the Note for Default Interest both before and after the Arbitration Award. Judgment upon the Arbitration Award will be entered and enforced by any state or federal court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah.

 

3. The Arbitration Act. The parties hereby incorporate herein the provisions and procedures set forth in the Utah Uniform Arbitration Act, U.C.A. § 78B-11-101 et seq. (as amended or superseded from time to time, the “Arbitration Act”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, pursuant to, and to the maximum extent permitted by, Section 105 of the Arbitration Act, in the event of conflict or variation between the terms of these Arbitration Provisions and the provisions of the Arbitration Act, the terms of these Arbitration Provisions shall control and the parties hereby waive or otherwise agree to vary the effect of all requirements of the Arbitration Act that may conflict with or vary from these Arbitration Provisions.

 

4. Arbitration Proceedings. Arbitration between the parties will be subject to the following:

 

4.1 Initiation of Arbitration. Pursuant to Section 110 of the Arbitration Act, the parties agree that a party may initiate Arbitration by giving written notice to the other party (“Arbitration Notice”) in the same manner that notice is permitted under Section 9.12 of the Agreement (the “Notice Provision”); provided, however, that the Arbitration Notice may not be given by email or fax. Arbitration will be deemed initiated as of the date that the Arbitration Notice is deemed delivered to such other party under the Notice Provision (the “Service Date”). After the Service Date, information may be delivered, and notices may be given, by email or fax pursuant to the Notice Provision or any other method permitted thereunder. The Arbitration Notice must describe the nature of the controversy, the remedies sought, and the election to commence Arbitration proceedings. All Claims in the Arbitration Notice must be pleaded consistent with the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure.

 

 

 

4.2 Selection and Payment of Arbitrator.

 

(a) Within ten (10) calendar days after the Service Date, Investor shall select and submit to Company the names of three (3) arbitrators that are designated as “neutrals” or qualified arbitrators by Utah ADR Services (http://www.utahadrservices.com) (such three (3) designated persons hereunder are referred to herein as the “Proposed Arbitrators”). For the avoidance of doubt, each Proposed Arbitrator must be qualified as a “neutral” with Utah ADR Services. Within five (5) calendar days after Investor has submitted to Company the names of the Proposed Arbitrators, Company must select, by written notice to Investor, one (1) of the Proposed Arbitrators to act as the arbitrator for the parties under these Arbitration Provisions. If Company fails to select one of the Proposed Arbitrators in writing within such 5-day period, then Investor may select the arbitrator from the Proposed Arbitrators by providing written notice of such selection to Company.

 

(b) If Investor fails to submit to Company the Proposed Arbitrators within ten (10) calendar days after the Service Date pursuant to subparagraph (a) above, then Company may at any time prior to Investor so designating the Proposed Arbitrators, identify the names of three (3) arbitrators that are designated as “neutrals” or qualified arbitrators by Utah ADR Service by written notice to Investor. Investor may then, within five (5) calendar days after Company has submitted notice of its Proposed Arbitrators to Investor, select, by written notice to Company, one (1) of the Proposed Arbitrators to act as the arbitrator for the parties under these Arbitration Provisions. If Investor fails to select in writing and within such 5-day period one (1) of the three (3) Proposed Arbitrators selected by Company, then Company may select the arbitrator from its three (3) previously selected Proposed Arbitrators by providing written notice of such selection to Investor.

 

(c) If a Proposed Arbitrator chosen to serve as arbitrator declines or is otherwise unable to serve as arbitrator, then the party that selected such Proposed Arbitrator may select one (1) of the other three (3) Proposed Arbitrators within three (3) calendar days of the date the chosen Proposed Arbitrator declines or notifies the parties he or she is unable to serve as arbitrator. If all three (3) Proposed Arbitrators decline or are otherwise unable to serve as arbitrator, then the arbitrator selection process shall begin again in accordance with this Paragraph 4.2.

 

(d) The date that the Proposed Arbitrator selected pursuant to this Paragraph 4.2 agrees in writing (including via email) delivered to both parties to serve as the arbitrator hereunder is referred to herein as the “Arbitration Commencement Date”. If an arbitrator resigns or is unable to act during the Arbitration, a replacement arbitrator shall be chosen in accordance with this Paragraph 4.2 to continue the Arbitration. If Utah ADR Services ceases to exist or to provide a list of neutrals and there is no successor thereto, then the arbitrator shall be selected under the then prevailing rules of the American Arbitration Association.

 

(e) Subject to Paragraph 4.10 below, the cost of the arbitrator must be paid equally by both parties. Subject to Paragraph 4.10 below, if one party refuses or fails to pay its portion of the arbitrator fee, then the other party can advance such unpaid amount (subject to the accrual of Default Interest thereupon), with such amount being added to or subtracted from, as applicable, the Arbitration Award.

 

4.3 Applicability of Certain Utah Rules. The parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted generally in accordance with the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure and the Utah Rules of Evidence. More specifically, the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply, without limitation, to the filing of any pleadings, motions or memoranda, the conducting of discovery, and the taking of any depositions. The Utah Rules of Evidence shall apply to any hearings, whether telephonic or in person, held by the arbitrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is the parties’ intent that the incorporation of such rules will in no event supersede these Arbitration Provisions. In the event of any conflict between the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure or the Utah Rules of Evidence and these Arbitration Provisions, these Arbitration Provisions shall control.

 

4.4 Answer and Default. An answer and any counterclaims to the Arbitration Notice shall be required to be delivered to the party initiating the Arbitration within twenty (20) calendar days after the Arbitration Commencement Date. If an answer is not delivered by the required deadline, the arbitrator must provide written notice to the defaulting party stating that the arbitrator will enter a default award against such party if such party does not file an answer within five (5) calendar days of receipt of such notice. If an answer is not filed within the five (5) day extension period, the arbitrator must render a default award, consistent with the relief requested in the Arbitration Notice, against a party that fails to submit an answer within such time period.

 

 

 

4.5 Related Litigation. The party that delivers the Arbitration Notice to the other party shall have the option to also commence concurrent legal proceedings with any state or federal court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah (“Litigation Proceedings”), subject to the following: (a) the complaint in the Litigation Proceedings is to be substantially similar to the claims set forth in the Arbitration Notice, provided that an additional cause of action to compel arbitration will also be included therein, (b) so long as the other party files an answer to the complaint in the Litigation Proceedings and an answer to the Arbitration Notice, the Litigation Proceedings will be stayed pending an Arbitration Award (or Appeal Panel Award (defined below), as applicable) hereunder, (c) if the other party fails to file an answer in the Litigation Proceedings or an answer in the Arbitration proceedings, then the party initiating Arbitration shall be entitled to a default judgment consistent with the relief requested, to be entered in the Litigation Proceedings, and (d) any legal or procedural issue arising under the Arbitration Act that requires a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction may be determined in the Litigation Proceedings. Any award of the arbitrator (or of the Appeal Panel (defined below)) may be entered in such Litigation Proceedings pursuant to the Arbitration Act. In the event either party successfully petitions a court to compel arbitration, the losing party in such action shall be required to pay the prevailing party’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in connection with such action.

 

4.6 Discovery. Pursuant to Section 118(8) of the Arbitration Act, the parties agree that discovery shall be conducted as follows:

 

(a) Written discovery will only be allowed if the likely benefits of the proposed written discovery outweigh the burden or expense thereof, and the written discovery sought is likely to reveal information that will satisfy a specific element of a claim or defense already pleaded in the Arbitration. The party seeking written discovery shall always have the burden of showing that all of the standards and limitations set forth in these Arbitration Provisions are satisfied. The scope of discovery in the Arbitration proceedings shall also be limited as follows:

 

(i) To facts directly connected with the transactions contemplated by the Agreement.

 

(ii) To facts and information that cannot be obtained from another source or in another manner that is more convenient, less burdensome or less expensive than in the manner requested.

 

(b) No party shall be allowed (i) more than fifteen (15) interrogatories (including discrete subparts), (ii) more than fifteen (15) requests for admission (including discrete subparts), (iii) more than ten (10) document requests (including discrete subparts), or (iv) more than three (3) depositions (excluding expert depositions) for a maximum of seven (7) hours per deposition. The costs associated with depositions will be borne by the party taking the deposition. The party defending the deposition will submit a notice to the party taking the deposition of the estimated attorneys’ fees that such party expects to incur in connection with defending the deposition. If the party defending the deposition fails to submit an estimate of attorneys’ fees within five (5) calendar days of its receipt of a deposition notice, then such party shall be deemed to have waived its right to the estimated attorneys’ fees. The party taking the deposition must pay the party defending the deposition the estimated attorneys’ fees prior to taking the deposition, unless such obligation is deemed to be waived as set forth in the immediately preceding sentence. If the party taking the deposition believes that the estimated attorneys’ fees are unreasonable, such party may submit the issue to the arbitrator for a decision. All depositions will be taken in Utah.

 

(c) All discovery requests (including document production requests included in deposition notices) must be submitted in writing to the arbitrator and the other party. The party submitting the written discovery requests must include with such discovery requests a detailed explanation of how the proposed discovery requests satisfy the requirements of these Arbitration Provisions and the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure. The receiving party will then be allowed, within five (5) calendar days of receiving the proposed discovery requests, to submit to the arbitrator an estimate of the attorneys’ fees and costs associated with responding to such written discovery requests and a written challenge to each applicable discovery request. After receipt of an estimate of attorneys’ fees and costs and/or challenge(s) to one or more discovery requests, consistent with subparagraph (c) above, the arbitrator will within three (3) calendar days make a finding as to the likely attorneys’ fees and costs associated with responding to the discovery requests and issue an order that (i) requires the requesting party to prepay the attorneys’ fees and costs associated with responding to the discovery requests, and (ii) requires the responding party to respond to the discovery requests as limited by the arbitrator within twenty-five (25) calendar days of the arbitrator’s finding with respect to such discovery requests. If a party entitled to submit an estimate of attorneys’ fees and costs and/or a challenge to discovery requests fails to do so within such 5-day period, the arbitrator will make a finding that (A) there are no attorneys’ fees or costs associated with responding to such discovery requests, and (B) the responding party must respond to such discovery requests (as may be limited by the arbitrator) within twenty-five (25) calendar days of the arbitrator’s finding with respect to such discovery requests. Any party submitting any written discovery requests, including without limitation interrogatories, requests for production subpoenas to a party or a third party, or requests for admissions, must prepay the estimated attorneys’ fees and costs, before the responding party has any obligation to produce or respond to the same, unless such obligation is deemed waived as set forth above.

 

 

 

(d) In order to allow a written discovery request, the arbitrator must find that the discovery request satisfies the standards set forth in these Arbitration Provisions and the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure. The arbitrator must strictly enforce these standards. If a discovery request does not satisfy any of the standards set forth in these Arbitration Provisions or the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, the arbitrator may modify such discovery request to satisfy the applicable standards, or strike such discovery request in whole or in part.

 

(e) Each party may submit expert reports (and rebuttals thereto), provided that such reports must be submitted within sixty (60) days of the Arbitration Commencement Date. Each party will be allowed a maximum of two (2) experts. Expert reports must contain the following: (i) a complete statement of all opinions the expert will offer at trial and the basis and reasons for them; (ii) the expert’s name and qualifications, including a list of all the expert’s publications within the preceding ten (10) years, and a list of any other cases in which the expert has testified at trial or in a deposition or prepared a report within the preceding ten (10) years; and (iii) the compensation to be paid for the expert’s report and testimony. The parties are entitled to depose any other party’s expert witness one (1) time for no more than four (4) hours. An expert may not testify in a party’s case-in-chief concerning any matter not fairly disclosed in the expert report.

 

4.6 Dispositive Motions. Each party shall have the right to submit dispositive motions pursuant Rule 12 or Rule 56 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure (a “Dispositive Motion”). The party submitting the Dispositive Motion may, but is not required to, deliver to the arbitrator and to the other party a memorandum in support (the “Memorandum in Support”) of the Dispositive Motion. Within seven (7) calendar days of delivery of the Memorandum in Support, the other party shall deliver to the arbitrator and to the other party a memorandum in opposition to the Memorandum in Support (the “Memorandum in Opposition”). Within seven (7) calendar days of delivery of the Memorandum in Opposition, as applicable, the party that submitted the Memorandum in Support shall deliver to the arbitrator and to the other party a reply memorandum to the Memorandum in Opposition (“Reply Memorandum”). If the applicable party shall fail to deliver the Memorandum in Opposition as required above, or if the other party fails to deliver the Reply Memorandum as required above, then the applicable party shall lose its right to so deliver the same, and the Dispositive Motion shall proceed regardless.

 

4.7 Confidentiality. All information disclosed by either party (or such party’s agents) during the Arbitration process (including without limitation information disclosed during the discovery process or any Appeal (defined below)) shall be considered confidential in nature. Each party agrees not to disclose any confidential information received from the other party (or its agents) during the Arbitration process (including without limitation during the discovery process or any Appeal) unless (a) prior to or after the time of disclosure such information becomes public knowledge or part of the public domain, not as a result of any inaction or action of the receiving party or its agents, (b) such information is required by a court order, subpoena or similar legal duress to be disclosed if such receiving party has notified the other party thereof in writing and given it a reasonable opportunity to obtain a protective order from a court of competent jurisdiction prior to disclosure, or (c) such information is disclosed to the receiving party’s agents, representatives and legal counsel on a need to know basis who each agree in writing not to disclose such information to any third party. Pursuant to Section 118(5) of the Arbitration Act, the arbitrator is hereby authorized and directed to issue a protective order to prevent the disclosure of privileged information and confidential information upon the written request of either party.

 

4.8 Authorization; Timing; Scheduling Order. Subject to all other sections of these Arbitration Provisions, the parties hereby authorize and direct the arbitrator to take such actions and make such rulings as may be necessary to carry out the parties’ intent for the Arbitration proceedings to be efficient and expeditious. Pursuant to Section 120 of the Arbitration Act, the parties hereby agree that an Arbitration Award must be made within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the Arbitration Commencement Date. The arbitrator is hereby authorized and directed to hold a scheduling conference within ten (10) calendar days after the Arbitration Commencement Date in order to establish a scheduling order with various binding deadlines for discovery, expert testimony, and the submission of documents by the parties to enable the arbitrator to render a decision prior to the end of such 120-day period.

 

 

 

4.9 Relief. The arbitrator shall have the right to award or include in the Arbitration Award (or in a preliminary ruling) any relief which the arbitrator deems proper under the circumstances, including, without limitation, specific performance and injunctive relief, provided that the arbitrator may not award exemplary or punitive damages.

 

4.10 Fees and Costs. As part of the Arbitration Award, the arbitrator is hereby directed to require the losing party (the party being awarded the least amount of money by the arbitrator, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be determined without regard to any statutory fines, penalties, fees, or other charges awarded to any party) to (a) pay the full amount of any unpaid costs and fees of the Arbitration, and (b) reimburse the prevailing party for all reasonable attorneys’ fees, arbitrator costs and fees, deposition costs, other discovery costs, and other expenses, costs or fees paid or otherwise incurred by the prevailing party in connection with the Arbitration.

 

4.11 Motion to Vacate. Following the entry of the Arbitration Award, if either party desires to file a Motion to Vacate the Arbitration Award with a court in Salt Lake County, Utah, it must do so within the earlier of: (a) thirty (30) days of entry of the Arbitration; and (b) the applicable deadline for responding to the prevailing party’s Motion to Confirm the Arbitration Award.

 

5. Arbitration Appeal.

 

5.1 Initiation of Appeal. Following the entry of the Arbitration Award, either party (the “Appellant”) shall have a period of thirty (30) calendar days in which to notify the other party (the “Appellee”), in writing, that the Appellant elects to appeal (the “Appeal”) the Arbitration Award (such notice, an “Appeal Notice”) to a panel of arbitrators as provided in Paragraph 5.2 below. The date the Appellant delivers an Appeal Notice to the Appellee is referred to herein as the “Appeal Date”. The Appeal Notice must be delivered to the Appellee in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 4.1 above with respect to delivery of an Arbitration Notice. In addition, together with delivery of the Appeal Notice to the Appellee, the Appellant must also pay for (and provide proof of such payment to the Appellee together with delivery of the Appeal Notice) a bond in the amount of 110% of the sum the Appellant owes to the Appellee as a result of the Arbitration Award the Appellant is appealing. In the event an Appellant delivers an Appeal Notice to the Appellee (together with proof of payment of the applicable bond) in compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 5.1, the Appeal will occur as a matter of right and, except as specifically set forth herein, will not be further conditioned. In the event a party does not deliver an Appeal Notice (along with proof of payment of the applicable bond) to the other party within the deadline prescribed in this Paragraph 5.1, such party shall lose its right to appeal the Arbitration Award. The Arbitration Award will be considered final until the Appeal Notice has been properly delivered and the applicable appeal bond has been posted (along with proof of payment of the applicable bond). The parties acknowledge and agree that any Appeal shall be deemed part of the parties’ agreement to arbitrate for purposes of these Arbitration Provisions and the Arbitration Act.

 

5.2 Selection and Payment of Appeal Panel. In the event an Appellant delivers an Appeal Notice to the Appellee (together with proof of payment of the applicable bond) in compliance with the provisions of Paragraph 5.1 above, the Appeal will be heard by a three (3) person arbitration panel (the “Appeal Panel”).

 

(a) Within ten (10) calendar days after the Appeal Date, the Appellee shall select and submit to the Appellant the names of five (5) arbitrators that are designated as “neutrals” or qualified arbitrators by Utah ADR Services (http://www.utahadrservices.com) (such five (5) designated persons hereunder are referred to herein as the “Proposed Appeal Arbitrators”). For the avoidance of doubt, each Proposed Appeal Arbitrator must be qualified as a “neutral” with Utah ADR Services, and shall not be the arbitrator who rendered the Arbitration Award being appealed (the “Original Arbitrator”). Within five (5) calendar days after the Appellee has submitted to the Appellant the names of the Proposed Appeal Arbitrators, the Appellant must select, by written notice to the Appellee, three (3) of the Proposed Appeal Arbitrators to act as the members of the Appeal Panel. If the Appellant fails to select three (3) of the Proposed Appeal Arbitrators in writing within such 5-day period, then the Appellee may select such three (3) arbitrators from the Proposed Appeal Arbitrators by providing written notice of such selection to the Appellant.

 

(b) If the Appellee fails to submit to the Appellant the names of the Proposed Appeal Arbitrators within ten (10) calendar days after the Appeal Date pursuant to subparagraph (a) above, then the Appellant may at any time prior to the Appellee so designating the Proposed Appeal Arbitrators, identify the names of five (5) arbitrators that are designated as “neutrals” or qualified arbitrators by Utah ADR Service (none of whom may be the Original Arbitrator) by written notice to the Appellee. The Appellee may then, within five (5) calendar days after the Appellant has submitted notice of its selected arbitrators to the Appellee, select, by written notice to the Appellant, three (3) of such selected arbitrators to serve on the Appeal Panel. If the Appellee fails to select in writing within such 5-day period three (3) of the arbitrators selected by the Appellant to serve as the members of the Appeal Panel, then the Appellant may select the three (3) members of the Appeal Panel from the Appellant’s list of five (5) arbitrators by providing written notice of such selection to the Appellee.

 

 

 

(c) If a selected Proposed Appeal Arbitrator declines or is otherwise unable to serve, then the party that selected such Proposed Appeal Arbitrator may select one (1) of the other five (5) designated Proposed Appeal Arbitrators within three (3) calendar days of the date a chosen Proposed Appeal Arbitrator declines or notifies the parties he or she is unable to serve as an arbitrator. If at least three (3) of the five (5) designated Proposed Appeal Arbitrators decline or are otherwise unable to serve, then the Proposed Appeal Arbitrator selection process shall begin again in accordance with this Paragraph 5.2; provided, however, that any Proposed Appeal Arbitrators who have already agreed to serve shall remain on the Appeal Panel.

 

(d) The date that all three (3) Proposed Appeal Arbitrators selected pursuant to this Paragraph 5.2 agree in writing (including via email) delivered to both the Appellant and the Appellee to serve as members of the Appeal Panel hereunder is referred to herein as the “Appeal Commencement Date”. No later than five (5) calendar days after the Appeal Commencement Date, the Appellee shall designate in writing (including via email) to the Appellant and the Appeal Panel the name of one (1) of the three (3) members of the Appeal Panel to serve as the lead arbitrator in the Appeal proceedings. Each member of the Appeal Panel shall be deemed an arbitrator for purposes of these Arbitration Provisions and the Arbitration Act, provided that, in conducting the Appeal, the Appeal Panel may only act or make determinations upon the approval or vote of no less than the majority vote of its members, as announced or communicated by the lead arbitrator on the Appeal Panel. If an arbitrator on the Appeal Panel ceases or is unable to act during the Appeal proceedings, a replacement arbitrator shall be chosen in accordance with Paragraph 5.2 above to continue the Appeal as a member of the Appeal Panel. If Utah ADR Services ceases to exist or to provide a list of neutrals, then the arbitrators for the Appeal Panel shall be selected under the then prevailing rules of the American Arbitration Association.

 

(d) Subject to Paragraph 5.7 below, the cost of the Appeal Panel must be paid entirely by the Appellant.

 

5.3 Appeal Procedure. The Appeal will be deemed an appeal of the entire Arbitration Award. In conducting the Appeal, the Appeal Panel shall conduct a de novo review of all Claims described or otherwise set forth in the Arbitration Notice. Subject to the foregoing and all other provisions of this Paragraph 5, the Appeal Panel shall conduct the Appeal in a manner the Appeal Panel considers appropriate for a fair and expeditious disposition of the Appeal, may hold one or more hearings and permit oral argument, and may review all previous evidence and discovery, together with all briefs, pleadings and other documents filed with the Original Arbitrator (as well as any documents filed with the Appeal Panel pursuant to Paragraph 5.4(a) below). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in connection with the Appeal, the Appeal Panel shall not permit the parties to conduct any additional discovery or raise any new Claims to be arbitrated, shall not permit new witnesses or affidavits, and shall not base any of its findings or determinations on the Original Arbitrator’s findings or the Arbitration Award.

 

5.4 Timing.

 

(a) Within seven (7) calendar days of the Appeal Commencement Date, the Appellant (i) shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Appeal Panel copies of the Appeal Notice, all discovery conducted in connection with the Arbitration, and all briefs, pleadings and other documents filed with the Original Arbitrator (which material Appellee shall have the right to review and supplement if necessary), and (ii) may, but is not required to, deliver to the Appeal Panel and to the Appellee a Memorandum in Support of the Appellant’s arguments concerning or position with respect to all Claims, counterclaims, issues, or accountings presented or pleaded in the Arbitration. Within seven (7) calendar days of the Appellant’s delivery of the Memorandum in Support, as applicable, the Appellee shall deliver to the Appeal Panel and to the Appellant a Memorandum in Opposition to the Memorandum in Support. Within seven (7) calendar days of the Appellee’s delivery of the Memorandum in Opposition, as applicable, the Appellant shall deliver to the Appeal Panel and to the Appellee a Reply Memorandum to the Memorandum in Opposition. If the Appellant shall fail to substantially comply with the requirements of clause (i) of this subparagraph (a), the Appellant shall lose its right to appeal the Arbitration Award, and the Arbitration Award shall be final. If the Appellee shall fail to deliver the Memorandum in Opposition as required above, or if the Appellant shall fail to deliver the Reply Memorandum as required above, then the Appellee or the Appellant, as the case may be, shall lose its right to so deliver the same, and the Appeal shall proceed regardless.

 

 

 

(b)  Subject to subparagraph (a) above, the parties hereby agree that the Appeal must be heard by the Appeal Panel within thirty (30) calendar days of the Appeal Commencement Date, and that the Appeal Panel must render its decision within thirty (30) calendar days after the Appeal is heard (and in no event later than sixty (60) calendar days after the Appeal Commencement Date).

 

5.5 Appeal Panel Award. The Appeal Panel shall issue its decision (the “Appeal Panel Award”) through the lead arbitrator on the Appeal Panel. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, the Appeal Panel Award shall (a) supersede in its entirety and make of no further force or effect the Arbitration Award (provided that any protective orders issued by the Original Arbitrator shall remain in full force and effect), (b) be final and binding upon the parties, with no further rights of appeal, (c) be the sole and exclusive remedy between the parties regarding any Claims, counterclaims, issues, or accountings presented or pleaded in the Arbitration, and (d) be promptly payable in United States dollars free of any tax, deduction or offset (with respect to monetary awards). Any costs or fees, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with or incident to enforcing the Appeal Panel Award shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, be charged against the party resisting such enforcement. The Appeal Panel Award shall include Default Interest (with respect to monetary awards) at the rate specified in the Note for Default Interest both before and after the Arbitration Award. Judgment upon the Appeal Panel Award will be entered and enforced by a state or federal court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah.

 

5.6 Relief. The Appeal Panel shall have the right to award or include in the Appeal Panel Award any relief which the Appeal Panel deems proper under the circumstances, including, without limitation, specific performance and injunctive relief, provided that the Appeal Panel may not award exemplary or punitive damages.

 

5.7 Fees and Costs. As part of the Appeal Panel Award, the Appeal Panel is hereby directed to require the losing party (the party being awarded the least amount of money by the arbitrator, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be determined without regard to any statutory fines, penalties, fees, or other charges awarded to any party) to (a) pay the full amount of any unpaid costs and fees of the Arbitration and the Appeal Panel, and (b) reimburse the prevailing party (the party being awarded the most amount of money by the Appeal Panel, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be determined without regard to any statutory fines, penalties, fees, or other charges awarded to any part) the reasonable attorneys’ fees, arbitrator and Appeal Panel costs and fees, deposition costs, other discovery costs, and other expenses, costs or fees paid or otherwise incurred by the prevailing party in connection with the Arbitration (including without limitation in connection with the Appeal).

 

6.  Miscellaneous.

 

6.1 Severability. If any part of these Arbitration Provisions is found to violate or be illegal under applicable law, then such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make such provision enforceable under applicable law, and the remainder of the Arbitration Provisions shall remain unaffected and in full force and effect.

 

6.2 Governing Law. These Arbitration Provisions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Utah without regard to the conflict of laws principles therein.

 

6.3 Interpretation. The headings of these Arbitration Provisions are for convenience of reference only and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, these Arbitration Provisions.

 

6.4 Waiver. No waiver of any provision of these Arbitration Provisions shall be effective unless it is in the form of a writing signed by the party granting the waiver.

 

6.5 Time is of the Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to each and every provision of these Arbitration Provisions.

 

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Exhibit 10.6

 

Security Agreement

 

This Security Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of November 13, 2024, is executed by Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Debtor”), in favor of East West Capital, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Secured Party”).

 

A. Debtor has issued to Secured Party a certain Secured Promissory Note of even date herewith, as may be amended from time to time, in the original face amount of $8,385,000.00 (the “Note”).

 

B. In order to induce Secured Party to extend the credit evidenced by the Note, Debtor has agreed to enter into this Agreement and to grant Secured Party a security interest in the Collateral (as defined below).

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, Debtor hereby agrees with Secured Party as follows:

 

1. Definitions and Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following respective meanings:

 

Collateral” has the meaning given to that term in Section 2 hereof.

 

Lien” shall mean, with respect to any property, any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien, claim, charge or other encumbrance in, of, or on such property or the income therefrom, including, without limitation, the interest of a vendor or lessor under a conditional sale agreement, capital lease or other title retention agreement, or any agreement to provide any of the foregoing, and the filing of any financing statement or similar instrument under the PPSA or comparable law of any jurisdiction.

 

Obligations” means (a) all loans, advances, future advances, debts, liabilities and obligations, howsoever arising, owed by Debtor to Secured Party or any affiliate of Secured Party of every kind and description, now existing or hereafter arising, whether created by the Note, this Agreement, the Purchase Agreement, any other Transaction Documents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), any other promissory note issued by Debtor in favor of Secured Party (or any affiliate of Secured Party), any modification or amendment to any of the foregoing, guaranty of payment or other contract or by a quasi-contract, tort, statute or other operation of law, whether incurred or owed directly to Secured Party or as an affiliate of Secured Party or acquired by Secured Party or an affiliate of Secured Party by purchase, pledge or otherwise, (b) all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by Secured Party or any affiliate of Secured Party in connection with the Note or in connection with the collection or enforcement of any portion of the indebtedness, liabilities or obligations described in the foregoing clause (a), (c) the payment of all other sums, with interest thereon, advanced in accordance herewith to protect the security of this Agreement, and (d) the performance of the covenants and agreements of Debtor contained in this Agreement and all other Transaction Documents.

 

Permitted Liens” means (a) Liens for taxes not yet delinquent or Liens for taxes being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings for which adequate reserves have been established; (b) Liens in favor of Secured Party under this Agreement or arising under the other Transaction Documents or any prior agreements between Debtor and Secured Party (or its affiliates), including without limitation Streeterville Capital, LLC; and (c) Liens described on Schedule 4(iii) of the Purchase Agreement.

 

Purchase Agreement” means that note purchase agreement of even date herewith between the Debtor and Secured Party (as amended, restated or otherwise modified).

 

 

 

 

PPSA” means the Personal Property Security Act (British Columbia), as amended from time to time, which Act, including amendments thereto and any Act substituted therefor and amendments thereto.

 

2. Grant of Security Interest. As security for the Obligations, Debtor hereby pledges to Secured Party and grants to Secured Party a first-position security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands of Debtor in and to the property described in Schedule A hereto, and all replacements, proceeds, products, and accessions thereof (collectively, the “Collateral”). The security interest granted hereby shall be a general and continuing collateral security to the Secured Party for the Obligations.

 

3. Authorization to File Financing Statement. Debtor hereby irrevocably authorizes Secured Party at any time and from time to time to file in any filing office in any PPSA jurisdiction or other jurisdiction of Debtor or its subsidiaries (including without limitation British Columbia) any charges, financing statements or documents having a similar effect and amendments thereto that provide any other information required by the PPSA (or similar law of any United States jurisdiction, if applicable) of such state or jurisdiction for the sufficiency or filing office acceptance of any financing statement or amendment, including whether Debtor is an organization, the type of organization and any organization identification number issued to Debtor. Debtor agrees to furnish any such information to Secured Party promptly upon Secured Party’s request.

 

4. General Representations and Warranties. Debtor represents and warrants to Secured Party that (a) Debtor is the owner of the Collateral and that no other person has any right, title, claim or interest (by way of Lien or otherwise) in, against or to the Collateral, other than Permitted Liens, (b) upon the filing a charge or financing statement under the PPSA with the applicable governmental entity, Secured Party shall have a perfected security interest in the Collateral to the extent that a security interest in the Collateral can be perfected by such filing, except for Permitted Liens, (c) Debtor has received at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for entering into this Agreement, and (d) as such, this Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of Debtor.

 

5. Additional Covenants. Debtor hereby agrees:

 

5.1. to perform all acts that may be necessary to maintain, preserve, protect and perfect in the Collateral, the Lien granted to Secured Party therein, and the perfection and priority of such Lien, including without limitation, such acts as shall be required to terminate the first priority security interest and liens granted in favor of Debtor pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Security and Pledge Agreement, dated June 26, 2024, by and between Debtor and Damon Motors Inc. (including its subsidiaries) following the closing of the Business Combination as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement;

 

5.2. to procure, execute (including endorse, as applicable), and deliver from time to time any endorsements, assignments, financing statements, certificates of title, and all other instruments, documents and/or writings reasonably deemed necessary or appropriate by Secured Party to perfect, maintain and protect Secured Party’s Lien hereunder and the priority thereof;

 

5.3. to provide at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior written notice to Secured Party of any of the following events: (a) any changes or alterations of Debtor’s name, (b) any changes with respect to Debtor’s address or principal place of business, (c) the formation of any subsidiaries of Debtor, or (d) any changes in the location of the Collateral;

 

5.4. upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) under the Note and, thereafter, at Secured Party’s request, to endorse (up to the outstanding amount under such promissory notes at the time of Secured Party’s request), assign and deliver any promissory notes and all other instruments, documents, or writings included in the Collateral to Secured Party, accompanied by such instruments of transfer or assignment duly executed in blank as Secured Party may from time to time specify;

 

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5.5. to the extent the Collateral is not delivered to Secured Party pursuant to this Agreement, other than inventory located at carriers, warehousemen, suppliers, or other Persons in the ordinary course of business, to keep the Collateral at the principal office of Debtor (unless otherwise agreed to by Secured Party in writing), and not to relocate the Collateral to any other locations without the prior written consent of Secured Party;

 

5.6. not to sell or otherwise dispose, or offer to sell or otherwise dispose, of the Collateral or any interest therein (other than inventory in the ordinary course of business);

 

5.7. not to, directly or indirectly, allow, grant or suffer to exist any Lien upon any of the Collateral, other than Permitted Liens; and

 

5.8. at any time amounts paid by Secured Party under the Transaction Documents are used to purchase Collateral, Debtor shall perform all acts that may be necessary, and otherwise fully cooperate with Secured Party, to cause (a) any such amounts paid by Secured Party to be disbursed directly to the sellers of any such Collateral, (b) all certificates of title pertaining to such Collateral (as applicable) to be properly filed and reissued to reflect Secured Party’s Lien on such Collateral, and (c) all such reissued certificates of title to be delivered to and held by Secured Party.

 

6. Authorized Action by Secured Party. Debtor hereby irrevocably appoints Secured Party as its attorney-in-fact (which appointment is coupled with an interest) and agrees that Secured Party may perform (but Secured Party shall not be obligated to and shall incur no liability to Debtor or any third party for failure so to do) any act which Debtor is obligated by this Agreement to perform, and to exercise such rights and powers as Debtor might exercise with respect to the Collateral, including the right to (a) collect by legal proceedings or otherwise and endorse, receive and receipt for all dividends, interest, payments, proceeds and other sums and property now or hereafter payable on or on account of the Collateral; (b) enter into any extension, reorganization, deposit, merger, consolidation or other agreement pertaining to, or deposit, surrender, accept, hold or apply other property in exchange for the Collateral; (c) make any compromise or settlement, and take any action Secured Party deems advisable, with respect to the Collateral; (d) file a copy of this Agreement with any governmental agency, body or authority, at the sole cost and expense of Debtor; (e) insure, process and preserve the Collateral; (f) pay any indebtedness of Debtor relating to the Collateral; (g) execute and file a charge under the PPSA and other documents, certificates, instruments and agreements with respect to the Collateral or as otherwise required or permitted hereunder; and (h) take any and all appropriate action and execute any and all documents and instruments that may be necessary or useful to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement; provided, however, that Secured Party shall not exercise any such powers granted pursuant to clauses (a) through (c) above prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default. The powers conferred on Secured Party under this Section 6 are solely to protect its interests in the Collateral and shall not impose any duty upon it to exercise any such powers. Secured Party shall be accountable only for the amounts that it actually receives as a result of the exercise of such powers, and neither Secured Party nor any of its stockholders, directors, officers, managers, employees or agents shall be responsible to Debtor for any act or failure to act, except with respect to Secured Party’s own gross negligence or willful misconduct. Nothing in this Section 6 shall be deemed an authorization for Debtor to take any action that it is otherwise expressly prohibited from undertaking by way of other provision of this Agreement.

 

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7. Default and Remedies.

 

7.1. Default. Debtor shall be deemed in default under this Agreement upon the occurrence of an Event of Default.

 

7.2. Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any such Event of Default, Secured Party shall have the rights of a secured creditor under the PPSA, all rights granted by this Agreement and by law, including, without limiting the foregoing, (a) the right to require Debtor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Secured Party at a place to be designated by Secured Party, and (b) the right to take possession of the Collateral, and for that purpose Secured Party may enter upon premises on which the Collateral may be situated and remove the Collateral therefrom. Debtor hereby agrees that fifteen (15) days’ notice of a public sale of any Collateral or notice of the date after which a private sale of any Collateral may take place is reasonable. In addition, Debtor waives any and all rights that it may have to a judicial hearing in advance of the enforcement of any of Secured Party’s rights and remedies hereunder, including, without limitation, Secured Party’s right following an Event of Default to take immediate possession of Collateral and to exercise Secured Party’s rights and remedies with respect thereto. Secured Party may also have a receiver appointed to take charge of all or any portion of the Collateral and to exercise all rights of Secured Party under this Agreement. Secured Party may exercise any of its rights under this Section 7.2 without demand or notice of any kind. The remedies in this Agreement, including without limitation this Section 7.2, are in addition to, not in limitation of, any other right, power, privilege, or remedy, either in law, in equity, or otherwise, to which Secured Party may be entitled. No failure or delay on the part of Secured Party in exercising any right, power, or remedy will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right hereunder. All of Secured Party’s rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement or by any other agreement, instrument or document shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently.

 

7.3. Standards for Exercising Rights and Remedies. To the extent that applicable law imposes duties on Secured Party to exercise remedies in a commercially reasonable manner, Debtor acknowledges and agrees that it is not commercially unreasonable for Secured Party (a) to fail to incur expenses reasonably deemed significant by Secured Party to prepare Collateral for disposition, (b) to fail to obtain third party consents for access to Collateral to be disposed of, or to obtain or, if not required by other law, to fail to obtain governmental or third party consents for the collection or disposition of Collateral to be collected or disposed of, (c) to fail to exercise collection remedies against account debtors or other persons obligated on Collateral or to fail to remove liens or encumbrances on or any adverse claims against Collateral, (d) to exercise collection remedies against account debtors and other persons obligated on Collateral directly or through the use of collection agencies and other collection specialists, (e) to advertise dispositions of Collateral through publications or media of general circulation, whether or not the Collateral is of a specialized nature, (f) to contact other persons, whether or not in the same business as Debtor, for expressions of interest in acquiring all or any portion of the Collateral, (g) to hire one or more professional auctioneers to assist in the disposition of Collateral, whether or not the Collateral is of a specialized nature, (h) to dispose of Collateral by utilizing Internet sites that provide for the auction of assets of the types included in the Collateral or that have the reasonable capability of doing so, or that match buyers and sellers of assets, (i) to dispose of assets in wholesale rather than retail markets, (j) to disclaim disposition warranties, (k) to purchase insurance or credit enhancements to insure Secured Party against risks of loss, collection or disposition of Collateral or to provide to Secured Party a guaranteed return from the collection or disposition of Collateral, or (l) to the extent deemed appropriate by Secured Party, to obtain the services of other brokers, investment bankers, consultants and other professionals to assist Secured Party in the collection or disposition of any of the Collateral. Debtor acknowledges that the purpose of this Section is to provide non-exhaustive indications of what actions or omissions by Secured Party would fulfill Secured Party’s duties under the PPSA in Secured Party’s exercise of remedies against the Collateral and that other actions or omissions by Secured Party shall not be deemed to fail to fulfill such duties solely on account of not being indicated in this Section. Without limitation upon the foregoing, nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to grant any rights to Debtor or to impose any duties on Secured Party that would not have been granted or imposed by this Agreement or by applicable law in the absence of this Section.

 

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7.4. Marshalling. Secured Party shall not be required to marshal any present or future Collateral for, or other assurances of payment of, the Obligations or to resort to such Collateral or other assurances of payment in any particular order, and all of its rights and remedies hereunder and in respect of such Collateral and other assurances of payment shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights and remedies, however existing or arising. To the extent that it lawfully may, Debtor hereby agrees that it will not invoke any law relating to the marshalling of Collateral which might cause delay in or impede the enforcement of Secured Party’s rights and remedies under this Agreement or under any other instrument creating or evidencing any of the Obligations or under which any of the Obligations is outstanding or by which any of the Obligations is secured or payment thereof is otherwise assured, and, to the extent that it lawfully may, Debtor hereby irrevocably waives the benefits of all such laws.

 

7.5. Application of Collateral Proceeds. The proceeds and/or avails of the Collateral, or any part thereof, and the proceeds and the avails of any remedy hereunder (as well as any other amounts of any kind held by Secured Party at the time of, or received by Secured Party after, the occurrence of an Event of Default) shall be paid to and applied as follows:

 

(a) First, to the payment of reasonable costs and expenses, including all amounts expended to preserve the value of the Collateral, of foreclosure or suit, if any, and of such sale and the exercise of any other rights or remedies, and of all proper fees, expenses, liability and advances, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees, incurred or made hereunder by Secured Party;

 

(b) Second, to the payment to Secured Party of the amount then owing or unpaid on the Note (to be applied first to accrued interest and fees and second to outstanding principal) and all amounts owed under any of the other Transaction Documents or other documents included within the Obligations; and

 

(c) Third, to the payment of the surplus, if any, to Debtor, its successors and assigns, or to whosoever may be lawfully entitled to receive the same.

 

In the absence of final payment and satisfaction in full of all of the Obligations, Debtor shall remain liable for any deficiency.

 

8. Miscellaneous.

 

8.1. Notices. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in the manner provided in the subsection titled “Notices” in the Purchase Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

8.2. Non-waiver. No failure or delay on Secured Party’s part in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof or of any other right nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other further exercise thereof or of any other right.

 

8.3. Amendments and Waivers. This Agreement may not be amended or modified, nor may any of its terms be waived, except by written instruments signed by Debtor and Secured Party. Each waiver or consent under any provision hereof shall be effective only in the specific instances for the purpose for which given.

 

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8.4. Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Secured Party and Debtor and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that Debtor may not sell, assign or delegate rights and obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Secured Party.

 

8.5. Cumulative Rights, etc. The rights, powers and remedies of Secured Party under this Agreement shall be in addition to all rights, powers and remedies given to Secured Party by virtue of any applicable law, rule or regulation of any governmental authority, or the Note, all of which rights, powers, and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised successively or concurrently without impairing Secured Party’s rights hereunder. Debtor waives any right to require Secured Party to proceed against any person or entity or to exhaust any Collateral or to pursue any remedy in Secured Party’s power.

 

8.6. Partial Invalidity. If any part of this Agreement is construed to be in violation of any law, such part shall be modified to achieve the objective of the parties to the fullest extent permitted and the balance of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

8.7. Expenses. Debtor shall pay on demand all reasonable fees and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred by Secured Party in connection with the custody, preservation or sale of, or other realization on, any of the Collateral or the enforcement or attempt to enforce any of the Obligations which are not performed as and when required by this Agreement.

 

8.8. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Note, and the other Transaction Documents, taken together, constitute and contain the entire agreement of Debtor and Secured Party with respect to this particular matter and supersede any and all prior agreements, negotiations, correspondence, understandings and communications between the parties, whether written or oral, respecting the subject matter hereof.

 

8.9. Governing Law; Venue. Except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, the parties expressly agree that this Agreement shall be governed solely by the laws of the State of Utah, without giving effect to the principles thereof regarding the conflict of laws; provided, however, that enforcement of Secured Party’s rights and remedies against the Collateral as provided herein will be subject to the PPSA. The provisions set forth in the Purchase Agreement to determine the proper venue for any disputes are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

8.10. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE TO DEMAND THAT ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THE PARTIES HERETO BE TRIED BY JURY. THIS WAIVER EXTENDS TO ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO DEMAND A TRIAL BY JURY ARISING UNDER COMMON LAW OR ANY APPLICABLE STATUTE, LAW, RULE OR REGULATION. FURTHER, EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVING ITS RIGHT TO DEMAND TRIAL BY JURY.

 

8.11. Purchase Agreement; Arbitration of Disputes. By executing this Agreement, each party agrees to be bound by the terms, conditions and general provisions of the Purchase Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, including without limitation the Arbitration Provisions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) set forth as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement.

 

8.12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Any electronic copy of a party’s executed counterpart will be deemed to be an executed original.

 

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8.13. Further Assurances. Debtor shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as Secured Party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

8.14. Time of the Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to each and every provision of this Agreement.

 

8.15. Intercreditor Agreement. Secured Party acknowledges this Agreement and the security granted hereunder are subject to the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Secured Party and Debtor have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  SECURED PARTY:
     
  East West Capital, LLC
     
  By: /s/ Scott Brown
    Scott Brown, President
     
  DEBTOR:
     
  Grafiti Holding, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Nadir Ali
    Nadir Ali, CEO

 

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SCHEDULE A

TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

All right, title, interest, claims and demands of Debtor in and to all of Debtor’s assets owned as of the date hereof and/or acquired by Debtor at any time while the Obligations are still outstanding, including without limitation, the following property:

 

1. All equity interests in all wholly- or partially-owned subsidiaries of Debtor other than Grafiti Limited, a United Kingdom limited company;

 

2. All customer accounts, insurance contracts, and clients underlying such insurance contracts;

 

3. All goods and equipment now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all laboratory equipment, computer equipment, office equipment, machinery, fixtures, vehicles, and any interest in any of the foregoing, and all attachments, accessories, accessions, replacements, substitutions, additions, and improvements to any of the foregoing, wherever located;

 

4. All inventory now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all merchandise, raw materials, parts, supplies, packing and shipping materials, work in process and finished products including such inventory as is temporarily out of Debtor’s custody or possession or in transit and including any returns upon any accounts or other proceeds, including insurance proceeds, resulting from the sale or disposition of any of the foregoing and any documents of title representing any of the above, and Debtor’s books relating to any of the foregoing;

 

5. All accounts receivable, contract rights, general intangibles, healthcare insurance receivables, payment intangibles and commercial tort claims, now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all patents, patent rights and patent applications (including without limitation, the inventions and improvements described and claimed therein, and (a) all reissues, divisions, continuations, renewals, extensions and continuations-in-part thereof, (b) all income, royalties, damages, proceeds and payments now and hereafter due or payable under or with respect thereto, including, without limitation, damages and payments for past or future infringements thereof, (c) the right to sue for past, present and future infringements thereof, and (d) all rights corresponding thereto throughout the world), trademarks and service marks (and applications and registrations therefor), inventions, discoveries, copyrights and mask works (and applications and registrations therefor), trade names, trade styles, software and computer programs including source code, trade secrets, methods, published and unpublished works of authorship, processes, know how, drawings, specifications, descriptions, and all memoranda, notes, and records with respect to any research and development, goodwill, license agreements, information, any and all other proprietary rights, franchise agreements, blueprints, drawings, purchase orders, customer lists, route lists, infringements, claims, computer programs, computer disks, computer tapes, literature, reports, catalogs, design rights, income tax refunds, payments of insurance and rights to payment of any kind and whether in tangible or intangible form or contained on magnetic media readable by machine together with all such magnetic media, and all rights corresponding to all of the foregoing throughout the world, now owned and existing or hereafter arising, created or acquired;

 

6. All now existing and hereafter arising accounts, contract rights, royalties, license rights and all other forms of obligations owing to Debtor arising out of the sale or lease of goods, the licensing of technology or the rendering of services by Debtor (subject, in each case, to the contractual rights of third parties to require funds received by Debtor to be expended in a particular manner), whether or not earned by performance, and any and all credit insurance, guaranties, and other security therefor, as well as all merchandise returned to or reclaimed by Debtor and Debtor’s books relating to any of the foregoing;

 

7. All documents, cash, deposit accounts, letters of credit, letter of credit rights, supporting obligations, certificates of deposit, instruments, chattel paper, electronic chattel paper, tangible chattel paper and investment property, including, without limitation, all securities, whether certificated or uncertificated, security entitlements, securities accounts, commodity contracts and commodity accounts, and all financial assets held in any securities account or otherwise, wherever located, now owned or hereafter acquired and Debtor’s books relating to the foregoing;

 

8. All other assets, goods and personal property of Debtor, wherever located, whether tangible or intangible, and whether now owned or hereafter acquired; and

 

9. Any and all claims, rights and interests in any of the above and all substitutions for, additions and accessions to and proceeds and products thereof, including, without limitation, insurance, condemnation, requisition or similar payments and the proceeds thereof.

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 10.7

 

Security Agreement

 

This Security Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of November 13, 2024, is executed by Damon Motors, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Debtor”), in favor of East West Capital, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“Secured Party”).

 

A. Debtor has guaranteed to Secured Party the payment obligations of Grafiti Holding, Inc. (the “Issuer”) under a certain Secured Promissory Note of even date herewith, as may be amended from time to time, in the original face amount of $8,385,000.00 (the “Note”) pursuant to the terms of a guaranty dated concurrently herewith (the “Guaranty”).

 

B. In order to induce Secured Party to extend the credit evidenced by the Note, Debtor has agreed to enter into this Agreement and to grant Secured Party and its Affiliated Lenders (as defined below) a security interest in the Collateral (as defined below).

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, Debtor hereby agrees with Secured Party as follows:

 

1. Definitions and Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following respective meanings:

 

Collateral” has the meaning given to that term in Section 2 hereof.

 

Lien” shall mean, with respect to any property, any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien, claim, charge or other encumbrance in, of, or on such property or the income therefrom, including, without limitation, the interest of a vendor or lessor under a conditional sale agreement, capital lease or other title retention agreement, or any agreement to provide any of the foregoing, and the filing of any financing statement or similar instrument under the PPSA or comparable law of any jurisdiction.

 

Obligations” means all debts, liabilities and obligations owed by Debtor to Secured Party or any affiliate of Secured Party (“Affiliated Lenders) of every kind and description, now existing or hereafter arising, whether created by the Guaranty or any other promissory note issued or guaranteed by Debtor in favor of Secured Party or any Affiliated Lender, together with any modification or amendment to any thereto.

 

Permitted Liens” means (a) Liens for taxes not yet delinquent or Liens for taxes being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings for which adequate reserves have been established, (b) Liens in favor of Secured Party under this Agreement or arising under the other Transaction Documents or any prior agreements between Debtor and Secured Party (or its affiliates including, without limitation, Streeterville Capital, LLC), and (c) liens described on Schedule B attached hereto.

 

Purchase Agreement” means that note purchase agreement of even date herewith between the Issuer and Secured Party (as amended, restated or otherwise modified).

 

PPSA” means the Personal Property Security Act (British Columbia), as amended from time to time, which Act, including amendments thereto and any Act substituted therefor and amendments thereto.

 

Termination Date” has the meaning ascribed to that term in the Guaranty.

 

 

 

2. Grant of Security Interest. As security for the Obligations, Debtor hereby pledges to Secured Party and its Affiliated Lenders and grants to Secured Party and its Affiliated Lenders a first-position security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands of Debtor in and to the property described in Schedule A hereto, and all replacements, proceeds, products, and accessions thereof (collectively, the “Collateral”). The security interest granted hereby shall be a general and continuing collateral security to the Secured Party for the Obligations.

 

3. Authorization to File Financing Statement. Debtor hereby irrevocably authorizes Secured Party at any time and from time to time to file in any filing office in any PPSA jurisdiction or other jurisdiction of Debtor or its subsidiaries (including without limitation British Columbia) any charges, financing statements or documents having a similar effect and amendments thereto that provide any other information required by the PPSA (or similar law of any United States jurisdiction, if applicable) of such state or jurisdiction for the sufficiency or filing office acceptance of any financing statement or amendment, including whether Debtor is an organization, the type of organization and any organization identification number issued to Debtor. Debtor agrees to furnish any such information to Secured Party promptly upon Secured Party’s request.

 

4. General Representations and Warranties. Debtor represents and warrants to Secured Party that (a) Debtor is the owner of the Collateral and that no other person has any right, title, claim or interest (by way of Lien or otherwise) in, against or to the Collateral, other than Permitted Liens, (b) upon the filing a charge or financing statement under the PPSA with the applicable governmental entity, Secured Party shall have a perfected security interest in the Collateral to the extent that a security interest in the Collateral can be perfected by such filing, except for Permitted Liens, (c) Debtor has received at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for entering into this Agreement, and (d) as such, this Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of Debtor.

 

5. Additional Covenants. Debtor hereby agrees:

 

5.1. to perform all acts that may be necessary to maintain, preserve, protect and perfect in the Collateral, the Lien granted to Secured Party therein, and the perfection and priority of such Lien; including without limitation, such acts as shall be required to terminate the first priority security interest and liens granted by Debtor in favor of Grafiti Holding Inc., pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Security and Pledge Agreement, dated June 26, 2024, by and between Debtor and Grafiti Holding Inc. (including its subsidiaries) following the closing of the Business Combination as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement

 

5.2. to procure, execute (including endorse, as applicable), and deliver from time to time any endorsements, assignments, financing statements, certificates of title, and all other instruments, documents and/or writings reasonably deemed necessary or appropriate by Secured Party to perfect, maintain and protect Secured Party’s Lien hereunder and the priority thereof;

 

5.3. to provide at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior written notice to Secured Party of any of the following events: (a) any changes or alterations of Debtor’s name, (b) any changes with respect to Debtor’s address or principal place of business, (c) the formation of any subsidiaries of Debtor, or (d) any changes in the location of the Collateral;

 

5.4. upon the occurrence of a breach of or event of default under the Guaranty (an “Event of Default”) and, thereafter, at Secured Party’s request, to endorse (up to the outstanding amount under such promissory notes at the time of Secured Party’s request), assign and deliver any promissory notes and all other instruments, documents, or writings included in the Collateral to Secured Party, accompanied by such instruments of transfer or assignment duly executed in blank as Secured Party may from time to time specify;

 

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5.5. to the extent the Collateral is not delivered to Secured Party pursuant to this Agreement, other than inventory located at carriers, warehousemen, suppliers, or other Persons in the ordinary course of business, to keep the Collateral at the principal office of Debtor (unless otherwise agreed to by Secured Party in writing), and not to relocate the Collateral to any other locations without the prior written consent of Secured Party;

 

5.6. not to sell or otherwise dispose, or offer to sell or otherwise dispose, of the Collateral or any interest therein (other than inventory in the ordinary course of business);

 

5.7. not to, directly or indirectly, allow, grant or suffer to exist any Lien upon any of the Collateral, other than Permitted Liens; and

 

5.8. at any time amounts paid by Secured Party under the Transaction Documents are used to purchase Collateral, Debtor shall perform all acts that may be necessary, and otherwise fully cooperate with Secured Party, to cause (a) any such amounts paid by Secured Party to be disbursed directly to the sellers of any such Collateral, (b) all certificates of title pertaining to such Collateral (as applicable) to be properly filed and reissued to reflect Secured Party’s Lien on such Collateral, and (c) all such reissued certificates of title to be delivered to and held by Secured Party.

 

6. Authorized Action by Secured Party. Debtor hereby irrevocably appoints Secured Party as its attorney-in-fact (which appointment is coupled with an interest) and agrees that Secured Party may perform (but Secured Party shall not be obligated to and shall incur no liability to Debtor or any third party for failure so to do) any act which Debtor is obligated by this Agreement to perform, and to exercise such rights and powers as Debtor might exercise with respect to the Collateral, including the right to (a) collect by legal proceedings or otherwise and endorse, receive and receipt for all dividends, interest, payments, proceeds and other sums and property now or hereafter payable on or on account of the Collateral; (b) enter into any extension, reorganization, deposit, merger, consolidation or other agreement pertaining to, or deposit, surrender, accept, hold or apply other property in exchange for the Collateral; (c) make any compromise or settlement, and take any action Secured Party deems advisable, with respect to the Collateral; (d) file a copy of this Agreement with any governmental agency, body or authority, at the sole cost and expense of Debtor; (e) insure, process and preserve the Collateral; (f) pay any indebtedness of Debtor relating to the Collateral; (g) execute and file a charge under the PPSA and other documents, certificates, instruments and agreements with respect to the Collateral or as otherwise required or permitted hereunder; and (h) take any and all appropriate action and execute any and all documents and instruments that may be necessary or useful to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement; provided, however, that Secured Party shall not exercise any such powers granted pursuant to clauses (a) through (c) above prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default. The powers conferred on Secured Party under this Section 6 are solely to protect its interests in the Collateral and shall not impose any duty upon it to exercise any such powers. Secured Party shall be accountable only for the amounts that it actually receives as a result of the exercise of such powers, and neither Secured Party nor any of its stockholders, directors, officers, managers, employees or agents shall be responsible to Debtor for any act or failure to act, except with respect to Secured Party’s own gross negligence or willful misconduct. Nothing in this Section 6 shall be deemed an authorization for Debtor to take any action that it is otherwise expressly prohibited from undertaking by way of other provision of this Agreement.

 

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7. Default and Remedies.

 

7.1. Default. Debtor shall be deemed in default under this Agreement upon the occurrence of an Event of Default.

 

7.2. Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any such Event of Default, Secured Party shall have the rights of a secured creditor under the PPSA, all rights granted by this Agreement and by law, including, without limiting the foregoing, (a) the right to require Debtor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Secured Party at a place to be designated by Secured Party, and (b) the right to take possession of the Collateral, and for that purpose Secured Party may enter upon premises on which the Collateral may be situated and remove the Collateral therefrom. Debtor hereby agrees that fifteen (15) days’ notice of a public sale of any Collateral or notice of the date after which a private sale of any Collateral may take place is reasonable. In addition, Debtor waives any and all rights that it may have to a judicial hearing in advance of the enforcement of any of Secured Party’s rights and remedies hereunder, including, without limitation, Secured Party’s right following an Event of Default to take immediate possession of Collateral and to exercise Secured Party’s rights and remedies with respect thereto. Secured Party may also have a receiver appointed to take charge of all or any portion of the Collateral and to exercise all rights of Secured Party under this Agreement. Secured Party may exercise any of its rights under this Section 7.2 without demand or notice of any kind. The remedies in this Agreement, including without limitation this Section 7.2, are in addition to, not in limitation of, any other right, power, privilege, or remedy, either in law, in equity, or otherwise, to which Secured Party may be entitled. No failure or delay on the part of Secured Party in exercising any right, power, or remedy will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right hereunder. All of Secured Party’s rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement or by any other agreement, instrument or document shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently.

 

7.3. Standards for Exercising Rights and Remedies. To the extent that applicable law imposes duties on Secured Party to exercise remedies in a commercially reasonable manner, Debtor acknowledges and agrees that it is not commercially unreasonable for Secured Party (a) to fail to incur expenses reasonably deemed significant by Secured Party to prepare Collateral for disposition, (b) to fail to obtain third party consents for access to Collateral to be disposed of, or to obtain or, if not required by other law, to fail to obtain governmental or third party consents for the collection or disposition of Collateral to be collected or disposed of, (c) to fail to exercise collection remedies against account debtors or other persons obligated on Collateral or to fail to remove liens or encumbrances on or any adverse claims against Collateral, (d) to exercise collection remedies against account debtors and other persons obligated on Collateral directly or through the use of collection agencies and other collection specialists, (e) to advertise dispositions of Collateral through publications or media of general circulation, whether or not the Collateral is of a specialized nature, (f) to contact other persons, whether or not in the same business as Debtor, for expressions of interest in acquiring all or any portion of the Collateral, (g) to hire one or more professional auctioneers to assist in the disposition of Collateral, whether or not the Collateral is of a specialized nature, (h) to dispose of Collateral by utilizing Internet sites that provide for the auction of assets of the types included in the Collateral or that have the reasonable capability of doing so, or that match buyers and sellers of assets, (i) to dispose of assets in wholesale rather than retail markets, (j) to disclaim disposition warranties, (k) to purchase insurance or credit enhancements to insure Secured Party against risks of loss, collection or disposition of Collateral or to provide to Secured Party a guaranteed return from the collection or disposition of Collateral, or (l) to the extent deemed appropriate by Secured Party, to obtain the services of other brokers, investment bankers, consultants and other professionals to assist Secured Party in the collection or disposition of any of the Collateral. Debtor acknowledges that the purpose of this Section is to provide non-exhaustive indications of what actions or omissions by Secured Party would fulfill Secured Party’s duties under the PPSA in Secured Party’s exercise of remedies against the Collateral and that other actions or omissions by Secured Party shall not be deemed to fail to fulfill such duties solely on account of not being indicated in this Section. Without limitation upon the foregoing, nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to grant any rights to Debtor or to impose any duties on Secured Party that would not have been granted or imposed by this Agreement or by applicable law in the absence of this Section.

 

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7.4. Marshalling. Secured Party shall not be required to marshal any present or future Collateral for, or other assurances of payment of, the Obligations or to resort to such Collateral or other assurances of payment in any particular order, and all of its rights and remedies hereunder and in respect of such Collateral and other assurances of payment shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights and remedies, however existing or arising. To the extent that it lawfully may, Debtor hereby agrees that it will not invoke any law relating to the marshalling of Collateral which might cause delay in or impede the enforcement of Secured Party’s rights and remedies under this Agreement or under any other instrument creating or evidencing any of the Obligations or under which any of the Obligations is outstanding or by which any of the Obligations is secured or payment thereof is otherwise assured, and, to the extent that it lawfully may, Debtor hereby irrevocably waives the benefits of all such laws.

 

7.5. Application of Collateral Proceeds. The proceeds and/or avails of the Collateral, or any part thereof, and the proceeds and the avails of any remedy hereunder (as well as any other amounts of any kind held by Secured Party at the time of, or received by Secured Party after, the occurrence of an Event of Default) shall be paid to and applied as follows:

 

(a) First, to the payment of reasonable costs and expenses, including all amounts expended to preserve the value of the Collateral, of foreclosure or suit, if any, and of such sale and the exercise of any other rights or remedies, and of all proper fees, expenses, liability and advances, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees, incurred or made hereunder by Secured Party;

 

(b) Second, to the payment to Secured Party of the amount then owing or unpaid on the Note (to be applied first to accrued interest and fees and second to outstanding principal) and all amounts owed under any of the other Transaction Documents or other documents included within the Obligations; and

 

(c) Third, to the payment of the surplus, if any, to Debtor, its successors and assigns, or to whosoever may be lawfully entitled to receive the same.

 

In the absence of final payment and satisfaction in full of all of the Obligations, Debtor shall remain liable for any deficiency.

 

8. Miscellaneous.

 

8.1. Notices. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in the manner provided in the subsection titled “Notices” in the Purchase Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

8.2. Non-waiver. No failure or delay on Secured Party’s part in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof or of any other right nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other further exercise thereof or of any other right.

 

8.3. Amendments and Waivers. This Agreement may not be amended or modified, nor may any of its terms be waived, except by written instruments signed by Debtor and Secured Party. Each waiver or consent under any provision hereof shall be effective only in the specific instances for the purpose for which given.

 

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8.4. Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Secured Party and Debtor and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that Debtor may not sell, assign or delegate rights and obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Secured Party.

 

8.5. Cumulative Rights, etc. The rights, powers and remedies of Secured Party under this Agreement shall be in addition to all rights, powers and remedies given to Secured Party by virtue of any applicable law, rule or regulation of any governmental authority, or the Note, all of which rights, powers, and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised successively or concurrently without impairing Secured Party’s rights hereunder. Debtor waives any right to require Secured Party to proceed against any person or entity or to exhaust any Collateral or to pursue any remedy in Secured Party’s power.

 

8.6. Partial Invalidity. If any part of this Agreement is construed to be in violation of any law, such part shall be modified to achieve the objective of the parties to the fullest extent permitted and the balance of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

8.7. Expenses. Debtor shall pay on demand all reasonable fees and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred by Secured Party in connection with the custody, preservation or sale of, or other realization on, any of the Collateral or the enforcement or attempt to enforce any of the Obligations which are not performed as and when required by this Agreement.

 

8.8. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Guaranty, the Purchase Agreement, and the other Transaction Documents, taken together, constitute and contain the entire agreement of Debtor and Secured Party with respect to this particular matter and supersede any and all prior agreements, negotiations, correspondence, understandings and communications between the parties, whether written or oral, respecting the subject matter hereof.

 

8.9. Governing Law; Venue. Except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, the parties expressly agree that this Agreement shall be governed solely by the laws of the State of Utah, without giving effect to the principles thereof regarding the conflict of laws; provided, however, that enforcement of Secured Party’s rights and remedies against the Collateral as provided herein will be subject to the PPSA. The provisions set forth in the Purchase Agreement to determine the proper venue for any disputes are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

8.10. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE TO DEMAND THAT ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THE PARTIES HERETO BE TRIED BY JURY. THIS WAIVER EXTENDS TO ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO DEMAND A TRIAL BY JURY ARISING UNDER COMMON LAW OR ANY APPLICABLE STATUTE, LAW, RULE OR REGULATION. FURTHER, EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVING ITS RIGHT TO DEMAND TRIAL BY JURY.

 

8.11. Purchase Agreement; Arbitration of Disputes. By executing this Agreement, each party agrees to be bound by the terms, conditions and general provisions of the Purchase Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, including without limitation the Arbitration Provisions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) set forth as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement.

 

8.12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Any electronic copy of a party’s executed counterpart will be deemed to be an executed original.

 

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8.13. Further Assurances. Debtor shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as Secured Party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

8.14. Time of the Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to each and every provision of this Agreement.

 

8.15. Intercreditor Agreement. Secured Party acknowledges this Agreement and the security granted hereunder are subject to the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

8.16. Release.

 

(a) This Agreement and all security interests granted hereunder in all Collateral shall automatically terminate with respect to all Obligations upon the Termination Date.

 

(b) In connection with any termination or release pursuant to Section (a) of this Section 8.16, Secured Party will, at Debtor’ sole expense, deliver to Debtor, without any representations, warranties or recourse of any kind whatsoever, all such Collateral held by the Secured Party hereunder, and execute and deliver to, and authorize the filing by Debtor, such documents as Debtor shall reasonably request to evidence such termination and/or release.

 

8.17. Effectiveness of Agreement. Notwithstanding anything else set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement shall not be effective and the pledges and grants of security interests shall not attach to the Collateral until such time as the Lender shall have advanced the first scheduled funds under the Note to the Issuer. Immediately upon the advance of such first scheduled funds to the Issuer (or upon its direction) this Agreement shall become effective and all pledges and grants of security interests herein shall attach to the Collateral without any further action of Debtor.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Secured Party and Debtor have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  SECURED PARTY:
     
  East West Capital, LLC
     
  By: /s/ Scott Brown
    Scott Brown, President
     
  DEBTOR:
     
  Damon Motors, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Damon Jay Giraud
    Damon Jay Giraud, CEO
     

 

[Signature Page to Security Agreement]

 

 

 

SCHEDULE A

TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

All right, title, interest, claims and demands of Debtor in and to all of Debtor’s assets owned as of the date hereof and/or acquired by Debtor at any time while the Obligations are still outstanding, including without limitation, the following property:

 

1. All equity interests in all wholly- or partially-owned subsidiaries of Debtor;

 

2. All customer accounts, insurance contracts, and clients underlying such insurance contracts;

 

3. All goods and equipment now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all laboratory equipment, computer equipment, office equipment, machinery, fixtures, vehicles, and any interest in any of the foregoing, and all attachments, accessories, accessions, replacements, substitutions, additions, and improvements to any of the foregoing, wherever located;

 

4. All inventory now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all merchandise, raw materials, parts, supplies, packing and shipping materials, work in process and finished products including such inventory as is temporarily out of Debtor’s custody or possession or in transit and including any returns upon any accounts or other proceeds, including insurance proceeds, resulting from the sale or disposition of any of the foregoing and any documents of title representing any of the above, and Debtor’s books relating to any of the foregoing;

 

5. All accounts receivable, contract rights, general intangibles, healthcare insurance receivables, payment intangibles and commercial tort claims, now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all patents, patent rights and patent applications (including without limitation, the inventions and improvements described and claimed therein, and (a) all reissues, divisions, continuations, renewals, extensions and continuations-in-part thereof, (b) all income, royalties, damages, proceeds and payments now and hereafter due or payable under or with respect thereto, including, without limitation, damages and payments for past or future infringements thereof, (c) the right to sue for past, present and future infringements thereof, and (d) all rights corresponding thereto throughout the world), trademarks and service marks (and applications and registrations therefor), inventions, discoveries, copyrights and mask works (and applications and registrations therefor), trade names, trade styles, software and computer programs including source code, trade secrets, methods, published and unpublished works of authorship, processes, know how, drawings, specifications, descriptions, and all memoranda, notes, and records with respect to any research and development, goodwill, license agreements, information, any and all other proprietary rights, franchise agreements, blueprints, drawings, purchase orders, customer lists, route lists, infringements, claims, computer programs, computer disks, computer tapes, literature, reports, catalogs, design rights, income tax refunds, payments of insurance and rights to payment of any kind and whether in tangible or intangible form or contained on magnetic media readable by machine together with all such magnetic media, and all rights corresponding to all of the foregoing throughout the world, now owned and existing or hereafter arising, created or acquired;

 

6. All now existing and hereafter arising accounts, contract rights, royalties, license rights and all other forms of obligations owing to Debtor arising out of the sale or lease of goods, the licensing of technology or the rendering of services by Debtor (subject, in each case, to the contractual rights of third parties to require funds received by Debtor to be expended in a particular manner), whether or not earned by performance, and any and all credit insurance, guaranties, and other security therefor, as well as all merchandise returned to or reclaimed by Debtor and Debtor’s books relating to any of the foregoing;

 

7. All documents, cash, deposit accounts, letters of credit, letter of credit rights, supporting obligations, certificates of deposit, instruments, chattel paper, electronic chattel paper, tangible chattel paper and investment property, including, without limitation, all securities, whether certificated or uncertificated, security entitlements, securities accounts, commodity contracts and commodity accounts, and all financial assets held in any securities account or otherwise, wherever located, now owned or hereafter acquired and Debtor’s books relating to the foregoing;

 

8. All other assets, goods and personal property of Debtor, wherever located, whether tangible or intangible, and whether now owned or hereafter acquired; and

 

9. Any and all claims, rights and interests in any of the above and all substitutions for, additions and accessions to and proceeds and products thereof, including, without limitation, insurance, condemnation, requisition or similar payments and the proceeds thereof.

 

 

 

SCHEDULE B

TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

Permitted Liens

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.8

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

This INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (“IP Security Agreement”), dated as of November 13, 2024, is made by DAMON MOTORS, INC., a British Columbia corporation (“Debtor”), in favor of EAST WEST CAPITAL, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (the “Secured Party”).

 

A.Grafiti Holding, Inc. (“Company”) issued to Secured Party a certain Secured Promissory Note of even date herewith, as may be amended from time to time (the “Note”), pursuant to a certain Note Purchase Agreement of even date herewith by and between Debtor and Secured Party (the “Purchase Agreement”).

 

B.In order to induce Secured Party to extend the credit evidenced by the Note, Debtor has agreed to guarantee Company obligations under the Note, enter into that certain Security Agreement of even date herewith by and between Debtor and Secured Party (the “Security Agreement”) and to grant Secured Party a security interest in certain “Collateral” as defined in the Security Agreement.

 

C.Under the terms of the Security Agreement, Debtor has granted to the Secured Party a security interest in, among other property, certain intellectual property of the Debtor, and has agreed to execute and deliver this IP Security Agreement for recording with governmental authorities, including, but not limited to, the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

 

NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

 

1. Grant of Security. Debtor hereby pledges and grants to Secured Party a security interest in and to all of the right, title, and interest of such Debtor in, to, and under the following (the “IP Collateral”):

 

(a) All patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications of Debtor, including but not limited to, those set forth on Schedule 1 hereto and all reissues, divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part, renewals, extensions, and reexaminations thereof, and amendments thereto;

 

(b) all rights of any kind whatsoever of Debtor accruing under any of the foregoing provided by applicable law of any jurisdiction, by international treaties and conventions and otherwise throughout the world;

 

(c) any and all royalties, fees, income, payments, and other proceeds now or hereafter due or payable with respect to any and all of the foregoing; and

 

(d) any and all claims and causes of action with respect to any of the foregoing, whether occurring before, on, or after the date hereof, including all rights to and claims for damages, restitution, and injunctive and other legal and equitable relief for past, present, and future infringement, dilution, misappropriation, violation, misuse, breach, or default, with the right but no obligation to sue for such legal and equitable relief and to collect, or otherwise recover, any such damages.

 

 

 

2. Recordation. Debtor authorizes the Commissioner for Patents and the Commissioner for Trademarks in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the officials of corresponding entities or agencies in any applicable jurisdictions to record and register this IP Security Agreement upon request by the Secured Party.

 

3. Loan Documents. This IP Security Agreement has been entered into pursuant to and in conjunction with the Security Agreement, the Purchase Agreement, the Note and all other documents related thereto and entered into in connection therewith (the “Loan Documents”), which are hereby incorporated by reference. The provisions of the Loan Documents shall supersede and control over any conflicting or inconsistent provision herein. The rights and remedies of the Secured Party with respect to the IP Collateral are as provided by the Loan Documents and nothing in this IP Security Agreement shall be deemed to limit such rights and remedies.

 

4. Complete List. Debtor represents and warrants to Secured Party that Schedule 1 attached hereto is a true, complete and accurate list of all patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications owned by Debtor.

 

5. Execution in Counterparts. This IP Security Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

 

6. Successors and Assigns. This IP Security Agreement will be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

 

7. Governing Law; Arbitration. This IP Security Agreement and any claim, controversy, dispute, or cause of action (whether in contract or tort or otherwise) based upon, arising out of, or relating to this IP Security Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the United States and the State of Utah, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Utah or any other jurisdiction), and will be subject to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) attached as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement.

 

[Signature Page Follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Debtor has caused this IP Security Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above written.

 

  DAMON MOTORS, INC.
   
  By: /s/ Damon Jay Giraud
    Damon Jay Giraud, CEO
   
  Address for Notices:
   
  510 West Georgia Street, Suite 1800
  Vancouver, British Columbia V6B0M3

 

AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:

 

 

EAST WEST CAPITAL, LLC

   
  By: /s/ Scott Brown
    Scott Brown, President
   
  Address for Notices:
   
  297 Auto Mall Dr. #4
  St. George, Utah 84770

 

[Signature Page to Intellectual Property Security Agreement]

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 1

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

 

(See attachment)

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.9

 

GUARANTY

 

This GUARANTY, made effective as of November 13, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), is given by Damon Motors, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Guarantor”), for the benefit of East West Capital, LLC, a Utah limited liability company, and its successors, transferees, and assigns (“Lender”).

 

PURPOSE

 

A. Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Borrower”), has issued to Lender that certain Secured Promissory Note of even date herewith in the original face amount of up to $8,385,000.00 (as amended, restated or otherwise modified, the “Note”).

 

B. The Note was issued pursuant to the terms of a Note Purchase Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender (as amended, restated or otherwise modified, the “Purchase Agreement”).

 

C. Guarantor will materially benefit from the credit evidenced by the Note and other financial accommodations granted to Borrower pursuant to the Transaction Documents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

D. Lender agreed to provide the financing to Borrower evidenced by the Note only upon the inducement and representation of Guarantor that Guarantor would guaranty certain indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of Borrower owed to Lender under the Note and all the other Transaction Documents, as provided herein.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of $10.00 and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and in order to induce Lender to enter into the Transaction Documents and provide the financing contemplated therein, Guarantor hereby agrees for the benefit of Lender as follows:

 

GUARANTY

 

1.  Indebtedness Guaranteed. Guarantor hereby absolutely and unconditionally guarantees the prompt payment in full of the Obligations (as defined below), as and when the same (including without limitation portions thereof) become due and payable. Guarantor acknowledges that the amount of the Obligations may exceed the principal amount of the Note. Moreover, at any time after the Effective Date and until all of Borrower’s obligations under all of the Transaction Documents are paid and performed in full, or within the timeframes otherwise specifically set forth in the Transaction Documents, Guarantor hereby covenants: (i) that it will not issue securities in any Variable Rate Transaction (as defined in the Purchase Agreement, but as applicable to Guarantor and not Borrower), provided that such prohibition shall not prohibit Guarantor from issuing securities pursuant to any Variable Rate Transactions entered into by Guarantor prior to the date hereof, or issue or guarantee any debt instrument or incur any debt other than any guarantee or debt (1) in favor of Borrower, (2) as described on Schedule 4(iii) of the Purchase Agreement, or (3) trade payables in the ordinary course of business, without Lender’s prior written consent, which consent may be granted or withheld in Lender’s sole discretion; provided, however, that no consent is required in connection with the issuance of any debt instrument to any party that is affiliated with Lender; and (ii) Guarantor shall not enter into any agreement or otherwise agree to any covenant, condition, or obligation that locks up, restricts in any way or otherwise prohibits Guarantor: (a) from entering into a Variable Rate Transaction with Lender or any affiliate of Lender, or (b) from issuing common stock, preferred stock, warrants, convertible notes, other debt securities, or any other Guarantor securities to Lender or any affiliate of Lender. Guarantor further acknowledges that the foregoing guaranty is made for the timely payment and performance of each of the Obligations and is not merely a guaranty of collection. The restrictions provided in this Section 1 shall not restrict or prohibit Guarantor’s performance of its obligations under any agreements or instrument in effect prior to the date hereof. For purposes of this Guaranty, “Obligations” means (a) all loans, advances, debts, liabilities and obligations, arising on or after the date of this Guaranty, owed by Borrower to Lender, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (including the Note), together with any modification or amendment to any of the foregoing (b) all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by Lender in connection with the Note or in connection with the collection or enforcement of any portion of the indebtedness, liabilities or obligations described in the foregoing clause (a) and (b) the performance of the covenants and agreements of Borrower contained in the Note and the other Transaction Documents.

 

 

 

2.  Representations and Warranties. Guarantor hereby represents and warrants to Lender that:

 

(a)  Guarantor is a corporation, organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation, and has the power and authority and the legal right to own and operate its properties and to conduct the business in which it is currently engaged.

 

(b) Guarantor has the power and authority and the legal right to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, this Guaranty and has taken all necessary action required by its form of organization to authorize such execution, delivery and performance.

 

(c) This Guaranty constitutes Guarantor’s legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general equitable principles (whether enforcement is sought by proceedings in equity or at law).

 

(d) The execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty will not (i) violate any provision of any law, statute, rule or regulation or any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award of any court, governmental agency or arbitrator presently in effect having applicability to Guarantor, (ii) violate or contravene any provision of Guarantor’s organizational documents, or (iii) result in a breach of or constitute a default under any indenture, loan or credit agreement or any other agreement, lease or instrument to which Guarantor is a party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound or result in the creation of any lien thereunder. Guarantor is not in default under or in violation of any such law, statute, rule or regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award or any such indenture, loan or credit agreement or other agreement, lease or instrument in any case in which the consequences of such default or violation could have a material adverse effect on its business, operations, properties, assets or condition (financial or otherwise).

 

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(e)  No order, consent, approval, license, authorization or validation of, or filing, recording or registration with, or exemption by, any governmental or public body or authority is required on Guarantor’s part to authorize, or is required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of, or the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability of, this Guaranty.

 

(f) There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to Guarantor’s knowledge, threatened against or affecting Guarantor or any of its properties before any court or arbitrator, or any governmental department, board, agency or other instrumentality which, if determined adversely to Guarantor, would have a material adverse effect on its business, operations, property or condition (financial or otherwise) or on its ability to perform its obligations hereunder.

 

(g)  (i) This Guaranty is not given with actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any entity to which Guarantor is, or will become on or after the date of this Guaranty, indebted, (ii) Guarantor has received at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the giving of this Guaranty, (iii) Guarantor is not insolvent, as defined in any applicable state or federal statute, nor will Guarantor be rendered insolvent by the execution and delivery of this Guaranty to Lender, and (iv) Guarantor does not intend to incur debts that will be beyond Guarantor's ability to pay as such debts become due.

 

(h)  Guarantor has examined or has had the full opportunity to examine the Note and all the other Transaction Documents, all the terms of which are acceptable to Guarantor.

 

(i)  This Guaranty is given in consideration of Lender entering into the Transaction Documents and providing financing thereunder.

 

(j) Guarantor is not insolvent, as defined in any applicable state or federal statute, nor will Guarantor be rendered insolvent by the execution and delivery of this Guaranty to Lender.

 

(k)  Guarantor has received adequate consideration and at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the giving of this Guaranty, which Guarantor hereby acknowledges having received, and thereby will materially benefit from the financial accommodations granted to Borrower by Lender pursuant to the Transaction Documents. Lender may rely conclusively on the continuing warranty, hereby made, that Guarantor continues to be benefitted by Lender’s extension of credit accommodations to Borrower and Lender shall have no duty to inquire into or confirm the receipt of any such benefits, and this Guaranty shall be effective and enforceable by Lender without regard to the receipt, nature or value of any such benefits. As such, this Guaranty is a valid and binding obligation of Guarantor. Guarantor further covenants and agrees that it will not use lack of consideration as a defense to its performance of its obligations under this Guaranty. Lender may rely conclusively on the continuing warranty, hereby made, that Guarantor continues to be benefitted by Lender’s extension of accommodations to Borrower and Guarantor, and Lender shall have no duty to inquire into or confirm the receipt of any such benefits, and this Guaranty shall be effective and enforceable by Lender without regard to the receipt, nature or value of any such benefits.

 

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3.  Alteration of Obligations. In such manner, upon such terms and at such times as Lender and Borrower deem best and without notice to Guarantor, Lender and Borrower may alter, compromise, accelerate, extend, renew or change the time or manner for the payment of any Obligation, increase or reduce the rate of interest on the Note, release Borrower, as to all or any portion of the Obligations, release, substitute or add any one or more guarantors or endorsers, accept additional or substituted security therefor, or release or subordinate any security therefor. No exercise or non-exercise by Lender of any right available to Lender, no dealing by Lender with Guarantor or any other guarantor, endorser of the Note or any other person, and no change, impairment or release of all or a portion of the obligations of Borrower under any of the Transaction Documents or suspension of any right or remedy of Lender against any person, including, without limitation, Borrower and any other such guarantor, endorser or other person, shall in any way affect any of the obligations of Guarantor hereunder or any security furnished by Guarantor or give Guarantor any recourse against Lender. Guarantor acknowledges that its obligations hereunder are independent of the obligations of Borrower.

 

4.  Waiver. To the extent permitted by law, Guarantor hereby waives and relinquishes all rights and remedies accorded by applicable law to guarantors and agrees not to assert or take advantage of any such rights or remedies, including (without limitation) (a) any right to require Lender to proceed against Borrower or any other person or to pursue any other remedy in Lender’s power before proceeding against Guarantor; (b) any defense that may arise by reason of the incapacity, lack of authority, death or disability of any other person or persons or the failure of Lender to file or enforce a claim against the estate (in administration, bankruptcy or any other proceeding) of any other person or persons; (c) demand, protest and notice of any kind, including, without limitation, notice of the existence, creation or incurring of any new or additional indebtedness, liability or obligation or of any action or non-action on the part of Borrower, Lender, any endorser or creditor of Borrower or Guarantor or on the part of any other person whomsoever under this or any other instrument in connection with any obligation or liability or evidence of indebtedness held by Lender as collateral or in connection with any Obligation hereby guaranteed; (d) any defense based upon an election of remedies by Lender which may destroy or otherwise impair the subrogation rights of Guarantor or the right of Guarantor to proceed against Borrower for reimbursement, or both; (e) any defense based upon any statute or rule of law which provides that the obligation of a surety must be neither larger in amount nor in other respects more burdensome than that of the principal; (f) any duty on the part of Lender to disclose to Guarantor any facts Lender may now or hereafter know about Borrower, regardless of whether Lender has reason to believe that any such facts materially increase the risk beyond that which Guarantor intends to assume or has reason to believe that such facts are unknown to Guarantor or has a reasonable opportunity to communicate such facts to Guarantor, since Guarantor acknowledges that it is fully responsible for being and keeping informed of the financial condition of Borrower and of all circumstances bearing on the risk of non-payment of any Obligation; (g) any defense arising because of Lender’s election, in any proceeding instituted under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, of the application of Section 1111(b)(2) of the Federal Bankruptcy Code; (h) any defense based on any borrowing or grant of a security interest under Section 364 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code; (i) any claim, right or remedy which Guarantor may now have or hereafter acquire against Borrower that arises hereunder and/or from the performance by Guarantor hereunder, including, without limitation, any claim, right or remedy of Lender against Borrower or any security which Lender now has or hereafter acquires, whether or not such claim, right or remedy arises in equity, under contract, by statute, under common law or otherwise; and (j) any obligation of Lender to pursue any other guarantor or any other person, or to foreclose on any collateral.

 

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5.  Bankruptcy. So long as any Obligation shall be owing to Lender, Guarantor shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender, commence, or join with any other person in commencing, any bankruptcy, reorganization, or insolvency proceeding against Borrower. The obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty shall not be altered, limited or affected by any proceeding, voluntary or involuntary, involving the bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, liquidation or arrangement of Borrower, or by any defense which Borrower may have by reason of any order, decree or decision of any court or administrative body resulting from any such proceeding.

 

6.  Claims in Bankruptcy. Guarantor shall file in any bankruptcy or other proceeding in which the filing of claims is required or permitted by law all claims that Guarantor may have against Borrower relating to any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Guarantor and will assign to Lender all rights of Guarantor thereunder. If Guarantor does not file any such claim, Lender, as attorney-in-fact for Guarantor, is hereby authorized to do so in the name of Guarantor or, in Lender’s discretion, to assign the claim to a nominee and to cause proof of claim to be filed in the name of Lender’s nominee. The foregoing power of attorney is coupled with an interest and cannot be revoked. Lender or Lender’s nominee shall have the sole right to accept or reject any plan proposed in such proceeding and to take any other action that a party filing a claim is entitled to do. In all such cases, whether in administration, bankruptcy or otherwise, the person or persons authorized to pay such claim shall pay to Lender the amount payable on such claim and, to the full extent necessary for that purpose, Guarantor hereby assigns to Lender all of Guarantor’s rights to any such payments or distributions to which Guarantor would otherwise be entitled; provided, however, that Guarantor’s obligations hereunder shall not be deemed satisfied except to the extent that Lender receives cash by reason of any such payment or distribution. If Lender receives anything hereunder other than cash, the same shall be held as collateral for amounts due under this Guaranty. If at any time the holder of any of the Note is required to refund to Borrower any payments made by Borrower under the Note because such payments have been held by a bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over Borrower to constitute a preference under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law then in effect, or for any other reason, then in addition to Guarantor’s other obligation under this Guaranty, Guarantor shall reimburse the holder in the aggregate amount of such refund payments.

 

7.  Costs and Attorneys’ Fees. If Borrower or Guarantor fails to pay all or any portion of any Obligation, or Guarantor otherwise breaches any provision hereof or otherwise defaults hereunder, Guarantor shall pay all such expenses and actual attorneys’ fees incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of any obligations of Guarantor hereunder, including, without limitation, any attorneys’ fees incurred in any negotiation, alternative dispute resolution proceeding subsequently agreed to by the parties, if any, litigation, or bankruptcy proceeding or any appeals from any of such proceedings.

 

8.  Cumulative Rights. The amount of Guarantor’s liability and all rights, powers and remedies of Lender hereunder and under any other agreement now or at any time hereafter in force between Lender and Guarantor, including, without limitation, any other guaranty executed by Guarantor relating to any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Lender, shall be cumulative and not alternative and such rights, powers and remedies shall be in addition to all rights, powers and remedies given to Lender by law. This Guaranty is in addition to and exclusive of the guaranty of any other guarantor of any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Lender.

 

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9.  Independent Obligations. The obligations of Guarantor hereunder are independent of the obligations of Borrower and, to the extent permitted by law, in the event of any breach or default hereunder, a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against Guarantor whether or not Borrower is joined therein or a separate action or actions are brought against Borrower. Lender may maintain successive actions for other breaches or defaults. Lender’s rights hereunder shall not be exhausted by Lender’s exercise of any of Lender’s rights or remedies or by any such action or by any number of successive actions until and unless all Obligations have been paid and fully performed.

 

10.  Severability. If any part of this Guaranty is construed to be in violation of any law, such part shall be modified to achieve the objective of the parties to the fullest extent permitted and the balance of this Guaranty shall remain in full force and effect.

 

11.  Successors and Assigns. This Guaranty shall inure to the benefit of Lender, Lender’s successors and assigns, including the assignees of any Obligation, and shall bind the heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns of Guarantor. This Guaranty may be assigned by Lender with respect to all or any portion of the Obligations, and when so assigned, Guarantor shall be liable to the assignees under this Guaranty without in any manner affecting the liability of Guarantor hereunder with respect to any Obligations retained by Lender.

 

12.  Notices. Whenever Guarantor or Lender shall desire to give or serve any notice, demand, request or other communication with respect to this Guaranty, each such notice shall be given in writing (unless otherwise specified herein) and shall be deemed effectively given on the earliest of:

 

(a) the date delivered, if delivered by personal delivery as against written receipt therefor or by email to an executive officer, or by confirmed facsimile,

 

(b) the fifth business day after deposit, postage prepaid, in the United States Postal Service by registered or certified mail, or

 

(c) the third Trading Day after mailing by domestic or international express courier, with delivery costs and fees prepaid,

 

in each case, addressed to each of the other parties thereunto entitled at the address for such party (or the Borrower, in respect of notices delivered to the Guarantor) set forth in the Purchase Agreement (or at such other addresses as such party may designate by ten (10) calendar days’ advance written notice similarly given to each of the other parties hereto).

 

13.  Application of Payments or Recoveries. With or without notice to Guarantor, Lender, in Lender’s sole discretion and at any time and from time to time and in such manner and upon such terms as Lender deems fit, may (a) apply any or all payments or recoveries from Borrower or from any other guarantor or endorser under any other instrument or realized from any security, in such manner and order of priority as Lender may determine, to any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Lender, whether or not such indebtedness, liability or obligation is guaranteed hereby or is otherwise secured or is due at the time of such application; and (b) refund to Borrower any payment received by Lender in connection with any Obligation and payment of the amount refunded shall be fully guaranteed hereby.

 

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14.  Setoff. Lender shall have a right of setoff against all monies, securities and other property of Guarantor now or hereafter in the possession of, or on deposit with, Lender (if any), whether held in a general or special account or deposit, or for safekeeping or otherwise. Such right is in addition to any right of setoff Lender may have by law. All rights of setoff may be exercised without notice or demand to Guarantor. No right of setoff shall be deemed to have been waived by any act or conduct on the part of Lender, or by any neglect to exercise such right of setoff, or by any delay in doing so. Every right of setoff shall continue in full force and effect until specifically waived or released by an instrument in writing executed by Lender.

 

15.  Miscellaneous.

 

15.1  Governing Law and Venue. This Guaranty shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah for contracts to be wholly performed in such state and without giving effect to the principles thereof regarding the conflict of laws. Without modifying Guarantor’s obligations to resolve disputes hereunder pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined below), Guarantor consents to and expressly agrees that exclusive venue for the arbitration of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Guaranty or the relationship of the parties or their affiliates shall be in Salt Lake County, Utah or Utah County, Utah. Without modifying the parties obligations to resolve disputes hereunder pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined below), for any litigation arising in connection with this Agreement, Guarantor hereby (a) consents to and expressly submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of any state court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah, (b) expressly submits to the exclusive venue of any such court for the purposes hereof, and (c) waives any claim of improper venue and any claim or objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum or any other claim or objection to the bringing of any such proceeding in such jurisdictions or to any claim that such venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper.

 

15.2  Arbitration of Claims. The parties hereto hereby incorporate by this reference the arbitration provisions set forth as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement (“Arbitration Provisions”). The parties shall submit all Claims (as defined in the Arbitration Provisions) arising under this Guaranty or other agreements between the parties and their affiliates to binding arbitration pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the Arbitration Provisions are unconditionally binding on the parties hereto and are severable from all other provisions of this Guaranty. Any capitalized term not defined in the Arbitration Provisions shall have the meaning set forth in the Purchase Agreement. By executing this Guaranty, Guarantor represents, warrants and covenants that Guarantor has reviewed the Arbitration Provisions carefully, consulted with legal counsel about such provisions (or waived its right to do so), understands that the Arbitration Provisions are intended to allow for the expeditious and efficient resolution of any dispute hereunder, agrees to the terms and limitations set forth in the Arbitration Provisions, and that Guarantor will not take a position contrary to the foregoing representations. Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that Lender may rely upon the foregoing representations and covenants of Guarantor regarding the Arbitration Provisions.

 

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15.3 Entire Agreement. Except as provided in any other written agreement now or at any time hereafter in force between Lender and Guarantor, this Guaranty shall constitute the entire agreement of Guarantor with Lender with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no representation, understanding, promise or condition concerning the subject matter hereof shall be binding upon Lender unless expressed herein.

 

15.4  Construction. When the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural and the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter and vice versa. The word “person” as used herein shall include any individual, company, firm, association, partnership, corporation, trust or other legal entity of any kind whatsoever. The headings of this Guaranty are inserted for convenience only and shall have no effect upon the construction or interpretation hereof.

 

15.5  Waiver. No provision of this Guaranty or right granted to Lender hereunder can be waived in whole or in part nor can Guarantor be released from Guarantor’s obligations hereunder except by a writing duly executed by an authorized officer of Lender.

 

15.6  No Subrogation. Until all indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of Borrower owed to Lender have been paid in full, Guarantor shall not have any right of subrogation.

 

15.7 Survival. All representations and warranties contained in this Guaranty shall survive the execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty and the creation and payment of the Obligations.

 

15.8 Joint and Several Liability. Guarantor’s covenants, obligations and agreements set forth herein are joint and several liabilities and obligations of Guarantor together with every other guarantor of the Obligations, if any.

 

15.9 Usury. If any provision of this Guaranty would oblige Guarantor to make any payment of interest or other amount payable to Lender in an amount or calculated at a rate which would be prohibited by law or would result in a receipt by Lender of “interest” at a “criminal rate” (as such terms are construed under the Criminal Code (Canada)), then, notwithstanding such provision, such amount or rate shall be deemed to have been adjusted with retroactive effect to the maximum amount or rate of interest, as the case may be, as would not be so prohibited by applicable law or so result in a receipt by Lender of “interest” at a “criminal rate”, such adjustment to be effected, to the extent necessary (but only to the extent necessary), as follows: (i) first, by reducing the amount or rate of interest; and (ii) thereafter, by reducing any fees, commissions, costs, expenses, premiums and other amounts required to be paid which would constitute interest for purposes of Section 347 of the Criminal Code (Canada).

 

15.10 Termination. Upon either (i) the indefeasible repayment of the Obligations, provided Lender has no further commitments to advance any funds under the Purchase Agreement, (ii) if prior to any advance being made pursuant to the Note, the Purchase Agreement is terminated or (iii) for greater certainty, the occurrence of the termination of the Transaction Documents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) as set forth in Section 1.3 of the Purchase Agreement, then this Guaranty shall automatically terminate (the “Termination Date”) and Lender shall, at the request and expense of Guarantor, execute and deliver whatever documents are reasonably required to acknowledge the termination of this Agreement and the occurrence of the Termination Date.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has executed this Guaranty to be effective as of the date first set forth above.

 

  Damon Motors, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Damon Jay Giraud
    Damon Jay Giraud, CEO

 

[Signature Page to Guaranty]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.10

 

GUARANTY

 

This GUARANTY, made effective as of November 13, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), is given by Damon Motors Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Guarantor”), for the benefit of East West Capital, LLC, a Utah limited liability company, and its successors, transferees, and assigns (“Lender”).

 

PURPOSE

 

A. Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Borrower”), has issued to Lender that certain Secured Promissory Note of even date herewith in the original face amount of up to $8,385,000.00 (as amended, restated or otherwise modified, the “Note”).

 

B. The Note was issued pursuant to the terms of a Note Purchase Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender (as amended, restated or otherwise modified, the “Purchase Agreement”).

 

C. Guarantor will materially benefit from the credit evidenced by the Note and other financial accommodations granted to Borrower pursuant to the Transaction Documents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

D. Lender agreed to provide the financing to Borrower evidenced by the Note only upon the inducement and representation of Guarantor that Guarantor would guaranty certain indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of Borrower owed to Lender under the Note and all the other Transaction Documents, as provided herein.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of $10.00 and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and in order to induce Lender to enter into the Transaction Documents and provide the financing contemplated therein, Guarantor hereby agrees for the benefit of Lender as follows:

 

GUARANTY

 

1.  Indebtedness Guaranteed. Guarantor hereby absolutely and unconditionally guarantees the prompt payment in full of the Obligations (as defined below), as and when the same (including without limitation portions thereof) become due and payable. Guarantor acknowledges that the amount of the Obligations may exceed the principal amount of the Note. Moreover, at any time after the Effective Date and until all of Borrower’s obligations under all of the Transaction Documents are paid and performed in full, or within the timeframes otherwise specifically set forth in the Transaction Documents, Guarantor hereby covenants: (i) that it will not issue securities in any Variable Rate Transaction (as defined in the Purchase Agreement, but as applicable to Guarantor and not Borrower), provided that such prohibition shall not prohibit Guarantor from issuing securities pursuant to any Variable Rate Transactions entered into by Guarantor prior to the date hereof, or issue or guarantee any debt instrument or incur any debt other than any guarantee or debt (1) in favor of Borrower, (2) as described on Schedule 4(iii) of the Purchase Agreement, or (3) trade payables in the ordinary course of business, without Lender’s prior written consent, which consent may be granted or withheld in Lender’s sole discretion; provided, however, that no consent is required in connection with the issuance of any debt instrument to any party that is affiliated with Lender; and (ii) Guarantor shall not enter into any agreement or otherwise agree to any covenant, condition, or obligation that locks up, restricts in any way or otherwise prohibits Guarantor: (a) from entering into a Variable Rate Transaction with Lender or any affiliate of Lender, or (b) from issuing common stock, preferred stock, warrants, convertible notes, other debt securities, or any other Guarantor securities to Lender or any affiliate of Lender. Guarantor further acknowledges that the foregoing guaranty is made for the timely payment and performance of each of the Obligations and is not merely a guaranty of collection. The restrictions provided in this Section 1 shall not restrict or prohibit Guarantor’s performance of its obligations under any agreements or instrument in effect prior to the date hereof. For purposes of this Guaranty, “Obligations” means (a) all loans, advances, debts, liabilities and obligations, arising on or after the date of this Guaranty, owed by Borrower to Lender, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (including the Note), together with any modification or amendment to any of the foregoing (b) all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by Lender in connection with the Note or in connection with the collection or enforcement of any portion of the indebtedness, liabilities or obligations described in the foregoing clause (a) and (b) the performance of the covenants and agreements of Borrower contained in the Note and the other Transaction Documents.

 

 

 

2.  Representations and Warranties. Guarantor hereby represents and warrants to Lender that:

 

(a)  Guarantor is a corporation, organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation, and has the power and authority and the legal right to own and operate its properties and to conduct the business in which it is currently engaged.

 

(b) Guarantor has the power and authority and the legal right to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, this Guaranty and has taken all necessary action required by its form of organization to authorize such execution, delivery and performance.

 

(c) This Guaranty constitutes Guarantor’s legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general equitable principles (whether enforcement is sought by proceedings in equity or at law).

 

(d) The execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty will not (i) violate any provision of any law, statute, rule or regulation or any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award of any court, governmental agency or arbitrator presently in effect having applicability to Guarantor, (ii) violate or contravene any provision of Guarantor’s organizational documents, or (iii) result in a breach of or constitute a default under any indenture, loan or credit agreement or any other agreement, lease or instrument to which Guarantor is a party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound or result in the creation of any lien thereunder. Guarantor is not in default under or in violation of any such law, statute, rule or regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award or any such indenture, loan or credit agreement or other agreement, lease or instrument in any case in which the consequences of such default or violation could have a material adverse effect on its business, operations, properties, assets or condition (financial or otherwise).

 

(e)  No order, consent, approval, license, authorization or validation of, or filing, recording or registration with, or exemption by, any governmental or public body or authority is required on Guarantor’s part to authorize, or is required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of, or the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability of, this Guaranty.

 

(f) There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to Guarantor’s knowledge, threatened against or affecting Guarantor or any of its properties before any court or arbitrator, or any governmental department, board, agency or other instrumentality which, if determined adversely to Guarantor, would have a material adverse effect on its business, operations, property or condition (financial or otherwise) or on its ability to perform its obligations hereunder.

 

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(g)  (i) This Guaranty is not given with actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any entity to which Guarantor is, or will become on or after the date of this Guaranty, indebted, (ii) Guarantor has received at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the giving of this Guaranty, (iii) Guarantor is not insolvent, as defined in any applicable state or federal statute, nor will Guarantor be rendered insolvent by the execution and delivery of this Guaranty to Lender, and (iv) Guarantor does not intend to incur debts that will be beyond Guarantor’s ability to pay as such debts become due.

 

(h)  Guarantor has examined or has had the full opportunity to examine the Note and all the other Transaction Documents, all the terms of which are acceptable to Guarantor.

 

(i)  This Guaranty is given in consideration of Lender entering into the Transaction Documents and providing financing thereunder.

 

(j) Guarantor is not insolvent, as defined in any applicable state or federal statute, nor will Guarantor be rendered insolvent by the execution and delivery of this Guaranty to Lender.

 

(k)  Guarantor has received adequate consideration and at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the giving of this Guaranty, which Guarantor hereby acknowledges having received, and thereby will materially benefit from the financial accommodations granted to Borrower by Lender pursuant to the Transaction Documents. Lender may rely conclusively on the continuing warranty, hereby made, that Guarantor continues to be benefitted by Lender’s extension of credit accommodations to Borrower and Lender shall have no duty to inquire into or confirm the receipt of any such benefits, and this Guaranty shall be effective and enforceable by Lender without regard to the receipt, nature or value of any such benefits. As such, this Guaranty is a valid and binding obligation of Guarantor. Guarantor further covenants and agrees that it will not use lack of consideration as a defense to its performance of its obligations under this Guaranty. Lender may rely conclusively on the continuing warranty, hereby made, that Guarantor continues to be benefitted by Lender’s extension of accommodations to Borrower and Guarantor, and Lender shall have no duty to inquire into or confirm the receipt of any such benefits, and this Guaranty shall be effective and enforceable by Lender without regard to the receipt, nature or value of any such benefits.

 

3.  Alteration of Obligations. In such manner, upon such terms and at such times as Lender and Borrower deem best and without notice to Guarantor, Lender and Borrower may alter, compromise, accelerate, extend, renew or change the time or manner for the payment of any Obligation, increase or reduce the rate of interest on the Note, release Borrower, as to all or any portion of the Obligations, release, substitute or add any one or more guarantors or endorsers, accept additional or substituted security therefor, or release or subordinate any security therefor. No exercise or non-exercise by Lender of any right available to Lender, no dealing by Lender with Guarantor or any other guarantor, endorser of the Note or any other person, and no change, impairment or release of all or a portion of the obligations of Borrower under any of the Transaction Documents or suspension of any right or remedy of Lender against any person, including, without limitation, Borrower and any other such guarantor, endorser or other person, shall in any way affect any of the obligations of Guarantor hereunder or any security furnished by Guarantor or give Guarantor any recourse against Lender. Guarantor acknowledges that its obligations hereunder are independent of the obligations of Borrower.

 

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4.  Waiver. To the extent permitted by law, Guarantor hereby waives and relinquishes all rights and remedies accorded by applicable law to guarantors and agrees not to assert or take advantage of any such rights or remedies, including (without limitation) (a) any right to require Lender to proceed against Borrower or any other person or to pursue any other remedy in Lender’s power before proceeding against Guarantor; (b) any defense that may arise by reason of the incapacity, lack of authority, death or disability of any other person or persons or the failure of Lender to file or enforce a claim against the estate (in administration, bankruptcy or any other proceeding) of any other person or persons; (c) demand, protest and notice of any kind, including, without limitation, notice of the existence, creation or incurring of any new or additional indebtedness, liability or obligation or of any action or non-action on the part of Borrower, Lender, any endorser or creditor of Borrower or Guarantor or on the part of any other person whomsoever under this or any other instrument in connection with any obligation or liability or evidence of indebtedness held by Lender as collateral or in connection with any Obligation hereby guaranteed; (d) any defense based upon an election of remedies by Lender which may destroy or otherwise impair the subrogation rights of Guarantor or the right of Guarantor to proceed against Borrower for reimbursement, or both; (e) any defense based upon any statute or rule of law which provides that the obligation of a surety must be neither larger in amount nor in other respects more burdensome than that of the principal; (f) any duty on the part of Lender to disclose to Guarantor any facts Lender may now or hereafter know about Borrower, regardless of whether Lender has reason to believe that any such facts materially increase the risk beyond that which Guarantor intends to assume or has reason to believe that such facts are unknown to Guarantor or has a reasonable opportunity to communicate such facts to Guarantor, since Guarantor acknowledges that it is fully responsible for being and keeping informed of the financial condition of Borrower and of all circumstances bearing on the risk of non-payment of any Obligation; (g) any defense arising because of Lender’s election, in any proceeding instituted under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, of the application of Section 1111(b)(2) of the Federal Bankruptcy Code; (h) any defense based on any borrowing or grant of a security interest under Section 364 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code; (i) any claim, right or remedy which Guarantor may now have or hereafter acquire against Borrower that arises hereunder and/or from the performance by Guarantor hereunder, including, without limitation, any claim, right or remedy of Lender against Borrower or any security which Lender now has or hereafter acquires, whether or not such claim, right or remedy arises in equity, under contract, by statute, under common law or otherwise; and (j) any obligation of Lender to pursue any other guarantor or any other person, or to foreclose on any collateral.

 

5.  Bankruptcy. So long as any Obligation shall be owing to Lender, Guarantor shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender, commence, or join with any other person in commencing, any bankruptcy, reorganization, or insolvency proceeding against Borrower. The obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty shall not be altered, limited or affected by any proceeding, voluntary or involuntary, involving the bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, liquidation or arrangement of Borrower, or by any defense which Borrower may have by reason of any order, decree or decision of any court or administrative body resulting from any such proceeding.

 

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6.  Claims in Bankruptcy. Guarantor shall file in any bankruptcy or other proceeding in which the filing of claims is required or permitted by law all claims that Guarantor may have against Borrower relating to any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Guarantor and will assign to Lender all rights of Guarantor thereunder. If Guarantor does not file any such claim, Lender, as attorney-in-fact for Guarantor, is hereby authorized to do so in the name of Guarantor or, in Lender’s discretion, to assign the claim to a nominee and to cause proof of claim to be filed in the name of Lender’s nominee. The foregoing power of attorney is coupled with an interest and cannot be revoked. Lender or Lender’s nominee shall have the sole right to accept or reject any plan proposed in such proceeding and to take any other action that a party filing a claim is entitled to do. In all such cases, whether in administration, bankruptcy or otherwise, the person or persons authorized to pay such claim shall pay to Lender the amount payable on such claim and, to the full extent necessary for that purpose, Guarantor hereby assigns to Lender all of Guarantor’s rights to any such payments or distributions to which Guarantor would otherwise be entitled; provided, however, that Guarantor’s obligations hereunder shall not be deemed satisfied except to the extent that Lender receives cash by reason of any such payment or distribution. If Lender receives anything hereunder other than cash, the same shall be held as collateral for amounts due under this Guaranty. If at any time the holder of any of the Note is required to refund to Borrower any payments made by Borrower under the Note because such payments have been held by a bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over Borrower to constitute a preference under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law then in effect, or for any other reason, then in addition to Guarantor’s other obligation under this Guaranty, Guarantor shall reimburse the holder in the aggregate amount of such refund payments.

 

7.  Costs and Attorneys’ Fees. If Borrower or Guarantor fails to pay all or any portion of any Obligation, or Guarantor otherwise breaches any provision hereof or otherwise defaults hereunder, Guarantor shall pay all such expenses and actual attorneys’ fees incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of any obligations of Guarantor hereunder, including, without limitation, any attorneys’ fees incurred in any negotiation, alternative dispute resolution proceeding subsequently agreed to by the parties, if any, litigation, or bankruptcy proceeding or any appeals from any of such proceedings.

 

8.  Cumulative Rights. The amount of Guarantor’s liability and all rights, powers and remedies of Lender hereunder and under any other agreement now or at any time hereafter in force between Lender and Guarantor, including, without limitation, any other guaranty executed by Guarantor relating to any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Lender, shall be cumulative and not alternative and such rights, powers and remedies shall be in addition to all rights, powers and remedies given to Lender by law. This Guaranty is in addition to and exclusive of the guaranty of any other guarantor of any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Lender.

 

9.  Independent Obligations. The obligations of Guarantor hereunder are independent of the obligations of Borrower and, to the extent permitted by law, in the event of any breach or default hereunder, a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against Guarantor whether or not Borrower is joined therein or a separate action or actions are brought against Borrower. Lender may maintain successive actions for other breaches or defaults. Lender’s rights hereunder shall not be exhausted by Lender’s exercise of any of Lender’s rights or remedies or by any such action or by any number of successive actions until and unless all Obligations have been paid and fully performed.

 

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10.  Severability. If any part of this Guaranty is construed to be in violation of any law, such part shall be modified to achieve the objective of the parties to the fullest extent permitted and the balance of this Guaranty shall remain in full force and effect.

 

11.  Successors and Assigns. This Guaranty shall inure to the benefit of Lender, Lender’s successors and assigns, including the assignees of any Obligation, and shall bind the heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns of Guarantor. This Guaranty may be assigned by Lender with respect to all or any portion of the Obligations, and when so assigned, Guarantor shall be liable to the assignees under this Guaranty without in any manner affecting the liability of Guarantor hereunder with respect to any Obligations retained by Lender.

 

12.  Notices. Whenever Guarantor or Lender shall desire to give or serve any notice, demand, request or other communication with respect to this Guaranty, each such notice shall be given in writing (unless otherwise specified herein) and shall be deemed effectively given on the earliest of:

 

(a) the date delivered, if delivered by personal delivery as against written receipt therefor or by email to an executive officer, or by confirmed facsimile,

 

(b) the fifth business day after deposit, postage prepaid, in the United States Postal Service by registered or certified mail, or

 

(c) the third Trading Day after mailing by domestic or international express courier, with delivery costs and fees prepaid,

 

in each case, addressed to each of the other parties thereunto entitled at the address for such party (or the Borrower, in respect of notices delivered to the Guarantor) set forth in the Purchase Agreement (or at such other addresses as such party may designate by ten (10) calendar days’ advance written notice similarly given to each of the other parties hereto).

 

13.  Application of Payments or Recoveries. With or without notice to Guarantor, Lender, in Lender’s sole discretion and at any time and from time to time and in such manner and upon such terms as Lender deems fit, may (a) apply any or all payments or recoveries from Borrower or from any other guarantor or endorser under any other instrument or realized from any security, in such manner and order of priority as Lender may determine, to any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Lender, whether or not such indebtedness, liability or obligation is guaranteed hereby or is otherwise secured or is due at the time of such application; and (b) refund to Borrower any payment received by Lender in connection with any Obligation and payment of the amount refunded shall be fully guaranteed hereby.

 

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14.  Setoff. Lender shall have a right of setoff against all monies, securities and other property of Guarantor now or hereafter in the possession of, or on deposit with, Lender (if any), whether held in a general or special account or deposit, or for safekeeping or otherwise. Such right is in addition to any right of setoff Lender may have by law. All rights of setoff may be exercised without notice or demand to Guarantor. No right of setoff shall be deemed to have been waived by any act or conduct on the part of Lender, or by any neglect to exercise such right of setoff, or by any delay in doing so. Every right of setoff shall continue in full force and effect until specifically waived or released by an instrument in writing executed by Lender.

 

15.  Miscellaneous.

 

15.1  Governing Law and Venue. This Guaranty shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah for contracts to be wholly performed in such state and without giving effect to the principles thereof regarding the conflict of laws. Without modifying Guarantor’s obligations to resolve disputes hereunder pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined below), Guarantor consents to and expressly agrees that exclusive venue for the arbitration of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Guaranty or the relationship of the parties or their affiliates shall be in Salt Lake County, Utah or Utah County, Utah. Without modifying the parties obligations to resolve disputes hereunder pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined below), for any litigation arising in connection with this Agreement, Guarantor hereby (a) consents to and expressly submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of any state court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah, (b) expressly submits to the exclusive venue of any such court for the purposes hereof, and (c) waives any claim of improper venue and any claim or objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum or any other claim or objection to the bringing of any such proceeding in such jurisdictions or to any claim that such venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper.

 

15.2  Arbitration of Claims. The parties hereto hereby incorporate by this reference the arbitration provisions set forth as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement (“Arbitration Provisions”). The parties shall submit all Claims (as defined in the Arbitration Provisions) arising under this Guaranty or other agreements between the parties and their affiliates to binding arbitration pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the Arbitration Provisions are unconditionally binding on the parties hereto and are severable from all other provisions of this Guaranty. Any capitalized term not defined in the Arbitration Provisions shall have the meaning set forth in the Purchase Agreement. By executing this Guaranty, Guarantor represents, warrants and covenants that Guarantor has reviewed the Arbitration Provisions carefully, consulted with legal counsel about such provisions (or waived its right to do so), understands that the Arbitration Provisions are intended to allow for the expeditious and efficient resolution of any dispute hereunder, agrees to the terms and limitations set forth in the Arbitration Provisions, and that Guarantor will not take a position contrary to the foregoing representations. Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that Lender may rely upon the foregoing representations and covenants of Guarantor regarding the Arbitration Provisions.

 

15.3 Entire Agreement. Except as provided in any other written agreement now or at any time hereafter in force between Lender and Guarantor, this Guaranty shall constitute the entire agreement of Guarantor with Lender with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no representation, understanding, promise or condition concerning the subject matter hereof shall be binding upon Lender unless expressed herein.

 

15.4  Construction. When the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural and the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter and vice versa. The word “person” as used herein shall include any individual, company, firm, association, partnership, corporation, trust or other legal entity of any kind whatsoever. The headings of this Guaranty are inserted for convenience only and shall have no effect upon the construction or interpretation hereof.

 

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15.5  Waiver. No provision of this Guaranty or right granted to Lender hereunder can be waived in whole or in part nor can Guarantor be released from Guarantor’s obligations hereunder except by a writing duly executed by an authorized officer of Lender.

 

15.6  No Subrogation. Until all indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of Borrower owed to Lender have been paid in full, Guarantor shall not have any right of subrogation.

 

15.7 Survival. All representations and warranties contained in this Guaranty shall survive the execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty and the creation and payment of the Obligations.

 

15.8 Joint and Several Liability. Guarantor’s covenants, obligations and agreements set forth herein are joint and several liabilities and obligations of Guarantor together with every other guarantor of the Obligations, if any.

 

15.9 Usury. If any provision of this Guaranty would oblige Guarantor to make any payment of interest or other amount payable to Lender in an amount or calculated at a rate which would be prohibited by law or would result in a receipt by Lender of “interest” at a “criminal rate” (as such terms are construed under the Criminal Code (Canada)), then, notwithstanding such provision, such amount or rate shall be deemed to have been adjusted with retroactive effect to the maximum amount or rate of interest, as the case may be, as would not be so prohibited by applicable law or so result in a receipt by Lender of “interest” at a “criminal rate”, such adjustment to be effected, to the extent necessary (but only to the extent necessary), as follows: (i) first, by reducing the amount or rate of interest; and (ii) thereafter, by reducing any fees, commissions, costs, expenses, premiums and other amounts required to be paid which would constitute interest for purposes of Section 347 of the Criminal Code (Canada).

 

15.10 Termination. Upon either (i) the indefeasible repayment of the Obligations, provided Lender has no further commitments to advance any funds under the Purchase Agreement, (ii) if prior to any advance being made pursuant to the Note, the Purchase Agreement is terminated or (iii) for greater certainty, the occurrence of the termination of the Transaction Documents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) as set forth in Section 1.3 of the Purchase Agreement, then this Guaranty shall automatically terminate (the “Termination Date”) and Lender shall, at the request and expense of Guarantor, execute and deliver whatever documents are reasonably required to acknowledge the termination of this Agreement and the occurrence of the Termination Date.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has executed this Guaranty to be effective as of the date first set forth above.

 

  Damon Motors Corporation
     
  By: /s/ Damon Jay Giraud
    Damon Jay Giraud, CEO

 

[Signature Page to Guaranty]

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.11

 

Note Purchase Agreement

 

This Note Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of November 13, 2024, is entered into by and between Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Company”), and Braebeacon Holdings Inc., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, its successors and/or assigns (“Investor”).

 

A. Company and Investor are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon an exemption from securities registration afforded by the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

 

B. Investor desires to purchase and Company desires to issue and sell, upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, a Secured Promissory Note, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Note”), in the original principal amount of up to $8,385,000.00.

 

C. This Agreement, the Note, the Subsidiary Guaranties (as defined below), the Security Agreements (as defined below), the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined below), and all other certificates, documents, agreements, resolutions and instruments delivered to any party under or in connection with this Agreement, as the same may be amended from time to time, are collectively referred to herein as the “Transaction Documents”.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Company and Investor hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Purchase and Sale of Note.

 

1.1. Purchase of Note. Company shall issue and sell to Investor and Investor shall purchase from Company the Note. In consideration thereof, Investor shall pay up to the full Purchase Price (as defined below) to Company.

 

1.2. Funding Schedule. Company will fund the Note pursuant to the funding schedule set forth in Section 1 of the Note.

 

1.3. Closing Date. Subject to the satisfaction (or written waiver) of the conditions set forth in Section 5 and Section 6 below, the date of the issuance and sale of the Note pursuant to this Agreement (the “Closing Date”) shall be the date of the closing of the Business Combination or such other mutually agreed upon date. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall occur on the Closing Date by means of the exchange by email of signed .pdf documents, but shall be deemed for all purposes to have occurred at the offices of Hansen Black Anderson Ashcraft PLLC in Lehi, Utah. In the event the consummation of the transaction contemplated by that certain Business Combination Agreement dated as of October 23, 2023 by and among Company, XTI Aerospace, Inc., 1444842 B.C. Ltd., and DMI (as defined below), as amended from time to time (the “Business Combination”), does not occur by October 31, 2024 (which date may be automatically extended for an additional thirty (30) days (“Extension Date”), provided that the maturity date of the outstanding convertible notes of DMI have also been extended to a date no earlier than the Extension Date), this Agreement and all the other Transaction Documents will immediately and automatically terminate and be deemed void ab initio.

 

1.4. Guaranty. At Closing: (a) Damon Motors, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“DMI”) will execute a Guaranty in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “DMI Guaranty”); and (b) Damon Motors Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“DMC”), will execute a Guaranty in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the “DMC Guaranty,” and together with the DMI Guaranty, the “Subsidiary Guaranties”). The Subsidiary Guaranties will be deemed effective upon the closing of the Business Combination.

 

 

 

1.5. Collateral. Company’s obligations under the Note will be secured: (a) by all of Company’s assets as more specifically set forth in the Security Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit D (the “Company Security Agreement”); (b) all of DMI’s assets as more specifically set forth in the Security Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit E (the “DMI Security Agreement”); and (c) all of DMI’s intellectual property as more specifically set forth in the Intellectual Property Security Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit F (the “IP Security Agreement”, and together with the Company Security Agreement and the DMI Security Agreement, the “Security Agreements”).

 

1.6. Original Issue Discount; Transaction Expense Amount. The original principal amount of the Note carries an original issue discount of up to $1,885,000.00 (the “OID”), which is payable in accordance with Section 4 of the Note. In addition, Company agrees to pay $25,000.00 to Investor to cover Investor’s legal fees, accounting costs, due diligence, monitoring and other transaction costs incurred in connection with the purchase and sale of the Note (the “Transaction Expense Amount”), which is payable in accordance with Section 4 of the Note. The “Purchase Price”, therefore, shall be $6,500,000.00, computed as follows: the Initial Principal Amount, less the OID.

 

2. Investor’s Representations and Warranties. Investor represents and warrants to Company that as of the date hereof:

 

2.1. Organization; Authority. Investor is an entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization with the requisite power and authority to enter into and to consummate the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to which it is a party and otherwise to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder.

 

2.2. No Public Sale or Distribution. Investor is acquiring the Note for its own account and not with a view towards, or for resale in connection with, the public sale or distribution thereof in violation of applicable securities laws, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the 1933 Act; provided, however, by making the representations herein, Investor does not agree, or make any representation or warranty, to hold the Note for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to dispose of the Note at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act. Investor does not presently have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any Person to distribute the Note in violation of applicable securities laws. For purposes of this Agreement, “Person” means an individual, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a trust, an unincorporated organization, any other entity and any governmental entity or any department or agency thereof.

 

2.3. Accredited Investor Status. Investor is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the 1933 Act. The Investor represents that it is an “accredited investor” as that term is defined in National Instrument 45-106 - Prospectus Exemptions, made under Canadian securities law. The Investor acknowledges that the Note has not been receipted under any Canadian securities laws and that the contemplated sale is being made in reliance on a private placement exemption to accredited investors. All notes issued, whether certificated or uncertificated, as well as all certificates issued in exchange for or in substitution of the Note, shall bear or be deemed to bear the following legend:

 

“UNLESS PERMITTED UNDER SECURITIES LEGISLATION, THE HOLDER OF THIS SECURITY MUST NOT TRADE THE SECURITY BEFORE THE DATE THAT IS 4 MONTHS AND A DAY AFTER THE LATER OF (I) NOVEMBER 13, 2024, AND (II) THE DATE THE ISSUER BECAME A REPORTING ISSUER IN ANY PROVINCE OR TERRITORY.”

 

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2.4. Reliance on Exemptions. Investor understands that the Note is being offered and sold to it in reliance on specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that Company is relying in part upon the truth and accuracy of, and Investor’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of Investor set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of Investor to acquire the Note.

 

2.5. Information. Investor and its advisors, if any, have been furnished with all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of Company and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Note that have been requested by Investor. Investor and its advisors, if any, have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of Company. Neither such inquiries nor any other due diligence investigations conducted by Investor or its advisors, if any, or its representatives shall modify, amend or affect Investor’s right to rely on Company’s representations and warranties contained herein. Investor understands that its investment in the Note involves a high degree of risk. Investor has sought such accounting, legal and tax advice as it has considered necessary to make an informed investment decision with respect to its acquisition of the Note.

 

2.6. No Governmental Review. Investor understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed on or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Note or the fairness or suitability of the investment in the Note nor have such authorities passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Note.

 

2.7. Registration. Investor understands that the Note has not been and is not being registered under the 1933 Act or any state securities laws. Investor further understands and acknowledges that Company will not be obligated in the future to register the Note under the 1933 Act or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), or under any state securities laws and that Company has not made or is making any representation, warranty or covenant, express or implied, as to the availability of any exemption from registration under the 1933 Act or any applicable state securities laws for the resale, pledge or other transfer of the Note.

 

2.8. Validity; Enforcement. This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered on behalf of Investor and shall constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of Investor enforceable against Investor in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general principles of equity or to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation and other similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of applicable creditors’ rights and remedies.

 

2.9. No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance by Investor of this Agreement and the consummation by Investor of the transactions contemplated hereby will not (i) result in a violation of the organizational documents of Investor, (ii) conflict with, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both would become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, indenture or instrument to which Investor is a party or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws) applicable to Investor, except, in the case of clauses (ii) and (iii) above, for such conflicts, defaults, rights or violations which could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of Investor to perform its obligations hereunder.

 

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3. Company’s Representations and Warranties. Company represents and warrants to Investor that as of the date hereof: (i) Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of British Columbia, Canada and has the requisite corporate power to own its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted; (ii) Company is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where the nature of the business conducted or property owned by it makes such qualification necessary; (iii) Company is in the process of registering its common shares, no par value per share (the “Common Stock”), under Section 12(b) or 12(g) of the 1934 Act, and upon registration will be obligated to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the 1934 Act; (iv) each of the Transaction Documents to which Company is a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, has been duly and validly authorized by Company and all necessary corporate actions to approve such transactions have been taken; (v) this Agreement, the Note, and the other Transaction Documents to which Company is a party have been duly executed and delivered by Company and constitute the valid and binding obligations of Company enforceable in accordance with their terms; (vi) the execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents by Company, the issuance of the Note in accordance with the terms hereof, and the consummation by Company of the other transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents do not and will not conflict with or result in a breach by Company of any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under (a) Company’s formation documents or bylaws, each as currently in effect, (b) any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other material agreement or instrument to which Company is a party or by which it or any of its properties or assets are bound, including, without limitation, any listing agreement for the Common Stock, or (c) any existing applicable law, rule, or regulation or any applicable decree, judgment, or order of any court, United States federal, state or foreign regulatory body, administrative agency, or other governmental body having jurisdiction over Company or any of Company’s properties or assets; (vii) no further authorization, approval or consent of any court, governmental body, regulatory agency, self-regulatory organization, or stock exchange or market or the stockholders or any lender of Company is required to be obtained by Company for the issuance of the Note to Investor or Company’s execution of the Transaction Documents to which Company is a party that has not been obtained; (viii) there is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board or body pending or, to the knowledge of Company, threatened against or affecting Company before or by any governmental authority or non-governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality or any other person, wherein an unfavorable decision, ruling or finding would have a material adverse effect on Company or which would adversely affect the validity or enforceability of, or the authority or ability of Company to perform its obligations under, any of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party; (ix) Company has not consummated any material financing transaction in the six (6) months prior to the Closing Date that has not been disclosed to Investor; (x) Company is not, nor has it been at any time in the previous twelve (12) months, a “Shell Company,” as such type of “issuer” is described in Rule 144(i)(1) under the 1933 Act; (xi) with respect to any commissions, placement agent or finder’s fees or similar payments that will or would become due and owing by Company to any person or entity as a result of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby (“Broker Fees”), payment of any such Broker Fees will be made in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and only to a person or entity that is a registered investment adviser or registered broker-dealer; (xii) Investor shall have no obligation for the payment of any Broker Fees or with respect to any claims made by or on behalf of other persons for fees of a type contemplated in this subsection that may be due in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and Company shall indemnify and hold harmless each of Investor, Investor’s employees, officers, directors, stockholders, members, managers, agents, and partners, and their respective affiliates, from and against all claims, losses, damages, costs (including the costs of preparation and reasonable attorneys’ fees) and expenses suffered in respect of any such claimed Broker Fees; (xiii) neither Investor nor any of its officers, directors, stockholders, members, managers, employees, agents or representatives has made any representations or warranties to Company or any of its officers, directors, employees, agents or representatives except as expressly set forth in the Transaction Documents and, in making its decision to enter into the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, Company is not relying on any representation, warranty, covenant or promise of Investor or its officers, directors, members, managers, employees, agents or representatives other than as set forth in the Transaction Documents; (xiv) Company acknowledges that the State of Utah has a reasonable relationship and sufficient contacts to the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents and any dispute that may arise related thereto such that the laws and venue of the State of Utah, as set forth more specifically in Section 9.3 below, shall be applicable to the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated therein; (xv) Company acknowledges that Investor is not registered as a ‘dealer’ under the 1934 Act; and (xvi) Company has performed due diligence and background research on Investor and its affiliates and has received and reviewed the due diligence packet provided by Investor. Company, being aware of the matters and legal issues described in subsections (xv) and (xvi) above, acknowledges and agrees that such matters, or any similar matters, have no bearing on the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents and covenants and agrees it will not use any such information or legal theory as a defense to performance of its obligations under the Transaction Documents or in any attempt to avoid, modify, reduce, rescind or void such obligations.

 

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4. Company Covenants. Until all of Company’s obligations under all of the Transaction Documents are paid and performed in full, or within the timeframes otherwise specifically set forth below, Company will at all times comply with the following covenants: (i) at all times following the date Company becomes obligated to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the 1934 Act (so long as Investor beneficially owns the Note), Company will timely file on the applicable deadline all reports required to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Sections 13 or 15(d) of the 1934 Act, and will take all reasonable action under its control to ensure that adequate current public information with respect to Company, as required in accordance with Rule 144 of the 1933 Act, is publicly available, and will not terminate its status as an issuer required to file reports under the 1934 Act even if the 1934 Act or the rules and regulations thereunder would permit such termination; (ii) at all times following listing of the Common Stock on Nasdaq, trading in Company’s Common Stock will remain listed on Nasdaq and will not be suspended, halted, chilled, frozen, reach zero bid or otherwise cease trading on Company’s principal trading market for a period of five (5) consecutive Trading Days; (iii) Company will not issue securities in any Variable Rate Transaction or issue or guarantee any debt instrument or incur any debt, other than (A) such debt or debt securities of DMI which may be assumed by Company or exchanged for Company debt securities upon consummation of the proposed business combination between Company and DMI or other debt of DMI which may remain outstanding following the Business Combination as set forth on Schedule 4(iii); and (B) trade payables in the ordinary course of business, without Investor’s prior written consent, which consent may be granted or withheld in Investor’s sole discretion; provided, however, that no consent is required in connection with the issuance of any debt instrument to any party that is affiliated with the Investor including, without limitation, Streeterville Capital, LLC; (iv) at any time after the date that is six (6) months from the Closing Date, Company shall not enter into any agreement or otherwise agree to any covenant, condition, or obligation that locks up, restricts in any way or otherwise prohibits Company: (a) from entering into a Variable Rate Transaction with Investor or any affiliate of Investor, or (b) from issuing Common Stock, preferred stock, warrants, convertible notes, other debt securities, or any other Company securities to Investor or any affiliate of Investor. For purposes of this Section 4, “Variable Rate Transaction” means a transaction in which Company issues or sells any debt or equity securities that are convertible into, exchangeable or exercisable for, or include the right to receive additional shares of Common Stock either at a conversion price, exercise price or exchange rate or other price that varies based upon the trading prices of or quotations for the shares of Common Stock at any time after the initial issuance of such debt or equity securities. For the avoidance of doubt, direct offerings of Common Stock without variable price features, warrants issued without variable price features, the issuance of shares pursuant to an equity line of credit or other similar arrangement with Braebeacon Holdings Inc. (“BHI”) or any affiliate of BHI, and the issuance by Company of shares of Common Stock in an At-the-Market Offering shall not be deemed a Variable Rate Transaction (for purposes of this section “At-the-Market Offering” means an offering by Company of newly issued shares of Common Stock, which are incrementally sold into a trading market through a broker-dealer at the market price).

 

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5. Conditions to Company’s Obligation to Sell. The obligation of Company hereunder to issue and sell the Note to Investor at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, on or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions:

 

5.1. Investor shall have executed all applicable Transaction Documents and delivered the same to Company.

 

6. Conditions to Investor’s Obligation to Purchase. The obligation of Investor hereunder to purchase the Note at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, on or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for Investor’s sole benefit and may be waived by Investor at any time in its sole discretion:

 

6.1. Company shall have executed this Agreement, the Note, and the Security Agreements and delivered the same to Investor.

 

6.2. DMI and DMC shall have executed and delivered the Subsidiary Guaranties.

 

6.3. Company shall have delivered to Investor a fully executed Officer’s Certificate substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit G evidencing Company’s approval of the Transaction Documents.

 

6.4. Company, Streeterville Capital, LLC and East West Capital, LLC shall have executed and delivered the Intercreditor Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit H (the “Intercreditor Agreement”) and delivered the same to Investor.

 

6.5. Company shall have delivered to Investor fully executed copies of all other Transaction Documents required to be executed by Company herein or therein.

 

7. Most Favored Nation. So long as the Note is outstanding, upon any issuance by Company of any debt instrument with any economic term or condition more favorable to the holder of such debt instrument or with a term in favor of the holder of such debt instrument that was not similarly provided to Investor in the Transaction Documents, then Company shall notify Investor of such additional or more favorable economic term and such term, at Investor’s written option to Company, shall become a part of the Transaction Documents for the benefit of Investor. Additionally, if Company fails to notify Investor of any such additional or more favorable term, but Investor becomes aware that Company has granted such a term to any third party, Investor may notify Company in writing of such additional or more favorable term and such term shall become a part of the Transaction Documents retroactive to the date on which such term was granted to the applicable third party. The types of economic terms contained in another debt instrument that may be more favorable to the holder of such debt instrument include, but are not limited to, terms addressing conversion discounts, conversion lookback periods, interest rates, original issue discounts, stock sale price, conversion price per share, warrant coverage, warrant exercise price, and anti-dilution/conversion and exercise price resets. As of the Closing Date, DMI and Company are parties to the documents set forth in Schedule 9 which contain most favored nations clauses.

 

8. OFAC; Patriot Act.

 

8.1. OFAC Certification. Company certifies that (i) it is not acting on behalf of any person, group, entity, or nation named by any Executive Order or the United States Treasury Department, through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) or otherwise, as a terrorist, “Specially Designated Nation”, “Blocked Person”, or other banned or blocked person, entity, nation, or transaction pursuant to any law, order, rule or regulation that is enforced or administered by OFAC or another department of the United States government, and (ii) Company is not engaged in this transaction on behalf of, or instigating or facilitating this transaction on behalf of, any such person, group, entity or nation.

 

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8.2. Foreign Corrupt Practices. Neither Company, nor any of its subsidiaries, nor any director, officer, agent, employee or other person acting on behalf of Company or any subsidiary has, in the course of his actions for, or on behalf of, Company, used any corporate funds for any unlawful contribution, gift, entertainment or other unlawful expenses relating to political activity; made any direct or indirect unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee from corporate funds; violated or is in violation of any provision of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, or made any bribe, rebate, payoff, influence payment, kickback or other unlawful payment to any foreign or domestic government official or employee.

 

8.3. Patriot Act. Company shall not (i) be or become subject at any time to any law, regulation, or list of any government agency (including, without limitation, the OFAC) that prohibits or limits Investor from making any advance or extension of credit to Company or from otherwise conducting business with Company, or (ii) fail to provide documentary and other evidence of Company’s identity as may be requested by Investor at any time to enable Investor to verify Company’s identity or to comply with any applicable law or regulation, including, without limitation, Section 326 of the USA Patriot Act of 2001, 31 U.S.C. Section 5318. Company shall comply with all requirements of law relating to money laundering, anti-terrorism, trade embargos and economic sanctions, now or hereafter in effect. Upon Investor’s request from time to time, Company shall certify in writing to Investor that Company’s representations, warranties and obligations under this Section 8.3 remain true and correct and have not been breached. Company shall immediately notify Investor in writing if any of such representations, warranties or covenants are no longer true or have been breached or if Company has a reasonable basis to believe that they may no longer be true or have been breached. In connection with such an event, Company shall comply with all requirements of law and directives of governmental authorities and, at Investor’s request, provide to Investor copies of all notices, reports and other communications exchanged with, or received from, governmental authorities relating to such an event. Company shall also reimburse Investor any expense incurred by Investor in evaluating the effect of such an event on the loan secured hereby, in obtaining any necessary license from governmental authorities as may be necessary for Investor to enforce its rights under the Transaction Documents, and in complying with all requirements of law applicable to Investor as the result of the existence of such an event and for any penalties or fines imposed upon Investor as a result thereof.

 

9. Miscellaneous. The provisions set forth in this Section 9 shall apply to this Agreement, as well as all other Transaction Documents as if these terms were fully set forth therein; provided, however, that in the event there is a conflict between any provision set forth in this Section 9 and any provision in any other Transaction Document, the provision in such other Transaction Document shall govern.

 

9.1. Certain Capitalized Terms. To the extent any capitalized term used in any Transaction Document is defined in any other Transaction Document (as noted therein), such capitalized term shall remain applicable in the Transaction Document in which it is so used even if the other Transaction Document (wherein such term is defined) has been released, satisfied, or is otherwise cancelled or terminated.

 

9.2. Arbitration of Claims. The parties shall submit all Claims (as defined in Exhibit I) arising under this Agreement or any other Transaction Document or any other agreement between the parties and their affiliates or any Claim relating to the relationship of the parties to binding arbitration pursuant to the arbitration provisions set forth in Exhibit I attached hereto (the “Arbitration Provisions”). For the avoidance of doubt, the parties agree that the injunction described in Section 9.4 below may be pursued in an arbitration that is separate and apart from any other arbitration regarding other Claims arising under the Transaction Documents. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the Arbitration Provisions are unconditionally binding on the parties hereto and are severable from all other provisions of this Agreement. By executing this Agreement, Company represents, warrants and covenants that Company has reviewed the Arbitration Provisions carefully, consulted with legal counsel about such provisions (or waived its right to do so), understands that the Arbitration Provisions are intended to allow for the expeditious and efficient resolution of any dispute hereunder, agrees to the terms and limitations set forth in the Arbitration Provisions, and that Company will not take a position contrary to the foregoing representations. Company acknowledges and agrees that Investor may rely upon the foregoing representations and covenants of Company regarding the Arbitration Provisions.

 

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9.3. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and all questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by, the internal laws of the State of Utah, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Utah or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Utah. Each party consents to and expressly agrees that the exclusive venue for arbitration of any dispute arising out of or relating to any Transaction Document or the relationship of the parties or their affiliates shall be in Salt Lake County, Utah. Without modifying the parties’ obligations to resolve disputes hereunder pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions, each party hereto hereby (i) consents to and expressly submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah, (ii) expressly submits to the exclusive venue of any such court for the purposes hereof, (iii) agrees to not bring any such action outside of any state or federal court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah, and (iv) waives any claim of improper venue and any claim or objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum or any other claim, defense or objection to the bringing of any such proceeding in such jurisdiction or to any claim that such venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper. Finally, Company covenants and agrees to name Investor as a party in interest in, and provide written notice to Investor in accordance with Section 9.12 below prior to bringing or filing, any action (including without limitation any filing or action against any person or entity that is not a party to this Agreement, that is related in any way to the Transaction Documents or any transaction contemplated herein or therein, and further agrees to timely name Investor as a party to any such action. Company acknowledges that the governing law and venue provisions set forth in this Section 9.3 are material terms to induce Investor to enter into the Transaction Documents and that but for Company’s agreements set forth in this Section 9.3 Investor would not have entered into the Transaction Documents.

 

9.4. Specific Performance. Company acknowledges and agrees that Investor may suffer irreparable harm in the event that Company fails to perform any material provision of this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents in accordance with its specific terms. It is accordingly agreed that Investor shall be entitled to one or more injunctions to prevent or cure breaches of the provisions of this Agreement or such other Transaction Document and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof or thereof, this being in addition to any other remedy to which the Investor may be entitled under the Transaction Documents, at law or in equity. Company specifically agrees that: (a) following an Event of Default under the Note, Investor shall have the right to seek and receive injunctive relief from a court or an arbitrator prohibiting Company from issuing any of its Common Stock or preferred stock to any party unless the Note is being paid in full simultaneously with such issuance; and (b) following a breach of Section 4(iv) above, Investor shall have the right to seek and receive injunctive relief from a court or arbitrator invalidating such lock-up, restriction or prohibition. Company specifically acknowledges that Investor’s right to obtain specific performance constitutes bargained for leverage and that the loss of such leverage would result in irreparable harm to Investor. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event Investor seeks to obtain an injunction from a court or an arbitrator against Company or specific performance of any provision of any Transaction Document, such action shall not be a waiver of any right of Investor under any Transaction Document, at law, or in equity, including without limitation its rights to arbitrate any Claim pursuant to the terms of the Transaction Documents, nor shall Investor’s pursuit of an injunction prevent Investor, under the doctrines of claim preclusion, issues preclusion, res judicata or other similar legal doctrines, from pursuing other Claims in the future in a separate arbitration.

 

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9.5. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

 

9.6. Document Imaging. Investor shall be entitled, in its sole discretion, to image or make copies of all or any selection of the agreements, instruments, documents, and items and records governing, arising from or relating to any of Company’s loans, including, without limitation, this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, and Investor may destroy or archive the paper originals. The parties hereto (i) waive any right to insist or require that Investor produce paper originals, (ii) agree that such images shall be accorded the same force and effect as the paper originals, (iii) agree that Investor is entitled to use such images in lieu of destroyed or archived originals for any purpose, including as admissible evidence in any demand, presentment or other proceedings, and (iv) further agree that any executed facsimile (faxed), scanned, emailed, or other imaged copy of this Agreement or any other Transaction Document shall be deemed to be of the same force and effect as the original manually executed document.

 

9.7. Headings. The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement.

 

9.8. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any applicable statute or rule of law, then such provision shall be deemed inoperative to the extent that it may conflict therewith and shall be deemed modified to conform to such statute or rule of law. Any provision hereof which may prove invalid or unenforceable under any law shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof.

 

9.9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the other Transaction Documents, contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters covered herein and therein and, except as specifically set forth herein or therein, neither Company nor Investor makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters. For the avoidance of doubt, all prior term sheets or other documents between Company and Investor, or any affiliate thereof, related to the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents (collectively, “Prior Agreements”), that may have been entered into between Company and Investor, or any affiliate thereof, are hereby null and void and deemed to be replaced in their entirety by the Transaction Documents. To the extent there is a conflict between any term set forth in any Prior Agreement and the term(s) of the Transaction Documents, the Transaction Documents shall govern.

 

9.10. No Reliance. Company acknowledges and agrees that neither Investor nor any of its officers, directors, members, managers, representatives or agents has made any representations or warranties to Company or any of its officers, directors, representatives, agents or employees except as expressly set forth in the Transaction Documents and, in making its decision to enter into the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents, Company is not relying on any representation, warranty, covenant or promise of Investor or its officers, directors, members, managers, agents or representatives other than as set forth in the Transaction Documents.

 

9.11. Amendments. No provision of this Agreement may be waived or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by both parties hereto.

 

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9.12. Notices. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing (unless otherwise specified herein) and shall be deemed effectively given on the earliest of: (i) the date delivered, if delivered by personal delivery as against written receipt therefor or by email to an executive officer, or by facsimile (with successful transmission confirmation), (ii) the earlier of the date delivered or the third Trading Day after deposit, postage prepaid, in the United States Postal Service by certified mail, or (iii) the earlier of the date delivered or the third Trading Day after mailing by express courier, with delivery costs and fees prepaid, in each case, addressed to each of the other parties thereunto entitled at the following addresses (or at such other addresses as such party may designate by five (5) calendar days’ advance written notice similarly given to each of the other parties hereto):

 

If to Company:

 

Grafiti Holding, Inc.

Attn: Nadir Ali

510 West Georgia Street, Suite 1800

Vancouver, British Columbia V6B0M3

 

With a copy to (which copy shall not constitute notice):

 

Melanie Figueroa

 

If to Investor:

 

East West Capital, LLC

Attn: Scott Brown

297 Auto Mall Dr. #4

St. George, Utah 84770

 

With a copy to (which copy shall not constitute notice):

 

Hansen Black Anderson Ashcraft PLLC

Attn: Jonathan Hansen

3051 West Maple Loop Drive, Suite 325

Lehi, Utah 84043

 

9.13. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement or any of the severable rights and obligations inuring to the benefit of or to be performed by Investor hereunder may be assigned by Investor to a third party, including its affiliates, in whole or in part, without the need to obtain Company’s consent thereto. Company may not assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement or delegate its duties hereunder without the prior written consent of Investor.

 

9.14. Survival. The representations and warranties of Company and the agreements and covenants set forth in this Agreement shall survive the Closing hereunder notwithstanding any due diligence investigation conducted by or on behalf of Investor. Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Investor and all its officers, directors, employees, attorneys, and agents for loss or damage arising as a result of or related to any breach or alleged breach by Company of any of its representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Agreement or any of its covenants and obligations under this Agreement, including advancement of expenses as they are incurred.

 

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9.15. Further Assurances. Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

9.16. Investor’s Rights and Remedies Cumulative; Liquidated Damages. All rights, remedies, and powers conferred in this Agreement and the Transaction Documents are cumulative and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies, and shall be in addition to every other right, power, and remedy that Investor may have, whether specifically granted in this Agreement or any other Transaction Document, or existing at law, in equity, or by statute, and any and all such rights and remedies may be exercised from time to time and as often and in such order as Investor may deem expedient. The parties acknowledge and agree that upon Company’s failure to comply with the provisions of the Transaction Documents, Investor’s damages would be uncertain and difficult (if not impossible) to accurately estimate because of the parties’ inability to predict future interest rates and future share prices, Investor’s increased risk, and the uncertainty of the availability of a suitable substitute investment opportunity for Investor, among other reasons. Accordingly, any fees, charges, and default interest due under the Note and the other Transaction Documents are intended by the parties to be, and shall be deemed, liquidated damages. The parties agree that such liquidated damages are a reasonable estimate of Investor’s actual damages and not a penalty, and shall not be deemed in any way to limit any other right or remedy Investor may have hereunder, at law or in equity. The parties acknowledge and agree that under the circumstances existing at the time this Agreement is entered into, such liquidated damages are fair and reasonable and are not penalties. All fees, charges, and default interest provided for in the Transaction Documents are agreed to by the parties to be based upon the obligations and the risks assumed by the parties as of the Closing Date and are consistent with investments of this type. The liquidated damages provisions of the Transaction Documents shall not limit or preclude a party from pursuing any other remedy available at law or in equity; provided, however, that the liquidated damages provided for in the Transaction Documents are intended to be in lieu of actual damages.

 

9.17. Attorneys’ Fees and Cost of Collection. In the event any suit, action or arbitration is filed by either party against the other to interpret or enforce any of the Transaction Documents, the unsuccessful party to such action agrees to pay to the prevailing party all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred therein, including the same with respect to an appeal. The “prevailing party” shall be the party in whose favor a judgment is entered, regardless of whether judgment is entered on all claims asserted by such party and regardless of the amount of the judgment; or where, due to the assertion of counterclaims, judgments are entered in favor of and against both parties, then the arbitrator shall determine the “prevailing party” by taking into account the relative dollar amounts of the judgments or, if the judgments involve nonmonetary relief, the relative importance and value of such relief. Nothing herein shall restrict or impair an arbitrator’s or a court’s power to award fees and expenses for frivolous or bad faith pleading. If (i) the Note is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection or enforcement prior to commencing arbitration or legal proceedings, or is collected or enforced through any arbitration or legal proceeding, or Investor otherwise takes action to collect amounts due under the Note or to enforce the provisions of the Note, or (ii) there occurs any bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership of Company or other proceedings affecting Company’s creditors’ rights and involving a claim under the Note; then Company shall pay the costs incurred by Investor for such collection, enforcement or action or in connection with such bankruptcy, reorganization, receivership or other proceeding, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses, deposition costs, and disbursements.

 

9.18. Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in the form of a writing signed by the party granting the waiver. No waiver of any provision or consent to any prohibited action shall constitute a waiver of any other provision or consent to any other prohibited action, whether or not similar. No waiver or consent shall constitute a continuing waiver or consent or commit a party to provide a waiver or consent in the future except to the extent specifically set forth in writing.

 

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9.19. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE TO DEMAND THAT ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENT, OR THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THE PARTIES HERETO BE TRIED BY JURY. THIS WAIVER EXTENDS TO ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO DEMAND A TRIAL BY JURY ARISING UNDER COMMON LAW OR ANY APPLICABLE STATUTE, LAW, RULE OR REGULATION. FURTHER, EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SUCH PARTY IS KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVING SUCH PARTY’S RIGHT TO DEMAND TRIAL BY JURY.

 

9.20. Time is of the Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to each and every provision of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents.

 

9.21. No Changes; Signature Pages. Company, as well as the person signing each Transaction Document on behalf of Company, represents and warrants to Investor that it has not made any changes to this Agreement or any other Transaction Document except those that have been conspicuously disclosed to Investor in a “redline” or similar draft of the applicable Transaction Document, which clearly marks all changes Company has made to the applicable Transaction Document. Moreover, the versions of the Transaction Documents signed by Company are the same versions Investor delivered to Company as being the “final” versions of the Transaction Documents and Company represents and warrants that it has not made any changes to such “final” versions of the Transaction Documents and that the versions Company signed are the same versions Investor delivered to it. In the event Company has made any changes to any Transaction Document that are not conspicuously disclosed to Investor in a “redline” or similar draft of the applicable Transaction Document and that have not been explicitly accepted and agreed upon by Investor, Company acknowledges and agrees that any such changes shall not be considered part of the final document set. Finally, and in furtherance of the foregoing, Company agrees and authorizes Investor to compile the “final” versions of the Transaction Documents, which shall consist of Company’s executed signature pages for all Transaction Documents being applied to the last set of the Transaction Documents that Investor delivered to Company, and Company agrees that such versions of the Transaction Documents that have been correctly collated by Investor in accordance with the foregoing shall be deemed to be the final versions of the Transaction Documents for all purposes.

 

9.22. Voluntary Agreement. Company has carefully read this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents and has asked any questions needed for Company to understand the terms, consequences and binding effect of this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents and fully understand them. Company has had the opportunity to seek the advice of an attorney of Company’s choosing, or has waived the right to do so, and is executing this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents voluntarily and without any duress or undue influence by Investor or anyone else.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Investor and Company have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

 

  INVESTOR:
   
  BRAEBEACON HOLDINGS INC.
   
  By: /s/ David Scobie
    David Scobie, Director
   
  COMPANY:
   
  Grafiti Holding, Inc.
   
  By: /s/ Nadir Ali
    Nadir Ali, CEO

 

ATTACHED SCHEDULES:

 

Schedule 4(iii) Debt
Schedule 9 Most Favored Nations

 

ATTACHED EXHIBITS:

 

Exhibit A Note
Exhibit B DMI Guaranty
Exhibit C DMC Guaranty
Exhibit D Company Security Agreement
Exhibit E DMI Security Agreement
Exhibit F IP Security Agreement
Exhibit G Officer’s Certificate
Exhibit H Intercreditor Agreement
Exhibit I Arbitration Provisions

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 4(iii)

 

DEBT

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 9

 

MOST FAVORED NATIONS

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT I

 

ARBITRATION PROVISIONS

 

1. Dispute Resolution. For purposes of these arbitration provisions (the “Arbitration Provisions”), the term “Claims” means any disputes, claims, demands, causes of action, requests for injunctive relief, requests for specific performance, liabilities, damages, losses, or controversies whatsoever arising from, related to, or connected with the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents and any communications between the parties related thereto, including without limitation any claims of mutual mistake, mistake, fraud, misrepresentation, failure of formation, failure of consideration, promissory estoppel, unconscionability, failure of condition precedent, rescission, and any statutory claims, tort claims, contract claims, or claims to void, invalidate or terminate the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions (defined below)) or any of the other Transaction Documents. For the avoidance of doubt, Investor’s pursuit of an injunction or other Claim pursuant to these Arbitration Provisions or with a court will not later prevent Investor under the doctrines of claim preclusion, issue preclusion, res judicata or other similar legal doctrines from pursuing other Claims in a separate arbitration in the future. The parties to the Agreement (the “parties”) hereby agree that the Claims may be arbitrated in one or more arbitrations pursuant to these Arbitration Provisions (one for an injunction or injunctions and a separate one for all other Claims). The parties to the Agreement hereby agree that these Arbitration Provisions are binding on each of them. As a result, any attempt to rescind the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions) or declare the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions) or any other Transaction Document invalid or unenforceable for any reason is subject to these Arbitration Provisions. As a result, any attempt to rescind the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions) or any other Transaction Document) or declare the Agreement (or these Arbitration Provisions) or any other Transaction Document invalid or unenforceable pursuant to Section 29 of the 1934 Act or for any other reason is subject to these Arbitration Provisions. Any capitalized term not defined in these Arbitration Provisions shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.

 

2. Arbitration. Except as otherwise provided herein, all Claims must be submitted to arbitration (“Arbitration”) to be conducted exclusively in Salt Lake County, Utah and pursuant to the terms set forth in these Arbitration Provisions. Subject to the arbitration appeal right provided for in Paragraph 5 below (the “Appeal Right”), the parties agree that the award of the arbitrator rendered pursuant to Paragraph 4 below (the “Arbitration Award”) shall be (a) final and binding upon the parties, (b) the sole and exclusive remedy between them regarding any Claims, counterclaims, issues, or accountings presented or pleaded to the arbitrator, and (c) promptly payable in United States dollars free of any tax, deduction or offset (with respect to monetary awards). Subject to the Appeal Right, any costs or fees, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with or incident to enforcing the Arbitration Award shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, be charged against the party resisting such enforcement. The Arbitration Award shall include default interest (as defined or otherwise provided for in the Note, “Default Interest”) (with respect to monetary awards) at the rate specified in the Note for Default Interest both before and after the Arbitration Award. Judgment upon the Arbitration Award will be entered and enforced by any state or federal court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah.

 

3. The Arbitration Act. The parties hereby incorporate herein the provisions and procedures set forth in the Utah Uniform Arbitration Act, U.C.A. § 78B-11-101 et seq. (as amended or superseded from time to time, the “Arbitration Act”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, pursuant to, and to the maximum extent permitted by, Section 105 of the Arbitration Act, in the event of conflict or variation between the terms of these Arbitration Provisions and the provisions of the Arbitration Act, the terms of these Arbitration Provisions shall control and the parties hereby waive or otherwise agree to vary the effect of all requirements of the Arbitration Act that may conflict with or vary from these Arbitration Provisions.

 

4. Arbitration Proceedings. Arbitration between the parties will be subject to the following:

 

4.1 Initiation of Arbitration. Pursuant to Section 110 of the Arbitration Act, the parties agree that a party may initiate Arbitration by giving written notice to the other party (“Arbitration Notice”) in the same manner that notice is permitted under Section 9.12 of the Agreement (the “Notice Provision”); provided, however, that the Arbitration Notice may not be given by email or fax. Arbitration will be deemed initiated as of the date that the Arbitration Notice is deemed delivered to such other party under the Notice Provision (the “Service Date”). After the Service Date, information may be delivered, and notices may be given, by email or fax pursuant to the Notice Provision or any other method permitted thereunder. The Arbitration Notice must describe the nature of the controversy, the remedies sought, and the election to commence Arbitration proceedings. All Claims in the Arbitration Notice must be pleaded consistent with the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure.

 

 

 

4.2 Selection and Payment of Arbitrator.

 

(a) Within ten (10) calendar days after the Service Date, Investor shall select and submit to Company the names of three (3) arbitrators that are designated as “neutrals” or qualified arbitrators by Utah ADR Services (http://www.utahadrservices.com) (such three (3) designated persons hereunder are referred to herein as the “Proposed Arbitrators”). For the avoidance of doubt, each Proposed Arbitrator must be qualified as a “neutral” with Utah ADR Services. Within five (5) calendar days after Investor has submitted to Company the names of the Proposed Arbitrators, Company must select, by written notice to Investor, one (1) of the Proposed Arbitrators to act as the arbitrator for the parties under these Arbitration Provisions. If Company fails to select one of the Proposed Arbitrators in writing within such 5-day period, then Investor may select the arbitrator from the Proposed Arbitrators by providing written notice of such selection to Company.

 

(b) If Investor fails to submit to Company the Proposed Arbitrators within ten (10) calendar days after the Service Date pursuant to subparagraph (a) above, then Company may at any time prior to Investor so designating the Proposed Arbitrators, identify the names of three (3) arbitrators that are designated as “neutrals” or qualified arbitrators by Utah ADR Service by written notice to Investor. Investor may then, within five (5) calendar days after Company has submitted notice of its Proposed Arbitrators to Investor, select, by written notice to Company, one (1) of the Proposed Arbitrators to act as the arbitrator for the parties under these Arbitration Provisions. If Investor fails to select in writing and within such 5-day period one (1) of the three (3) Proposed Arbitrators selected by Company, then Company may select the arbitrator from its three (3) previously selected Proposed Arbitrators by providing written notice of such selection to Investor.

 

(c) If a Proposed Arbitrator chosen to serve as arbitrator declines or is otherwise unable to serve as arbitrator, then the party that selected such Proposed Arbitrator may select one (1) of the other three (3) Proposed Arbitrators within three (3) calendar days of the date the chosen Proposed Arbitrator declines or notifies the parties he or she is unable to serve as arbitrator. If all three (3) Proposed Arbitrators decline or are otherwise unable to serve as arbitrator, then the arbitrator selection process shall begin again in accordance with this Paragraph 4.2.

 

(d) The date that the Proposed Arbitrator selected pursuant to this Paragraph 4.2 agrees in writing (including via email) delivered to both parties to serve as the arbitrator hereunder is referred to herein as the “Arbitration Commencement Date”. If an arbitrator resigns or is unable to act during the Arbitration, a replacement arbitrator shall be chosen in accordance with this Paragraph 4.2 to continue the Arbitration. If Utah ADR Services ceases to exist or to provide a list of neutrals and there is no successor thereto, then the arbitrator shall be selected under the then prevailing rules of the American Arbitration Association.

 

(e) Subject to Paragraph 4.10 below, the cost of the arbitrator must be paid equally by both parties. Subject to Paragraph 4.10 below, if one party refuses or fails to pay its portion of the arbitrator fee, then the other party can advance such unpaid amount (subject to the accrual of Default Interest thereupon), with such amount being added to or subtracted from, as applicable, the Arbitration Award.

 

4.3 Applicability of Certain Utah Rules. The parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted generally in accordance with the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure and the Utah Rules of Evidence. More specifically, the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure shall apply, without limitation, to the filing of any pleadings, motions or memoranda, the conducting of discovery, and the taking of any depositions. The Utah Rules of Evidence shall apply to any hearings, whether telephonic or in person, held by the arbitrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is the parties’ intent that the incorporation of such rules will in no event supersede these Arbitration Provisions. In the event of any conflict between the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure or the Utah Rules of Evidence and these Arbitration Provisions, these Arbitration Provisions shall control.

 

4.4 Answer and Default. An answer and any counterclaims to the Arbitration Notice shall be required to be delivered to the party initiating the Arbitration within twenty (20) calendar days after the Arbitration Commencement Date. If an answer is not delivered by the required deadline, the arbitrator must provide written notice to the defaulting party stating that the arbitrator will enter a default award against such party if such party does not file an answer within five (5) calendar days of receipt of such notice. If an answer is not filed within the five (5) day extension period, the arbitrator must render a default award, consistent with the relief requested in the Arbitration Notice, against a party that fails to submit an answer within such time period.

 

 

 

4.5 Related Litigation. The party that delivers the Arbitration Notice to the other party shall have the option to also commence concurrent legal proceedings with any state or federal court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah (“Litigation Proceedings”), subject to the following: (a) the complaint in the Litigation Proceedings is to be substantially similar to the claims set forth in the Arbitration Notice, provided that an additional cause of action to compel arbitration will also be included therein, (b) so long as the other party files an answer to the complaint in the Litigation Proceedings and an answer to the Arbitration Notice, the Litigation Proceedings will be stayed pending an Arbitration Award (or Appeal Panel Award (defined below), as applicable) hereunder, (c) if the other party fails to file an answer in the Litigation Proceedings or an answer in the Arbitration proceedings, then the party initiating Arbitration shall be entitled to a default judgment consistent with the relief requested, to be entered in the Litigation Proceedings, and (d) any legal or procedural issue arising under the Arbitration Act that requires a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction may be determined in the Litigation Proceedings. Any award of the arbitrator (or of the Appeal Panel (defined below)) may be entered in such Litigation Proceedings pursuant to the Arbitration Act. In the event either party successfully petitions a court to compel arbitration, the losing party in such action shall be required to pay the prevailing party’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in connection with such action.

 

4.6 Discovery. Pursuant to Section 118(8) of the Arbitration Act, the parties agree that discovery shall be conducted as follows:

 

(a) Written discovery will only be allowed if the likely benefits of the proposed written discovery outweigh the burden or expense thereof, and the written discovery sought is likely to reveal information that will satisfy a specific element of a claim or defense already pleaded in the Arbitration. The party seeking written discovery shall always have the burden of showing that all of the standards and limitations set forth in these Arbitration Provisions are satisfied. The scope of discovery in the Arbitration proceedings shall also be limited as follows:

 

(i) To facts directly connected with the transactions contemplated by the Agreement.

 

(ii) To facts and information that cannot be obtained from another source or in another manner that is more convenient, less burdensome or less expensive than in the manner requested.

 

(b) No party shall be allowed (i) more than fifteen (15) interrogatories (including discrete subparts), (ii) more than fifteen (15) requests for admission (including discrete subparts), (iii) more than ten (10) document requests (including discrete subparts), or (iv) more than three (3) depositions (excluding expert depositions) for a maximum of seven (7) hours per deposition. The costs associated with depositions will be borne by the party taking the deposition. The party defending the deposition will submit a notice to the party taking the deposition of the estimated attorneys’ fees that such party expects to incur in connection with defending the deposition. If the party defending the deposition fails to submit an estimate of attorneys’ fees within five (5) calendar days of its receipt of a deposition notice, then such party shall be deemed to have waived its right to the estimated attorneys’ fees. The party taking the deposition must pay the party defending the deposition the estimated attorneys’ fees prior to taking the deposition, unless such obligation is deemed to be waived as set forth in the immediately preceding sentence. If the party taking the deposition believes that the estimated attorneys’ fees are unreasonable, such party may submit the issue to the arbitrator for a decision. All depositions will be taken in Utah.

 

(c) All discovery requests (including document production requests included in deposition notices) must be submitted in writing to the arbitrator and the other party. The party submitting the written discovery requests must include with such discovery requests a detailed explanation of how the proposed discovery requests satisfy the requirements of these Arbitration Provisions and the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure. The receiving party will then be allowed, within five (5) calendar days of receiving the proposed discovery requests, to submit to the arbitrator an estimate of the attorneys’ fees and costs associated with responding to such written discovery requests and a written challenge to each applicable discovery request. After receipt of an estimate of attorneys’ fees and costs and/or challenge(s) to one or more discovery requests, consistent with subparagraph (c) above, the arbitrator will within three (3) calendar days make a finding as to the likely attorneys’ fees and costs associated with responding to the discovery requests and issue an order that (i) requires the requesting party to prepay the attorneys’ fees and costs associated with responding to the discovery requests, and (ii) requires the responding party to respond to the discovery requests as limited by the arbitrator within twenty-five (25) calendar days of the arbitrator’s finding with respect to such discovery requests. If a party entitled to submit an estimate of attorneys’ fees and costs and/or a challenge to discovery requests fails to do so within such 5-day period, the arbitrator will make a finding that (A) there are no attorneys’ fees or costs associated with responding to such discovery requests, and (B) the responding party must respond to such discovery requests (as may be limited by the arbitrator) within twenty-five (25) calendar days of the arbitrator’s finding with respect to such discovery requests. Any party submitting any written discovery requests, including without limitation interrogatories, requests for production subpoenas to a party or a third party, or requests for admissions, must prepay the estimated attorneys’ fees and costs, before the responding party has any obligation to produce or respond to the same, unless such obligation is deemed waived as set forth above.

 

 

 

(d) In order to allow a written discovery request, the arbitrator must find that the discovery request satisfies the standards set forth in these Arbitration Provisions and the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure. The arbitrator must strictly enforce these standards. If a discovery request does not satisfy any of the standards set forth in these Arbitration Provisions or the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, the arbitrator may modify such discovery request to satisfy the applicable standards, or strike such discovery request in whole or in part.

 

(e) Each party may submit expert reports (and rebuttals thereto), provided that such reports must be submitted within sixty (60) days of the Arbitration Commencement Date. Each party will be allowed a maximum of two (2) experts. Expert reports must contain the following: (i) a complete statement of all opinions the expert will offer at trial and the basis and reasons for them; (ii) the expert’s name and qualifications, including a list of all the expert’s publications within the preceding ten (10) years, and a list of any other cases in which the expert has testified at trial or in a deposition or prepared a report within the preceding ten (10) years; and (iii) the compensation to be paid for the expert’s report and testimony. The parties are entitled to depose any other party’s expert witness one (1) time for no more than four (4) hours. An expert may not testify in a party’s case-in-chief concerning any matter not fairly disclosed in the expert report.

 

4.6 Dispositive Motions. Each party shall have the right to submit dispositive motions pursuant Rule 12 or Rule 56 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure (a “Dispositive Motion”). The party submitting the Dispositive Motion may, but is not required to, deliver to the arbitrator and to the other party a memorandum in support (the “Memorandum in Support”) of the Dispositive Motion. Within seven (7) calendar days of delivery of the Memorandum in Support, the other party shall deliver to the arbitrator and to the other party a memorandum in opposition to the Memorandum in Support (the “Memorandum in Opposition”). Within seven (7) calendar days of delivery of the Memorandum in Opposition, as applicable, the party that submitted the Memorandum in Support shall deliver to the arbitrator and to the other party a reply memorandum to the Memorandum in Opposition (“Reply Memorandum”). If the applicable party shall fail to deliver the Memorandum in Opposition as required above, or if the other party fails to deliver the Reply Memorandum as required above, then the applicable party shall lose its right to so deliver the same, and the Dispositive Motion shall proceed regardless.

 

4.7 Confidentiality. All information disclosed by either party (or such party’s agents) during the Arbitration process (including without limitation information disclosed during the discovery process or any Appeal (defined below)) shall be considered confidential in nature. Each party agrees not to disclose any confidential information received from the other party (or its agents) during the Arbitration process (including without limitation during the discovery process or any Appeal) unless (a) prior to or after the time of disclosure such information becomes public knowledge or part of the public domain, not as a result of any inaction or action of the receiving party or its agents, (b) such information is required by a court order, subpoena or similar legal duress to be disclosed if such receiving party has notified the other party thereof in writing and given it a reasonable opportunity to obtain a protective order from a court of competent jurisdiction prior to disclosure, or (c) such information is disclosed to the receiving party’s agents, representatives and legal counsel on a need to know basis who each agree in writing not to disclose such information to any third party. Pursuant to Section 118(5) of the Arbitration Act, the arbitrator is hereby authorized and directed to issue a protective order to prevent the disclosure of privileged information and confidential information upon the written request of either party.

 

4.8 Authorization; Timing; Scheduling Order. Subject to all other sections of these Arbitration Provisions, the parties hereby authorize and direct the arbitrator to take such actions and make such rulings as may be necessary to carry out the parties’ intent for the Arbitration proceedings to be efficient and expeditious. Pursuant to Section 120 of the Arbitration Act, the parties hereby agree that an Arbitration Award must be made within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days after the Arbitration Commencement Date. The arbitrator is hereby authorized and directed to hold a scheduling conference within ten (10) calendar days after the Arbitration Commencement Date in order to establish a scheduling order with various binding deadlines for discovery, expert testimony, and the submission of documents by the parties to enable the arbitrator to render a decision prior to the end of such 120-day period.

 

 

 

4.9 Relief. The arbitrator shall have the right to award or include in the Arbitration Award (or in a preliminary ruling) any relief which the arbitrator deems proper under the circumstances, including, without limitation, specific performance and injunctive relief, provided that the arbitrator may not award exemplary or punitive damages.

 

4.10 Fees and Costs. As part of the Arbitration Award, the arbitrator is hereby directed to require the losing party (the party being awarded the least amount of money by the arbitrator, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be determined without regard to any statutory fines, penalties, fees, or other charges awarded to any party) to (a) pay the full amount of any unpaid costs and fees of the Arbitration, and (b) reimburse the prevailing party for all reasonable attorneys’ fees, arbitrator costs and fees, deposition costs, other discovery costs, and other expenses, costs or fees paid or otherwise incurred by the prevailing party in connection with the Arbitration.

 

4.11 Motion to Vacate. Following the entry of the Arbitration Award, if either party desires to file a Motion to Vacate the Arbitration Award with a court in Salt Lake County, Utah, it must do so within the earlier of: (a) thirty (30) days of entry of the Arbitration; and (b) the applicable deadline for responding to the prevailing party’s Motion to Confirm the Arbitration Award.

 

5. Arbitration Appeal.

 

5.1 Initiation of Appeal. Following the entry of the Arbitration Award, either party (the “Appellant”) shall have a period of thirty (30) calendar days in which to notify the other party (the “Appellee”), in writing, that the Appellant elects to appeal (the “Appeal”) the Arbitration Award (such notice, an “Appeal Notice”) to a panel of arbitrators as provided in Paragraph 5.2 below. The date the Appellant delivers an Appeal Notice to the Appellee is referred to herein as the “Appeal Date”. The Appeal Notice must be delivered to the Appellee in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 4.1 above with respect to delivery of an Arbitration Notice. In addition, together with delivery of the Appeal Notice to the Appellee, the Appellant must also pay for (and provide proof of such payment to the Appellee together with delivery of the Appeal Notice) a bond in the amount of 110% of the sum the Appellant owes to the Appellee as a result of the Arbitration Award the Appellant is appealing. In the event an Appellant delivers an Appeal Notice to the Appellee (together with proof of payment of the applicable bond) in compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph 5.1, the Appeal will occur as a matter of right and, except as specifically set forth herein, will not be further conditioned. In the event a party does not deliver an Appeal Notice (along with proof of payment of the applicable bond) to the other party within the deadline prescribed in this Paragraph 5.1, such party shall lose its right to appeal the Arbitration Award. The Arbitration Award will be considered final until the Appeal Notice has been properly delivered and the applicable appeal bond has been posted (along with proof of payment of the applicable bond). The parties acknowledge and agree that any Appeal shall be deemed part of the parties’ agreement to arbitrate for purposes of these Arbitration Provisions and the Arbitration Act.

 

5.2 Selection and Payment of Appeal Panel. In the event an Appellant delivers an Appeal Notice to the Appellee (together with proof of payment of the applicable bond) in compliance with the provisions of Paragraph 5.1 above, the Appeal will be heard by a three (3) person arbitration panel (the “Appeal Panel”).

 

(a) Within ten (10) calendar days after the Appeal Date, the Appellee shall select and submit to the Appellant the names of five (5) arbitrators that are designated as “neutrals” or qualified arbitrators by Utah ADR Services (http://www.utahadrservices.com) (such five (5) designated persons hereunder are referred to herein as the “Proposed Appeal Arbitrators”). For the avoidance of doubt, each Proposed Appeal Arbitrator must be qualified as a “neutral” with Utah ADR Services, and shall not be the arbitrator who rendered the Arbitration Award being appealed (the “Original Arbitrator”). Within five (5) calendar days after the Appellee has submitted to the Appellant the names of the Proposed Appeal Arbitrators, the Appellant must select, by written notice to the Appellee, three (3) of the Proposed Appeal Arbitrators to act as the members of the Appeal Panel. If the Appellant fails to select three (3) of the Proposed Appeal Arbitrators in writing within such 5-day period, then the Appellee may select such three (3) arbitrators from the Proposed Appeal Arbitrators by providing written notice of such selection to the Appellant.

 

 

 

(b) If the Appellee fails to submit to the Appellant the names of the Proposed Appeal Arbitrators within ten (10) calendar days after the Appeal Date pursuant to subparagraph (a) above, then the Appellant may at any time prior to the Appellee so designating the Proposed Appeal Arbitrators, identify the names of five (5) arbitrators that are designated as “neutrals” or qualified arbitrators by Utah ADR Service (none of whom may be the Original Arbitrator) by written notice to the Appellee. The Appellee may then, within five (5) calendar days after the Appellant has submitted notice of its selected arbitrators to the Appellee, select, by written notice to the Appellant, three (3) of such selected arbitrators to serve on the Appeal Panel. If the Appellee fails to select in writing within such 5-day period three (3) of the arbitrators selected by the Appellant to serve as the members of the Appeal Panel, then the Appellant may select the three (3) members of the Appeal Panel from the Appellant’s list of five (5) arbitrators by providing written notice of such selection to the Appellee.

 

(c) If a selected Proposed Appeal Arbitrator declines or is otherwise unable to serve, then the party that selected such Proposed Appeal Arbitrator may select one (1) of the other five (5) designated Proposed Appeal Arbitrators within three (3) calendar days of the date a chosen Proposed Appeal Arbitrator declines or notifies the parties he or she is unable to serve as an arbitrator. If at least three (3) of the five (5) designated Proposed Appeal Arbitrators decline or are otherwise unable to serve, then the Proposed Appeal Arbitrator selection process shall begin again in accordance with this Paragraph 5.2; provided, however, that any Proposed Appeal Arbitrators who have already agreed to serve shall remain on the Appeal Panel.

 

(d) The date that all three (3) Proposed Appeal Arbitrators selected pursuant to this Paragraph 5.2 agree in writing (including via email) delivered to both the Appellant and the Appellee to serve as members of the Appeal Panel hereunder is referred to herein as the “Appeal Commencement Date”. No later than five (5) calendar days after the Appeal Commencement Date, the Appellee shall designate in writing (including via email) to the Appellant and the Appeal Panel the name of one (1) of the three (3) members of the Appeal Panel to serve as the lead arbitrator in the Appeal proceedings. Each member of the Appeal Panel shall be deemed an arbitrator for purposes of these Arbitration Provisions and the Arbitration Act, provided that, in conducting the Appeal, the Appeal Panel may only act or make determinations upon the approval or vote of no less than the majority vote of its members, as announced or communicated by the lead arbitrator on the Appeal Panel. If an arbitrator on the Appeal Panel ceases or is unable to act during the Appeal proceedings, a replacement arbitrator shall be chosen in accordance with Paragraph 5.2 above to continue the Appeal as a member of the Appeal Panel. If Utah ADR Services ceases to exist or to provide a list of neutrals, then the arbitrators for the Appeal Panel shall be selected under the then prevailing rules of the American Arbitration Association.

 

(d) Subject to Paragraph 5.7 below, the cost of the Appeal Panel must be paid entirely by the Appellant.

 

5.3 Appeal Procedure. The Appeal will be deemed an appeal of the entire Arbitration Award. In conducting the Appeal, the Appeal Panel shall conduct a de novo review of all Claims described or otherwise set forth in the Arbitration Notice. Subject to the foregoing and all other provisions of this Paragraph 5, the Appeal Panel shall conduct the Appeal in a manner the Appeal Panel considers appropriate for a fair and expeditious disposition of the Appeal, may hold one or more hearings and permit oral argument, and may review all previous evidence and discovery, together with all briefs, pleadings and other documents filed with the Original Arbitrator (as well as any documents filed with the Appeal Panel pursuant to Paragraph 5.4(a) below). Notwithstanding the foregoing, in connection with the Appeal, the Appeal Panel shall not permit the parties to conduct any additional discovery or raise any new Claims to be arbitrated, shall not permit new witnesses or affidavits, and shall not base any of its findings or determinations on the Original Arbitrator’s findings or the Arbitration Award.

 

5.4 Timing.

 

(a) Within seven (7) calendar days of the Appeal Commencement Date, the Appellant (i) shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Appeal Panel copies of the Appeal Notice, all discovery conducted in connection with the Arbitration, and all briefs, pleadings and other documents filed with the Original Arbitrator (which material Appellee shall have the right to review and supplement if necessary), and (ii) may, but is not required to, deliver to the Appeal Panel and to the Appellee a Memorandum in Support of the Appellant’s arguments concerning or position with respect to all Claims, counterclaims, issues, or accountings presented or pleaded in the Arbitration. Within seven (7) calendar days of the Appellant’s delivery of the Memorandum in Support, as applicable, the Appellee shall deliver to the Appeal Panel and to the Appellant a Memorandum in Opposition to the Memorandum in Support. Within seven (7) calendar days of the Appellee’s delivery of the Memorandum in Opposition, as applicable, the Appellant shall deliver to the Appeal Panel and to the Appellee a Reply Memorandum to the Memorandum in Opposition. If the Appellant shall fail to substantially comply with the requirements of clause (i) of this subparagraph (a), the Appellant shall lose its right to appeal the Arbitration Award, and the Arbitration Award shall be final. If the Appellee shall fail to deliver the Memorandum in Opposition as required above, or if the Appellant shall fail to deliver the Reply Memorandum as required above, then the Appellee or the Appellant, as the case may be, shall lose its right to so deliver the same, and the Appeal shall proceed regardless.

 

 

 

(b) Subject to subparagraph (a) above, the parties hereby agree that the Appeal must be heard by the Appeal Panel within thirty (30) calendar days of the Appeal Commencement Date, and that the Appeal Panel must render its decision within thirty (30) calendar days after the Appeal is heard (and in no event later than sixty (60) calendar days after the Appeal Commencement Date).

 

5.5 Appeal Panel Award. The Appeal Panel shall issue its decision (the “Appeal Panel Award”) through the lead arbitrator on the Appeal Panel. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, the Appeal Panel Award shall (a) supersede in its entirety and make of no further force or effect the Arbitration Award (provided that any protective orders issued by the Original Arbitrator shall remain in full force and effect), (b) be final and binding upon the parties, with no further rights of appeal, (c) be the sole and exclusive remedy between the parties regarding any Claims, counterclaims, issues, or accountings presented or pleaded in the Arbitration, and (d) be promptly payable in United States dollars free of any tax, deduction or offset (with respect to monetary awards). Any costs or fees, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with or incident to enforcing the Appeal Panel Award shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, be charged against the party resisting such enforcement. The Appeal Panel Award shall include Default Interest (with respect to monetary awards) at the rate specified in the Note for Default Interest both before and after the Arbitration Award. Judgment upon the Appeal Panel Award will be entered and enforced by a state or federal court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah.

 

5.6 Relief. The Appeal Panel shall have the right to award or include in the Appeal Panel Award any relief which the Appeal Panel deems proper under the circumstances, including, without limitation, specific performance and injunctive relief, provided that the Appeal Panel may not award exemplary or punitive damages.

 

5.7 Fees and Costs. As part of the Appeal Panel Award, the Appeal Panel is hereby directed to require the losing party (the party being awarded the least amount of money by the arbitrator, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be determined without regard to any statutory fines, penalties, fees, or other charges awarded to any party) to (a) pay the full amount of any unpaid costs and fees of the Arbitration and the Appeal Panel, and (b) reimburse the prevailing party (the party being awarded the most amount of money by the Appeal Panel, which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall be determined without regard to any statutory fines, penalties, fees, or other charges awarded to any part) the reasonable attorneys’ fees, arbitrator and Appeal Panel costs and fees, deposition costs, other discovery costs, and other expenses, costs or fees paid or otherwise incurred by the prevailing party in connection with the Arbitration (including without limitation in connection with the Appeal).

 

6. Miscellaneous.

 

6.1 Severability. If any part of these Arbitration Provisions is found to violate or be illegal under applicable law, then such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make such provision enforceable under applicable law, and the remainder of the Arbitration Provisions shall remain unaffected and in full force and effect.

 

6.2 Governing Law. These Arbitration Provisions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Utah without regard to the conflict of laws principles therein.

 

6.3 Interpretation. The headings of these Arbitration Provisions are for convenience of reference only and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, these Arbitration Provisions.

 

6.4 Waiver. No waiver of any provision of these Arbitration Provisions shall be effective unless it is in the form of a writing signed by the party granting the waiver.

 

6.5 Time is of the Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to each and every provision of these Arbitration Provisions.

 

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Exhibit 10.12

 

Security Agreement

This Security Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of November 13, 2024, is executed by Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Debtor”), in favor of Braebeacon Holdings Inc., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario (“Secured Party”).

 

A. Debtor has issued to Secured Party a certain Secured Promissory Note of even date herewith, as may be amended from time to time, in the original face amount of $8,385,000.00 (the “Note”).

 

B. In order to induce Secured Party to extend the credit evidenced by the Note, Debtor has agreed to enter into this Agreement and to grant Secured Party a security interest in the Collateral (as defined below).

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, Debtor hereby agrees with Secured Party as follows:

 

1.  Definitions and Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following respective meanings:

 

Collateral” has the meaning given to that term in Section 2 hereof.

 

Lien” shall mean, with respect to any property, any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien, claim, charge or other encumbrance in, of, or on such property or the income therefrom, including, without limitation, the interest of a vendor or lessor under a conditional sale agreement, capital lease or other title retention agreement, or any agreement to provide any of the foregoing, and the filing of any financing statement or similar instrument under the PPSA or comparable law of any jurisdiction.

 

Obligations” means (a) all loans, advances, future advances, debts, liabilities and obligations, howsoever arising, owed by Debtor to Secured Party or any affiliate of Secured Party of every kind and description, now existing or hereafter arising, whether created by the Note, this Agreement, the Purchase Agreement, any other Transaction Documents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement), any other promissory note issued by Debtor in favor of Secured Party (or any affiliate of Secured Party), any modification or amendment to any of the foregoing, guaranty of payment or other contract or by a quasi-contract, tort, statute or other operation of law, whether incurred or owed directly to Secured Party or as an affiliate of Secured Party or acquired by Secured Party or an affiliate of Secured Party by purchase, pledge or otherwise, (b) all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by Secured Party or any affiliate of Secured Party in connection with the Note or in connection with the collection or enforcement of any portion of the indebtedness, liabilities or obligations described in the foregoing clause (a), (c) the payment of all other sums, with interest thereon, advanced in accordance herewith to protect the security of this Agreement, and (d) the performance of the covenants and agreements of Debtor contained in this Agreement and all other Transaction Documents.

 

Permitted Liens” means (a) Liens for taxes not yet delinquent or Liens for taxes being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings for which adequate reserves have been established; (b) Liens in favor of Secured Party under this Agreement or arising under the other Transaction Documents or any prior agreements between Debtor and Secured Party (or its affiliates), including without limitation Streeterville Capital, LLC; and (c) Liens described on Schedule 4(iii) of the Purchase Agreement.

 

Purchase Agreement” means that note purchase agreement of even date herewith between the Debtor and Secured Party (as amended, restated or otherwise modified).

 

 

 

PPSA” means the Personal Property Security Act (British Columbia), as amended from time to time, which Act, including amendments thereto and any Act substituted therefor and amendments thereto.

 

2.  Grant of Security Interest. As security for the Obligations, Debtor hereby pledges to Secured Party and grants to Secured Party a first-position security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands of Debtor in and to the property described in Schedule A hereto, and all replacements, proceeds, products, and accessions thereof (collectively, the “Collateral”). The security interest granted hereby shall be a general and continuing collateral security to the Secured Party for the Obligations.

 

3.  Authorization to File Financing Statement. Debtor hereby irrevocably authorizes Secured Party at any time and from time to time to file in any filing office in any PPSA jurisdiction or other jurisdiction of Debtor or its subsidiaries (including without limitation British Columbia) any charges, financing statements or documents having a similar effect and amendments thereto that provide any other information required by the PPSA (or similar law of any United States jurisdiction, if applicable) of such state or jurisdiction for the sufficiency or filing office acceptance of any financing statement or amendment, including whether Debtor is an organization, the type of organization and any organization identification number issued to Debtor. Debtor agrees to furnish any such information to Secured Party promptly upon Secured Party’s request.

 

4.  General Representations and Warranties. Debtor represents and warrants to Secured Party that (a) Debtor is the owner of the Collateral and that no other person has any right, title, claim or interest (by way of Lien or otherwise) in, against or to the Collateral, other than Permitted Liens, (b) upon the filing a charge or financing statement under the PPSA with the applicable governmental entity, Secured Party shall have a perfected security interest in the Collateral to the extent that a security interest in the Collateral can be perfected by such filing, except for Permitted Liens, (c) Debtor has received at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for entering into this Agreement, and (d) as such, this Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of Debtor.

 

5.  Additional Covenants. Debtor hereby agrees:

 

5.1.  to perform all acts that may be necessary to maintain, preserve, protect and perfect in the Collateral, the Lien granted to Secured Party therein, and the perfection and priority of such Lien, including without limitation, such acts as shall be required to terminate the first priority security interest and liens granted in favor of Debtor pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Security and Pledge Agreement, dated June 26, 2024, by and between Debtor and Damon Motors Inc. (including its subsidiaries) following the closing of the Business Combination as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement;

 

5.2.  to procure, execute (including endorse, as applicable), and deliver from time to time any endorsements, assignments, financing statements, certificates of title, and all other instruments, documents and/or writings reasonably deemed necessary or appropriate by Secured Party to perfect, maintain and protect Secured Party’s Lien hereunder and the priority thereof;

 

5.3.  to provide at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior written notice to Secured Party of any of the following events: (a) any changes or alterations of Debtor’s name, (b) any changes with respect to Debtor’s address or principal place of business, (c) the formation of any subsidiaries of Debtor, or (d) any changes in the location of the Collateral;

 

5.4.  upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Note) under the Note and, thereafter, at Secured Party’s request, to endorse (up to the outstanding amount under such promissory notes at the time of Secured Party’s request), assign and deliver any promissory notes and all other instruments, documents, or writings included in the Collateral to Secured Party, accompanied by such instruments of transfer or assignment duly executed in blank as Secured Party may from time to time specify;

 

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5.5.  to the extent the Collateral is not delivered to Secured Party pursuant to this Agreement, other than inventory located at carriers, warehousemen, suppliers, or other Persons in the ordinary course of business, to keep the Collateral at the principal office of Debtor (unless otherwise agreed to by Secured Party in writing), and not to relocate the Collateral to any other locations without the prior written consent of Secured Party;

 

5.6.  not to sell or otherwise dispose, or offer to sell or otherwise dispose, of the Collateral or any interest therein (other than inventory in the ordinary course of business);

 

5.7.  not to, directly or indirectly, allow, grant or suffer to exist any Lien upon any of the Collateral, other than Permitted Liens; and

 

5.8.  at any time amounts paid by Secured Party under the Transaction Documents are used to purchase Collateral, Debtor shall perform all acts that may be necessary, and otherwise fully cooperate with Secured Party, to cause (a) any such amounts paid by Secured Party to be disbursed directly to the sellers of any such Collateral, (b) all certificates of title pertaining to such Collateral (as applicable) to be properly filed and reissued to reflect Secured Party’s Lien on such Collateral, and (c) all such reissued certificates of title to be delivered to and held by Secured Party.

 

6.  Authorized Action by Secured Party. Debtor hereby irrevocably appoints Secured Party as its attorney-in-fact (which appointment is coupled with an interest) and agrees that Secured Party may perform (but Secured Party shall not be obligated to and shall incur no liability to Debtor or any third party for failure so to do) any act which Debtor is obligated by this Agreement to perform, and to exercise such rights and powers as Debtor might exercise with respect to the Collateral, including the right to (a) collect by legal proceedings or otherwise and endorse, receive and receipt for all dividends, interest, payments, proceeds and other sums and property now or hereafter payable on or on account of the Collateral; (b) enter into any extension, reorganization, deposit, merger, consolidation or other agreement pertaining to, or deposit, surrender, accept, hold or apply other property in exchange for the Collateral; (c) make any compromise or settlement, and take any action Secured Party deems advisable, with respect to the Collateral; (d) file a copy of this Agreement with any governmental agency, body or authority, at the sole cost and expense of Debtor; (e) insure, process and preserve the Collateral; (f) pay any indebtedness of Debtor relating to the Collateral; (g) execute and file a charge under the PPSA and other documents, certificates, instruments and agreements with respect to the Collateral or as otherwise required or permitted hereunder; and (h) take any and all appropriate action and execute any and all documents and instruments that may be necessary or useful to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement; provided, however, that Secured Party shall not exercise any such powers granted pursuant to clauses (a) through (c) above prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default. The powers conferred on Secured Party under this Section 6 are solely to protect its interests in the Collateral and shall not impose any duty upon it to exercise any such powers. Secured Party shall be accountable only for the amounts that it actually receives as a result of the exercise of such powers, and neither Secured Party nor any of its stockholders, directors, officers, managers, employees or agents shall be responsible to Debtor for any act or failure to act, except with respect to Secured Party’s own gross negligence or willful misconduct. Nothing in this Section 6 shall be deemed an authorization for Debtor to take any action that it is otherwise expressly prohibited from undertaking by way of other provision of this Agreement.

 

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7.  Default and Remedies.

 

7.1.  Default. Debtor shall be deemed in default under this Agreement upon the occurrence of an Event of Default.

 

7.2.  Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any such Event of Default, Secured Party shall have the rights of a secured creditor under the PPSA, all rights granted by this Agreement and by law, including, without limiting the foregoing, (a) the right to require Debtor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Secured Party at a place to be designated by Secured Party, and (b) the right to take possession of the Collateral, and for that purpose Secured Party may enter upon premises on which the Collateral may be situated and remove the Collateral therefrom. Debtor hereby agrees that fifteen (15) days’ notice of a public sale of any Collateral or notice of the date after which a private sale of any Collateral may take place is reasonable. In addition, Debtor waives any and all rights that it may have to a judicial hearing in advance of the enforcement of any of Secured Party’s rights and remedies hereunder, including, without limitation, Secured Party’s right following an Event of Default to take immediate possession of Collateral and to exercise Secured Party’s rights and remedies with respect thereto. Secured Party may also have a receiver appointed to take charge of all or any portion of the Collateral and to exercise all rights of Secured Party under this Agreement. Secured Party may exercise any of its rights under this Section 7.2 without demand or notice of any kind. The remedies in this Agreement, including without limitation this Section 7.2, are in addition to, not in limitation of, any other right, power, privilege, or remedy, either in law, in equity, or otherwise, to which Secured Party may be entitled. No failure or delay on the part of Secured Party in exercising any right, power, or remedy will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right hereunder. All of Secured Party’s rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement or by any other agreement, instrument or document shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently.

 

7.3.  Standards for Exercising Rights and Remedies. To the extent that applicable law imposes duties on Secured Party to exercise remedies in a commercially reasonable manner, Debtor acknowledges and agrees that it is not commercially unreasonable for Secured Party (a) to fail to incur expenses reasonably deemed significant by Secured Party to prepare Collateral for disposition, (b) to fail to obtain third party consents for access to Collateral to be disposed of, or to obtain or, if not required by other law, to fail to obtain governmental or third party consents for the collection or disposition of Collateral to be collected or disposed of, (c) to fail to exercise collection remedies against account debtors or other persons obligated on Collateral or to fail to remove liens or encumbrances on or any adverse claims against Collateral, (d) to exercise collection remedies against account debtors and other persons obligated on Collateral directly or through the use of collection agencies and other collection specialists, (e) to advertise dispositions of Collateral through publications or media of general circulation, whether or not the Collateral is of a specialized nature, (f) to contact other persons, whether or not in the same business as Debtor, for expressions of interest in acquiring all or any portion of the Collateral, (g) to hire one or more professional auctioneers to assist in the disposition of Collateral, whether or not the Collateral is of a specialized nature, (h) to dispose of Collateral by utilizing Internet sites that provide for the auction of assets of the types included in the Collateral or that have the reasonable capability of doing so, or that match buyers and sellers of assets, (i) to dispose of assets in wholesale rather than retail markets, (j) to disclaim disposition warranties, (k) to purchase insurance or credit enhancements to insure Secured Party against risks of loss, collection or disposition of Collateral or to provide to Secured Party a guaranteed return from the collection or disposition of Collateral, or (l) to the extent deemed appropriate by Secured Party, to obtain the services of other brokers, investment bankers, consultants and other professionals to assist Secured Party in the collection or disposition of any of the Collateral. Debtor acknowledges that the purpose of this Section is to provide non-exhaustive indications of what actions or omissions by Secured Party would fulfill Secured Party’s duties under the PPSA in Secured Party’s exercise of remedies against the Collateral and that other actions or omissions by Secured Party shall not be deemed to fail to fulfill such duties solely on account of not being indicated in this Section. Without limitation upon the foregoing, nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to grant any rights to Debtor or to impose any duties on Secured Party that would not have been granted or imposed by this Agreement or by applicable law in the absence of this Section.

 

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7.4.  Marshalling. Secured Party shall not be required to marshal any present or future Collateral for, or other assurances of payment of, the Obligations or to resort to such Collateral or other assurances of payment in any particular order, and all of its rights and remedies hereunder and in respect of such Collateral and other assurances of payment shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights and remedies, however existing or arising. To the extent that it lawfully may, Debtor hereby agrees that it will not invoke any law relating to the marshalling of Collateral which might cause delay in or impede the enforcement of Secured Party’s rights and remedies under this Agreement or under any other instrument creating or evidencing any of the Obligations or under which any of the Obligations is outstanding or by which any of the Obligations is secured or payment thereof is otherwise assured, and, to the extent that it lawfully may, Debtor hereby irrevocably waives the benefits of all such laws.

 

7.5.  Application of Collateral Proceeds. The proceeds and/or avails of the Collateral, or any part thereof, and the proceeds and the avails of any remedy hereunder (as well as any other amounts of any kind held by Secured Party at the time of, or received by Secured Party after, the occurrence of an Event of Default) shall be paid to and applied as follows:

 

(a)  First, to the payment of reasonable costs and expenses, including all amounts expended to preserve the value of the Collateral, of foreclosure or suit, if any, and of such sale and the exercise of any other rights or remedies, and of all proper fees, expenses, liability and advances, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees, incurred or made hereunder by Secured Party;

 

(b)  Second, to the payment to Secured Party of the amount then owing or unpaid on the Note (to be applied first to accrued interest and fees and second to outstanding principal) and all amounts owed under any of the other Transaction Documents or other documents included within the Obligations; and

 

(c)  Third, to the payment of the surplus, if any, to Debtor, its successors and assigns, or to whosoever may be lawfully entitled to receive the same.

 

In the absence of final payment and satisfaction in full of all of the Obligations, Debtor shall remain liable for any deficiency.

 

8.  Miscellaneous.

 

8.1.  Notices. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in the manner provided in the subsection titled “Notices” in the Purchase Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

8.2.  Non-waiver. No failure or delay on Secured Party’s part in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof or of any other right nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other further exercise thereof or of any other right.

 

8.3.  Amendments and Waivers. This Agreement may not be amended or modified, nor may any of its terms be waived, except by written instruments signed by Debtor and Secured Party. Each waiver or consent under any provision hereof shall be effective only in the specific instances for the purpose for which given.

 

8.4.  Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Secured Party and Debtor and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that Debtor may not sell, assign or delegate rights and obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Secured Party.

 

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8.5.  Cumulative Rights, etc. The rights, powers and remedies of Secured Party under this Agreement shall be in addition to all rights, powers and remedies given to Secured Party by virtue of any applicable law, rule or regulation of any governmental authority, or the Note, all of which rights, powers, and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised successively or concurrently without impairing Secured Party’s rights hereunder. Debtor waives any right to require Secured Party to proceed against any person or entity or to exhaust any Collateral or to pursue any remedy in Secured Party’s power.

 

8.6.  Partial Invalidity. If any part of this Agreement is construed to be in violation of any law, such part shall be modified to achieve the objective of the parties to the fullest extent permitted and the balance of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

8.7.  Expenses. Debtor shall pay on demand all reasonable fees and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred by Secured Party in connection with the custody, preservation or sale of, or other realization on, any of the Collateral or the enforcement or attempt to enforce any of the Obligations which are not performed as and when required by this Agreement.

 

8.8.  Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Note, and the other Transaction Documents, taken together, constitute and contain the entire agreement of Debtor and Secured Party with respect to this particular matter and supersede any and all prior agreements, negotiations, correspondence, understandings and communications between the parties, whether written or oral, respecting the subject matter hereof.

 

8.9.  Governing Law; Venue. Except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, the parties expressly agree that this Agreement shall be governed solely by the laws of the State of Utah, without giving effect to the principles thereof regarding the conflict of laws; provided, however, that enforcement of Secured Party’s rights and remedies against the Collateral as provided herein will be subject to the PPSA. The provisions set forth in the Purchase Agreement to determine the proper venue for any disputes are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

8.10.  Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE TO DEMAND THAT ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THE PARTIES HERETO BE TRIED BY JURY. THIS WAIVER EXTENDS TO ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO DEMAND A TRIAL BY JURY ARISING UNDER COMMON LAW OR ANY APPLICABLE STATUTE, LAW, RULE OR REGULATION. FURTHER, EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVING ITS RIGHT TO DEMAND TRIAL BY JURY.

 

8.11.  Purchase Agreement; Arbitration of Disputes. By executing this Agreement, each party agrees to be bound by the terms, conditions and general provisions of the Purchase Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, including without limitation the Arbitration Provisions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) set forth as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement.

 

8.12.  Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Any electronic copy of a party’s executed counterpart will be deemed to be an executed original.

 

8.13.  Further Assurances. Debtor shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as Secured Party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

8.14.  Time of the Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to each and every provision of this Agreement.

 

8.15.  Intercreditor Agreement. Secured Party acknowledges this Agreement and the security granted hereunder are subject to the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Secured Party and Debtor have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  SECURED PARTY:
     
  Braebeacon Holdings Inc.
     
  By: /s/ David Scobie
    David Scobie, Director
     
  DEBTOR:
     
  Grafiti Holding, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Nadir Ali
    Nadir Ali, CEO

 

[Signature Page to Security Agreement]

 

 

 

SCHEDULE A

TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

All right, title, interest, claims and demands of Debtor in and to all of Debtor’s assets owned as of the date hereof and/or acquired by Debtor at any time while the Obligations are still outstanding, including without limitation, the following property:

 

1.  All equity interests in all wholly- or partially-owned subsidiaries of Debtor other than Grafiti Limited, a United Kingdom limited company;

 

2.  All customer accounts, insurance contracts, and clients underlying such insurance contracts;

 

3.  All goods and equipment now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all laboratory equipment, computer equipment, office equipment, machinery, fixtures, vehicles, and any interest in any of the foregoing, and all attachments, accessories, accessions, replacements, substitutions, additions, and improvements to any of the foregoing, wherever located;

 

4.  All inventory now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all merchandise, raw materials, parts, supplies, packing and shipping materials, work in process and finished products including such inventory as is temporarily out of Debtor’s custody or possession or in transit and including any returns upon any accounts or other proceeds, including insurance proceeds, resulting from the sale or disposition of any of the foregoing and any documents of title representing any of the above, and Debtor’s books relating to any of the foregoing;

 

5.  All accounts receivable, contract rights, general intangibles, healthcare insurance receivables, payment intangibles and commercial tort claims, now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all patents, patent rights and patent applications (including without limitation, the inventions and improvements described and claimed therein, and (a) all reissues, divisions, continuations, renewals, extensions and continuations-in-part thereof, (b) all income, royalties, damages, proceeds and payments now and hereafter due or payable under or with respect thereto, including, without limitation, damages and payments for past or future infringements thereof, (c) the right to sue for past, present and future infringements thereof, and (d) all rights corresponding thereto throughout the world), trademarks and service marks (and applications and registrations therefor), inventions, discoveries, copyrights and mask works (and applications and registrations therefor), trade names, trade styles, software and computer programs including source code, trade secrets, methods, published and unpublished works of authorship, processes, know how, drawings, specifications, descriptions, and all memoranda, notes, and records with respect to any research and development, goodwill, license agreements, information, any and all other proprietary rights, franchise agreements, blueprints, drawings, purchase orders, customer lists, route lists, infringements, claims, computer programs, computer disks, computer tapes, literature, reports, catalogs, design rights, income tax refunds, payments of insurance and rights to payment of any kind and whether in tangible or intangible form or contained on magnetic media readable by machine together with all such magnetic media, and all rights corresponding to all of the foregoing throughout the world, now owned and existing or hereafter arising, created or acquired;

 

6.  All now existing and hereafter arising accounts, contract rights, royalties, license rights and all other forms of obligations owing to Debtor arising out of the sale or lease of goods, the licensing of technology or the rendering of services by Debtor (subject, in each case, to the contractual rights of third parties to require funds received by Debtor to be expended in a particular manner), whether or not earned by performance, and any and all credit insurance, guaranties, and other security therefor, as well as all merchandise returned to or reclaimed by Debtor and Debtor’s books relating to any of the foregoing;

 

7.  All documents, cash, deposit accounts, letters of credit, letter of credit rights, supporting obligations, certificates of deposit, instruments, chattel paper, electronic chattel paper, tangible chattel paper and investment property, including, without limitation, all securities, whether certificated or uncertificated, security entitlements, securities accounts, commodity contracts and commodity accounts, and all financial assets held in any securities account or otherwise, wherever located, now owned or hereafter acquired and Debtor’s books relating to the foregoing;

 

8.  All other assets, goods and personal property of Debtor, wherever located, whether tangible or intangible, and whether now owned or hereafter acquired; and

 

9.  Any and all claims, rights and interests in any of the above and all substitutions for, additions and accessions to and proceeds and products thereof, including, without limitation, insurance, condemnation, requisition or similar payments and the proceeds thereof.

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.13

 

Security Agreement

 

This Security Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of November 13, 2024, is executed by Damon Motors, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Debtor”), in favor of Braebeacon Holdings Inc., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario (“Secured Party”).

 

A. Debtor has guaranteed to Secured Party the payment obligations of Grafiti Holding, Inc. (the “Issuer”) under a certain Secured Promissory Note of even date herewith, as may be amended from time to time, in the original face amount of $8,385,000.00 (the “Note”) pursuant to the terms of a guaranty dated concurrently herewith (the “Guaranty”).

 

B. In order to induce Secured Party to extend the credit evidenced by the Note, Debtor has agreed to enter into this Agreement and to grant Secured Party and its Affiliated Lenders (as defined below) a security interest in the Collateral (as defined below).

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, Debtor hereby agrees with Secured Party as follows:

 

1. Definitions and Interpretation. When used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following respective meanings:

 

Collateral” has the meaning given to that term in Section 2 hereof.

 

Lien” shall mean, with respect to any property, any security interest, mortgage, pledge, lien, claim, charge or other encumbrance in, of, or on such property or the income therefrom, including, without limitation, the interest of a vendor or lessor under a conditional sale agreement, capital lease or other title retention agreement, or any agreement to provide any of the foregoing, and the filing of any financing statement or similar instrument under the PPSA or comparable law of any jurisdiction.

 

Obligations” means all debts, liabilities and obligations owed by Debtor to Secured Party or any affiliate of Secured Party (“Affiliated Lenders) of every kind and description, now existing or hereafter arising, whether created by the Guaranty or any other promissory note issued or guaranteed by Debtor in favor of Secured Party or any Affiliated Lender, together with any modification or amendment to any thereto.

 

Permitted Liens” means (a) Liens for taxes not yet delinquent or Liens for taxes being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings for which adequate reserves have been established, (b) Liens in favor of Secured Party under this Agreement or arising under the other Transaction Documents or any prior agreements between Debtor and Secured Party (or its affiliates including, without limitation, Streeterville Capital, LLC), and (c) liens described on Schedule B attached hereto.

 

Purchase Agreement” means that note purchase agreement of even date herewith between the Issuer and Secured Party (as amended, restated or otherwise modified).

 

PPSA” means the Personal Property Security Act (British Columbia), as amended from time to time, which Act, including amendments thereto and any Act substituted therefor and amendments thereto.

 

Termination Date” has the meaning ascribed to that term in the Guaranty.

 

 

 

 

2. Grant of Security Interest. As security for the Obligations, Debtor hereby pledges to Secured Party and its Affiliated Lenders and grants to Secured Party and its Affiliated Lenders a first-position security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands of Debtor in and to the property described in Schedule A hereto, and all replacements, proceeds, products, and accessions thereof (collectively, the “Collateral”). The security interest granted hereby shall be a general and continuing collateral security to the Secured Party for the Obligations.

 

3. Authorization to File Financing Statement. Debtor hereby irrevocably authorizes Secured Party at any time and from time to time to file in any filing office in any PPSA jurisdiction or other jurisdiction of Debtor or its subsidiaries (including without limitation British Columbia) any charges, financing statements or documents having a similar effect and amendments thereto that provide any other information required by the PPSA (or similar law of any United States jurisdiction, if applicable) of such state or jurisdiction for the sufficiency or filing office acceptance of any financing statement or amendment, including whether Debtor is an organization, the type of organization and any organization identification number issued to Debtor. Debtor agrees to furnish any such information to Secured Party promptly upon Secured Party’s request.

 

4. General Representations and Warranties. Debtor represents and warrants to Secured Party that (a) Debtor is the owner of the Collateral and that no other person has any right, title, claim or interest (by way of Lien or otherwise) in, against or to the Collateral, other than Permitted Liens, (b) upon the filing a charge or financing statement under the PPSA with the applicable governmental entity, Secured Party shall have a perfected security interest in the Collateral to the extent that a security interest in the Collateral can be perfected by such filing, except for Permitted Liens, (c) Debtor has received at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for entering into this Agreement, and (d) as such, this Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of Debtor.

 

5. Additional Covenants. Debtor hereby agrees:

 

5.1. to perform all acts that may be necessary to maintain, preserve, protect and perfect in the Collateral, the Lien granted to Secured Party therein, and the perfection and priority of such Lien; including without limitation, such acts as shall be required to terminate the first priority security interest and liens granted by Debtor in favor of Grafiti Holding Inc., pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Security and Pledge Agreement, dated June 26, 2024, by and between Debtor and Grafiti Holding Inc. (including its subsidiaries) following the closing of the Business Combination as such term is defined in the Purchase Agreement

 

5.2. to procure, execute (including endorse, as applicable), and deliver from time to time any endorsements, assignments, financing statements, certificates of title, and all other instruments, documents and/or writings reasonably deemed necessary or appropriate by Secured Party to perfect, maintain and protect Secured Party’s Lien hereunder and the priority thereof;

 

5.3. to provide at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior written notice to Secured Party of any of the following events: (a) any changes or alterations of Debtor’s name, (b) any changes with respect to Debtor’s address or principal place of business, (c) the formation of any subsidiaries of Debtor, or (d) any changes in the location of the Collateral;

 

5.4. upon the occurrence of a breach of or event of default under the Guaranty (an “Event of Default”) and, thereafter, at Secured Party’s request, to endorse (up to the outstanding amount under such promissory notes at the time of Secured Party’s request), assign and deliver any promissory notes and all other instruments, documents, or writings included in the Collateral to Secured Party, accompanied by such instruments of transfer or assignment duly executed in blank as Secured Party may from time to time specify;

 

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5.5. to the extent the Collateral is not delivered to Secured Party pursuant to this Agreement, other than inventory located at carriers, warehousemen, suppliers, or other Persons in the ordinary course of business, to keep the Collateral at the principal office of Debtor (unless otherwise agreed to by Secured Party in writing), and not to relocate the Collateral to any other locations without the prior written consent of Secured Party;

 

5.6. not to sell or otherwise dispose, or offer to sell or otherwise dispose, of the Collateral or any interest therein (other than inventory in the ordinary course of business);

 

5.7. not to, directly or indirectly, allow, grant or suffer to exist any Lien upon any of the Collateral, other than Permitted Liens; and

 

5.8. at any time amounts paid by Secured Party under the Transaction Documents are used to purchase Collateral, Debtor shall perform all acts that may be necessary, and otherwise fully cooperate with Secured Party, to cause (a) any such amounts paid by Secured Party to be disbursed directly to the sellers of any such Collateral, (b) all certificates of title pertaining to such Collateral (as applicable) to be properly filed and reissued to reflect Secured Party’s Lien on such Collateral, and (c) all such reissued certificates of title to be delivered to and held by Secured Party.

 

6. Authorized Action by Secured Party. Debtor hereby irrevocably appoints Secured Party as its attorney-in-fact (which appointment is coupled with an interest) and agrees that Secured Party may perform (but Secured Party shall not be obligated to and shall incur no liability to Debtor or any third party for failure so to do) any act which Debtor is obligated by this Agreement to perform, and to exercise such rights and powers as Debtor might exercise with respect to the Collateral, including the right to (a) collect by legal proceedings or otherwise and endorse, receive and receipt for all dividends, interest, payments, proceeds and other sums and property now or hereafter payable on or on account of the Collateral; (b) enter into any extension, reorganization, deposit, merger, consolidation or other agreement pertaining to, or deposit, surrender, accept, hold or apply other property in exchange for the Collateral; (c) make any compromise or settlement, and take any action Secured Party deems advisable, with respect to the Collateral; (d) file a copy of this Agreement with any governmental agency, body or authority, at the sole cost and expense of Debtor; (e) insure, process and preserve the Collateral; (f) pay any indebtedness of Debtor relating to the Collateral; (g) execute and file a charge under the PPSA and other documents, certificates, instruments and agreements with respect to the Collateral or as otherwise required or permitted hereunder; and (h) take any and all appropriate action and execute any and all documents and instruments that may be necessary or useful to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement; provided, however, that Secured Party shall not exercise any such powers granted pursuant to clauses (a) through (c) above prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default. The powers conferred on Secured Party under this Section 6 are solely to protect its interests in the Collateral and shall not impose any duty upon it to exercise any such powers. Secured Party shall be accountable only for the amounts that it actually receives as a result of the exercise of such powers, and neither Secured Party nor any of its stockholders, directors, officers, managers, employees or agents shall be responsible to Debtor for any act or failure to act, except with respect to Secured Party’s own gross negligence or willful misconduct. Nothing in this Section 6 shall be deemed an authorization for Debtor to take any action that it is otherwise expressly prohibited from undertaking by way of other provision of this Agreement.

 

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7. Default and Remedies.

 

7.1. Default. Debtor shall be deemed in default under this Agreement upon the occurrence of an Event of Default.

 

7.2. Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any such Event of Default, Secured Party shall have the rights of a secured creditor under the PPSA, all rights granted by this Agreement and by law, including, without limiting the foregoing, (a) the right to require Debtor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Secured Party at a place to be designated by Secured Party, and (b) the right to take possession of the Collateral, and for that purpose Secured Party may enter upon premises on which the Collateral may be situated and remove the Collateral therefrom. Debtor hereby agrees that fifteen (15) days’ notice of a public sale of any Collateral or notice of the date after which a private sale of any Collateral may take place is reasonable. In addition, Debtor waives any and all rights that it may have to a judicial hearing in advance of the enforcement of any of Secured Party’s rights and remedies hereunder, including, without limitation, Secured Party’s right following an Event of Default to take immediate possession of Collateral and to exercise Secured Party’s rights and remedies with respect thereto. Secured Party may also have a receiver appointed to take charge of all or any portion of the Collateral and to exercise all rights of Secured Party under this Agreement. Secured Party may exercise any of its rights under this Section 7.2 without demand or notice of any kind. The remedies in this Agreement, including without limitation this Section 7.2, are in addition to, not in limitation of, any other right, power, privilege, or remedy, either in law, in equity, or otherwise, to which Secured Party may be entitled. No failure or delay on the part of Secured Party in exercising any right, power, or remedy will operate as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right hereunder. All of Secured Party’s rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement or by any other agreement, instrument or document shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently.

 

7.3. Standards for Exercising Rights and Remedies. To the extent that applicable law imposes duties on Secured Party to exercise remedies in a commercially reasonable manner, Debtor acknowledges and agrees that it is not commercially unreasonable for Secured Party (a) to fail to incur expenses reasonably deemed significant by Secured Party to prepare Collateral for disposition, (b) to fail to obtain third party consents for access to Collateral to be disposed of, or to obtain or, if not required by other law, to fail to obtain governmental or third party consents for the collection or disposition of Collateral to be collected or disposed of, (c) to fail to exercise collection remedies against account debtors or other persons obligated on Collateral or to fail to remove liens or encumbrances on or any adverse claims against Collateral, (d) to exercise collection remedies against account debtors and other persons obligated on Collateral directly or through the use of collection agencies and other collection specialists, (e) to advertise dispositions of Collateral through publications or media of general circulation, whether or not the Collateral is of a specialized nature, (f) to contact other persons, whether or not in the same business as Debtor, for expressions of interest in acquiring all or any portion of the Collateral, (g) to hire one or more professional auctioneers to assist in the disposition of Collateral, whether or not the Collateral is of a specialized nature, (h) to dispose of Collateral by utilizing Internet sites that provide for the auction of assets of the types included in the Collateral or that have the reasonable capability of doing so, or that match buyers and sellers of assets, (i) to dispose of assets in wholesale rather than retail markets, (j) to disclaim disposition warranties, (k) to purchase insurance or credit enhancements to insure Secured Party against risks of loss, collection or disposition of Collateral or to provide to Secured Party a guaranteed return from the collection or disposition of Collateral, or (l) to the extent deemed appropriate by Secured Party, to obtain the services of other brokers, investment bankers, consultants and other professionals to assist Secured Party in the collection or disposition of any of the Collateral. Debtor acknowledges that the purpose of this Section is to provide non-exhaustive indications of what actions or omissions by Secured Party would fulfill Secured Party’s duties under the PPSA in Secured Party’s exercise of remedies against the Collateral and that other actions or omissions by Secured Party shall not be deemed to fail to fulfill such duties solely on account of not being indicated in this Section. Without limitation upon the foregoing, nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to grant any rights to Debtor or to impose any duties on Secured Party that would not have been granted or imposed by this Agreement or by applicable law in the absence of this Section.

 

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7.4. Marshalling. Secured Party shall not be required to marshal any present or future Collateral for, or other assurances of payment of, the Obligations or to resort to such Collateral or other assurances of payment in any particular order, and all of its rights and remedies hereunder and in respect of such Collateral and other assurances of payment shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights and remedies, however existing or arising. To the extent that it lawfully may, Debtor hereby agrees that it will not invoke any law relating to the marshalling of Collateral which might cause delay in or impede the enforcement of Secured Party’s rights and remedies under this Agreement or under any other instrument creating or evidencing any of the Obligations or under which any of the Obligations is outstanding or by which any of the Obligations is secured or payment thereof is otherwise assured, and, to the extent that it lawfully may, Debtor hereby irrevocably waives the benefits of all such laws.

 

7.5. Application of Collateral Proceeds. The proceeds and/or avails of the Collateral, or any part thereof, and the proceeds and the avails of any remedy hereunder (as well as any other amounts of any kind held by Secured Party at the time of, or received by Secured Party after, the occurrence of an Event of Default) shall be paid to and applied as follows:

 

(a) First, to the payment of reasonable costs and expenses, including all amounts expended to preserve the value of the Collateral, of foreclosure or suit, if any, and of such sale and the exercise of any other rights or remedies, and of all proper fees, expenses, liability and advances, including reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees, incurred or made hereunder by Secured Party;

 

(b) Second, to the payment to Secured Party of the amount then owing or unpaid on the Note (to be applied first to accrued interest and fees and second to outstanding principal) and all amounts owed under any of the other Transaction Documents or other documents included within the Obligations; and

 

(c) Third, to the payment of the surplus, if any, to Debtor, its successors and assigns, or to whosoever may be lawfully entitled to receive the same.

 

In the absence of final payment and satisfaction in full of all of the Obligations, Debtor shall remain liable for any deficiency.

 

8. Miscellaneous.

 

8.1. Notices. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in the manner provided in the subsection titled “Notices” in the Purchase Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

8.2. Non-waiver. No failure or delay on Secured Party’s part in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof or of any other right nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other further exercise thereof or of any other right.

 

8.3. Amendments and Waivers. This Agreement may not be amended or modified, nor may any of its terms be waived, except by written instruments signed by Debtor and Secured Party. Each waiver or consent under any provision hereof shall be effective only in the specific instances for the purpose for which given.

 

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8.4. Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Secured Party and Debtor and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that Debtor may not sell, assign or delegate rights and obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Secured Party.

 

8.5. Cumulative Rights, etc. The rights, powers and remedies of Secured Party under this Agreement shall be in addition to all rights, powers and remedies given to Secured Party by virtue of any applicable law, rule or regulation of any governmental authority, or the Note, all of which rights, powers, and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised successively or concurrently without impairing Secured Party’s rights hereunder. Debtor waives any right to require Secured Party to proceed against any person or entity or to exhaust any Collateral or to pursue any remedy in Secured Party’s power.

 

8.6. Partial Invalidity. If any part of this Agreement is construed to be in violation of any law, such part shall be modified to achieve the objective of the parties to the fullest extent permitted and the balance of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

8.7. Expenses. Debtor shall pay on demand all reasonable fees and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, incurred by Secured Party in connection with the custody, preservation or sale of, or other realization on, any of the Collateral or the enforcement or attempt to enforce any of the Obligations which are not performed as and when required by this Agreement.

 

8.8. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Guaranty, the Purchase Agreement, and the other Transaction Documents, taken together, constitute and contain the entire agreement of Debtor and Secured Party with respect to this particular matter and supersede any and all prior agreements, negotiations, correspondence, understandings and communications between the parties, whether written or oral, respecting the subject matter hereof.

 

8.9. Governing Law; Venue. Except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, the parties expressly agree that this Agreement shall be governed solely by the laws of the State of Utah, without giving effect to the principles thereof regarding the conflict of laws; provided, however, that enforcement of Secured Party’s rights and remedies against the Collateral as provided herein will be subject to the PPSA. The provisions set forth in the Purchase Agreement to determine the proper venue for any disputes are incorporated herein by this reference.

 

8.10. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE TO DEMAND THAT ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THE PARTIES HERETO BE TRIED BY JURY. THIS WAIVER EXTENDS TO ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO DEMAND A TRIAL BY JURY ARISING UNDER COMMON LAW OR ANY APPLICABLE STATUTE, LAW, RULE OR REGULATION. FURTHER, EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVING ITS RIGHT TO DEMAND TRIAL BY JURY.

 

8.11. Purchase Agreement; Arbitration of Disputes. By executing this Agreement, each party agrees to be bound by the terms, conditions and general provisions of the Purchase Agreement and the other Transaction Documents, including without limitation the Arbitration Provisions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) set forth as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement.

 

8.12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Any electronic copy of a party’s executed counterpart will be deemed to be an executed original.

 

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8.13. Further Assurances. Debtor shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as Secured Party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

8.14. Time of the Essence. Time is expressly made of the essence with respect to each and every provision of this Agreement.

 

8.15. Intercreditor Agreement. Secured Party acknowledges this Agreement and the security granted hereunder are subject to the Intercreditor Agreement (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

8.16. Release.

 

(a) This Agreement and all security interests granted hereunder in all Collateral shall automatically terminate with respect to all Obligations upon the Termination Date.

 

(b) In connection with any termination or release pursuant to Section (a) of this Section 8.16, Secured Party will, at Debtor’ sole expense, deliver to Debtor, without any representations, warranties or recourse of any kind whatsoever, all such Collateral held by the Secured Party hereunder, and execute and deliver to, and authorize the filing by Debtor, such documents as Debtor shall reasonably request to evidence such termination and/or release.

 

8.17. Effectiveness of Agreement. Notwithstanding anything else set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement shall not be effective and the pledges and grants of security interests shall not attach to the Collateral until such time as the Lender shall have advanced the first scheduled funds under the Note to the Issuer. Immediately upon the advance of such first scheduled funds to the Issuer (or upon its direction) this Agreement shall become effective and all pledges and grants of security interests herein shall attach to the Collateral without any further action of Debtor.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Secured Party and Debtor have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  SECURED PARTY:
     
  Braebeacon Holdings Inc.
     
  By: /s/ David Scobie
    David Scobie, Director
     
  DEBTOR:
     
  Damon Motors, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Damon Jay Giraud
    Damon Jay Giraud, CEO

 

[Signature Page to Security Agreement]

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE A

TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

All right, title, interest, claims and demands of Debtor in and to all of Debtor’s assets owned as of the date hereof and/or acquired by Debtor at any time while the Obligations are still outstanding, including without limitation, the following property:

 

1. All equity interests in all wholly- or partially-owned subsidiaries of Debtor;

 

2. All customer accounts, insurance contracts, and clients underlying such insurance contracts;

 

3. All goods and equipment now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all laboratory equipment, computer equipment, office equipment, machinery, fixtures, vehicles, and any interest in any of the foregoing, and all attachments, accessories, accessions, replacements, substitutions, additions, and improvements to any of the foregoing, wherever located;

 

4. All inventory now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all merchandise, raw materials, parts, supplies, packing and shipping materials, work in process and finished products including such inventory as is temporarily out of Debtor’s custody or possession or in transit and including any returns upon any accounts or other proceeds, including insurance proceeds, resulting from the sale or disposition of any of the foregoing and any documents of title representing any of the above, and Debtor’s books relating to any of the foregoing;

 

5. All accounts receivable, contract rights, general intangibles, healthcare insurance receivables, payment intangibles and commercial tort claims, now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, all patents, patent rights and patent applications (including without limitation, the inventions and improvements described and claimed therein, and (a) all reissues, divisions, continuations, renewals, extensions and continuations-in-part thereof, (b) all income, royalties, damages, proceeds and payments now and hereafter due or payable under or with respect thereto, including, without limitation, damages and payments for past or future infringements thereof, (c) the right to sue for past, present and future infringements thereof, and (d) all rights corresponding thereto throughout the world), trademarks and service marks (and applications and registrations therefor), inventions, discoveries, copyrights and mask works (and applications and registrations therefor), trade names, trade styles, software and computer programs including source code, trade secrets, methods, published and unpublished works of authorship, processes, know how, drawings, specifications, descriptions, and all memoranda, notes, and records with respect to any research and development, goodwill, license agreements, information, any and all other proprietary rights, franchise agreements, blueprints, drawings, purchase orders, customer lists, route lists, infringements, claims, computer programs, computer disks, computer tapes, literature, reports, catalogs, design rights, income tax refunds, payments of insurance and rights to payment of any kind and whether in tangible or intangible form or contained on magnetic media readable by machine together with all such magnetic media, and all rights corresponding to all of the foregoing throughout the world, now owned and existing or hereafter arising, created or acquired;

 

6. All now existing and hereafter arising accounts, contract rights, royalties, license rights and all other forms of obligations owing to Debtor arising out of the sale or lease of goods, the licensing of technology or the rendering of services by Debtor (subject, in each case, to the contractual rights of third parties to require funds received by Debtor to be expended in a particular manner), whether or not earned by performance, and any and all credit insurance, guaranties, and other security therefor, as well as all merchandise returned to or reclaimed by Debtor and Debtor’s books relating to any of the foregoing;

 

7. All documents, cash, deposit accounts, letters of credit, letter of credit rights, supporting obligations, certificates of deposit, instruments, chattel paper, electronic chattel paper, tangible chattel paper and investment property, including, without limitation, all securities, whether certificated or uncertificated, security entitlements, securities accounts, commodity contracts and commodity accounts, and all financial assets held in any securities account or otherwise, wherever located, now owned or hereafter acquired and Debtor’s books relating to the foregoing;

 

8. All other assets, goods and personal property of Debtor, wherever located, whether tangible or intangible, and whether now owned or hereafter acquired; and

 

9. Any and all claims, rights and interests in any of the above and all substitutions for, additions and accessions to and proceeds and products thereof, including, without limitation, insurance, condemnation, requisition or similar payments and the proceeds thereof.

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE B

TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

Permitted Liens

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.14

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

This INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (“IP Security Agreement”), dated as of November 13, 2024, is made by DAMON MOTORS, INC., a British Columbia corporation (“Debtor”), in favor of Braebeacon Holdings Inc., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario (the “Secured Party”).

 

A.Grafiti Holding, Inc. (“Company”) issued to Secured Party a certain Secured Promissory Note of even date herewith, as may be amended from time to time (the “Note”), pursuant to a certain Note Purchase Agreement of even date herewith by and between Debtor and Secured Party (the “Purchase Agreement”).

 

B.In order to induce Secured Party to extend the credit evidenced by the Note, Debtor has agreed to guarantee Company obligations under the Note, enter into that certain Security Agreement of even date herewith by and between Debtor and Secured Party (the “Security Agreement”) and to grant Secured Party a security interest in certain “Collateral” as defined in the Security Agreement.

 

C.Under the terms of the Security Agreement, Debtor has granted to the Secured Party a security interest in, among other property, certain intellectual property of the Debtor, and has agreed to execute and deliver this IP Security Agreement for recording with governmental authorities, including, but not limited to, the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

 

NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

 

1. Grant of Security. Debtor hereby pledges and grants to Secured Party a security interest in and to all of the right, title, and interest of such Debtor in, to, and under the following (the “IP Collateral”):

 

(a) All patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications of Debtor, including but not limited to, those set forth on Schedule 1 hereto and all reissues, divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part, renewals, extensions, and reexaminations thereof, and amendments thereto;

 

(b) all rights of any kind whatsoever of Debtor accruing under any of the foregoing provided by applicable law of any jurisdiction, by international treaties and conventions and otherwise throughout the world;

 

(c) any and all royalties, fees, income, payments, and other proceeds now or hereafter due or payable with respect to any and all of the foregoing; and

 

(d) any and all claims and causes of action with respect to any of the foregoing, whether occurring before, on, or after the date hereof, including all rights to and claims for damages, restitution, and injunctive and other legal and equitable relief for past, present, and future infringement, dilution, misappropriation, violation, misuse, breach, or default, with the right but no obligation to sue for such legal and equitable relief and to collect, or otherwise recover, any such damages.

 

 

 

 

2. Recordation. Debtor authorizes the Commissioner for Patents and the Commissioner for Trademarks in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the officials of corresponding entities or agencies in any applicable jurisdictions to record and register this IP Security Agreement upon request by the Secured Party.

 

3. Loan Documents. This IP Security Agreement has been entered into pursuant to and in conjunction with the Security Agreement, the Purchase Agreement, the Note and all other documents related thereto and entered into in connection therewith (the “Loan Documents”), which are hereby incorporated by reference. The provisions of the Loan Documents shall supersede and control over any conflicting or inconsistent provision herein. The rights and remedies of the Secured Party with respect to the IP Collateral are as provided by the Loan Documents and nothing in this IP Security Agreement shall be deemed to limit such rights and remedies.

 

4. Complete List. Debtor represents and warrants to Secured Party that Schedule 1 attached hereto is a true, complete and accurate list of all patents, patent applications, trademarks and trademark applications owned by Debtor.

 

5. Execution in Counterparts. This IP Security Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.

 

6. Successors and Assigns. This IP Security Agreement will be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

 

7. Governing Law; Arbitration. This IP Security Agreement and any claim, controversy, dispute, or cause of action (whether in contract or tort or otherwise) based upon, arising out of, or relating to this IP Security Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the United States and the State of Utah, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Utah or any other jurisdiction), and will be subject to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) attached as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Debtor has caused this IP Security Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above written.

 

  DAMON MOTORS, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Damon Jay Giraud
    Damon Jay Giraud, CEO
     
  Address for Notices:
     
  510 West Georgia Street, Suite 1800
  Vancouver, British Columbia V6B0M3

 

AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:

 

  BRAEBEACON HOLDINGS INC.
     
  By: /s/ David Scobie
    David Scobie, Director
     
  Address for Notices:
     
  18 King Street East, Suite 902
  Toronto, ON
  M5C 1C4

 

[Signature Page to Intellectual Property Security Agreement]

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 1

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

 

(See attachment)

 

 

Exhibit 10.15

 

GUARANTY

 

This GUARANTY, made effective as of November 13, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), is given by Damon Motors, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Guarantor”), for the benefit of Braebeacon Holdings Inc., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, and its successors, transferees, and assigns (“Lender”).

 

PURPOSE

 

A.  Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Borrower”), has issued to Lender that certain Secured Promissory Note of even date herewith in the original face amount of up to $8,385,000.00 (as amended, restated or otherwise modified, the “Note”).

 

B.  The Note was issued pursuant to the terms of a Note Purchase Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender (as amended, restated or otherwise modified, the “Purchase Agreement”).

 

C.  Guarantor will materially benefit from the credit evidenced by the Note and other financial accommodations granted to Borrower pursuant to the Transaction Documents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

D.  Lender agreed to provide the financing to Borrower evidenced by the Note only upon the inducement and representation of Guarantor that Guarantor would guaranty certain indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of Borrower owed to Lender under the Note and all the other Transaction Documents, as provided herein.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of $10.00 and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and in order to induce Lender to enter into the Transaction Documents and provide the financing contemplated therein, Guarantor hereby agrees for the benefit of Lender as follows:

 

GUARANTY

 

1.  Indebtedness Guaranteed. Guarantor hereby absolutely and unconditionally guarantees the prompt payment in full of the Obligations (as defined below), as and when the same (including without limitation portions thereof) become due and payable. Guarantor acknowledges that the amount of the Obligations may exceed the principal amount of the Note. Moreover, at any time after the Effective Date and until all of Borrower’s obligations under all of the Transaction Documents are paid and performed in full, or within the timeframes otherwise specifically set forth in the Transaction Documents, Guarantor hereby covenants: (i) that it will not issue securities in any Variable Rate Transaction (as defined in the Purchase Agreement, but as applicable to Guarantor and not Borrower), provided that such prohibition shall not prohibit Guarantor from issuing securities pursuant to any Variable Rate Transactions entered into by Guarantor prior to the date hereof, or issue or guarantee any debt instrument or incur any debt other than any guarantee or debt (1) in favor of Borrower, (2) as described on Schedule 4(iii) of the Purchase Agreement, or (3) trade payables in the ordinary course of business, without Lender’s prior written consent, which consent may be granted or withheld in Lender’s sole discretion; provided, however, that no consent is required in connection with the issuance of any debt instrument to any party that is affiliated with Lender; and (ii) Guarantor shall not enter into any agreement or otherwise agree to any covenant, condition, or obligation that locks up, restricts in any way or otherwise prohibits Guarantor: (a) from entering into a Variable Rate Transaction with Lender or any affiliate of Lender, or (b) from issuing common stock, preferred stock, warrants, convertible notes, other debt securities, or any other Guarantor securities to Lender or any affiliate of Lender. Guarantor further acknowledges that the foregoing guaranty is made for the timely payment and performance of each of the Obligations and is not merely a guaranty of collection. The restrictions provided in this Section 1 shall not restrict or prohibit Guarantor’s performance of its obligations under any agreements or instrument in effect prior to the date hereof. For purposes of this Guaranty, “Obligations” means (a) all loans, advances, debts, liabilities and obligations, arising on or after the date of this Guaranty, owed by Borrower to Lender, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (including the Note), together with any modification or amendment to any of the foregoing (b) all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by Lender in connection with the Note or in connection with the collection or enforcement of any portion of the indebtedness, liabilities or obligations described in the foregoing clause (a) and (b) the performance of the covenants and agreements of Borrower contained in the Note and the other Transaction Documents.

 

 

 

2.  Representations and Warranties. Guarantor hereby represents and warrants to Lender that:

 

(a)  Guarantor is a corporation, organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation, and has the power and authority and the legal right to own and operate its properties and to conduct the business in which it is currently engaged.

 

(b) Guarantor has the power and authority and the legal right to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, this Guaranty and has taken all necessary action required by its form of organization to authorize such execution, delivery and performance.

 

(c) This Guaranty constitutes Guarantor’s legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general equitable principles (whether enforcement is sought by proceedings in equity or at law).

 

(d) The execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty will not (i) violate any provision of any law, statute, rule or regulation or any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award of any court, governmental agency or arbitrator presently in effect having applicability to Guarantor, (ii) violate or contravene any provision of Guarantor’s organizational documents, or (iii) result in a breach of or constitute a default under any indenture, loan or credit agreement or any other agreement, lease or instrument to which Guarantor is a party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound or result in the creation of any lien thereunder. Guarantor is not in default under or in violation of any such law, statute, rule or regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award or any such indenture, loan or credit agreement or other agreement, lease or instrument in any case in which the consequences of such default or violation could have a material adverse effect on its business, operations, properties, assets or condition (financial or otherwise).

 

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(e)  No order, consent, approval, license, authorization or validation of, or filing, recording or registration with, or exemption by, any governmental or public body or authority is required on Guarantor’s part to authorize, or is required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of, or the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability of, this Guaranty.

 

(f) There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to Guarantor’s knowledge, threatened against or affecting Guarantor or any of its properties before any court or arbitrator, or any governmental department, board, agency or other instrumentality which, if determined adversely to Guarantor, would have a material adverse effect on its business, operations, property or condition (financial or otherwise) or on its ability to perform its obligations hereunder.

 

(g)  (i) This Guaranty is not given with actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any entity to which Guarantor is, or will become on or after the date of this Guaranty, indebted, (ii) Guarantor has received at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the giving of this Guaranty, (iii) Guarantor is not insolvent, as defined in any applicable state or federal statute, nor will Guarantor be rendered insolvent by the execution and delivery of this Guaranty to Lender, and (iv) Guarantor does not intend to incur debts that will be beyond Guarantor's ability to pay as such debts become due.

 

(h)  Guarantor has examined or has had the full opportunity to examine the Note and all the other Transaction Documents, all the terms of which are acceptable to Guarantor.

 

(i)  This Guaranty is given in consideration of Lender entering into the Transaction Documents and providing financing thereunder.

 

(j) Guarantor is not insolvent, as defined in any applicable state or federal statute, nor will Guarantor be rendered insolvent by the execution and delivery of this Guaranty to Lender.

 

(k)  Guarantor has received adequate consideration and at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the giving of this Guaranty, which Guarantor hereby acknowledges having received, and thereby will materially benefit from the financial accommodations granted to Borrower by Lender pursuant to the Transaction Documents. Lender may rely conclusively on the continuing warranty, hereby made, that Guarantor continues to be benefitted by Lender’s extension of credit accommodations to Borrower and Lender shall have no duty to inquire into or confirm the receipt of any such benefits, and this Guaranty shall be effective and enforceable by Lender without regard to the receipt, nature or value of any such benefits. As such, this Guaranty is a valid and binding obligation of Guarantor. Guarantor further covenants and agrees that it will not use lack of consideration as a defense to its performance of its obligations under this Guaranty. Lender may rely conclusively on the continuing warranty, hereby made, that Guarantor continues to be benefitted by Lender’s extension of accommodations to Borrower and Guarantor, and Lender shall have no duty to inquire into or confirm the receipt of any such benefits, and this Guaranty shall be effective and enforceable by Lender without regard to the receipt, nature or value of any such benefits.

 

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3.  Alteration of Obligations. In such manner, upon such terms and at such times as Lender and Borrower deem best and without notice to Guarantor, Lender and Borrower may alter, compromise, accelerate, extend, renew or change the time or manner for the payment of any Obligation, increase or reduce the rate of interest on the Note, release Borrower, as to all or any portion of the Obligations, release, substitute or add any one or more guarantors or endorsers, accept additional or substituted security therefor, or release or subordinate any security therefor. No exercise or non-exercise by Lender of any right available to Lender, no dealing by Lender with Guarantor or any other guarantor, endorser of the Note or any other person, and no change, impairment or release of all or a portion of the obligations of Borrower under any of the Transaction Documents or suspension of any right or remedy of Lender against any person, including, without limitation, Borrower and any other such guarantor, endorser or other person, shall in any way affect any of the obligations of Guarantor hereunder or any security furnished by Guarantor or give Guarantor any recourse against Lender. Guarantor acknowledges that its obligations hereunder are independent of the obligations of Borrower.

 

4.  Waiver. To the extent permitted by law, Guarantor hereby waives and relinquishes all rights and remedies accorded by applicable law to guarantors and agrees not to assert or take advantage of any such rights or remedies, including (without limitation) (a) any right to require Lender to proceed against Borrower or any other person or to pursue any other remedy in Lender’s power before proceeding against Guarantor; (b) any defense that may arise by reason of the incapacity, lack of authority, death or disability of any other person or persons or the failure of Lender to file or enforce a claim against the estate (in administration, bankruptcy or any other proceeding) of any other person or persons; (c) demand, protest and notice of any kind, including, without limitation, notice of the existence, creation or incurring of any new or additional indebtedness, liability or obligation or of any action or non-action on the part of Borrower, Lender, any endorser or creditor of Borrower or Guarantor or on the part of any other person whomsoever under this or any other instrument in connection with any obligation or liability or evidence of indebtedness held by Lender as collateral or in connection with any Obligation hereby guaranteed; (d) any defense based upon an election of remedies by Lender which may destroy or otherwise impair the subrogation rights of Guarantor or the right of Guarantor to proceed against Borrower for reimbursement, or both; (e) any defense based upon any statute or rule of law which provides that the obligation of a surety must be neither larger in amount nor in other respects more burdensome than that of the principal; (f) any duty on the part of Lender to disclose to Guarantor any facts Lender may now or hereafter know about Borrower, regardless of whether Lender has reason to believe that any such facts materially increase the risk beyond that which Guarantor intends to assume or has reason to believe that such facts are unknown to Guarantor or has a reasonable opportunity to communicate such facts to Guarantor, since Guarantor acknowledges that it is fully responsible for being and keeping informed of the financial condition of Borrower and of all circumstances bearing on the risk of non-payment of any Obligation; (g) any defense arising because of Lender’s election, in any proceeding instituted under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, of the application of Section 1111(b)(2) of the Federal Bankruptcy Code; (h) any defense based on any borrowing or grant of a security interest under Section 364 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code; (i) any claim, right or remedy which Guarantor may now have or hereafter acquire against Borrower that arises hereunder and/or from the performance by Guarantor hereunder, including, without limitation, any claim, right or remedy of Lender against Borrower or any security which Lender now has or hereafter acquires, whether or not such claim, right or remedy arises in equity, under contract, by statute, under common law or otherwise; and (j) any obligation of Lender to pursue any other guarantor or any other person, or to foreclose on any collateral.

 

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5.  Bankruptcy. So long as any Obligation shall be owing to Lender, Guarantor shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender, commence, or join with any other person in commencing, any bankruptcy, reorganization, or insolvency proceeding against Borrower. The obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty shall not be altered, limited or affected by any proceeding, voluntary or involuntary, involving the bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, liquidation or arrangement of Borrower, or by any defense which Borrower may have by reason of any order, decree or decision of any court or administrative body resulting from any such proceeding.

 

6.  Claims in Bankruptcy. Guarantor shall file in any bankruptcy or other proceeding in which the filing of claims is required or permitted by law all claims that Guarantor may have against Borrower relating to any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Guarantor and will assign to Lender all rights of Guarantor thereunder. If Guarantor does not file any such claim, Lender, as attorney-in-fact for Guarantor, is hereby authorized to do so in the name of Guarantor or, in Lender’s discretion, to assign the claim to a nominee and to cause proof of claim to be filed in the name of Lender’s nominee. The foregoing power of attorney is coupled with an interest and cannot be revoked. Lender or Lender’s nominee shall have the sole right to accept or reject any plan proposed in such proceeding and to take any other action that a party filing a claim is entitled to do. In all such cases, whether in administration, bankruptcy or otherwise, the person or persons authorized to pay such claim shall pay to Lender the amount payable on such claim and, to the full extent necessary for that purpose, Guarantor hereby assigns to Lender all of Guarantor’s rights to any such payments or distributions to which Guarantor would otherwise be entitled; provided, however, that Guarantor’s obligations hereunder shall not be deemed satisfied except to the extent that Lender receives cash by reason of any such payment or distribution. If Lender receives anything hereunder other than cash, the same shall be held as collateral for amounts due under this Guaranty. If at any time the holder of any of the Note is required to refund to Borrower any payments made by Borrower under the Note because such payments have been held by a bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over Borrower to constitute a preference under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law then in effect, or for any other reason, then in addition to Guarantor’s other obligation under this Guaranty, Guarantor shall reimburse the holder in the aggregate amount of such refund payments.

 

7.  Costs and Attorneys’ Fees. If Borrower or Guarantor fails to pay all or any portion of any Obligation, or Guarantor otherwise breaches any provision hereof or otherwise defaults hereunder, Guarantor shall pay all such expenses and actual attorneys’ fees incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of any obligations of Guarantor hereunder, including, without limitation, any attorneys’ fees incurred in any negotiation, alternative dispute resolution proceeding subsequently agreed to by the parties, if any, litigation, or bankruptcy proceeding or any appeals from any of such proceedings.

 

8.  Cumulative Rights. The amount of Guarantor’s liability and all rights, powers and remedies of Lender hereunder and under any other agreement now or at any time hereafter in force between Lender and Guarantor, including, without limitation, any other guaranty executed by Guarantor relating to any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Lender, shall be cumulative and not alternative and such rights, powers and remedies shall be in addition to all rights, powers and remedies given to Lender by law. This Guaranty is in addition to and exclusive of the guaranty of any other guarantor of any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Lender.

 

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9.  Independent Obligations. The obligations of Guarantor hereunder are independent of the obligations of Borrower and, to the extent permitted by law, in the event of any breach or default hereunder, a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against Guarantor whether or not Borrower is joined therein or a separate action or actions are brought against Borrower. Lender may maintain successive actions for other breaches or defaults. Lender’s rights hereunder shall not be exhausted by Lender’s exercise of any of Lender’s rights or remedies or by any such action or by any number of successive actions until and unless all Obligations have been paid and fully performed.

 

10.  Severability. If any part of this Guaranty is construed to be in violation of any law, such part shall be modified to achieve the objective of the parties to the fullest extent permitted and the balance of this Guaranty shall remain in full force and effect.

 

11.  Successors and Assigns. This Guaranty shall inure to the benefit of Lender, Lender’s successors and assigns, including the assignees of any Obligation, and shall bind the heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns of Guarantor. This Guaranty may be assigned by Lender with respect to all or any portion of the Obligations, and when so assigned, Guarantor shall be liable to the assignees under this Guaranty without in any manner affecting the liability of Guarantor hereunder with respect to any Obligations retained by Lender.

 

12.  Notices. Whenever Guarantor or Lender shall desire to give or serve any notice, demand, request or other communication with respect to this Guaranty, each such notice shall be given in writing (unless otherwise specified herein) and shall be deemed effectively given on the earliest of:

 

(a)  the date delivered, if delivered by personal delivery as against written receipt therefor or by email to an executive officer, or by confirmed facsimile,

 

(b)  the fifth business day after deposit, postage prepaid, in the United States Postal Service by registered or certified mail, or

 

(c)  the third Trading Day after mailing by domestic or international express courier, with delivery costs and fees prepaid,

 

in each case, addressed to each of the other parties thereunto entitled at the address for such party (or the Borrower, in respect of notices delivered to the Guarantor) set forth in the Purchase Agreement (or at such other addresses as such party may designate by ten (10) calendar days’ advance written notice similarly given to each of the other parties hereto).

 

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13.  Application of Payments or Recoveries. With or without notice to Guarantor, Lender, in Lender’s sole discretion and at any time and from time to time and in such manner and upon such terms as Lender deems fit, may (a) apply any or all payments or recoveries from Borrower or from any other guarantor or endorser under any other instrument or realized from any security, in such manner and order of priority as Lender may determine, to any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Lender, whether or not such indebtedness, liability or obligation is guaranteed hereby or is otherwise secured or is due at the time of such application; and (b) refund to Borrower any payment received by Lender in connection with any Obligation and payment of the amount refunded shall be fully guaranteed hereby.

 

14.  Setoff. Lender shall have a right of setoff against all monies, securities and other property of Guarantor now or hereafter in the possession of, or on deposit with, Lender (if any), whether held in a general or special account or deposit, or for safekeeping or otherwise. Such right is in addition to any right of setoff Lender may have by law. All rights of setoff may be exercised without notice or demand to Guarantor. No right of setoff shall be deemed to have been waived by any act or conduct on the part of Lender, or by any neglect to exercise such right of setoff, or by any delay in doing so. Every right of setoff shall continue in full force and effect until specifically waived or released by an instrument in writing executed by Lender.

 

15.  Miscellaneous.

 

15.1  Governing Law and Venue. This Guaranty shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah for contracts to be wholly performed in such state and without giving effect to the principles thereof regarding the conflict of laws. Without modifying Guarantor’s obligations to resolve disputes hereunder pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined below), Guarantor consents to and expressly agrees that exclusive venue for the arbitration of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Guaranty or the relationship of the parties or their affiliates shall be in Salt Lake County, Utah or Utah County, Utah. Without modifying the parties obligations to resolve disputes hereunder pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined below), for any litigation arising in connection with this Agreement, Guarantor hereby (a) consents to and expressly submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of any state court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah, (b) expressly submits to the exclusive venue of any such court for the purposes hereof, and (c) waives any claim of improper venue and any claim or objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum or any other claim or objection to the bringing of any such proceeding in such jurisdictions or to any claim that such venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper.

 

15.2  Arbitration of Claims. The parties hereto hereby incorporate by this reference the arbitration provisions set forth as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement (“Arbitration Provisions”). The parties shall submit all Claims (as defined in the Arbitration Provisions) arising under this Guaranty or other agreements between the parties and their affiliates to binding arbitration pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the Arbitration Provisions are unconditionally binding on the parties hereto and are severable from all other provisions of this Guaranty. Any capitalized term not defined in the Arbitration Provisions shall have the meaning set forth in the Purchase Agreement. By executing this Guaranty, Guarantor represents, warrants and covenants that Guarantor has reviewed the Arbitration Provisions carefully, consulted with legal counsel about such provisions (or waived its right to do so), understands that the Arbitration Provisions are intended to allow for the expeditious and efficient resolution of any dispute hereunder, agrees to the terms and limitations set forth in the Arbitration Provisions, and that Guarantor will not take a position contrary to the foregoing representations. Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that Lender may rely upon the foregoing representations and covenants of Guarantor regarding the Arbitration Provisions.

 

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15.3 Entire Agreement. Except as provided in any other written agreement now or at any time hereafter in force between Lender and Guarantor, this Guaranty shall constitute the entire agreement of Guarantor with Lender with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no representation, understanding, promise or condition concerning the subject matter hereof shall be binding upon Lender unless expressed herein.

 

15.4  Construction. When the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural and the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter and vice versa. The word “person” as used herein shall include any individual, company, firm, association, partnership, corporation, trust or other legal entity of any kind whatsoever. The headings of this Guaranty are inserted for convenience only and shall have no effect upon the construction or interpretation hereof.

 

15.5  Waiver. No provision of this Guaranty or right granted to Lender hereunder can be waived in whole or in part nor can Guarantor be released from Guarantor’s obligations hereunder except by a writing duly executed by an authorized officer of Lender.

 

15.6  No Subrogation. Until all indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of Borrower owed to Lender have been paid in full, Guarantor shall not have any right of subrogation.

 

15.7 Survival. All representations and warranties contained in this Guaranty shall survive the execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty and the creation and payment of the Obligations.

 

15.8 Joint and Several Liability. Guarantor’s covenants, obligations and agreements set forth herein are joint and several liabilities and obligations of Guarantor together with every other guarantor of the Obligations, if any.

 

15.9 Usury. If any provision of this Guaranty would oblige Guarantor to make any payment of interest or other amount payable to Lender in an amount or calculated at a rate which would be prohibited by law or would result in a receipt by Lender of “interest” at a “criminal rate” (as such terms are construed under the Criminal Code (Canada)), then, notwithstanding such provision, such amount or rate shall be deemed to have been adjusted with retroactive effect to the maximum amount or rate of interest, as the case may be, as would not be so prohibited by applicable law or so result in a receipt by Lender of “interest” at a “criminal rate”, such adjustment to be effected, to the extent necessary (but only to the extent necessary), as follows: (i) first, by reducing the amount or rate of interest; and (ii) thereafter, by reducing any fees, commissions, costs, expenses, premiums and other amounts required to be paid which would constitute interest for purposes of Section 347 of the Criminal Code (Canada).

 

15.10 Termination. Upon either (i) the indefeasible repayment of the Obligations, provided Lender has no further commitments to advance any funds under the Purchase Agreement, (ii) if prior to any advance being made pursuant to the Note, the Purchase Agreement is terminated or (iii) for greater certainty, the occurrence of the termination of the Transaction Documents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) as set forth in Section 1.3 of the Purchase Agreement, then this Guaranty shall automatically terminate (the “Termination Date”) and Lender shall, at the request and expense of Guarantor, execute and deliver whatever documents are reasonably required to acknowledge the termination of this Agreement and the occurrence of the Termination Date.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has executed this Guaranty to be effective as of the date first set forth above.

 

  Damon Motors, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Damon Jay Giraud
    Damon Jay Giraud, CEO

 

[Signature Page to Guaranty]

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.16

 

GUARANTY

 

This GUARANTY, made effective as of November 13, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), is given by Damon Motors Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Guarantor”), for the benefit of Braebeacon Holdings Inc., a corporation incorporated pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario, and its successors, transferees, and assigns (“Lender”).

 

PURPOSE

 

A. Grafiti Holding, Inc., a British Columbia corporation (“Borrower”), has issued to Lender that certain Secured Promissory Note of even date herewith in the original face amount of up to $8,385,000.00 (as amended, restated or otherwise modified, the “Note”).

 

B. The Note was issued pursuant to the terms of a Note Purchase Agreement of even date herewith between Borrower and Lender (as amended, restated or otherwise modified, the “Purchase Agreement”).

 

C. Guarantor will materially benefit from the credit evidenced by the Note and other financial accommodations granted to Borrower pursuant to the Transaction Documents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement).

 

D. Lender agreed to provide the financing to Borrower evidenced by the Note only upon the inducement and representation of Guarantor that Guarantor would guaranty certain indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of Borrower owed to Lender under the Note and all the other Transaction Documents, as provided herein.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of $10.00 and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and in order to induce Lender to enter into the Transaction Documents and provide the financing contemplated therein, Guarantor hereby agrees for the benefit of Lender as follows:

 

GUARANTY

 

1. Indebtedness Guaranteed. Guarantor hereby absolutely and unconditionally guarantees the prompt payment in full of the Obligations (as defined below), as and when the same (including without limitation portions thereof) become due and payable. Guarantor acknowledges that the amount of the Obligations may exceed the principal amount of the Note. Moreover, at any time after the Effective Date and until all of Borrower’s obligations under all of the Transaction Documents are paid and performed in full, or within the timeframes otherwise specifically set forth in the Transaction Documents, Guarantor hereby covenants: (i) that it will not issue securities in any Variable Rate Transaction (as defined in the Purchase Agreement, but as applicable to Guarantor and not Borrower), provided that such prohibition shall not prohibit Guarantor from issuing securities pursuant to any Variable Rate Transactions entered into by Guarantor prior to the date hereof, or issue or guarantee any debt instrument or incur any debt other than any guarantee or debt (1) in favor of Borrower, (2) as described on Schedule 4(iii) of the Purchase Agreement, or (3) trade payables in the ordinary course of business, without Lender’s prior written consent, which consent may be granted or withheld in Lender’s sole discretion; provided, however, that no consent is required in connection with the issuance of any debt instrument to any party that is affiliated with Lender; and (ii) Guarantor shall not enter into any agreement or otherwise agree to any covenant, condition, or obligation that locks up, restricts in any way or otherwise prohibits Guarantor: (a) from entering into a Variable Rate Transaction with Lender or any affiliate of Lender, or (b) from issuing common stock, preferred stock, warrants, convertible notes, other debt securities, or any other Guarantor securities to Lender or any affiliate of Lender. Guarantor further acknowledges that the foregoing guaranty is made for the timely payment and performance of each of the Obligations and is not merely a guaranty of collection. The restrictions provided in this Section 1 shall not restrict or prohibit Guarantor’s performance of its obligations under any agreements or instrument in effect prior to the date hereof. For purposes of this Guaranty, “Obligations” means (a) all loans, advances, debts, liabilities and obligations, arising on or after the date of this Guaranty, owed by Borrower to Lender, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (including the Note), together with any modification or amendment to any of the foregoing (b) all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by Lender in connection with the Note or in connection with the collection or enforcement of any portion of the indebtedness, liabilities or obligations described in the foregoing clause (a) and (b) the performance of the covenants and agreements of Borrower contained in the Note and the other Transaction Documents.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Representations and Warranties. Guarantor hereby represents and warrants to Lender that:

 

(a) Guarantor is a corporation, organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation, and has the power and authority and the legal right to own and operate its properties and to conduct the business in which it is currently engaged.

 

(b) Guarantor has the power and authority and the legal right to execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, this Guaranty and has taken all necessary action required by its form of organization to authorize such execution, delivery and performance.

 

(c) This Guaranty constitutes Guarantor’s legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general equitable principles (whether enforcement is sought by proceedings in equity or at law).

 

(d) The execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty will not (i) violate any provision of any law, statute, rule or regulation or any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award of any court, governmental agency or arbitrator presently in effect having applicability to Guarantor, (ii) violate or contravene any provision of Guarantor’s organizational documents, or (iii) result in a breach of or constitute a default under any indenture, loan or credit agreement or any other agreement, lease or instrument to which Guarantor is a party or by which it or any of its properties may be bound or result in the creation of any lien thereunder. Guarantor is not in default under or in violation of any such law, statute, rule or regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, determination or award or any such indenture, loan or credit agreement or other agreement, lease or instrument in any case in which the consequences of such default or violation could have a material adverse effect on its business, operations, properties, assets or condition (financial or otherwise).

 

(e) No order, consent, approval, license, authorization or validation of, or filing, recording or registration with, or exemption by, any governmental or public body or authority is required on Guarantor’s part to authorize, or is required in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of, or the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability of, this Guaranty.

 

(f) There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to Guarantor’s knowledge, threatened against or affecting Guarantor or any of its properties before any court or arbitrator, or any governmental department, board, agency or other instrumentality which, if determined adversely to Guarantor, would have a material adverse effect on its business, operations, property or condition (financial or otherwise) or on its ability to perform its obligations hereunder.

 

(g) (i) This Guaranty is not given with actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud any entity to which Guarantor is, or will become on or after the date of this Guaranty, indebted, (ii) Guarantor has received at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the giving of this Guaranty, (iii) Guarantor is not insolvent, as defined in any applicable state or federal statute, nor will Guarantor be rendered insolvent by the execution and delivery of this Guaranty to Lender, and (iv) Guarantor does not intend to incur debts that will be beyond Guarantor's ability to pay as such debts become due.

 

(h) Guarantor has examined or has had the full opportunity to examine the Note and all the other Transaction Documents, all the terms of which are acceptable to Guarantor.

 

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(i) This Guaranty is given in consideration of Lender entering into the Transaction Documents and providing financing thereunder.

 

(j) Guarantor is not insolvent, as defined in any applicable state or federal statute, nor will Guarantor be rendered insolvent by the execution and delivery of this Guaranty to Lender.

 

(k) Guarantor has received adequate consideration and at least a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the giving of this Guaranty, which Guarantor hereby acknowledges having received, and thereby will materially benefit from the financial accommodations granted to Borrower by Lender pursuant to the Transaction Documents. Lender may rely conclusively on the continuing warranty, hereby made, that Guarantor continues to be benefitted by Lender’s extension of credit accommodations to Borrower and Lender shall have no duty to inquire into or confirm the receipt of any such benefits, and this Guaranty shall be effective and enforceable by Lender without regard to the receipt, nature or value of any such benefits. As such, this Guaranty is a valid and binding obligation of Guarantor. Guarantor further covenants and agrees that it will not use lack of consideration as a defense to its performance of its obligations under this Guaranty. Lender may rely conclusively on the continuing warranty, hereby made, that Guarantor continues to be benefitted by Lender’s extension of accommodations to Borrower and Guarantor, and Lender shall have no duty to inquire into or confirm the receipt of any such benefits, and this Guaranty shall be effective and enforceable by Lender without regard to the receipt, nature or value of any such benefits.

 

3. Alteration of Obligations. In such manner, upon such terms and at such times as Lender and Borrower deem best and without notice to Guarantor, Lender and Borrower may alter, compromise, accelerate, extend, renew or change the time or manner for the payment of any Obligation, increase or reduce the rate of interest on the Note, release Borrower, as to all or any portion of the Obligations, release, substitute or add any one or more guarantors or endorsers, accept additional or substituted security therefor, or release or subordinate any security therefor. No exercise or non-exercise by Lender of any right available to Lender, no dealing by Lender with Guarantor or any other guarantor, endorser of the Note or any other person, and no change, impairment or release of all or a portion of the obligations of Borrower under any of the Transaction Documents or suspension of any right or remedy of Lender against any person, including, without limitation, Borrower and any other such guarantor, endorser or other person, shall in any way affect any of the obligations of Guarantor hereunder or any security furnished by Guarantor or give Guarantor any recourse against Lender. Guarantor acknowledges that its obligations hereunder are independent of the obligations of Borrower.

 

4. Waiver. To the extent permitted by law, Guarantor hereby waives and relinquishes all rights and remedies accorded by applicable law to guarantors and agrees not to assert or take advantage of any such rights or remedies, including (without limitation) (a) any right to require Lender to proceed against Borrower or any other person or to pursue any other remedy in Lender’s power before proceeding against Guarantor; (b) any defense that may arise by reason of the incapacity, lack of authority, death or disability of any other person or persons or the failure of Lender to file or enforce a claim against the estate (in administration, bankruptcy or any other proceeding) of any other person or persons; (c) demand, protest and notice of any kind, including, without limitation, notice of the existence, creation or incurring of any new or additional indebtedness, liability or obligation or of any action or non-action on the part of Borrower, Lender, any endorser or creditor of Borrower or Guarantor or on the part of any other person whomsoever under this or any other instrument in connection with any obligation or liability or evidence of indebtedness held by Lender as collateral or in connection with any Obligation hereby guaranteed; (d) any defense based upon an election of remedies by Lender which may destroy or otherwise impair the subrogation rights of Guarantor or the right of Guarantor to proceed against Borrower for reimbursement, or both; (e) any defense based upon any statute or rule of law which provides that the obligation of a surety must be neither larger in amount nor in other respects more burdensome than that of the principal; (f) any duty on the part of Lender to disclose to Guarantor any facts Lender may now or hereafter know about Borrower, regardless of whether Lender has reason to believe that any such facts materially increase the risk beyond that which Guarantor intends to assume or has reason to believe that such facts are unknown to Guarantor or has a reasonable opportunity to communicate such facts to Guarantor, since Guarantor acknowledges that it is fully responsible for being and keeping informed of the financial condition of Borrower and of all circumstances bearing on the risk of non-payment of any Obligation; (g) any defense arising because of Lender’s election, in any proceeding instituted under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, of the application of Section 1111(b)(2) of the Federal Bankruptcy Code; (h) any defense based on any borrowing or grant of a security interest under Section 364 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code; (i) any claim, right or remedy which Guarantor may now have or hereafter acquire against Borrower that arises hereunder and/or from the performance by Guarantor hereunder, including, without limitation, any claim, right or remedy of Lender against Borrower or any security which Lender now has or hereafter acquires, whether or not such claim, right or remedy arises in equity, under contract, by statute, under common law or otherwise; and (j) any obligation of Lender to pursue any other guarantor or any other person, or to foreclose on any collateral.

 

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5. Bankruptcy. So long as any Obligation shall be owing to Lender, Guarantor shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender, commence, or join with any other person in commencing, any bankruptcy, reorganization, or insolvency proceeding against Borrower. The obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty shall not be altered, limited or affected by any proceeding, voluntary or involuntary, involving the bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, liquidation or arrangement of Borrower, or by any defense which Borrower may have by reason of any order, decree or decision of any court or administrative body resulting from any such proceeding.

 

6. Claims in Bankruptcy. Guarantor shall file in any bankruptcy or other proceeding in which the filing of claims is required or permitted by law all claims that Guarantor may have against Borrower relating to any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Guarantor and will assign to Lender all rights of Guarantor thereunder. If Guarantor does not file any such claim, Lender, as attorney-in-fact for Guarantor, is hereby authorized to do so in the name of Guarantor or, in Lender’s discretion, to assign the claim to a nominee and to cause proof of claim to be filed in the name of Lender’s nominee. The foregoing power of attorney is coupled with an interest and cannot be revoked. Lender or Lender’s nominee shall have the sole right to accept or reject any plan proposed in such proceeding and to take any other action that a party filing a claim is entitled to do. In all such cases, whether in administration, bankruptcy or otherwise, the person or persons authorized to pay such claim shall pay to Lender the amount payable on such claim and, to the full extent necessary for that purpose, Guarantor hereby assigns to Lender all of Guarantor’s rights to any such payments or distributions to which Guarantor would otherwise be entitled; provided, however, that Guarantor’s obligations hereunder shall not be deemed satisfied except to the extent that Lender receives cash by reason of any such payment or distribution. If Lender receives anything hereunder other than cash, the same shall be held as collateral for amounts due under this Guaranty. If at any time the holder of any of the Note is required to refund to Borrower any payments made by Borrower under the Note because such payments have been held by a bankruptcy court having jurisdiction over Borrower to constitute a preference under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law then in effect, or for any other reason, then in addition to Guarantor’s other obligation under this Guaranty, Guarantor shall reimburse the holder in the aggregate amount of such refund payments.

 

7. Costs and Attorneys’ Fees. If Borrower or Guarantor fails to pay all or any portion of any Obligation, or Guarantor otherwise breaches any provision hereof or otherwise defaults hereunder, Guarantor shall pay all such expenses and actual attorneys’ fees incurred by Lender in connection with the enforcement of any obligations of Guarantor hereunder, including, without limitation, any attorneys’ fees incurred in any negotiation, alternative dispute resolution proceeding subsequently agreed to by the parties, if any, litigation, or bankruptcy proceeding or any appeals from any of such proceedings.

 

8. Cumulative Rights. The amount of Guarantor’s liability and all rights, powers and remedies of Lender hereunder and under any other agreement now or at any time hereafter in force between Lender and Guarantor, including, without limitation, any other guaranty executed by Guarantor relating to any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Lender, shall be cumulative and not alternative and such rights, powers and remedies shall be in addition to all rights, powers and remedies given to Lender by law. This Guaranty is in addition to and exclusive of the guaranty of any other guarantor of any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Lender.

 

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9. Independent Obligations. The obligations of Guarantor hereunder are independent of the obligations of Borrower and, to the extent permitted by law, in the event of any breach or default hereunder, a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against Guarantor whether or not Borrower is joined therein or a separate action or actions are brought against Borrower. Lender may maintain successive actions for other breaches or defaults. Lender’s rights hereunder shall not be exhausted by Lender’s exercise of any of Lender’s rights or remedies or by any such action or by any number of successive actions until and unless all Obligations have been paid and fully performed.

 

10. Severability. If any part of this Guaranty is construed to be in violation of any law, such part shall be modified to achieve the objective of the parties to the fullest extent permitted and the balance of this Guaranty shall remain in full force and effect.

 

11. Successors and Assigns. This Guaranty shall inure to the benefit of Lender, Lender’s successors and assigns, including the assignees of any Obligation, and shall bind the heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns of Guarantor. This Guaranty may be assigned by Lender with respect to all or any portion of the Obligations, and when so assigned, Guarantor shall be liable to the assignees under this Guaranty without in any manner affecting the liability of Guarantor hereunder with respect to any Obligations retained by Lender.

 

12. Notices. Whenever Guarantor or Lender shall desire to give or serve any notice, demand, request or other communication with respect to this Guaranty, each such notice shall be given in writing (unless otherwise specified herein) and shall be deemed effectively given on the earliest of:

 

(a) the date delivered, if delivered by personal delivery as against written receipt therefor or by email to an executive officer, or by confirmed facsimile,

 

(b) the fifth business day after deposit, postage prepaid, in the United States Postal Service by registered or certified mail, or

 

(c) the third Trading Day after mailing by domestic or international express courier, with delivery costs and fees prepaid,

 

in each case, addressed to each of the other parties thereunto entitled at the address for such party (or the Borrower, in respect of notices delivered to the Guarantor) set forth in the Purchase Agreement (or at such other addresses as such party may designate by ten (10) calendar days’ advance written notice similarly given to each of the other parties hereto).

 

13. Application of Payments or Recoveries. With or without notice to Guarantor, Lender, in Lender’s sole discretion and at any time and from time to time and in such manner and upon such terms as Lender deems fit, may (a) apply any or all payments or recoveries from Borrower or from any other guarantor or endorser under any other instrument or realized from any security, in such manner and order of priority as Lender may determine, to any indebtedness, liability or obligation of Borrower owed to Lender, whether or not such indebtedness, liability or obligation is guaranteed hereby or is otherwise secured or is due at the time of such application; and (b) refund to Borrower any payment received by Lender in connection with any Obligation and payment of the amount refunded shall be fully guaranteed hereby.

 

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14. Setoff. Lender shall have a right of setoff against all monies, securities and other property of Guarantor now or hereafter in the possession of, or on deposit with, Lender (if any), whether held in a general or special account or deposit, or for safekeeping or otherwise. Such right is in addition to any right of setoff Lender may have by law. All rights of setoff may be exercised without notice or demand to Guarantor. No right of setoff shall be deemed to have been waived by any act or conduct on the part of Lender, or by any neglect to exercise such right of setoff, or by any delay in doing so. Every right of setoff shall continue in full force and effect until specifically waived or released by an instrument in writing executed by Lender.

 

15. Miscellaneous.

 

15.1 Governing Law and Venue. This Guaranty shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah for contracts to be wholly performed in such state and without giving effect to the principles thereof regarding the conflict of laws. Without modifying Guarantor’s obligations to resolve disputes hereunder pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined below), Guarantor consents to and expressly agrees that exclusive venue for the arbitration of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Guaranty or the relationship of the parties or their affiliates shall be in Salt Lake County, Utah or Utah County, Utah. Without modifying the parties obligations to resolve disputes hereunder pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions (as defined below), for any litigation arising in connection with this Agreement, Guarantor hereby (a) consents to and expressly submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of any state court sitting in Salt Lake County, Utah, (b) expressly submits to the exclusive venue of any such court for the purposes hereof, and (c) waives any claim of improper venue and any claim or objection that such courts are an inconvenient forum or any other claim or objection to the bringing of any such proceeding in such jurisdictions or to any claim that such venue of the suit, action or proceeding is improper.

 

15.2 Arbitration of Claims. The parties hereto hereby incorporate by this reference the arbitration provisions set forth as an exhibit to the Purchase Agreement (“Arbitration Provisions”). The parties shall submit all Claims (as defined in the Arbitration Provisions) arising under this Guaranty or other agreements between the parties and their affiliates to binding arbitration pursuant to the Arbitration Provisions. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the Arbitration Provisions are unconditionally binding on the parties hereto and are severable from all other provisions of this Guaranty. Any capitalized term not defined in the Arbitration Provisions shall have the meaning set forth in the Purchase Agreement. By executing this Guaranty, Guarantor represents, warrants and covenants that Guarantor has reviewed the Arbitration Provisions carefully, consulted with legal counsel about such provisions (or waived its right to do so), understands that the Arbitration Provisions are intended to allow for the expeditious and efficient resolution of any dispute hereunder, agrees to the terms and limitations set forth in the Arbitration Provisions, and that Guarantor will not take a position contrary to the foregoing representations. Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that Lender may rely upon the foregoing representations and covenants of Guarantor regarding the Arbitration Provisions.

 

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15.3 Entire Agreement. Except as provided in any other written agreement now or at any time hereafter in force between Lender and Guarantor, this Guaranty shall constitute the entire agreement of Guarantor with Lender with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no representation, understanding, promise or condition concerning the subject matter hereof shall be binding upon Lender unless expressed herein.

 

15.4 Construction. When the context and construction so require, all words used in the singular herein shall be deemed to have been used in the plural and the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter and vice versa. The word “person” as used herein shall include any individual, company, firm, association, partnership, corporation, trust or other legal entity of any kind whatsoever. The headings of this Guaranty are inserted for convenience only and shall have no effect upon the construction or interpretation hereof.

 

15.5 Waiver. No provision of this Guaranty or right granted to Lender hereunder can be waived in whole or in part nor can Guarantor be released from Guarantor’s obligations hereunder except by a writing duly executed by an authorized officer of Lender.

 

15.6 No Subrogation. Until all indebtedness, liabilities and obligations of Borrower owed to Lender have been paid in full, Guarantor shall not have any right of subrogation.

 

15.7 Survival. All representations and warranties contained in this Guaranty shall survive the execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty and the creation and payment of the Obligations.

 

15.8 Joint and Several Liability. Guarantor’s covenants, obligations and agreements set forth herein are joint and several liabilities and obligations of Guarantor together with every other guarantor of the Obligations, if any.

 

15.9 Usury. If any provision of this Guaranty would oblige Guarantor to make any payment of interest or other amount payable to Lender in an amount or calculated at a rate which would be prohibited by law or would result in a receipt by Lender of “interest” at a “criminal rate” (as such terms are construed under the Criminal Code (Canada)), then, notwithstanding such provision, such amount or rate shall be deemed to have been adjusted with retroactive effect to the maximum amount or rate of interest, as the case may be, as would not be so prohibited by applicable law or so result in a receipt by Lender of “interest” at a “criminal rate”, such adjustment to be effected, to the extent necessary (but only to the extent necessary), as follows: (i) first, by reducing the amount or rate of interest; and (ii) thereafter, by reducing any fees, commissions, costs, expenses, premiums and other amounts required to be paid which would constitute interest for purposes of Section 347 of the Criminal Code (Canada).

 

15.10 Termination. Upon either (i) the indefeasible repayment of the Obligations, provided Lender has no further commitments to advance any funds under the Purchase Agreement, (ii) if prior to any advance being made pursuant to the Note, the Purchase Agreement is terminated or (iii) for greater certainty, the occurrence of the termination of the Transaction Documents (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) as set forth in Section 1.3 of the Purchase Agreement, then this Guaranty shall automatically terminate (the “Termination Date”) and Lender shall, at the request and expense of Guarantor, execute and deliver whatever documents are reasonably required to acknowledge the termination of this Agreement and the occurrence of the Termination Date.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has executed this Guaranty to be effective as of the date first set forth above.

 

  Damon Motors Corporation
     
  By: /s/ Damon Jay Giraud
    Damon Jay Giraud, CEO

 

[Signature Page to Guaranty]

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.17

 

Lockup Release Agreement

 

THIS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of November 11, 2024 by and among:

 

House of Lithium Ltd. (“House of Lithium”)

 

and

 

Damon Motors Inc. (“Damon”)

 

and

 

Grafiti Holding Inc. (“Grafiti”)

 

House of Lithium, Damon and Grafiti are sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” and, collectively, as the “Parties.”

 

WHEREAS:

 

A.Damon Motors Inc. is a party to a business combination agreement dated October 23, 2023 (as amended on June 18, 2024 and September 26, 2024, and as may be further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time) (the “Business Combination Agreement”), whereby the securities of Damon (the “Damon Securities”) will be exchanged for common shares of Grafiti (the “Resulting Issuer Shares”) in accordance with the Plan (as defined below).

 

B.House of Lithium is the holder of Damon Securities which, upon the closing of the business combination contemplated in the Business Combination Agreement and pursuant to the terms of the plan of arrangement contemplated thereunder (the “Plan”), will be exchanged for Resulting Issuer Shares (the “HOL Resulting Issuer Shares”) in consideration for the Damon Securities held by House of Lithium.

 

C.Under the terms of the Plan, the Resulting Issuer Shares will be subject to a lockup restriction (the “Lockup”) whereby:

 

i.Subject to the prior approval of Grafiti, forty percent (40%) of the Resulting Issuer Shares shall not be transferred prior to the ninetieth (90th) day following the closing date under the Business Combination Agreement (the “Closing Date”); and

 

ii.Subject to the prior approval of Grafiti, an additional forty percent (40%) of the Resulting Issuer Shares shall not be transferred prior to the one-hundred and eightieth (180th) day following the Closing Date,

 

subject to the provisions of the Plan.

 

D.Braebeacon Holdings Inc. (“Braebeacon”) is a senior secured creditor of House of Lithium, and the Damon Securities are subject to a security interest in favour of Braebeacon in respect of various credit facilities advanced by Braebeacon to House of Lithium.

 

E.Braebeacon is expected to enter into a note purchase agreement prior to the Closing Date, pursuant to which Grafiti will agree to sell, and Braebeacon will agree to purchase, a secured promissory note in an initial principal amount of $8,385,000 for a purchase price in cash of $6,500,000, subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of such promissory note (the “Facility”).

 

F.As part of the consideration for the Facility, Braebeacon has requested that the HOL Resulting Issuer Shares be released from the Lockup immediately following the Closing Date.

 

 

 

NOW THEREFORE this Agreement witnesses that in consideration of the mutual covenants hereafter contained, the parties hereto covenant and agree with each other effective the day first written above, as follows:

 

1.Subject to Section 3 below, Grafiti and Damon hereby agree to remove all contractual restrictions associated with the Lockup applicable to House of Lithium in respect of the HOL Resulting Issuer Shares immediately following the Closing Date.

 

2.Subject to Section 3 below, in the event the Damon Securities are transferred from House of Lithium to one or more other persons prior to the Closing Date, Grafiti and Damon shall remove all contractual restrictions associated with the Lockup in respect the HOL Resulting Issuer Shares receivable by such transferee(s) from House of Lithium.

 

3.Notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement, if a definitive agreement in respect of the Facility has not been entered into prior to the Closing Date, the HOL Resulting Issuer Shares shall remain subject to the Lockup.

 

4.Damon acknowledges that, by operation of the Second Amendment to the Business Combination Agreement and this Agreement, and provided that a definitive agreement for the Facility is entered into prior to the Closing Date:

 

i.sixty percent (60%) of the Resulting Issuer Shares to be held by the Spinco Insiders (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), being 609,230 Resulting Issuer Shares will be released from their respective lockup restrictions immediately following the Closing Date; and

 

ii.forty percent (40%) of the Resulting Issuer Shares held by Spinco Insiders (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), being 406,153 Resulting Issuer Shares will be released from their respective lockup restrictions, upon the earlier of: (a) thirty (30) days following the Closing Date, and (b) the date that Grafiti completes an equity financing of no less than $13,000,000.

 

5.This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts by the Parties hereto and may be delivered via facsimile or other functionally equivalent means of electronic communication. Each such executed counterpart shall be deemed to be an original and all such counterparts together shall constitute one agreement.

 

6.This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.

 

7.This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the Laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal Laws applicable therein, without regard to any choice of law or conflict of laws principles thereof that would cause the application of the Law of any jurisdiction other than the Province of British Columbia. Each Party irrevocably attorns and submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the British Columbia courts situated in the City of Vancouver and waives objection to the venue of any proceeding in such court or that such court provides an inconvenient forum.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

  GRAFITI HOLDING INC.
       
  By: /s/ Nadir Ali
    Name:  Nadir Ali
  Title: CEO
     
    Name:  
  Title:  

 

  HOUSE OF LITHIUM LTD.
       
  By: /s/ Paul Kania
    Name:  Paul Kania
  Title: CFO
     
    Name:  
  Title:  

 

  DAMON MOTORS INC.
       
  By: /s/ Jay Giraud
    Name:  Jay Giraud
  Title: CEO
  By:  
    Name:  
  Title:  

 

 

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Exhibit 10.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

 

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JAY GIRAUD

 

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ODYSSEY TRUST COMPANY

 

 

 

COATTAIL AGREEMENT

 

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Article 1 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 2
  1.1 Definitions 2
  1.2 Interpretation not Affected by Headings, etc. 2
  1.3 Number, Gender, etc. 2
  1.4 Statutory References 2
  1.5 Including 2
       
Article 2 PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT 2
  2.1 Establishment of Trust 2
  2.2 Restriction on Sale 3
  2.3 Permitted Sale 3
  2.4 Improper Sale 3
  2.5 Assumptions 4
  2.6 Prevention of Improper Sales 4
  2.7 Supplemental Agreements 4
  2.8 Security Interest 4
  2.9 All Sales Subject to Articles 5
       
Article 3 ACCEPTANCE OF TRUST 5
  3.1 Acceptance and Conditions of Trust 5
  3.2 Enquiry by Trustee 6
  3.3 Request by SVS Holders 6
  3.4 Condition to Action 6
  3.5 Limitation on Action by SVS Holder 7
       
Article 4 COMPENSATION 7
  4.1 Fees and Expenses of the Trustee 7
       
Article 5 INDEMNIFICATION 7
  5.1 Indemnification of the Trustee 7
       
Article 6 CHANGE OF TRUSTEE 8
  6.1 Resignation 8
  6.2 Removal 8
  6.3 Successor Trustee 8
  6.4 Notice of Successor Trustee 9
       
Article 7 TERMINATION 9
  7.1 Term 9
  7.2 Survival of Agreement 9

 

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Article 8 GENERAL 9
  8.1 Obligations of the Shareholder not Joint 9
  8.2 Compliance with Privacy Laws 9
  8.3 Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 10
  8.4 Third Party Interests 10
  8.5 Severability 10
  8.6 Amendments, Modifications, etc. 10
  8.7 Ministerial Amendments 10
  8.8 Force Majeure 11
  8.9 Amendments only in Writing 11
  8.10 Meeting to Consider Amendments 11
  8.11 Enurement 11
  8.12 Notices 11
  8.13 Notice to SVS Holder 12
  8.14 Further Acts 12
  8.15 Entire Agreement 12
  8.16 Counterparts 12
  8.17 Independent Legal Advice 13
  8.18 Jurisdiction 13
  8.19 Attornment 13
       
SCHEDULE “A” ADOPTION AGREEMENT 15

 

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COATTAIL AGREEMENT

 

THIS AGREEMENT dated the 13th day of November, 2024,

 

A M O N G:

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC., a corporation existing under the laws of British Columbia

 

(the “Company”)

 

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JAY GIRAUD, an individual residing in the Province of British Columbia

 

(the “Shareholder”)

 

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ODYSSEY TRUST COMPANY, a trust company continued under the laws of Canada, with an office in the City of Vancouver in the Province of British Columbia, as trustee for the benefit of the SVS Holders (as defined below)

 

(the “Trustee”)

 

WHEREAS pursuant to the terms of plan of arrangement under the laws of the Province of British Columbia effective as at the date hereof and in connection with the business combination agreement dated October 23, 2023, among the Company, Damon Motors Inc., XTI Aerospace, Inc. (formerly, Inpixon) and 14444842 B.C. Ltd., as amended by a first amending agreement dated June 18, 2024 and the second amending agreement dated September 26, 2024, the Company has, among other things, amended its articles (which, as amended, are referred to as the “Articles”) to create, inter alia, a class of Multiple Voting Shares (the “Multiple Voting Shares”), which are multiple voting shares under applicable Securities Laws (as defined herein);

 

AND WHEREAS in addition to the creation of the Multiple Voting Shares, the Company currently has outstanding common shares (referred to herein as, the “Subordinate Voting Shares”), which are subordinate voting shares under applicable Securities Laws;

 

AND WHEREAS the Shareholder, on the date hereof, beneficially own all of the Multiple Voting Shares that are issued and outstanding as of the date of this Agreement;

 

AND WHEREAS the Subordinate Voting Shares are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Nasdaq”);

 

AND WHEREAS the Shareholder and the Company wish to enter into this Agreement for, among other things, the purpose of ensuring that the holders, from time to time, of the Subordinate Voting Shares (collectively, the “SVS Holders”) will not be deprived of any rights under applicable Canadian take-over bid legislation to which they would have been entitled in the event of a take-over bid for the Multiple Voting Shares if the Multiple Voting Shares had been Subordinate Voting Shares;

 

AND WHEREAS the Shareholder and the Company hereby acknowledge that any transfer of Multiple Voting Shares, whether in accordance with this Agreement or otherwise, shall in all circumstances be subject to the provisions of the Articles, including those relating to the mandatory conversion of the Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares;

 

 

 

AND WHEREAS the Shareholder and the Company wish to constitute the Trustee as a trustee for the SVS Holders so that the SVS Holders, through the Trustee, will receive the benefits of this Agreement, including the covenants of the Shareholder and the Company contained herein;

 

AND WHEREAS these recitals and any statements of fact in this Agreement are, and shall be deemed to be, made by the Shareholder and the Company and not by the Trustee;

 

NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each of the parties) the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

Article 1
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

 

1.1Definitions

 

In this Agreement, capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined shall have the meaning given to them in the Articles.

 

1.2Interpretation not Affected by Headings, etc.

 

The division of this Agreement into articles, Sections and paragraphs and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

1.3Number, Gender, etc.

 

Words importing the singular number only shall include the plural and vice versa. Words importing the use of any gender shall include all genders.

 

1.4Statutory References

 

Unless otherwise indicated, all references in this Agreement to any legislation include the regulations and rules thereunder, in each case as amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced from time to time and in the case of any such amendment, re-enactment, consolidation or replacement, reference herein to a particular provision shall be read as referring to such amended, re-enacted, consolidated or replaced provision.

 

1.5Including

 

The word “including” shall mean including, without limitation.

 

Article 2
PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT

 

2.1Establishment of Trust

 

The purpose of this Agreement is to ensure that the SVS Holders will not be deprived of any rights under applicable take-over bid provisions of securities legislation in any jurisdiction of Canada (“Securities Laws”) to which they would have been entitled in the event of a take-over bid for the Multiple Voting Shares if the Multiple Voting Shares had been Subordinate Voting Shares. In furtherance of the foregoing, the Shareholder and the Company hereby establish and create the trust pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (the “Trust”) and hereby appoint the Trustee to act as trustee for the Trust.

 

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2.2Restriction on Sale

 

Subject to Section 2.3 and the Articles, the Shareholder shall not sell, directly or indirectly, any Multiple Voting Shares pursuant to a take-over bid (as defined under applicable Securities Laws) under circumstances in which applicable Securities Laws would have required the same offer to be made to SVS Holders if the sale by the Shareholder had been a sale of the Subordinate Voting Shares underlying such Multiple Voting Shares rather than such Multiple Voting Shares, but otherwise on the same terms.

 

For the purposes of this Section 2.2, it shall be assumed that the offer that would have resulted in such sale of Multiple Voting Shares (or Subordinate Voting Shares into which such Multiple Voting Shares are convertible or converted pursuant to the Articles) by the Shareholder would have constituted a take-over bid for the Subordinate Voting Shares under applicable Securities Laws, regardless of whether this actually would have been the case, and the varying of any material term of an offer shall be deemed to constitute the making of a new offer.

 

2.3Permitted Sale

 

Subject to the provisions of the Articles, Section 2.2 shall not apply to prevent a sale by any Shareholder of Multiple Voting Shares if concurrently an offer is made to purchase Subordinate Voting Shares that:

 

(a)offers a price per Subordinate Voting Share at least as high as the highest price per share paid or required to be paid pursuant to the take-over bid for the Multiple Voting Shares;

 

(b)provides that the percentage of outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares to be taken up (exclusive of shares owned immediately prior to the offer by the offeror or persons acting jointly or in concert with the offeror) is at least as high as the percentage of outstanding Multiple Voting Shares to be sold (exclusive of Multiple Voting Shares owned immediately prior to the offer by the offeror and persons acting jointly or in concert with the offeror);

 

(c)has no condition attached other than the right not to take up and pay for Subordinate Voting Shares tendered if no shares are purchased pursuant to the offer for Multiple Voting Shares; and

 

(d)is in all other material respects identical to the offer for Multiple Voting Shares.

 

For greater certainty, the conversion of Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares shall not, in of itself, constitute a sale of Multiple Voting Shares for the purposes of this Agreement. In addition, and notwithstanding the foregoing, subject to the provisions of the Articles, Section 2.2 shall not apply to prevent the transfer or sale of Multiple Voting Shares by the Shareholder or any Permitted Transferees, to a Permitted Transferee, subject to Section 2.7 of this Agreement, provided such transfer or sale does not or would not constitute a take-over bid or, if so, is exempt or would be exempt from the formal bid requirements (as defined under applicable Securities Laws).

 

2.4Improper Sale

 

If any person or company, other than the Shareholder, carries out or purports to carry out a sale (including an indirect sale) of Multiple Voting Shares owned by the Shareholders or over which it exercises direction or control, directly or indirectly, from time to time, and the Shareholder is restricted from carrying out such sale pursuant to Section 2.2, the Shareholder shall not and the Trustee shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the Shareholder shall not and shall not be permitted to, at or after the time such sale becomes effective, do any of the following with respect to any of the Multiple Voting Shares so sold or purported to be sold:

 

(a)sell them without the prior written consent of the Trustee;

 

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(b)convert them into Subordinate Voting Shares without the prior written consent of the Trustee; or

 

(c)exercise any voting rights attaching to them except in accordance with the written instructions of the Trustee, with which the Shareholder shall comply.

 

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Trustee shall exercise the above rights in a manner that the Trustee, on the advice of counsel, considers to be: (i) in the best interests of the SVS Holders, other than the Shareholder and SVS Holders who, in the opinion of the Trustee, participated directly or indirectly in the transaction that triggered the operation of this Section 2.4; and (ii) consistent with the intentions of the Shareholder and the Company in entering into this Agreement as such intentions are set out in the Recitals hereto. In the event that an indirect sale of Multiple Voting Shares that is referred to in this Section 2.4 occurs and this Section 2.4 is applicable to such sale, the Shareholder shall have no liability under this Agreement in respect of such sale, provided that the Shareholder is in compliance with all other provisions of this Agreement, including the provisions of this Section 2.4.

 

2.5Assumptions

 

For the purposes of this Article 2:

 

(a)any sale, transfer or other disposition that would result in a direct or indirect acquisition of Multiple Voting Shares or Subordinate Voting Shares, or in the direct or indirect acquisition of control or direction over those shares, shall be construed to be a “sale” of those Multiple Voting Shares or Subordinate Voting Shares, as the case may be, and the terms “sell” and “sold” shall have a corresponding meaning; and

 

(b)if there is an offer to acquire that would have been a take-over bid for the purposes of applicable Securities Laws if not for the provisions of the Articles that cause the Multiple Voting Shares to automatically convert into Subordinate Voting Shares in certain circumstances, that offer to acquire shall nonetheless be construed to be a take-over bid for the Multiple Voting Shares for the purposes of this Agreement.

 

2.6Prevention of Improper Sales

 

The Shareholder shall use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent any person or company from carrying out a sale (including an indirect sale) in breach of this Agreement in respect of any Multiple Voting Shares, regardless of whether that person or company is a party to this Agreement.

 

2.7Supplemental Agreements

 

Without limiting any provision of this Agreement, the Shareholder shall not dispose any Multiple Voting Shares unless the disposition is conditional upon the person or company (including Permitted Transferees) acquiring those shares becoming a party to this Agreement by executing an adoption agreement substantially in the form attached hereto as Schedule “A”. Neither the conversion of Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares in accordance with the provisions of the Articles nor any subsequent disposition of those Subordinate Voting Shares shall constitute a dispostion of Multiple Voting Shares for the purposes of this Section 2.7.

 

2.8Security Interest

 

Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent any Shareholder from time to time, directly or indirectly, from granting a bona fide security interest, by way of pledge, hypothecation or otherwise, whether directly or indirectly, in Multiple Voting Shares to any financial institution with which it deals at arm’s length (within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada)) in connection with a bona fide borrowing, provided that the financial institution agrees in writing to become a party to and abide by the terms of this Agreement as if such financial institution were a Shareholder as defined herein until such time as the pledge, hypothecation or other security interest has been released or the Multiple Voting Shares which were subject thereto have been disposed of in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

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2.9All Sales Subject to Articles

 

The Shareholder and the Company hereby acknowledge that any sale or transfer of Multiple Voting Shares, whether in accordance with this Agreement or otherwise, shall in all circumstances be subject to the provisions of the Articles, including those relating to the automatic conversion of Multiple Voting Shares into Subordinate Voting Shares, and that in the event of a conflict between this Agreement and any provision of the Articles, the provisions of the Articles shall prevail, save for any provision in connection with the rights and responsibilities of the Trustee.

 

Article 3
ACCEPTANCE OF TRUST

 

3.1Acceptance and Conditions of Trust

 

The Trustee hereby accepts the Trust created by this Agreement and assumes the duties created and imposed upon it pursuant to its appointment as trustee for the SVS Holders by this Agreement, provided that:

 

(a)it shall not be liable for any action taken or omitted to be taken by it under or in connection with this Agreement, except for its own gross negligence, wilful misconduct or bad faith;

 

(b)it may act through its attorneys and agents and employ or retain such agents, counsel, auditors, accountants or other experts or advisers in good faith, whose qualifications give authority to any opinion, advice or report made by them, as the Trustee may reasonably require for the purpose of determining and discharging its duties and administering the trusts hereunder and shall not be responsible for any wilful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of any of them. The Trustee may, if it is acting in good faith, rely on the accuracy of any such opinion, advice or report;

 

(c)it may, if it is acting in good faith, rely, as to the truth of the statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon any instruction, advice, certificate, notice, opinion or other document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or parties and, subject to Subsection 3.1(a), shall incur no liability with respect to any action taken or omitted to be taken in accordance with such instruction, advice, certificate notice, opinion or other document;

 

(d)before it acts or refrains from acting, the Trustee may request that the Company deliver an officer’s certificate setting forth the names of individuals and/or titles of officers authorized at such time to take specified actions pursuant to this Agreement, and the Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to take in good faith in reliance on such officer’s certificate;

 

(e)it shall retain the right not to act and shall not be liable for refusing to act if, due to a lack of information or for any other reason whatsoever, the Trustee, in its sole judgment, acting reasonably, and/or acting on the advice of counsel, determines that such act is conflicting with or contrary to the terms of this Agreement or the law or regulation of any jurisdiction or any order or directive of any court, governmental agency or other regulatory body;

 

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(f)it shall exercise its rights under this Agreement in a manner that it considers to be in the best interests of the SVS Holders (other than the Shareholder and SVS Holders who, in the opinion of the Trustee, participated directly or indirectly in a transaction restricted by Section 2.2) and consistent with the purpose of this Agreement; and

 

(g)none of the provisions of this Agreement shall require the Trustee under any circumstances whatsoever to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur financial liability in the performance of any of its duties or the exercise of any of its rights or powers in connection with this Agreement.

 

In the exercise of its rights and duties hereunder, the Trustee will exercise that degree of care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent Trustee would exercise in comparable circumstances.

 

The Trustee represents that to the best of its knowledge and belief at the time of the execution and delivery hereof no material conflict of interest exists in the Trustee’s role as a fiduciary hereunder and agrees that in the event of a material conflict of interest arising hereafter it will, within three months after ascertaining that it has such material conflict of interest, either eliminate the same or resign its trust hereunder. Subject to the foregoing, the Trustee, in its personal or any other capacity, may buy, lend upon and deal in securities of the Company and generally may contract with and enter into financial transactions with the Company, any of its affiliates or any of the Shareholder or any of their affiliates without being liable to account for any profit made thereby.

 

3.2Enquiry by Trustee

 

Subject to Section 3.4, if and whenever the Trustee receives written notice from an interested party, other than SVS Holders, stating in sufficient detail that the Shareholder or the Company may have breached, or may intend to breach, any provision of this Agreement, the Trustee shall, acting on the advice of counsel, make reasonable enquiry to determine whether such a breach has occurred or is intended to occur. If the Trustee determines that a breach has occurred, or is intended to occur, the Trustee shall forthwith deliver to the Company a certificate stating that the Trustee has made such determination. Upon delivery of that certificate, the Trustee shall be entitled to take, and subject to Section 3.4 shall take, and the Company shall take such practicable steps to assist the Trustee in taking, such action as the Trustee, acting upon the advice of counsel, considers necessary to enforce its rights under this Agreement on behalf of the SVS Holders.

 

3.3Request by SVS Holders

 

Subject to Section 3.4, if and whenever SVS Holders representing not less than 10% of the then outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares determine that any one or more of the Shareholder or the Company has breached, or may intend to breach, any provision of this Agreement, such SVS Holders may require the Trustee to take action in connection with that breach or intended breach by delivering to the Trustee a requisition in writing signed in one or more counterparts by those SVS Holders and setting forth the action to be taken by the Trustee. Subject to Section 3.4, upon receipt by the Trustee of such a requisition, the Trustee shall forthwith take such action as is specified in the requisition and/or any other action that the Trustee considers necessary to enforce its rights under this Agreement on behalf of the SVS Holders.

 

3.4Condition to Action

 

The obligation of the Trustee to take any action on behalf of the SVS Holders pursuant to Sections 3.2 and 3.3 shall be conditional upon the Trustee receiving from either the interested party referred to in Section 3.2, the Company or from one or more SVS Holders such funds and indemnity as the Trustee may reasonably require in respect of any costs or expenses which it may incur in connection with any such action. The Company shall provide such reasonable funds and indemnity to the Trustee if the Trustee has delivered to the Company the certificate referred to in Section 3.2.

 

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3.5Limitation on Action by SVS Holder

 

No SVS Holder shall have the right, other than through the Trustee, to institute any action or proceeding or to exercise any other remedy for the purpose of enforcing any rights arising from this Agreement unless SVS Holders shall have:

 

(a)requested that the Trustee act in the manner specified in Section 3.3; and

 

(b)provided reasonable funds and indemnity to the Trustee,

 

and the Trustee shall have failed to so act within thirty (30) days after the provision of such funds and indemnity In such case, any SVS Holder, acting on behalf of itself and all other SVS Holders, shall be entitled to take those proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction that the Trustee might have taken.

 

Article 4
COMPENSATION

 

4.1Fees and Expenses of the Trustee

 

The Company agrees to pay to the Trustee reasonable compensation for the services offered hereunder and shall reimburse the Trustee for all reasonable expenses and disbursements including those incurred pursuant to Section 3.1(b) herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall have no obligation to compensate the Trustee or reimburse the Trustee for any expenses or disbursements paid, incurred or suffered by the Trustee:

 

(a)in connection with any action taken by the Trustee pursuant to Section 3.2 if the Trustee has not delivered to the Company the certificate referred to in Section 3.2 in respect of that action; or

 

(b)in any suit or litigation in which the Trustee is determined to have acted in bad faith or with gross negligence or wilful misconduct.

 

On all invoices issued by the Trustee for its services rendered hereunder which remain unpaid for a period of thirty (30) days or more, interest at a rate per annum equal to the then current rate of interest charged by the Trustee to its corporate customers will be incurred, from thirty (30) days after the issuance of the invoice until the date of payment. This Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the resignation or removal of the Trustee.

 

Article 5
INDEMNIFICATION

 

5.1Indemnification of the Trustee

 

The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Trustee and its affiliates, their successors, assigns and each of their directors, officers, agents and employees (the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against all claims, losses, damages, costs, penalties, fines and reasonable expenses (including reasonable expenses of the Trustee’s legal counsel) which, without gross negligence, wilful misconduct or bad faith on the part of the Indemnified Parties may be paid, incurred or suffered by reason of or as a result of the Trustee’s acceptance or administration of the Trust, its compliance with its duties set forth in this Agreement or any written or oral instructions delivered to the Trustee by the Company pursuant hereto. The Trustee shall notify the Company, to the extent permitted by law, of the written assertion of a claim or of any action commenced against the Trustee, promptly after the Trustee shall have received any such written assertion of a claim, or shall have been served with a summons or other first legal process giving information as to the nature and basis of the claim. The Company shall be entitled to participate at its own expense in the defence of the assertion or claim. The Company may elect at any time after receipt of such notice to assume the defence of any suit brought to enforce any such claim. The Trustee shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such suit and participate in the defence thereof and the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be subject to Section 4.1 herein in the event that the named parties to any such suit include both the Trustee and the Company and the Trustee shall have been advised by counsel that there may be one or more legal defences available to the Trustee that are different from or in addition to those available to the Company (in which case the Company shall not have the right to assume the defence of such suit on behalf of the Trustee but shall be liable to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel for the Trustee).

 

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Article 6
CHANGE OF TRUSTEE

 

6.1Resignation

 

The Trustee, or any successor trustee subsequently appointed, may resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation to the Company specifying the date on which its desired resignation shall become effective, provided that such notice shall be provided at least three (3) months in advance of such desired effective date unless the Shareholder and the Company otherwise agree. Upon receiving such notice of resignation, the Company shall promptly appoint a successor trustee (which shall be a corporation or company licensed or authorized to carry on the business of a trust company in British Columbia) by written instrument, in duplicate, one copy of which shall be delivered to the resigning trustee and one copy to the successor trustee. If the Company does not appoint a successor trustee, the Trustee or any SVS Holder may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction in British Columbia for the appointment of a successor trustee.

 

6.2Removal

 

The Trustee, or any successor trustee subsequently appointed, may be removed at any time on thirty 30 days’ prior notice by written instrument executed by the Company, in duplicate, provided that the Trustee (or such successor trustee subsequently appointed) is not at such time taking any action which it may take under Section 3.2 or 3.3 hereof. One copy of that instrument shall be delivered to the Trustee so removed and one copy to the successor trustee. The removal of the Trustee (or such successor trustee subsequently appointed) shall become effective upon the appointment of a successor trustee in accordance with Section 6.3.

 

6.3Successor Trustee

 

Any successor trustee appointed as provided under this Agreement shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the Shareholder and the Company and to its predecessor trustee an instrument accepting such appointment. Thereupon the resignation or removal of the predecessor trustee shall become effective and such successor trustee, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become vested with all the rights, powers, duties and obligations of its predecessor under this Agreement, with like effect as if originally named as trustee in this Agreement. However, on the written request of the Shareholder and the Company or of the successor trustee, the trustee ceasing to act shall upon payment of any amounts then due to it pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, execute and deliver an instrument transferring to such successor trustee all the rights and powers of the trustee so ceasing to act. Upon the request of any such successor trustee, the Shareholder, the Company and such predecessor trustee shall execute any and all instruments in writing for more fully and certainly vesting in and confirming to such successor trustee all such rights and powers.

 

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6.4Notice of Successor Trustee

 

Upon acceptance of appointment by a successor trustee as provided herein, the Company shall cause to be mailed notice of the succession of such trustee hereunder to the SVS Holders. If the Shareholder or the Company shall fail to cause such notice to be mailed within ten (10) days after acceptance of appointment by the successor trustee, the successor trustee shall cause such notice to be mailed at the expense of the Shareholder and the Company.

 

Article 7
TERMINATION

 

7.1Term

 

The provisions of this Agreement shall only come into effect contemporaneously with the initial listing of the Subordinate Voting Shares on the Nasdaq. The Trust created by this Agreement shall continue until the earlier of: (i) no Multiple Voting Shares remain outstanding; or (ii) no Subordinate Voting Shares remain outstanding. The Company shall, as soon as practicable, provide to the Trustee written confirmation of the listing of the Subordinate Voting Shares and termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 7.1.

 

7.2Survival of Agreement

 

This Agreement shall survive any termination of the Trust and shall continue until the earlier of there being: (i) no Multiple Voting Shares outstanding; or (ii) no Subordinate Voting Shares outstanding; provided, however, that the provisions of Article 4 and Article 5 shall survive the resignation, removal or replacement of the Trustee and the termination of this Agreement

 

Article 8
GENERAL

 

8.1Obligations of the Shareholder not Joint

 

The obligations of the Shareholder pursuant to this Agreement are several, and not joint and several, and no Shareholder shall be liable to the Company, the SVS Holders, the Trustee or any other party for the failure of any other Shareholder to comply with its covenants and obligations under this Agreement.

 

8.2Compliance with Privacy Laws

 

The Shareholder and the Company acknowledge that federal and/or provincial legislation that addresses the protection of individuals’ personal information (collectively, “Privacy Laws”) applies to certain obligations and activities under this Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, neither party shall take or direct any action that would contravene, or cause the other to contravene, applicable Privacy Laws. The Shareholder and the Company shall, prior to transferring or causing to be transferred personal information to the Trustee, obtain and retain required consents of the relevant individuals to the collection, use and disclosure of their personal information, or shall have determined that such consents either have previously been given upon which the parties can rely or are not required under the Privacy Laws. The Trustee shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that its services hereunder comply with Privacy Laws. Specifically, the Trustee agrees: (a) to have a designated chief privacy officer; (b) to maintain policies and procedures to protect personal information and to receive and respond to any privacy complaint or inquiry; (c) to use personal information solely for the purposes of providing its services under or ancillary to this Agreement and to comply with applicable laws and not to use it for any other purpose except with the consent of or direction from the other parties to this Agreement or the individual involved; (d) not to sell or otherwise improperly disclose personal information to any third party; and (e) to employ administrative, physical and technological safeguards to reasonably secure and protect personal information against loss, theft, or unauthorized access, use or modification.

 

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8.3Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

 

The Trustee shall retain the right not to act and shall not be liable for refusing to act if, due to a lack of information or for any other reason whatsoever, the Trustee, in its sole judgment, determines that such act might cause it to be in non-compliance with any sanctions legislation or regulation or applicable anti-money laundering or anti-terrorist legislation, regulation or guideline. Further, should the Trustee, in its sole judgment, determine at any time that its acting under this Agreement has resulted in its being in non-compliance with any sanctions legislation or regulation or applicable anti-money laundering or anti-terrorist legislation, regulation or guideline, then it shall have the right to resign on ten (10) days’ written notice to the Company or any shorter period of time as agreed to by the Company, provided that: (a) the Trustee’s written notice shall describe the circumstances of such non-compliance to the extent permitted under any sanctions legislation or regulation or applicable anti-money laundering or anti-terrorist legislation, regulation or guideline; and (b) if such circumstances are rectified to the Trustee’s satisfaction within such ten (10) day period, then such resignation shall not be effective.

 

8.4Third Party Interests

 

The other parties to this Agreement hereby represents to the Trustee that any account to be opened by, or interest to be held by, the Trustee in connection with this Agreement, for or to the credit of such party, either: (i) is not intended to be used by or on behalf of any third party; or (ii) is intended to be used by or on behalf of a third party, in which case such party hereto agrees to complete and execute forthwith a declaration in the Trustee’s prescribed form as to the particulars of such third party.

 

8.5Severability

 

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and the agreement shall be carried out as nearly as possible in accordance with its original terms and conditions.

 

8.6Amendments, Modifications, etc.

 

This Agreement shall not be amended, and no provision thereof shall be waived, unless, prior to giving effect to such amendment or waiver, the following have been obtained: (i) the consent of the Nasdaq and any other applicable securities regulatory authorities in Canada; and (ii) the approval of at least two-thirds of the votes cast by SVS Holders present in person or represented by proxy at a meeting duly called for the purpose of considering such amendment or waiver, excluding votes attached to any Subordinate Voting Shares held directly or indirectly by beneficial owners of Multiple Voting Shares, their affiliates and related parties and any persons who have an agreement to purchase Multiple Voting Shares on terms which would constitute a sale for purposes of Section  2.2, other than as permitted herein, prior to giving effect to such amendment or waiver.

 

8.7Ministerial Amendments

 

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.6, the parties to this Agreement may in writing, at any time and from time to time, without the approval of the SVS Holders but subject to the approval of the Nasdaq, amend or modify this Agreement to cure any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained in this Agreement or in any amendment to this Agreement that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained in this Agreement or that amendment, or to make such other provisions in regard to matters or questions arising under this Agreement, as shall not adversely affect the interest of the SVS Holders.

 

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8.8Force Majeure

 

No party hereto shall be liable to the other parties hereto, or held in breach of this Agreement, if prevented, hindered, or delayed in the performance or observance of any provision contained herein by reason of act of God, riots, terrorism, acts of war, epidemics, pandemics, governmental action or judicial order, earthquakes, or any other similar causes (including, but not limited to, general mechanical, electronic or communication interruptions, disruptions or failures). Performance times under this Agreement shall be extended for a period of time equivalent to the time lost because of any delay that is excusable under this Section 8.8.

 

8.9Amendments only in Writing

 

No amendment to or modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by all of the parties hereto.

 

8.10Meeting to Consider Amendments

 

The Company, at the request of the Shareholder, shall call a meeting, whether virtual or in person, of SVS Holders for the purpose of considering any proposed amendment or modification requiring approval pursuant to Section 8.6.

 

8.11Enurement

 

This Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, administrators, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns. Except as specifically set forth in this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement is intended to or shall be deemed to confer upon any other person any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

8.12Notices

 

All notices and other communications among the parties hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally or sent by registered mail, or by electronic mail or other form of recorded communication to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for such party as shall be specified in like notice):

 

(a)If to Grafiti Holding Inc.:

 

c/o Damon Motors Inc.

704 Alexander Street

Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada V6A 1E3

 

Attention: Jay Giraud

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

550 Burrard St #2300

Vancouver, BC V6C 2B5

 

Attention: Sharagim Habibi

 

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(b)If to Odyssey Trust Company:

 

Odyssey Trust Company

United Kingdom Building

350 – 409 Granville Street

Vancouver, British Columbia

V6C 1T2

Attention: Corporate Trust

 

(c)If to a Shareholder:

 

c/o Damon Motors Inc.

704 Alexander Street

Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada V6A 1E3

 

Attention: Jay Giraud

 

8.13Notice to SVS Holder

 

Any and all notices to be given and any documents to be sent to any SVS Holder may be given or sent to the address of such holder shown on the register of SVS Holders in any manner permitted by the notice of articles or articles of the Company from time to time in force in respect of notices to shareholders and shall be deemed to be received (if given or sent in such a manner) at the time specified in such notice of articles or articles, the provisions of which notice of articles or articles shall apply mutatis mutandis to notices or documents as aforesaid sent to such holders.

 

8.14Further Acts

 

The parties hereto shall do and perform and cause to be done and performed such further and other acts and things as may be necessary or desirable in order to give full force and effect to this Agreement.

 

8.15Entire Agreement

 

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof.

 

8.16Counterparts

 

This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which, when taken together, shall be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement may signed by electronic means and such signature shall be valid and binding.

 

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8.17Independent Legal Advice

 

The Shareholder acknowledges, confirms and agrees, in favour of each of the other parties hereto, that the Shareholder had the opportunity to seek and was not prevented nor discouraged by any party hereto from seeking independent legal advice prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement and that, in the event that the Shareholder did not avail itself with that opportunity prior to signing this Agreement, the Shareholder did so voluntarily without any undue pressure and agrees that its failure to obtain independent legal advice should not be used by it as a defence to the enforcement of the Shareholder’s obligations under this Agreement.

 

8.18Jurisdiction

 

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

 

8.19Attornment

 

Each party hereto agrees: (i) that any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement shall be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in the Province of British Columbia, and for that purpose now irrevocably and unconditionally attorns and submits to the jurisdiction of such British Columbia court; (ii) that it irrevocably waives any right to, and will not, oppose any such British Columbia action or proceeding on any jurisdictional basis, including forum non conveniens; and (iii) not to oppose the enforcement against it in any other jurisdiction of any judgment or order duly obtained from an British Columbia court as contemplated by this Section 8.19.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

  GRAFITI HOLDING INC.
       
  Per: /s/ Melanie Figueroa
    Name:  Melanie Figueroa
    Title: Director

 

  ODYSSEY TRUST COMPANY
       
  Per: /s/ Brent Higgs
    Name:  Brent Higgs
    Title:   Senior Director, Corporate Trust
       
  Per: /s/ Rachel Wales
    Name: Rachel Wales
    Title:   Director, Corporate Trust

 

/s/ Jay Giraud  
Name: JAY GIRAUD  

 

[Signature Page to Coattail Agreement]

 

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SCHEDULE “A”
ADOPTION AGREEMENT

 

To: Grafiti Holding Inc. (the “Company”)
   
And To: Odyssey Trust Company (the “Trustee”)
   
And To: Jay Giraud

 

Reference is made to the coattail agreement dated as of __________, 2024 (the “Coattail Agreement”) among the Company, the Trustee and the Shareholder to the Coattail Agreement. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Coattail Agreement.

 

The undersigned, ________________________, hereby agrees to be a party to and bound by all of the terms, conditions, and other provisions of the Coattail Agreement as if the undersigned were an original party thereto.

 

For the purposes of any notice under or in respect of the Coattail Agreement, the address of the undersigned is: ________________________.

 

DATED at ____________, this ____________day of ____________, 20___.

 

  [Shareholder Name]
     
  By:  
    Name:          
    Title:  

 

 

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Exhibit 10.19

 

FOUNDER AGREEMENT

 

THIS FOUNDER AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is dated as of November 13, 2024.

 

BETWEEN :  
   
  JAY GIRAUD, an individual residing in the Province of British Columbia
   
  (the “Founder”)
   
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  GRAFITI HOLDING INC., a corporation existing under the laws of British Columbia
   
  (the “Company”)
   
WHEREAS:  

 

A.Pursuant to the terms of plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”) under the laws of the Province of British Columbia effective as at the date hereof, the Founder has received in exchange for and upon the conversion of certain multiple voting shares in the capital of Damon Motors Inc., 10,142 multiple voting shares in the capital of the Company (held directly by the Founder) and 1,381,039 multiple voting shares in the capital of the Company (held indirectly by the Founder as sole shareholder of Lime Dragon Holdings Corp.) (collectively, the “MVS”).

 

B.It connection with the Arrangement, the Founder and the Company wish to enter into this Agreement governing certain aspects of the MVS.

 

C.The Company is relying on the covenants, representations and warranties of the Founder set out in this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE 1
INTERPRETATION

 

1.1Defined Terms

 

Unless otherwise specified, all capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined in this Agreement will have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Articles of the Company as they exist on November 13, 2024, a copy of which are attached hereto as Schedule A.

 

1.2Certain Rules of Interpretation

 

1.2.1Gender, etc. Unless the context otherwise requires, words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa, and words importing any gender include all genders.

 

 

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1.2.2Including. Every use of the words “including” or “includes” in this Agreement is to be construed as meaning “including, without limitation” or “includes, without limitation”, respectively.

 

1.2.3Division and Headings. The division of this Agreement into Articles and Sections and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and do not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

1.2.4Articles, Sections, etc. References in this Agreement to an Article or Section are to be construed as references to an Article or Section of this Agreement unless otherwise specified.

 

1.3Governing Law

 

This Agreement is governed by, and is to be construed and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

 

1.4Entire Agreement

 

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written, of the parties and there are no representations, warranties or other agreements between the parties in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement except as specifically set out in this Agreement. No party has been induced to enter into this Agreement in reliance on, and there will be no liability assessed, either in tort or contract, with respect to, any warranty, representation, opinion, advice or assertion of fact, except to the extent it has been reduced to writing and included as a term in this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE 2

REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

 

2.1Representations and Warranties of the Founder

 

The Founder represents and warrants, as of the date of this Agreement, as follows and acknowledges that the Company is relying upon these representations and warranties in connection with the entering into of this Agreement.

 

2.1.1The Founder has all necessary capacity, power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

 

2.1.2This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Founder and (assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery by the Company) constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable by the Company against the Founder in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency and other laws of general application limiting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to the fact that equitable remedies, including specific performance, are discretionary and may not be ordered in respect of certain defaults.

 

2.1.3The Founder is the sole beneficial owner of the MVS, with good and marketable title, free and clear of any and all mortgages, liens, charges, restrictions, security interests, adverse claims, pledges, encumbrances and demands or rights of others of any kind.

 

 

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2.1.4The Founder has the sole right to sell and vote the MVS, and has the sole power to agree to all of the matters set out in this Agreement with respect to the MVS.

 

2.1.5No person has any agreement or option, or any right or privilege (whether by law, pre-emptive or contractual) capable of becoming an agreement or option, for the purchase, acquisition or transfer from the Founder of any of the MVS, or any interest in or right to the MVS, except the Company under this Agreement.

 

2.1.6None of the execution and delivery by the Founder of this Agreement or the performance by the Founder of the Founder’s obligations under this Agreement will result in a breach of, be in conflict with or constitute a default under:

 

2.1.6.1any agreement or instrument to which the Founder is a party or by which the Founder or any of the Founder’s property or assets is bound;

 

2.1.6.2to the knowledge of the Founder, any judgment, decree, order or award of any governmental authority; or

 

2.1.6.3to the knowledge of the Founder, any law, statute, ordinance, regulation or rule.

 

2.1.7As at the date hereof, the only securities of the Company owned, directly or indirectly, or over which control or direction is exercised, by the Founder are the securities set out next to the Founder’s name on the signature page of this Agreement, and the Founder has no other agreement or option, or right or privilege (whether by law, pre-emptive or contractual) capable of becoming an agreement or option, for the purchase or acquisition by the Founder or transfer to the Founder of additional securities.

 

2.1.8There are no legal proceedings in progress or pending before any governmental authority or, to the knowledge of the Founder, threatened against the Founder that would adversely affect in any manner:

 

2.1.8.1the ability of the Founder to enter into, and to perform its obligations under, this Agreement; or

 

2.1.8.2the title of the Founder to any of the MVS.

 

The representations and warranties of the Founder set out in this Section 2.1 will survive the termination of this Agreement and will continue in full force and effect for the benefit of the Company indefinitely.

 

2.2Covenants

 

The Founder hereby irrevocably covenants and agrees, subject to the terms of this Agreement, as follows:

 

2.2.1Agreement to Vote MVS. The Founder will not vote, or will not, directly or indirectly, cause to be voted, more than one-seventh of the number of MVS owned by the Founder, or over which the Founder has voting control, from time to time and at all times:

 

2.2.1.1in favour, against or withheld or in any other manner on a vote for the election or removal of one or more directors of the Company, whether at a meeting of the shareholders of the Company or otherwise, except in the case of a vote for the election of directors proposed in any management information circular of the Company, in which case the Founder will be entitled to vote all MVS held by them in favour of the slate of directors proposed in such management information circular; or

 

 

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2.2.1.2against any resolution(s) of the shareholders of the Company that is supported by the board of directors of the Company.

 

2.2.2Restrictive Covenants. The Founder hereby irrevocably covenants and agrees:

 

2.2.2.1not to transfer any MVS, directly or indirectly, other than to Permitted Transferees;

 

2.2.2.2not to option, sell, transfer, pledge, encumber, grant a security interest in, hypothecate or otherwise convey or enter into any forward sale, repurchase agreement or other monetization transaction with respect to any of the MVS, or any right or interest in any of the MVS (legal or equitable), to any person (except the Company) or agree to do any of the foregoing;

 

2.2.2.3not to grant or agree to grant any proxy, power of attorney or other right to vote the MVS, or enter into any voting agreement, voting trust, vote pooling or other agreement with respect to the right to vote, call meetings of shareholders or give consents or approval of any kind with respect to any of the MVS (except in furtherance of this Agreement);

 

2.2.2.4not to make any short sale or engage in any hedging, monetization or derivative transaction with respect to any of the MVS, or enter into any swap or other arrangement that results in the Founder not retaining, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of any of the MVS whether or not such arrangement is cash settled; and

 

2.2.2.5not do indirectly that which it may not do directly by the terms of this Section 2.2.2.

 

ARTICLE 3
MANDATORY CONVERSION

 

Subject to the terms of this Agreement and the Articles of the Company, all MVS owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, from time to time and at all times, by the Founder shall convert into common shares in the authorize share structure of the Company (the “Common Shares”) as follows:

 

3.1.1Ceasing to be an Senior Officer. If at any time after the date hereof the Founder ceases to be a Senior Officer (as defined in the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) of the Company due to:

 

3.1.1.1his voluntary resignation as Chief Executive Officer of the Company; or

 

3.1.1.2his termination as an executive officer of the Company for cause (which termination has been confirmed by a court of competent jurisdiction, or in respect of which a claim is not brought within 90 days following such termination)

 

(together, a “Employment Conversion Event”),

 

the Founder will, or will cause the Founders’ Permitted Transferees to, elect to convert all MVS owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Founder into fully paid and non- assessable Common Shares at a ratio of one (1) Common Share for one (1) MVS held, subject to adjustment in certain events, such conversion to be effective upon the date on which the Employment Conversion Event first crystalized.

 

 

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3.1.2Motorcycle Shipment Conversion Event. Upon and as at the date the Company ships it’s 1,000th motorcycle to a bona fide arm’s length customer (the “Shipment Date”), the Founder will, or will cause the Founders’ Permitted Transferees to, elect to convert all MVS owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Founder into fully paid and non-assessable Common Shares at a ratio of one (1) Common Shares for each one (1) MVS held, subject to adjustment in certain events, such conversion to be effective upon the Shipment Date.

 

ARTICLE 4
GENERAL

 

4.1Capacity as Founder

 

Despite any other provision in this Agreement, the Company agrees that the Founder is bound under this Agreement solely in the Founder’s capacity as a securityholder of the Company and, if the Founder is a director or officer of the Company, the terms of this Agreement will not bind the Founder in the Founder’s capacity as a director or officer of the Company or prevent the Founder from acting in accordance with the Founder’s fiduciary duties to the Company.

 

4.2Termination

 

4.2.1This Agreement may be terminated by written agreement of the Company and the Founder.

 

4.2.2This Agreement will automatically terminate upon the date on which the Founder, or any permitted transferees, no longer owns or controls, directly or indirectly, any interest in the MVS.

 

4.2.3Any termination of this Agreement will not relieve a party from liability for any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation, warranty or covenant in this Agreement before that termination.

 

4.3Remedies

 

The Founder agrees that if this Agreement is breached, or if a breach of this Agreement is threatened, damages would be an inadequate remedy and, therefore, without limiting any other remedy available at law or in equity, the Company will be entitled to an injunction, restraining order, specific performance and other forms of equitable relief without a requirement to post bond or security.

 

4.4Time of Essence

 

Time is of the essence in all respects of this Agreement.

 

4.5Severability

 

Each portion of this Agreement is distinct and severable, and if any portion of this Agreement, in whole or in part, is or becomes illegal, invalid, void, voidable or unenforceable in any jurisdiction by any court of competent jurisdiction, the illegality, invalidity or unenforceability of that portion, in whole or in part, will not affect:

 

4.5.1the legality, validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of this Agreement, in whole or in part; or

 

 

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4.5.2the legality, validity or enforceability of that portion, in whole or in part, in any other jurisdiction.

 

4.6Amendment and Waiver

 

No amendment, discharge, modification, restatement, supplement or waiver of this Agreement or any portion of this Agreement is binding unless it is in writing and executed by the party to be bound. No waiver of, failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any portion of this Agreement constitutes a waiver of any other portion (whether or not similar) nor does any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless otherwise expressly provided.

 

4.7Further Assurances

 

Each party will, at the request of the other party, and without further consideration, execute and deliver any further agreements and documents, take any further actions and provide any further assurances, undertakings and information as may be reasonably required by the requesting party as necessary or desirable to give effect to this Agreement.

 

4.8Assignment and Enurement

 

Neither this Agreement nor any right or obligation under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party. This Agreement enures to the benefit of and is binding upon the parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, estate trustees, trustees, personal or legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

 

4.9Counterparts and Electronic Signatures

 

This Agreement may be executed and delivered by the parties in one or more counterparts, each of which will be an original, and each of which may be delivered by e-mail or other functionally equivalent electronic means of transmission, and those counterparts will together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

4.10No Contra Proferentem

 

This Agreement has been reviewed by each party’s professional advisors and revised during the course of negotiations between the parties. Each party acknowledges that this Agreement is the product of their joint efforts, that it expresses their agreement, and that, if there is any ambiguity in any of its provisions, no rule of interpretation favouring one party over another based on authorship will apply.

 

4.11Independent Legal Advice

 

The Founder acknowledges that:

 

4.11.1it has received or had the opportunity to receive independent legal advice with respect to the terms of this Agreement before its execution; and

 

4.11.2it has read this Agreement, understands it, and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions.

 

 

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THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

 

 

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Each of the parties has executed and delivered this Agreement as of the date first noted above.

 

  GRAFITI HOLDING INC.
   
  Per: /s/ Melanie Figueroa
    Name:  Melanie Figueroa
    Title: Director

 

/s/ Bal Bhullar   /s/ Jay Giraud
Witness:   JAY GIRAUD
Name:  Bal Bhullar    

 

 

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OWNERSHIP OF TARGET SECURITIES

 

CLASS OF SECURITIES   NUMBER OF SECURITIES 
      
Multiple Voting Shares   10,142 1 
      
Multiple Voting Shares   1,381,039 2 

 

1.Multiple Voting Shares held directly by the Founder.

 

2.Multiple Voting Shares held indirectly by the Founder as sole shareholder of Lime Dragon Holdings Corp.

 

 

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SCHEDULE A
ARTICLES

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.20

 

Lockup Release Agreement

 

THIS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of October 10, 2024 by and among:

 

Eadwacer Holdings, LLC (“Eadwacer”)

 

and

 

Damon Motors Inc. (“Damon”)

 

and

 

Grafiti Holding Inc. (“Grafiti”)

 

Eadwacer and Damon are sometimes referred to herein individually as a “Party” and, collectively, as the “Parties.”

 

WHEREAS:

 

A.Damon Motors Inc. is a party to a business combination agreement dated October 23, 2023 (as amended on June 18, 2024 and September 26, 2024, and as may be further amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time) (the “Business Combination Agreement”).

 

B.Eadwacer and Timothy Main are the holders of certain securities of Damon (collectively, the “Damon Securities”) as of the date hereof, which include for greater certainty:

 

  Holder Security
  Eadwacer Holdings, LLC $150,000 convertible promissory note
  Timothy Main $1,500,000 convertible promissory note

 

C.Eadwacer is expected to enter into a purchase agreement pursuant to which Eadwacer will purchase a convertible promissory note of Damon with a principal amount of $500,000 (the “Note”).

 

D.Upon the closing of the business combination contemplated in the Business Combination Agreement and pursuant to the terms of the plan of arrangement contemplated thereunder (the “Plan”), the Damon Securities and the Note will be exchanged for common shares (the “Resulting Issuer Shares”) of Grafiti.

 

E.Under the terms of the Plan, some or all of the Resulting Issuer Shares will be subject to a lockup restriction (the “Lockup”) whereby:

 

i.Subject to the prior approval of Grafiti, 40% of the Resulting Issuer Shares shall not be transferred prior to the 90th day following the closing date under the Business Combination Agreement (the “Closing Date”); and

 

ii.Subject to the prior approval of Grafiti, an additional forty percent (40%) of the Resulting Issuer Shares shall not be transferred prior to the 180th day following the Closing Date,

 

subject to the provisions of the Plan.

 

F.As part of the consideration for Eadwacer purchasing the Note, Eadwacer has requested that any Resulting Issuer Shares that would have been subject to Lockup be released from the Lockup immediately following the Closing Date.

 

 

 

 

NOW THEREFORE this Agreement witnesses that in consideration of the mutual covenants hereafter contained, the parties hereto covenant and agree with each other effective the day first written above, as follows:

 

1.Grafiti and Damon hereby agree to remove all contractual restrictions associated with the Lockup in respect of any Resulting Issuer Shares which may be subject to Lockup immediately following the Closing Date.

 

2.All currency amounts herein are expressed in U.S. Dollars.

 

3.This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts by the Parties hereto and may be delivered via email, DocuSign or other functionally equivalent means of electronic communication. Each such executed counterpart shall be deemed to be an original and all such counterparts together shall constitute one agreement.

 

4.This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.

 

5.This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the Laws of the Province of British Columbia and the federal Laws applicable therein, without regard to any choice of law or conflict of laws principles thereof that would cause the application of the Law of any jurisdiction other than the Province of British Columbia. Each Party irrevocably attorns and submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the British Columbia courts situated in the City of Vancouver and waives objection to the venue of any proceeding in such court or that such court provides an inconvenient forum.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

  GRAFITI HOLDING INC.
       
  By: /s/ Nadir Ali
    Name: Nadir Ali
    Title: CEO
       
     
    Name:  
    Title:  
       
  EADWACER HOLDINGS, LLC
       
  By: /s/Chris Finn
    Name:  
    Title:  
       
     
    Name:  
    Title:  

 

  DAMON MOTORS INC.
       
  By: /s/ Jay Giraud
    Name: Jay Giraud
    Title: CEO
       
  By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  

 

   
Acknowledged by Timothy Main  
   
  /s/ Tim Main
  TIMOTHY MAIN

 

 

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Exhibit 10.21

 

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

BETWEEN:

 

DAMON MOTORS INC., a body corporate with an office located at 704 Alexander St.

Vancouver, B.C. V6A 1E3

 

(the “Company”)

 

AND:

 

Jay Giraud

 

(the “Executive”)
(collectively, the “Parties”)

 

WHEREAS:

 

A.The Company wishes to continue to employ the Executive and the Executive has agreed to continue his/her employment with the Company on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, which replace and supersede all previous terms and conditions of employment.

 

B.For the purposes of this Agreement, the Executive’s prior service with the Company that started on July 22, 2016 is recognized.

 

NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the terms, covenants and conditions contained herein, as well as the payment to the Employee of $10.00 and other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged), the Parties agree as follows:

 

1.Position, TERM And scope of employment

 

1.1Position: The Company will employ the Executive, and the Executive will serve the Company, in the position of Chief Executive Officer.

 

1.2Reporting and Duties: The Executive will report to and act in accordance with the directions of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) or their authorized designee. The Executive will perform executive and managerial duties and responsibilities customary to the position of Chief Executive Officer and as are reasonably necessary to the operations of the Company.

 

 

 

 

1.3Start Date & Term: This Agreement shall be for an indefinite term, which commences on the date written above and continues until terminated in accordance with Article 6 of this Agreement (the “Term”).

 

1.4Hours of Work: The Executive’s hours of work will be the normal business hours of the Company together with any additional time necessary to discharge his/her duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement. The remuneration described in Article 3 below is compensation for all hours worked by the Executive. For greater clarity, no overtime will be provided with respect to any hours worked by the Executive outside of normal business hours.

 

1.5Standard of Performance: In carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, the Executive will at all times act faithfully, honestly, competently, and in a manner consistent with the best interests of the Company.

 

1.6Changing Needs: As the business needs of the Company may evolve and change over time, the Company may, from time to time, amend the Executive’s duties, responsibilities, title, reporting arrangements and place of work without causing termination or a breach of this Agreement.

 

1.7Exclusive Service: During the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive agrees to devote his/her entire working time and attention to the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement, and the Executive further agrees that he/she will not, without the prior written consent of the Company, undertake any other business, occupation, work or employment.

 

1.8Conflict of Interest: The Executive will disclose actual or potential business conflicts of interest to the Company. Any uncertainty as to whether such a conflict exists will be raised by the Executive for determination by the Company, acting reasonably. The Executive will conduct himself/herself so as to avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest.

 

1.9Legal Obligations: The Executive will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, bylaws, ordinances and any other applicable legal requirements in carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.

 

1.10Acknowledgment of Fiduciary Obligations: The Executive acknowledges that he/she is a fiduciary of the Company and agrees to be bound by his/her common law fiduciary obligations during his/her employment and following the termination of his/her employment for any reason. The Executive’s fiduciary duties will be supplemental to any other obligations he/she has under this Agreement.

 

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1.11Travel: The Executive will be available for such business-related travel as may be reasonably required for the purposes of carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.

 

2.Compensation

 

2.1Salary: The Company will pay the Executive a gross annual salary of $450,000.00 (the “Base Salary”), less applicable statutory deductions and withholdings and payable in accordance with the Company’s usual payroll practices in force from time to time. The Base Salary will be reviewed from time to time by the Company. The Company is under no obligation to increase the Base Salary at the time of any salary review. Any increase to the Base Salary is at the sole discretion of the Company.

 

2.2Bonus/Incentive Compensation: The Executive will be entitled to participate in any bonus plan for senior executives according to its terms and conditions and any other incentive plans or programs established for executives of the Company in accordance with the applicable plan or program, which plans or programs may be adopted, implemented, changed, amended or cancelled from time to time as the Company in its sole discretion determines. The Executive shall be eligible for a target annual bonus between 0% to 50% of annual base salary, subject to achieving corporate and personal targets to be specified by the Company effective January 1, 2023. The company will also determine the timing of the payment under the payment plan based on the Company’s cash position. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that he/she has no right to any bonus payments in respect of any period after he/she receives notice of termination or is entitled to receive pay in lieu of such notice, except as may be required by the BC Employment Standards Act. For absolute clarity, except as required by the BC Employment Standards Act, the Executive will not be entitled to any bonus payments beyond the effective date of termination and, specifically, during any period of reasonable notice, irrespective of whether the termination is deemed to be lawful or unlawful. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that he/she will have no common law right to damages for compensation in lieu of any bonus he/she would have earned during the reasonable notice period, and the Executive hereby agrees not to pursue any claim for any such damages.

 

2.3Stock/Equity Options: Subject to approval by the Board, the Executive may be eligible to participate in the Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) of the Company, as altered or amended by the Board from time to time in its sole discretion. Any such award under the Plan will at all times be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, including any applicable award agreement thereunder.

 

2.4Benefits: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s benefit plans, the Executive will be entitled to participate in the benefit plans generally available to the Company’s senior executive employees, as amended from time to time. The Company reserves the right to alter, amend, replace or discontinue the group benefit plans it may make available to its employees at any time, with or without notice. The benefit plans that are currently provided to the Company’s senior executive employees are outlined in the benefits summary booklet, which has been provided to the Executive and which the Executive acknowledges receiving.

 

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2.5Statutory Vacation: The Executive will be entitled to two (2) weeks’ paid vacation each calendar year (pro-rated for any partial year of service) (the “Accrued Entitlement”). The Executive must take at least the minimum vacation time required by applicable legislation in respect of each calendar year, pro-rated for partial years of employment. Upon resignation or termination of employment, the Executive will be paid for any accrued but unused vacation days owing up to and including his/her last day of work.

 

2.6Open Vacation: In addition to the Accrued Entitlement, the Executive may take additional paid vacation in his/her discretion. Vacation must be taken at a mutually agreed upon time and is subject to the business requirements of the Company, and in no event shall the Executive take more than two (2) weeks of vacation consecutively without prior consent of the Company. All vacation requests should be submitted for approval as far in advance as possible.

 

3.Business Expenses

 

3.1The Executive will be reimbursed for all reasonable business expenses actually and properly incurred by the Executive in connection with the proper discharge of his/her duties under this Agreement, and in accordance with the rules and policies made and revised by the Company from time to time in its sole discretion. In order to claim reimbursement from the Company for any business expense incurred in connection with the proper discharge of his/her duties under this Agreement, the Executive will be required to follow the process and provide such documentation as the Company may reasonably require.

 

4.Company Policies And Procedures

 

4.1As a condition of employment and continued employment by the Company, the Executive is required to accept and comply with all of the Company’s policies and procedures in force from time to time, of which the Executive is aware or ought reasonably be aware.

 

4.2The Executive agrees to comply with all lawful reasonable instructions and direction that he may receive from the Company during the course of his/her employment with the Company.

 

4.3The Company reserves the right to develop and introduce any new policies or procedures that it considers appropriate for the conduct and administration of the employment relationship.

 

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5.Termination Of Employment

 

5.1Resignation: The Executive may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment with the Company at any time by providing the Company with 8 weeks’ prior written working notice. The Company may waive all or any part of the notice given by the Executive and direct the Executive not to report for work for any part of the notice period. In these circumstances, the Executive would then be paid all outstanding wages (including accrued but unpaid vacation pay) owing up to and including the effective resignation date. In no event will the Company be required to pay the Executive more than 12 weeks’ pay (plus accrued but unused vacation pay) based on the Executive’s Base Salary at the time of resignation.

 

5.2Termination by the Company Without Cause: The Company may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment at any time, without cause, upon the Company providing the Executive with notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice (which shall be calculated based exclusively on the Executive’s Base Salary at the time of termination), or some combination of the two, equal to (i) three (3) months’ notice during his/her first year of service; plus (ii) an additional four (4) weeks’ notice for every completed year of service thereafter, subject to an overall maximum entitlement of 42 weeks (the “Notice Period”).

 

5.2.1The Company will continue to pay the premiums required to maintain the Executive’s participation in whatever extended health and/or dental group benefit plans the Executive is covered by at the time the Executive receives the notice of termination, until the earlier of the end of the applicable Notice Period or the date on which the Executive becomes eligible to participate in similar benefits through alternate or self-employment, whichever occurs first and provided that in no event will the Executive’s benefit coverage be terminated prior to the expiration of the applicable statutory notice period. All other benefits or benefit coverage in place at the time shall be discontinued at the end the applicable statutory notice period.

 

5.2.2The Executive acknowledges and agrees that notice or pay in lieu of notice or combination of both provided to the Executive in accordance with Article 6.2 upon termination of employment without cause are in complete satisfaction of all contractual, statutory, or common law notice requirements owed by the Company to the Executive at law or in equity, and the Executive’s receipt of such entitlements shall satisfy and forever discharge all liabilities, claims or actions that the Executive may or shall have against the Company arising from the Executive’s employment with the Company or termination of this Agreement and the employment of the Executive. For absolute clarity, in no event will the Executive receive less notice, pay in lieu of notice, severance pay and benefit coverage than his/her minimum entitlements under the B.C. Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.

 

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5.3Termination for Cause: The Company may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment without notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice at any time for Cause. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “Cause” includes:

 

a)the existence of cause for termination of employment at common law, including situations involving fraud, dishonesty, illegality, breach of statute or regulation, conflict of interest, gross negligence in the performance of the Executive’s duties, or gross incompetence;

 

b)any material breach of the provisions of this Agreement;

 

c)wilful disobedience of a reasonable direction from the Company;

 

d)neglect of duty;

 

e)misconduct that undermines the Company’s confidence in the Executive’s ability to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of his/her position; or

 

f)any material violation of the Company’s policies and procedures, as determined by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion.

 

In the event of a termination for Cause, the Executive will receive payment of any salary and vacation pay earned up to and including the date of termination. All other entitlements that the Executive may have as of the date of termination will be automatically extinguished, except for such minimum mandated entitlements, if any, as may be required by the BC Employment Standards Act.

 

5.4Resign as Director and Officer: Upon termination of employment for any reason, the Executive will cease to be and shall immediately resign as an officer or director of the Company.

 

5.5Continued Application: This provision regarding Termination of Employment will apply regardless of any changes to the terms and conditions of the Executive’s employment subsequent to the Executive’s signing of this Agreement including, but not limited to, promotions and transfers, unless the Parties expressly agree otherwise in writing.

 

6.CONFIDENTIALITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND POST- EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS

 

6.1The Executive agrees that he/she is bound by the terms and conditions of the Confidentiality, Intellectual Property and Post-Employment Restrictions Agreement which is attached to this Agreement as Schedule A and is deemed to be part of this Agreement.

 

7.Return Of Company Property

 

7.1Upon termination of this Agreement, the Executive will at once deliver or cause to be delivered, to the Company, in addition to those items set forth in Section 2.3 of Schedule A, all computers, effects, electronic devices, smartphones, keys, credit cards, access passes and/or any other property belonging to the Company that is in the Executive’s possession, charge, control or custody.

 

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8.General

 

8.1Enurement: This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Executive’s heirs, estate, successors or legal representatives but otherwise is not assignable by the Executive. This Agreement and the Executive’s employment are assignable by the Company.

 

8.2Entire Agreement: Except as specifically noted herein, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties hereto and supersedes all prior communications, representations, undertakings and agreements, whether verbal or written, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No amendment or waiver of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party to be bound thereby. For absolute clarity, this Agreement supersedes and replaces all previous employment agreements in place between the Parties.

 

8.3Sections and Headings: The division of this Agreement into articles, sections and subsections and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. Unless otherwise indicated, any reference in this Agreement to a section or subsection refers to the specified section or subsection of this Agreement.

 

8.4Currency: Unless otherwise expressly provided, all monetary amounts are in Canadian funds.

 

8.5Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is determined at any time by a court, arbitrator or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such provision or part thereof shall be severable from this Agreement and the remainder of this Agreement will be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or part thereof had been deleted herefrom.

 

8.6Survival: Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any reason, all sections of this Agreement which by its terms are to be performed following the termination hereof shall survive such termination and be continuing obligations.

 

8.7Compliance with Legislation: Should any term of this Agreement fail to comply with a mandatory minimum standard or requirement imposed by applicable legislation, then the minimum standard or requirement shall apply in place of the offending term of this Agreement, and shall constitute the rights and obligations of the Parties in that respect.

 

8.8Waiver: Waiver by the Company of any breach or violation of any section of this Agreement will not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation.

 

8.9Modification: Any modification to the Agreement must be in writing and signed by both the Executive and the Company, failing which it shall have no effect and shall be void.

 

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8.10Governing Law: This Agreement and all matters arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein. Any legal action or proceeding commenced by either party arising out of this Agreement will be brought in court of competent jurisdiction in the Province of British Columbia. Each party shall submit to and accept the exclusive jurisdiction of such court for the purpose of such suit, legal action or proceeding.

 

8.11Notices: Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder will be sent by certified/registered mail, by facsimile or via email, addressed to the addresses noted above.

 

8.12Independent Legal Advice: The Executive acknowledges that he/she has read and fully understands this Agreement, and confirms that he/she has had the opportunity to obtain legal advice about this Agreement and prior to entering into this Agreement.

 

8.13Confidential: The Executive agrees to keep the terms and conditions of this offer confidential and will not disclose or discuss any of such terms and conditions with anyone other than his/her own professional advisors.

 

8.14Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and such counterparts may be transmitted electronically, each of which will be deemed to be an original and all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

 

The Parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement this 12th day of September, 2023 (the “Effective Date”).

 

EXECUTIVE  
     
Per: /s/ Jay Giraud  
  Name:  Jay Giraud  

 

DAMON MOTORS INC.  
     
Per: /s/ Jaques Clariond  
  Name:  Jaques Clariond  
  Title: Director  

 

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SCHEDULE A

 

CONFIDENTIALITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS

 

1.Definitions

 

In this Agreement, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires:

 

1.1“Business Opportunities” means potential business ventures of all kinds, including acquisitions, sales, business arrangements and other transactions and opportunities for new markets, products and services which have been disclosed to, investigated, studied or considered by the Company or by others on behalf of the Company;

 

1.2“Competitive Business” means any person or entity that is involved or engaged in the business of highway capable light electric vehicles in Canada and the United States that are competitive to those created, developed, produced or distributed by the Company or contemplated by the Company during the term of the Executive’s employment with the Company.

 

1.3“Confidential Information” means information known or used by the Company in connection with its business including but not limited to any formula, design, prototype, compilation of information, data, program, code, method, technique or process, information relating to any product, device, equipment or machine, Customer Information, Financial Information, Marketing Information, Intellectual Property, Business Opportunities, or Research and Development, but does not include any of the foregoing which was known to the Executive prior to his/her employment by the Company or which is or becomes a matter of Public Knowledge;

 

1.4“Customer Information” means information pertaining to the Company’s customers, customer base and markets, including customer names and addresses and the names and addresses of consultants of customers with whom the Company is in contact in its business, customer requirements and the Company’s contracts with its customers, including details as to pricing and supply;

 

1.5“Financial Information” means information pertaining to the Company’s costs, sales, income, profit, profitability, pricing, salaries and wages;

 

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1.6 “Intellectual Property” means any and all inventions, copyrighted works, software in any expressed form, computer programs, screen layouts, industrial design, graphical user interfaces, systems, applications, source code, object code, algorithms, specifications, designs, developments, concepts, ideas, know-how, show how, trade secrets, works, creations, developments, trademarks, services marks, indicia, logos, domain names, business names, drawings, sketches, compilations of information, analyses, experiments, data, formula, methods, processes, techniques, moulds, jigs, dies, prototypes, products, samples, compounds, compositions of matter, apparatus, equipment, tools, machines, and any modifications or improvements to the foregoing, whether or not any of the foregoing is patentable or registrable under patent, copyright, trademark industrial design or similar laws anywhere in the world, the right to apply for and to obtain copyright, trademark or industrial design registrations, issued patents, design patents, and any other registrations or encompassing, protecting or otherwise covering any of the foregoing, and the benefit in and to any such applications therefor, including the right to priority, and any copyright, trademark or industrial design registrations, issued patents, design patents or other registrations or right issued therefrom;

 

1.7“Marketing Information” means information including but not limited to the Company’s marketing programs, plans, strategies and proposed future products, services, advertising and promotions;

 

1.8“Public Knowledge” means information that is generally known in the trade or business in which the Company is engaged, or is otherwise easily accessible through lawful, non-confidential sources; and

 

1.9“Research and Development” means information pertaining to any research, development, investigation, study, analysis, experiment or test carried on or proposed to be carried on by the Company.

 

2.Acknowledgements regarding confidential information

 

2.1Acknowledgements of Executive: In the course of his/her employment with the Company, the Executive has and will be exposed to and will have an opportunity to learn or otherwise become aware of Confidential Information; the Confidential Information is a valuable asset which is the property of the Company exclusively, the unauthorized use or disclosure of which would cause very serious harm to the economic interests of the Company; and it is important in the interests of the Company that the Confidential Information remain the exclusive confidential property of the Company and that it not be used or disclosed except in accordance with the knowledge and consent of the Company and in the Company’s best interests.

 

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2.2Confidential Information to be Kept in Confidence: The Executive agrees that at all times during the period of the Executive’s employment and at all times following termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason whatsoever:

 

a)the Executive will hold in confidence and keep confidential all Confidential Information;

 

b)the Executive will not directly or indirectly use any Confidential Information except in the course of performing duties as an employee of the Company with the knowledge and consent of the Company in the Company’s interests; and

 

c)the Executive will not directly or indirectly disclose any Confidential Information to any person or entity, except in the course of performing duties as an employee of the Company with the knowledge and consent of the Company in the Company’s interests.

 

Nothing in this Agreement will prevent the Executive, following termination of his/her employment with the Company, from making use of or disclosing:

 

a)any Confidential Information which is or becomes a matter of Public Knowledge;

 

b)any Confidential Information of which the Executive had specific knowledge prior to his/her employment with the Company, except to the extent that such Confidential Information has become the property of the Company under Section 3; or

 

c)any Confidential Information of which the Executive obtains specific knowledge following the termination of his/her employment with the Company from a third party, unless the third party obtained such Confidential Information directly or indirectly from an individual in violation of any duty of confidence owed to the Company;

 

provided that the Executive is able to prove the existence of the circumstances referred to in subparagraphs (a), (b) or (c).

 

2.3Return of Materials Upon Termination: Upon termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company for any reason whatsoever, or at any other time upon the Company’s request, the Executive will promptly deliver to the Company all documents, manuals, lists, data, records, computer programs, codes, materials, prototypes, products, samples, analyses, reports, equipment, tools and devices relating or pertaining to the Company’s business or containing or pertaining to any Confidential Information, including any copies or reproductions of the same, which are in the possession, charge, control or custody of the Executive.

 

3.Intellectual Property

 

3.1Ownership of Intellectual Property: The Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Company is the owner of all Intellectual Property made, developed, invented, authored, conceived of, reduced to practice, or otherwise created by the Executive, whether in whole or in part, alone or with others, whether at the Company’s place of business or otherwise, and during the course of, as a result of, or related to the duties or activities of the Executive’s employment with the Company (the “Developments”) since the Executive commenced employment with the Company. Any and all Developments will be and remain the exclusive property of the Company and the Executive will have no right, title or interest therein, including moral rights, and the Company will have the sole and exclusive right, title and interest, in and to the Developments, which right will continue notwithstanding the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason whatsoever.

 

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3.2Assignment of Rights: The Executive hereby assigns and waives, and will assign and waive, to or on behalf of the Company, and the Company’s successors, assigns, or other legal representatives, any and all right, title and interest, including any moral rights, that the Executive may have in and to the Developments. The Executive further agrees to maintain at all times adequate and current records relating to the creation and development of the Developments, which records shall be and shall remain the property of the Company and the Executive will promptly disclose in writing all of the foregoing to the Company.

 

3.3Intellectual Property Protection: The Company will have the sole and exclusive right to apply for, prosecute, obtain and maintain any patents, design patents, copyrights, industrial designs, domain name registrations, or trademark registrations and any other applications, registrations or grants of rights analogous thereto in any and all countries throughout the world in respect of any Developments and the Executive will, whether during or subsequent to the Executive’s employment, assist the Company, at the Company’s expense, with recording or securing the Company’s right, title and interest in and to the Developments, including agreeing to execute any applications, transfers, assignments, waivers, powers of attorney or other documents as the Company may consider necessary or desirable, or to take any action deemed necessary or desirable by the Company, for prosecuting, issuing, enforcing, obtaining, maintaining or vesting in or assigning any of the foregoing with or to the Company in any and all countries of the world.

 

4.Post-employment Restrictions

 

4.1Non-Solicitation of Customers: Given the nature of the Executive’s role and the relationships he/she will develop with the Company’s customers, the Executive recognizes and agrees that it would be both unfair and unreasonable for the Executive to engage these customers, for competitive purposes, immediately upon the cessation of his/her employment with the Company. As a result, the Executive agrees that he/she will not, during the term of his/her employment and for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter, regardless of the basis upon which the Executive’s employment terminates, directly or indirectly, call upon, solicit or otherwise interfere with the Company’s relationship with any customer or prospective customer that he/she had direct contact with or made a sale to, on behalf of the Company (“Customer”), at any point during the twelve (12) months preceding the date on which this Agreement is terminated, unless such solicited business is wholly unrelated to the business then being carried on by the Company.

 

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4.2No-Interference with Customer Relationships:

 

The Executive further agrees that he/she will not, during the term of his/her employment and for a period of (twelve) 12 months thereafter, regardless of the basis upon which the Executive’s employment terminates, directly or indirectly encourage, influence or try to influence any Customer of the Company to cease doing business with the Company. Additionally, the Executive will not intentionally act in any manner that is detrimental to the relations between the Company and its Customers, employees, suppliers, or other parties with whom the Company has contractual relations.

 

4.3Non-Solicitation of Company Employees:

 

The Executive further agrees that he/she will not, during the term of his/her employment and for a period of (twelve) 12 months thereafter, regardless of the basis upon which the Executive’s employment terminates, directly or indirectly influence or try to influence any employee of or consultant to the Company to resign his or her employment or engagement with the Company.

 

4.4Non-Competition: The Executive agrees that for a period of (twelve) 12 months immediately following the termination of this Agreement and his/her employment with the Company, for any reason, whether voluntary or involuntary, the Executive will not, without the prior written consent of the Company, either individually or in partnership or jointly or in conjunction with any person as principal, agent, consultant employee, investor, shareholder (other than an investment of less than five per cent of the shares of a company traded on a registered stock exchange), adviser or in any other manner whatsoever, be employed by or be engaged in or be concerned with or interested in or advise or provide any consulting services to any Competitive Business.

 

The Executive acknowledges that:

 

a)the business of the Company is carried on throughout Canada and the United States of America and that the Company is interested in and solicits or canvasses opportunities across Canada and the United States of America;

 

b)the reputation of the Company in its industry and its relationships with customers are the result of hard work, diligence and perseverance on behalf of the Company over an extended period of time; and

 

c)the nature of the business is such that the ongoing relationship between the Company and its customers is material and has a significant effect on the ability of the Company to continue to obtain business from its customers with respect to both long term and new projects.

 

4.5The Executive acknowledges that the post-employment restrictions set out in this Section 4 are fair, reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Company. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that irreparable harm will be suffered by the Company in the event of his/her breach or threatened breach of any of the restrictions set out in this Section 4, and that the Company will be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies that it may have at law or equity, to a temporary or permanent injunction from a court of competent jurisdiction restraining the Executive from engaging in or continuing any such breach.

 

5.Survival And Enforceability

 

5.1The Executive recognizes and acknowledges that this Schedule shall survive the cessation of his/her employment, for any reason whatsoever, and will be enforceable by the Company in a court of competent jurisdiction notwithstanding the existence of any claim or cause of action the Executive may assert against the Company, whether predicated upon this Agreement or otherwise.

 

 

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Exhibit 10.22

 

EMPLOYMENT SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT

 

This letter agreement (the “Agreement”) is dated as of October 17, 2024

 

BETWEEN :

 

DAMON MOTORS INC. a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia (the “Company”)

 

– and –

 

JAY GIRAUD, an individual residing in the City of Vancouver in the Province of British Columbia (the “Executive”)

 

WHEREAS the Executive and the Company entered into an employment agreement dated July 22, 2016, that sets out the terms and conditions governing the Executive’s employment with the Company (the “Employment Agreement”), which is in the form attached as Schedule “A” hereto.

 

AND WHEREAS the Company intends on completing a plan of arrangement under Part 9 Division 5 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), involving the Company, XTI Aerospace, Inc. (“XTI”), Grafiti Holding Inc. (“Spinco”) and 1444842 B.C. Ltd., (“Amalco Sub” and together with the Company, XTI and Spinco, the “Transaction Parties”) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the business combination agreement dated October 23, 2023, as may be amended from time to time, between the Transaction Parties (the “Transaction”);

 

AND WHEREAS, in recognition of the loyalty and contributions of the Executive in the course of his employment with the Company and for his previous and future assistance with the completion of the Transaction, the Company wishes, on the terms and conditions described herein, to set out certain additional terms to her employment with the Company, which have been mutually agreed upon by the parties hereto and which will be supplemental to the terms of the Employment Agreement;

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each of the Company and the Executive, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Employment Agreement.

 

1.Supplemental Terms to the Employment Agreement

 

(a)It is hereby also acknowledged that, notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any reason, the Executive shall be entitled to receive a cash bonus from the Company of U.S.$1,000,000 (the “Listing Bonus”) following the completion by the Company of its direct or indirect (through a successor company or otherwise) listing on a recognized stock exchange or over-the-counter market in North America (the “Listing”), subject to the Executive’s continued service with the Company for a period of at least 375 days following the date of Listing (“Service Period”). The Listing Bonus shall be paid out as soon as practicable at the time when the Board of Directors determines that it is in the best interests of the Company to do so, having due regard to the Company’s financial situation. Nothwithstanding the preceding sentence, the Listing Bonus shall be paid promptly following the completion of the Service Period.

 

(b)The “Exclusive Service” clause in the Employment Agreement (Section 1.7) shall be deemed to be deleted in its entirety, effective as of the date of this Agreement.

 

 

 

2.Interpretation

 

This Agreement is supplemental to and shall form one agreement with the Employment Agreement, and this Agreement shall be read together and have effect so far as practicable as though all the provisions thereof and hereof were contained in one instrument.

 

3.General provisions

 

(a)All references herein to currency are to the lawful currency of the United States of America.

 

(b)The parties hereto undertake to sign all other documents and to take all other measures that may be necessary to give effect to this Agreement.

 

(c)In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Employment Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.

 

(d)This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of British Columbia. The parties irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the judicial district of Vancouver.

 

(e)This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective permitted assignees and successors, if any. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. If any Section of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall affect only such Section and shall not affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other Section of this Agreement.

 

(f)This Agreement may not be amended, terminated or waived except in writing signed by the Company and the Executive.

 

(g)This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each duly executed counterpart being deemed an original, and all counterparts together representing one and the same document. Delivery of a signed signature page of this Agreement by electronic transmission (including pdf format or DocuSign) is as valid as delivery of a hand-signed copy.

 

(h)The Executive acknowledges that she has read and understands the terms and conditions of this Agreement. He further acknowledges and agrees that she has had the opportunity to obtain such independent legal advice as he deems necessary prior to signing and delivering this Agreement, that he has not been prevented or discouraged from doing so by any other party to this Agreement and that, if he has not availed himself of such opportunity prior to signing this Agreement, he has done so voluntarily, without undue pressure.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have signed this Agreement on the date first indicated above.

 

  DAMON MOTORS INC.
     
  By: /s/ Bal Bhullar CFO
  Authorized Signatory

 

  /s/ Jay Giraud
  Jay Giraud

 

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SCHEDULE “A”

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

(attached)

 

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Exhibit 10.23

 

 

Private and confidential

 

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the 24th day of December, 2023.

 

BETWEEN:

 

DAMON MOTORS INC., a body corporate with an office located at

 

704 Alexander St., Vancouver, B.C. V6A 1E3

 

(the “Company”)

 

AND:

 

BAL BHULLAR, located at [    ]

 

(the “Executive”)

 

(collectively, the “Parties”)

 

WHEREAS:

 

A.The Company wishes to employ the Executive to provide certain services to the Company subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

 

B.The Executive is willing to provide such services on and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, together with such variations as may be agreed to by the Parties from time to time.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties covenant and agree as follows:

 

1.POSITION, TERM AND SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT

 

1.1Position: The Company will employ the Executive, and the Executive will serve the Company, in the position of Chief Finance Officer.

 

1.2Reporting and Duties: The Executive will report to and act in accordance with the directions of Jay Giraud (CEO) and the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) or their authorized designee. The Executive will perform executive and managerial duties and responsibilities customary to the position of Chief Finance Officer and as are reasonably necessary to the operations of the Company.

 

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1.3Start Date & Term: The Executive’s employment will commence on February 15, 2024 (the “Start Date”) and will continue indefinitely until terminated in accordance with Article 5 below (the “Term”).

 

1.4Hours of Work: The Executive’s hours of work will be the normal business hours of the Company together with any additional time necessary to discharge his/her duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement. The remuneration described in Article 2 below is compensation for all hours worked by the Executive. For greater clarity, no overtime will be provided with respect to any hours worked by the Executive outside of normal business hours.

 

1.5Standard of Performance: In carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, the Executive will at all times act faithfully, honestly, competently, and in a manner consistent with the best interests of the Company.

 

1.6Changing Needs: As the business needs of the Company may evolve and change over time, the Company may, from time to time, amend the Executive’s duties, responsibilities, title, reporting arrangements and place of work without causing termination or a breach of this Agreement.

 

1.7Exclusive Service: During the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive agrees to devote his/her entire working time and attention to the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement, and the Executive further agrees that he/she will not, without the prior written consent of the Company, undertake any other business, occupation, work or employment.

 

1.8Conflict of Interest: The Executive will disclose actual or potential business conflicts of interest to the Company. Any uncertainty as to whether such a conflict exists will be raised by the Executive for determination by the Company, acting reasonably. The Executive will conduct himself/herself so as to avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest.

 

1.9Legal Obligations: The Executive will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, bylaws, ordinances and any other applicable legal requirements in carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.

 

1.10Acknowledgment of Fiduciary Obligations: The Executive acknowledges that he/she is a fiduciary of the Company and agrees to be bound by his/her common law fiduciary obligations during his/her employment and following the termination of his/her employment for any reason. The Executive’s fiduciary duties will be supplemental to any other obligations he/she has under this Agreement.

 

1.11Travel: The Executive will be available for such business-related travel as may be reasonably required for the purposes of carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.

 

704 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6A 1E3www.damon.comDamon Motors Inc.2

 

 

 

 

2.COMPENSATION

 

2.1Salary: The Company will pay the Executive a gross annual salary of CAD$435,000.00 (the “Base Salary”), less applicable statutory deductions and withholdings and payable in accordance with the Company’s usual payroll practices in force from time to time. The Base Salary will be reviewed from time to time by the Company. The Company is under no obligation to increase the Base Salary at the time of any salary review. Any increase to the Base Salary is at the sole discretion of the Company.

 

2.2Bonus/Incentive Compensation: The Executive will be entitled to participate in any bonus plan for senior executives according to its terms and conditions and any other incentive plans or programs established for executives of the Company in accordance with the applicable plan or program, which plans or programs may be adopted, implemented, changed, amended or cancelled from time to time as the Company in its sole discretion determines. Effective January 1, 2024, the Executive may receive a bonus in the range of 0% to 50%, subject to the approval of the Board and the terms of the incentive plan. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that he/she has no right to any bonus payments in respect of any period after he/she receives notice of termination or is entitled to receive pay in lieu of such notice, except as may be required by the BC Employment Standards Act. For absolute clarity, except as required by the BC Employment Standards Act, the Executive will not be entitled to any bonus payments beyond the effective date of termination and, specifically, during any period of reasonable notice, irrespective of whether the termination is deemed to be lawful or unlawful. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that he/she will have no common law right to damages for compensation in lieu of any bonus he/she would have earned during the reasonable notice period, and the Executive hereby agrees not to pursue any claim for any such damages.

 

2.3Stock/Equity Options: Subject to approval by the Board, the Executive may be eligible to participate in the Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) of the Company, as altered or amended by the Board from time to time in its sole discretion. Any such award under the Plan will at all times be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, including any applicable award agreement thereunder. With the Company’s prospective merger and public listing the Plan may be updated or replaced and this may impact the timing of the grant, The equity grant for this role has been approved by Company’s current Compensation Committee as 1.25% of the shares outstanding of the Company.

 

2.4Benefits: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s benefit plans, the Executive will be entitled to participate in the benefit plans generally available to the Company’s senior executive employees, as amended from time to time. The Company reserves the right to alter, amend, replace or discontinue the group benefit plans it may make available to its employees at any time, with or without notice. The benefit plans that are currently provided to the Company’s senior executive employees are outlined in the benefits summary booklet, which has been provided to the Executive and which the Executive acknowledges receiving.

 

2.5Statutory Vacation: The Executive will be entitled to two (2) weeks’ paid vacation each calendar year (pro-rated for any partial year of service) (the “Accrued Entitlement”). The Executive must take at least the minimum vacation time required by applicable legislation in respect of each calendar year, pro-rated for partial years of employment. Upon resignation or termination of employment, the Executive will be paid for any accrued but unused vacation days owing up to and including his/her last day of work.

 

704 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6A 1E3www.damon.comDamon Motors Inc.3

 

 

 

 

2.6Open Vacation: In addition to the Accrued Entitlement, the Executive may take additional paid vacation in his/her discretion. Vacation must be taken at a mutually agreed upon time and is subject to the business requirements of the Company, and in no event shall the Executive take more than two (2) weeks of vacation consecutively without prior consent of the Company. All vacation requests should be submitted for approval as far in advance as possible.

 

2.7Other: The Executive will not be entitled to any other payment, benefit, perquisite, allowance or entitlement other than as specifically set out in this Agreement or as otherwise expressly agreed to in writing with the Company.

 

3.BUSINESS EXPENSES

 

3.1The Executive will be reimbursed for all reasonable business expenses actually and properly incurred by the Executive in connection with the proper discharge of his/her duties under this Agreement, and in accordance with the rules and policies made and revised by the Company from time to time in its sole discretion. In order to claim reimbursement from the Company for any business expense incurred in connection with the proper discharge of his/her duties under this Agreement, the Executive will be required to follow the process and provide such documentation as the Company may reasonably require.

 

4. COMPANY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 

4.1As a condition of employment and continued employment by the Company, the Executive is required to accept and comply with all of the Company’s policies and procedures in force from time to time, of which the Executive is aware or ought reasonably be aware.

 

4.2The Executive agrees to comply with all lawful reasonable instructions and direction that he may receive from the Company during the course of his/her employment with the Company.

 

4.3The Company reserves the right to develop and introduce any new policies or procedures that it considers appropriate for the conduct and administration of the employment relationship.

 

5.TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT

 

5.1Resignation: The Executive may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment with the Company at any time by providing the Company with 8 weeks’ prior written working notice. The Company may waive all or any part of the notice given by the Executive and direct the Executive not to report for work for any part of the notice period. In these circumstances, the Executive would then be paid all outstanding wages (including accrued but unpaid vacation pay) owing up to and including the effective resignation date. In no event will the Company be required to pay the Executive more than 12 weeks’ pay (plus accrued but unused vacation pay) based on the Executive’s Base Salary at the time of resignation.

 

704 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6A 1E3www.damon.comDamon Motors Inc.4

 

 

 

 

5.2Termination by the Company Without Cause: The Company may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment at any time, without cause, upon the Company providing the Executive with notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice (which shall be calculated based exclusively on the Executive’s Base Salary at the time of termination), or some combination of the two, equal to (i) three (3) months’ notice during his/her first year of service; plus (ii) an additional four (4) weeks’ notice for every completed year of service thereafter, subject to an overall maximum entitlement of 42 weeks (the “Notice Period”).

 

5.2.1The Company will continue to pay the premiums required to maintain the Executive’s participation in whatever extended health and/or dental group benefit plans the Executive is covered by at the time the Executive receives the notice of termination, until the earlier of the end of the applicable Notice Period or the date on which the Executive becomes eligible to participate in similar benefits through alternate or self-employment, whichever occurs first and provided that in no event will the Executive’s benefit coverage be terminated prior to the expiration of the applicable statutory notice period. All other benefits or benefit coverage in place at the time shall be discontinued at the end the applicable statutory notice period.

 

5.2.2The Executive acknowledges and agrees that notice or pay in lieu of notice or combination of both provided to the Executive in accordance with Article 6.2 upon termination of employment without cause are in complete satisfaction of all contractual, statutory, or common law notice requirements owed by the Company to the Executive at law or in equity, and the Executive’s receipt of such entitlements shall satisfy and forever discharge all liabilities, claims or actions that the Executive may or shall have against the Company arising from the Executive’s employment with the Company or termination of this Agreement and the employment of the Executive. For absolute clarity, in no event will the Executive receive less notice, pay in lieu of notice, severance pay and benefit coverage than his/her minimum entitlements under the B.C. Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.

 

5.3Termination for Cause: The Company may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment without notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice at any time for Cause. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “Cause” includes:

 

a)the existence of cause for termination of employment at common law, including situations involving fraud, dishonesty, illegality, breach of statute or regulation, conflict of interest, gross negligence in the performance of the Executive’s duties, or gross incompetence;

 

b)any material breach of the provisions of this Agreement;

 

c)wilful disobedience of a reasonable direction from the Company;

 

d)neglect of duty;

 

e)misconduct that undermines the Company’s confidence in the Executive’s ability to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of his/her position; or

 

f)any material violation of the Company’s policies and procedures, as determined by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion.

 

In the event of a termination for Cause, the Executive will receive payment of any salary and vacation pay earned up to and including the date of termination. All other entitlements that the Executive may have as of the date of termination will be automatically extinguished, except for such minimum mandated entitlements, if any, as may be required by the BC Employment Standards Act.

 

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5.4Resign as Director and Officer: Upon termination of employment for any reason, the Executive will cease to be and shall immediately resign as an officer or director of the Company.

 

5.5Continued Application: This provision regarding Termination of Employment will apply regardless of any changes to the terms and conditions of the Executive’s employment subsequent to the Executive’s signing of this Agreement including, but not limited to, promotions and transfers, unless the Parties expressly agree otherwise in writing.

 

6.CONFIDENTIALITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND POSTEMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS

 

6.1The Executive agrees that he/she is bound by the terms and conditions of the Confidentiality, Intellectual Property and Post-Employment Restrictions Agreement which is attached to this Agreement as Schedule A and is deemed to be part of this Agreement.

 

7.RETURN OF COMPANY PROPERTY

 

7.1Upon termination of this Agreement, the Executive will at once deliver or cause to be delivered, to the Company, in addition to those items set forth in Section 2.3 of Schedule A, all computers, effects, electronic devices, smartphones, keys, credit cards, access passes and/or any other property belonging to the Company that is in the Executive’s possession, charge, control or custody.

 

8.GENERAL

 

8.1Enurement: This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Executive’s heirs, estate, successors or legal representatives but otherwise is not assignable by the Executive. This Agreement and the Executive’s employment are assignable by the Company.

 

8.2Entire Agreement: Except as specifically noted herein, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties hereto and supersedes all prior communications, representations, undertakings and agreements, whether verbal or written, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No amendment or waiver of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party to be bound thereby. For absolute clarity, this Agreement supersedes and replaces all previous employment agreements in place between the Parties.

 

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8.3Sections and Headings: The division of this Agreement into articles, sections and subsections and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. Unless otherwise indicated, any reference in this Agreement to a section or subsection refers to the specified section or subsection of this Agreement.

 

8.4Currency: Unless otherwise expressly provided, all monetary amounts are in Canadian funds.

 

8.5Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is determined at any time by a court, arbitrator or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such provision or part thereof shall be severable from this Agreement and the remainder of this Agreement will be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or part thereof had been deleted herefrom.

 

8.6Survival: Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any reason, all sections of this Agreement which by its terms are to be performed following the termination hereof shall survive such termination and be continuing obligations.

 

8.7Compliance with Legislation: Should any term of this Agreement fail to comply with a mandatory minimum standard or requirement imposed by applicable legislation, then the minimum standard or requirement shall apply in place of the offending term of this Agreement, and shall constitute the rights and obligations of the Parties in that respect.

 

8.8Waiver: Waiver by the Company of any breach or violation of any section of this Agreement will not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation.

 

8.9Modification: Any modification to the Agreement must be in writing and signed by both the Executive and the Company, failing which it shall have no effect and shall be void.

 

8.10Governing Law: This Agreement and all matters arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein. Any legal action or proceeding commenced by either party arising out of this Agreement will be brought in court of competent jurisdiction in the Province of British Columbia. Each party shall submit to and accept the exclusive jurisdiction of such court for the purpose of such suit, legal action or proceeding.

 

8.11Notices: Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder will be sent by certified/registered mail, by facsimile or via email, addressed to the addresses noted above.

 

8.12Independent Legal Advice: The Executive acknowledges that he/she has read and fully understands this Agreement, and confirms that he/she has had the opportunity to obtain legal advice about this Agreement and prior to entering into this Agreement.

 

8.13Confidential: The Executive agrees to keep the terms and conditions of this offer confidential and will not disclose or discuss any of such terms and conditions with anyone other than his/her own professional advisors.

 

8.14Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and such counterparts may be transmitted electronically, each of which will be deemed to be an original and all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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The Parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement this ___12____ day of

 

___January__________, 2024 (the “Effective Date”).

 

EXECUTIVE 
     
Per: /s/ Bal Bhullar  
Name:Bal Bhullar  

 

DAMON MOTORS INC.  
     
Per: /s/ Jay Giraud  
  Name: Jay Giraud  
  Title: CEO 

 

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SCHEDULE A

 

CONFIDENTIALITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND POST-EMPLOYMENT

 

RESTRICTIONS

 

1.DEFINITIONS

 

In this Agreement, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires:

 

1.1“Business Opportunities” means potential business ventures of all kinds, including acquisitions, sales, business arrangements and other transactions and opportunities for new markets, products and services which have been disclosed to, investigated, studied or considered by the Company or by others on behalf of the Company;

 

1.2“Competitive Business” means any person or entity that is involved or engaged in the business of highway capable light electric vehicles in Canada and the United States that are competitive to those created, developed, produced or distributed by the Company or contemplated by the Company during the term of the Executive’s employment with the Company.

 

1.3“Confidential Information” means information known or used by the Company in connection with its business including but not limited to any formula, design, prototype, compilation of information, data, program, code, method, technique or process, information relating to any product, device, equipment or machine, Customer Information, Financial Information, Marketing Information, Intellectual Property, Business Opportunities, or Research and Development, but does not include any of the foregoing which was known to the Executive prior to his/her employment by the Company or which is or becomes a matter of Public Knowledge;

 

1.4“Customer Information” means information pertaining to the Company’s customers, customer base and markets, including customer names and addresses and the names and addresses of consultants of customers with whom the Company is in contact in its business, customer requirements and the Company’s contracts with its customers, including details as to pricing and supply;

 

1.5“Financial Information” means information pertaining to the Company’s costs, sales, income, profit, profitability, pricing, salaries and wages;

 

1.6“Intellectual Property” means any and all inventions, copyrighted works, software in any expressed form, computer programs, screen layouts, industrial design, graphical user interfaces, systems, applications, source code, object code, algorithms, specifications, designs, developments, concepts, ideas, know-how, show how, trade secrets, works, creations, developments, trademarks, services marks, indicia, logos, domain names, business names, drawings, sketches, compilations of information, analyses, experiments, data, formula, methods, processes, techniques, moulds, jigs, dies, prototypes, products, samples, compounds, compositions of matter, apparatus, equipment, tools, machines, and any modifications or improvements to the foregoing, whether or not any of the foregoing is patentable or registrable under patent, copyright, trademark industrial design or similar laws anywhere in the world, the right to apply for and to obtain copyright, trademark or industrial design registrations, issued patents, design patents, and any other registrations or encompassing, protecting or otherwise

 

covering any of the foregoing, and the benefit in and to any such applications therefor, including the right to priority, and any copyright, trademark or industrial design registrations, issued patents, design patents or other registrations or right issued therefrom;

 

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1.7“Marketing Information” means information including but not limited to the Company’s marketing programs, plans, strategies and proposed future products, services, advertising and promotions;

 

1.8“Public Knowledge” means information that is generally known in the trade or business in which the Company is engaged, or is otherwise easily accessible through lawful, non-confidential sources; and

 

1.9“Research and Development” means information pertaining to any research, development, investigation, study, analysis, experiment or test carried on or proposed to be carried on by the Company.

 

2.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS REGARDING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

 

2.1Acknowledgements of Executive: In the course of his/her employment with the Company, the Executive has and will be exposed to and will have an opportunity to learn or otherwise become aware of Confidential Information; the Confidential Information is a valuable asset which is the property of the Company exclusively, the unauthorized use or disclosure of which would cause very serious harm to the economic interests of the Company; and it is important in the interests of the Company that the Confidential Information remain the exclusive confidential property of the Company and that it not be used or disclosed except in accordance with the knowledge and consent of the Company and in the Company’s best interests.

 

2.2Confidential Information to be Kept in Confidence: The Executive agrees that at all times during the period of the Executive’s employment and at all times following termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason whatsoever:

 

a)the Executive will hold in confidence and keep confidential all Confidential Information;

 

b)the Executive will not directly or indirectly use any Confidential Information except in the course of performing duties as an employee of the Company with the knowledge and consent of the Company in the Company’s interests; and

 

c)the Executive will not directly or indirectly disclose any Confidential Information to any person or entity, except in the course of performing duties as an employee of the Company with the knowledge and consent of the Company in the Company’s interests.

 

d)without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Executive will not directly or indirectly record, copy, publish, disclose, or otherwise disseminate Confidential Information by way of social media, text messaging, email, public website, online forums, news media, or to any location outside the Company’s internal network.

 

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    Executive specifically acknowledges and agrees to the restrictions contained in sections 2.2(c) and (d).
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Nothing in this Agreement will prevent the Executive, following termination of his/her employment with the Company, from making use of or disclosing:

 

a)any Confidential Information which is or becomes a matter of Public Knowledge;

 

b)any Confidential Information of which the Executive had specific knowledge prior to his/her employment with the Company, except to the extent that such Confidential Information has become the property of the Company under Section 3; or

 

c)any Confidential Information of which the Executive obtains specific knowledge following the termination of his/her employment with the Company from a third party, unless the third party obtained such Confidential Information directly or indirectly from an individual in violation of any duty of confidence owed to the Company;

 

provided that the Executive is able to prove the existence of the circumstances referred to in subparagraphs (a), (b) or (c).

 

2.3Return of Materials Upon Termination: Upon termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company for any reason whatsoever, or at any other time upon the Company’s request, the Executive will promptly deliver to the Company all documents, manuals, lists, data, records, computer programs, codes, materials, prototypes, products, samples, analyses, reports, equipment, tools and devices relating or pertaining to the Company’s business or containing or pertaining to any Confidential Information, including any copies or reproductions of the same, which are in the possession, charge, control or custody of the Executive.

 

3.NON-DISPARAGEMENT

 

The Executive agrees, during the term of their employment and at all times following the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason whatsoever, not to make any statements, written or verbal, nor cause or encourage others to make any statements, written or verbal, that defame, disparage or in any way criticize the personal or business reputations, practices or conduct of the Company, its shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents advisors, partners, affiliates or consultants.

 

    Executive specifically acknowledges and agrees to the restrictions contained in section 3.
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4.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

 

4.1Ownership of Intellectual Property: The Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Company is the owner of all Intellectual Property made, developed, invented, authored, conceived of, reduced to practice, or otherwise created by the Executive, whether in whole or in part, alone or with others, whether at the Company’s place of business or otherwise, and during the course of, as a result of, or related to the duties or activities of the Executive’s employment with the Company (the “Developments”) since the Executive commenced employment with the Company. Any and all Developments will be and remain the exclusive property of the Company and the Executive will have no right, title or interest therein, including moral rights, and the Company will have the sole and exclusive right, title and interest, in and to the Developments, which right will continue notwithstanding the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason whatsoever.

 

4.2Assignment of Rights: The Executive hereby assigns and waives, and will assign and waive, to or on behalf of the Company, and the Company’s successors, assigns, or other legal representatives, any and all right, title and interest, including any moral rights, that the Executive may have in and to the Developments. The Executive further agrees to maintain at all times adequate and current records relating to the creation and development of the Developments, which records shall be and shall remain the property of the Company and the Executive will promptly disclose in writing all of the foregoing to the Company.

 

4.3Intellectual Property Protection: The Company will have the sole and exclusive right to apply for, prosecute, obtain and maintain any patents, design patents, copyrights, industrial designs, domain name registrations, or trademark registrations and any other applications, registrations or grants of rights analogous thereto in any and all countries throughout the world in respect of any Developments and the Executive will, whether during or subsequent to the Executive’s employment, assist the Company, at the Company's expense, with recording or securing the Company's right, title and interest in and to the Developments, including agreeing to execute any applications, transfers, assignments, waivers, powers of attorney or other documents as the Company may consider necessary or desirable, or to take any action deemed necessary or desirable by the Company, for prosecuting, issuing, enforcing, obtaining, maintaining or vesting in or assigning any of the foregoing with or to the Company in any and all countries of the world.

 

5.POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS

 

5.1Non-Solicitation of Customers: Given the nature of the Executive’s role and the relationships he/she will develop with the Company’s customers, the Executive recognizes and agrees that it would be both unfair and unreasonable for the Executive to engage these customers, for competitive purposes, immediately upon the cessation of his/her employment with the Company. As a result, the Executive agrees that he/she will not, during the term of his/her employment and for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter, regardless of the basis upon which the Executive’s employment terminates, directly or indirectly, call upon, solicit or otherwise interfere with the Company’s relationship with any customer or prospective customer that he/she had direct contact with or made a sale to, on behalf of the Company (“Customer”), at any point during the twelve (12) months preceding the date on which this Agreement is terminated, unless such solicited business is wholly unrelated to the business then being carried on by the Company.

 

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5.2No-Interference with Customer Relationships: The Executive further agrees that he/she will not, during the term of his/her employment and for a period of (twelve) 12 months thereafter, regardless of the basis upon which the Executive’s employment terminates, directly or indirectly encourage, influence or try to influence any Customer of the Company to cease doing business with the Company. Additionally, the Executive will not intentionally act in any manner that is detrimental to the relations between the Company and its Customers, employees, suppliers, or other parties with whom the Company has contractual relations.

 

5.3Non-Solicitation of Company Employees: The Executive further agrees that he/she will not, during the term of his/her employment and for a period of (twelve) 12 months thereafter, regardless of the basis upon which the Executive’s employment terminates, directly or indirectly influence or try to influence any employee of or consultant to the Company to resign his or her employment or engagement with the Company.

 

5.4Non-Competition: The Executive agrees that for a period of (twelve) 12 months immediately following the termination of this Agreement and his/her employment with the Company, for any reason, whether voluntary or involuntary, the Executive will not, without the prior written consent of the Company, either individually or in partnership or jointly or in conjunction with any person as principal, agent, consultant employee, investor, shareholder (other than an investment of less than five per cent of the shares of a company traded on a registered stock exchange), adviser or in any other manner whatsoever, be employed by or be engaged in or be concerned with or interested in or advise or provide any consulting services to any Competitive Business.

 

The Executive acknowledges that:

 

a)the business of the Company is carried on throughout Canada and the United States of America and that the Company is interested in and solicits or canvasses opportunities across Canada and the United States of America;

 

b)the reputation of the Company in its industry and its relationships with customers are the result of hard work, diligence and perseverance on behalf of the Company over an extended period of time; and

 

c)the nature of the business is such that the ongoing relationship between the Company and its customers is material and has a significant effect on the ability of the Company to continue to obtain business from its customers with respect to both long term and new projects.

 

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5.5The Executive acknowledges that the post-employment restrictions set out in this Section 4 are fair, reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Company. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that irreparable harm will be suffered by the Company in the event of his/her breach or threatened breach of any of the restrictions set out in this Section 4, and that the Company will be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies that it may have at law or equity, to a temporary or permanent injunction from a court of competent jurisdiction restraining the Executive from engaging in or continuing any such breach.

 

6.SURVIVAL AND ENFORCEABILITY

 

6.1The Executive recognizes and acknowledges that this Schedule shall survive the cessation of his/her employment, for any reason whatsoever, and will be enforceable by the Company in a court of competent jurisdiction notwithstanding the existence of any claim or cause of action the Executive may assert against the Company, whether predicated upon this Agreement or otherwise.

 

6.2.1The Executive agrees that a breach of any of the provisions of this Schedule will give rise to irreparable harm and injury non-compensable in damages. Accordingly, the Company may seek and obtain injunctive relief against the breach of threatened breach of the provisions contained in this Schedule, in addition to any other legal remedies which may be available. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that the enforcement of a remedy hereunder by way of injunction will not prevent the Employee from earning a reasonable livelihood. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that the covenants contained in this Schedule are necessary for the protection of the Company’s legitimate business interests and are reasonable in scope and content.

 

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SCHEDULE B

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Overview:

 

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will perform effective risk management and plan the organization’s financial strategy. The role would also oversee other corporate functions for the company, such as People & Culture. Their goal is to protect the company’s revenues and profits to achieve full financial control and sustainable growth.

 

Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

Drive the company’s financial and operational planning

 

Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments

 

Decide on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks

 

Control and evaluate the organization’s fundraising plans and capital structure

 

Responsible for corporate governance and investor relations support

 

Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations

 

Supervise all finance and corporate personnel (controllers, treasurers, etc.)

 

Manage key financial partners

 

Set up and oversee the company’s finance IT system

 

Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies

 

Requirements:

 

Proven experience as CFO, finance officer or relevant role

 

In depth knowledge of corporate, financial, legal and risk management practices

 

Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

 

Proficient in establishing effective business systems (e.g. financial systems, ERPs)

 

Ability to think strategically and solve problems

 

Strong leadership and organizational skills

 

Excellent communication and people skills

 

An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers

 

CPA is a strong advantage

 

Travel may be required

 

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties and responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

 

Employee Acknowledgement:

 

I accept the responsibilities of this position and agree to produce the results, perform the work, and meet the standards set forth in this position contract.

 

Signature: Date:

 

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Exhibit 10.24

 

EMPLOYMENT SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT

 

This letter agreement (the “Agreement”) is dated as of August 26, 2024

 

BETWEEN :

 

DAMON MOTORS INC. a corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia (the “Company”)

 

– and –

 

BALJINDER BHULLAR (AKA BAL BHULLAR), an individual residing in the City of Vancouver in the Province of British Columbia (the “Executive”)

 

WHEREAS the Executive and the Company entered into an employment agreement dated December 24, 2023, that sets out the terms and conditions governing the Executive’s employment with the Company (the “Employment Agreement”), which is in the form attached as Schedule “A” hereto.

 

AND WHEREAS the Company intends on completing a plan of arrangement under Part 9 Division 5 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), involving the Company, XTI Aerospace, Inc. (“XTI”), Grafiti Holding Inc. (“Spinco”) and 1444842 B.C. Ltd., (“Amalco Sub” and together with the Company, XTI and Spinco, the “Transaction Parties”) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the business combination agreement dated October 23, 2023, as may be amended from time to time, between the Transaction Parties (the “Transaction”);

 

AND WHEREAS, in recognition of the loyalty and contributions of the Executive in the course of her employment with the Company and for her previous and future assistance with the completion of the Transaction, the Company wishes, on the terms and conditions described herein, to set out certain additional terms to her employment with the Company, which have been mutually agreed upon by the parties hereto and which will be supplemental to the terms of the Employment Agreement;

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each of the Company and the Executive, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Employment Agreement.

 

1.Supplemental Terms to the Employment Agreement

 

(a)The Effective Date of the Executive’s employment with the Company will be deemed to be as on January 1, 2024 (the “New Effective Date”).

 

(b)It is hereby also acknowledged that, notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any reason, the Executive shall be entitled to receive a cash bonus from the Company of U.S.$1,000,000 (the “Listing Bonus”) following the completion by the Company of its direct or indirect (through a successor company or otherwise) listing on a recognized stock exchange or over-the-counter market in North America (the “Listing”), subject to the Executive’s continued service with the Company for a period of at least 90 days following the date of Listing (“Service Period”). The Listing Bonus shall be paid out as soon as practicable at the time when the Board of Directors determines that it is in the best interests of the Company to do so, having due regard to the Company’s financial situation. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the Listing Bonus shall be paid promptly following the completion of the Service Period.

 

 

 

(c)The “Exclusive Service” clause in the Employment Agreement (Section 1.7) shall be deemed to be deleted in its entirety, effective as of the date of this Agreement.

 

(d)The “Termination of Employment” section in the Employment Agreement (Section 5), will be replaced with Schedule “B” hereto.

 

(e)The vesting periods for the incentive stock options to purchase common shares of the Company (“Options”) and the restricted stock units of the Company (“RSU’s”), owned by the Executive, will accelerate, such that, at the Executive’s one year anniversary of employment with the Company, beginning on the New Effective Date, the Executive’s Options and RSU’s will be deemed to have vested for 1 full year.

 

2.Interpretation

 

This Agreement is supplemental to and shall form one agreement with the Employment Agreement, and this Agreement shall be read together and have effect so far as practicable as though all the provisions thereof and hereof were contained in one instrument.

 

3.General provisions

 

(a)All references herein to currency are to the lawful currency of the United States of America.

 

(b)The parties hereto undertake to sign all other documents and to take all other measures that may be necessary to give effect to this Agreement.

 

(c)In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Employment Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.

 

(d)This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein. The parties irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the judicial district of Vancouver.

 

(e)This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective permitted assignees and successors, if any. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. If any Section of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall affect only such Section and shall not affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other Section of this Agreement.

 

(f)This Agreement may not be amended, terminated or waived except in writing signed by the Company and the Executive.

 

(g)This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each duly executed counterpart being deemed an original, and all counterparts together representing one and the same document. Delivery of a signed signature page of this Agreement by electronic transmission (including pdf format or DocuSign) is as valid as delivery of a hand-signed copy.

 

(h)The Executive acknowledges that she has read and understands the terms and conditions of this Agreement. He further acknowledges and agrees that she has had the opportunity to obtain such independent legal advice as he deems necessary prior to signing and delivering this Agreement, that she has not been prevented or discouraged from doing so by any other party to this Agreement and that, if she has not availed himself of such opportunity prior to signing this Agreement, she has done so voluntarily, without undue pressure.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have signed this Agreement on the date first indicated above.

 

  DAMON MOTORS INC.  
   
  By: /s/ Jay Giraud CEO
    Authorized Signatory

 

  /s/ Bal Bhullar
  Bal Bhullar

 

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SCHEDULE “A”

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

(attached)

 

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SCHEDULE “B”

 

5. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT

 

Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (the “BCA”).

 

Definitions

 

5.1For the purposes of this Article 5, the following terms have the following meanings:

 

(a)Change of Control” means any of:

 

(i)any transaction at any time and by whatever means pursuant to which any person or any group of two or more persons acting jointly or in concert (other than the Company or any Affiliate or Subsidiary) thereafter acquires the direct or indirect “beneficial ownership” (as defined in the BCA) of, or acquires the right to exercise control or direction over, securities of the Company representing 50% or more of the then issued and outstanding voting securities of the Company in any manner whatsoever, including, without limitation, as a result of a Take-Over Bid, an issuance or exchange of securities, an amalgamation of the Company with any other person, an arrangement, a capital reorganization or any other business combination or reorganization;

 

(ii)the sale, assignment or other transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company to a person or any group of two or more persons acting jointly or in concert (other than a wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Company);

 

(iii)the occurrence of a transaction requiring approval of the Company’s security holders whereby the Company is acquired through consolidation, merger, exchange of securities, purchase of assets, amalgamation, statutory arrangement or otherwise by any person or any group of two or more persons acting jointly or in concert (other than an exchange of securities with a wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Company); or

 

(iv)the board of directors of the Company (the “Board of Directors”) passes a resolution to the effect that an event comparable to an event set forth in this definition has occurred;

 

For the avoidance of doubt, the Transaction shall not be considered a Change of Control for purposes of this Agreement.

 

(b)Date of Termination” means the date of cessation of the Executive’s employment with the Company (including by way of resignation) without regard to any notice of termination, pay in lieu of notice of termination, severance or other damages;

 

(c)Good Reason” means:

 

(i)without the express written consent of the Executive, the assignment to the Executive of any duties materially inconsistent with the Executive’s position, duties and responsibilities with the Company immediately prior to such assignment or any removal of the Executive from, or any failure to re-elect the Executive to, material positions, duties and responsibilities with the Company;

 

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(ii)a material reduction in total compensation, including annual base salary, incentive compensation, benefits (including pension, life insurance, health and accident benefits) and perquisites the Executive was receiving immediately prior to insolvency or a Change of Control; or

 

(iii)any reason which would be considered to amount to constructive dismissal by a Court of competent jurisdiction;

 

(d)Just Cause” means any act, omission, behaviour, conduct or circumstance of the Executive that constitutes just cause for dismissal of the Executive at common law;

 

(e)Listing Bonus” means a cash, or cash equivalent, bonus from the Company of U.S.$1,000,000, payable to the Executive, following the completion by the Company of its direct or indirect (through a successor company or otherwise) listing on a recognized stock exchange or over-the-counter market in North America (“Listing”), subject to the Executive’s continued service with the Company for a period of at least 90 days following the date of Listing.

 

(f)Take-Over Bid” means a take-over bid as defined in National Instrument 62-104 – Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids; and

 

(g)Total Disability” means any physical or mental incapacity, disease or affliction of the Executive (as determined by a legally qualified medical practitioner or by a court in accordance with the Company’s group benefit plan) which has prevented or which will prevent the Executive from performing the essential duties of the Executive’s position (taking into account reasonable accommodation by the Company) for a continuous period of six months or any cumulative period of 180 days in any 12 consecutive month period.

 

(h)Vacation” means the five weeks’ paid vacation per calendar year that the Executive is entitled to, such vacation to extend for such periods and to be taken at such intervals as shall be appropriate and consistent with the proper performance of the Executive’s duties and as agreed upon between the Executive and the Company.

 

Termination

 

5.2Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, the Executive’s employment may be terminated at any time as follows:

 

(a)Death. This Agreement and the Executive’s employment shall automatically terminate upon the death of the Executive. In such event, the Company shall provide, and the Executive shall be entitled to receive, the payments and entitlements as set out in Section 5.4 herein;

 

(b)Total Disability. The Company may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment at any time as a result of Total Disability upon providing 30 calendar days’ written notice to the Executive. In such event, the Company shall provide, and the Executive shall be entitled to receive, the payments, benefits and entitlements as set out in Section 5.5 herein;

 

(c)Just Cause. The Company may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment at any time forthwith for any Just Cause;

 

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(d)Without Just Cause. The Company may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment at any time without Just Cause and for any reason or no reason whatsoever by providing written notice to the Executive specifying the effective Date of Termination (which may be forthwith). In such event, the Company shall provide, and the Executive shall be entitled to receive, the payments, benefits and entitlements as set out in Section 5.7 herein;

 

(e)Resignation. The Executive may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment at any time by providing written notice to the Board of Directors specifying the Date of Termination (such date being not less than three months after the date of the Executive’s written notice). The Company may elect to deem any date prior to the date specified in the notice as the Date of Termination. For greater certainty, the Executive shall not be entitled to any further payments whatsoever beyond the date specified by the Company; and

 

(f)Change of Control. The Executive may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment at any time in connection with any Change of Control of the Company by providing not less than 90 calendar days’ notice in writing of said Date of Termination to the Company after the Change of Control has been effected; provided, however, that the Company may waive or abridge any notice period specified in such notice in its sole and absolute discretion; and provided, further, that the Company will be entitled to carefully review and object to any said Change of Control designation by the Executive within 30 calendar days of said notice.

 

Termination for Just Cause or Resignation

 

5.3If this Agreement and the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to subsections 5.2(c) or 5.2(f) herein, then the Company shall pay to the Executive an amount equal to the annual Base Salary and Vacation pay earned by and payable to the Executive up to the Date of Termination, and the Executive shall have no entitlement to any further notice of termination, payment in lieu of notice of termination, severance, continuation of benefits or any damages whatsoever. Participation in all bonus plans (specifically including any bonus) or other equity or profit participation plans terminates immediately upon the Date of Termination and the Executive shall not be entitled to any additional bonus or incentive award, pro rata or otherwise, except as may have been owing to the Executive for the Company’s completed fiscal year immediately preceding the Date of Termination and including without limitation, the Listing Bonus payable hereunder.

 

Termination by Reason of Death

 

5.4If this Agreement and the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to subsection 5.2(a) herein, then the Company shall pay to and provide the Executive’s estate and, if applicable, the Executive’s immediate family members, with the following:

 

(a)pay an amount equal to the annual Base Salary and Vacation pay earned by and payable to the Executive up to the Date of Termination; and the Executive shall then have no entitlement to any further notice of termination, payment in lieu of notice of termination, severance, continuation of benefits or any damages whatsoever save and except any entitlements to statutory termination, continuation of benefits and severance pay that may be required in such circumstances;

 

(b)pay the Executive’s annual performance bonus entitlements (if any) calculated pro rata for the period up to the Date of Termination based on the achievement of the objectives through the performance period in which the Date of Termination occurs, such payment(s) being not later than 30 calendar days following the Board of Directors’ approval of the audited financial statements for the fiscal year in which the Date of Termination occurs; and the Executive shall then have no right to further participation in all Company bonus plans or other equity or profit participation plans which terminate immediately upon the Date of Termination; and

 

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(c)subject to the Company’s then Plan and the rules and policies of any regulatory authority and stock exchange having jurisdiction over the Company, allow for the Executive’s estate to then exercise any unexercised and fully vested portion of any stock options to purchase common shares of the Company (“Stock Options”) on the Date of Termination at any time during 12 months from the Date of Termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Stock Options shall not be exercised after their stated expiry date.

 

Termination by Reason of Total Disability

 

5.5If this Agreement and the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to subsection 5.2(b) herein, then the Company shall pay to and provide the Executive with the following:

 

(a)pay an amount equal to the annual Base Salary and Vacation pay earned by and payable to the Executive up to the Date of Termination; and the Executive shall then have no entitlement to any further notice of termination, payment in lieu of notice of termination, severance, continuation of benefits or any damages whatsoever save and except any entitlements to statutory termination, continuation of benefits and severance pay that may be required in such circumstances;

 

(b)pay the Executive’s annual performance bonus entitlements (if any) calculated pro rata for the period up to the Date of Termination based on the achievement of the objectives through the performance period in which the Date of Termination occurs, such payment(s) being made, not later than 30 calendar days following the Board of Directors’ approval of the audited financial statements for the fiscal year in which the Date of Termination occurs; and the Executive shall then have no right to further participation in all Company bonus plans or other equity or profit participation plans which terminate immediately upon the Date of Termination; and

 

(c)subject to provisions of any Company plans and arrangements under which medical or health benefits are being provided to the Executive hereunder, continue each of such Executive’s benefits in full force and effect for a period of 6 months from the Date of Termination; and

 

(d)subject to the Company’s then Plan and the rules and policies of any regulatory authority and stock exchange having jurisdiction over the Company, allow for the Executive to then exercise any unexercised and fully vested portion of any Stock Options on the Date of Termination at any time during 12 months from the Date of Termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Stock Options shall not be exercised after their stated expiry date.

 

Termination Without Just Cause

 

5.6If this Agreement and the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Just Cause pursuant to subsection 5.1(d) herein, then the following provisions shall apply:

 

(a)the Company shall pay to the Executive an amount equal to the annual Base Salary and Vacation pay earned by the Executive and payable to the Executive up to the Date of Termination, together with any other Vacation pay required to comply with applicable employment standards legislation;

 

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(b)the Company shall pay to the Executive the Executive’s annual performance bonus entitlements (if any) calculated pro rata for the period up to the Date of Termination based on achievement of the objectives through the performance period in which the Date of Termination occurs, such payment(s) being made not later than 30 calendar days following the Board of Directors’ approval of the audited financial statements for the fiscal year in which the Date of Termination occurs; and the Executive shall then have no right to further participation in all Company bonus plans or other equity or profit participation plans which terminate immediately upon the Date of Termination; and

 

(c)the Company shall pay to the Executive, as severance, an amount equal to six months salary (the “Severance Amount”). The foregoing Severance Amount shall be paid in a lump sum within 30 calendar days of the Date of Termination;

 

(d)subject to provisions of any Company plans and arrangements under which medical or health benefits are being provided to the Executive hereunder, continue each of such Executive’s benefits to remain in full force and effect for a period of 6 months from the Date of Termination; and

 

(e)subject to the Company’s then Plan and the rules and policies of any regulatory authority and stock exchange having jurisdiction over the Company, allow for the Executive to then exercise any unexercised and fully vested portion of any Stock Options on the Date of Termination at any time during 12 months from the Date of Termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Stock Options shall not be exercised after their stated expiry date.

 

Termination for any Change of Control

 

5.7Termination by the Executive. If this Agreement and the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to subsection 5.2(f) herein, then the Company shall pay to and provide the Executive with the following:

 

(a)the Company shall pay to the Executive an amount equal to the annual Base Salary and Vacation pay earned by the Executive and payable to the Executive up to the Date of Termination, together with any other Vacation pay required to comply with applicable employment standards legislation;

 

(b)the Company shall pay to the Executive the Executive’s annual performance bonus entitlements (if any) calculated pro rata for the period up to the Date of Termination based on achievement of the objectives through the performance period in which the Date of Termination occurs, such payment(s) being made not later than 30 calendar days following the Board of Directors’ approval of the audited financial statements for the fiscal year in which the Date of Termination occurs; and the Executive shall then have no right to further participation in all Company bonus plans or other equity or profit participation plans which terminate immediately upon the Date of Termination

 

(c)the Company shall pay to the Executive, as severance, an amount equal to the Severance Amount as hereinbefore provided for. The final Severance Amount will be prorated for any period of time which is less than a full year from the Initial Period. The foregoing Severance Amount shall be paid in a lump sum within 30 calendar days of the Date of Termination;

 

(d)subject to provisions of any Company plans and arrangements under which medical or health benefits are being provided to the Executive hereunder, continue each of the Executive’s benefits to remain in full force and effect for a period of 6 months from the Date of Termination;

 

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(e)subject to the Company’s then Plan and the rules and policies of any regulatory authority and stock exchange having jurisdiction over the Company, allow for the Executive to then exercise any unexercised and fully vested portion of any Stock Options on the Date of Termination at any time during 12 months from the Date of Termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Stock Options shall not be exercised after their stated expiry date.

 

5.8Termination by the Company. If at any time within 12 months following a Change of Control (i) the Executive is given notice that the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company other than for Just Cause or (ii) the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Executive for Good Reason and the Executive, not later than 90 days following the initial existence of the conditions that constitute Good Reason, gives notice to the Company to that effect and after 30 calendar days following receipt of such notice by the Company, the Company does not cure the act or omission which constitutes Good Reason, then the Company shall pay to and provide the Executive the entitlements set forth in Section 5.7 herein.

 

Executive to Provide Release

 

5.9The Executive acknowledges and agrees that the payments pursuant to this Article 5 shall be in full satisfaction of all terms of termination of the Executive’s employment, including termination pay, benefits continuation and severance pay pursuant to applicable employment legislation, as amended from time to time, the minimum provisions of which are deemed incorporated into this Agreement and which shall prevail to the extent greater. Except as otherwise provided in this Article 5, the Executive shall not be entitled to any further notice of termination, payment in lieu of notice of termination, severance, benefits continuation, damages, or any additional compensation whatsoever. As a condition precedent to any payments or benefits pursuant to Sections 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 and 5.8 herein, the Executive shall deliver a full and final release from all actions or claims, known and unknown, in connection with the Executive’s employment with the Company or the termination thereof in favour of the Company, its Affiliates, and all of their respective officers, directors, trustees, shareholders, employees, attorneys, insurers and agents, such release to be in a form satisfactory to the Company. No payments or benefits under Sections 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, and 5.8 herein shall be made until such release has been signed and returned by the Executive.

 

Executive to Provide Resignation

 

5.10The Executive covenants and agrees that, upon any termination of this Agreement and of the Executive’s employment, howsoever caused, the Executive shall forthwith tender the Executive’s resignation from all offices, directorships and trusteeships then held by the Executive at the Company or any of the Affiliates, such resignation to be effective upon the Date of Termination. If the Executive fails to resign as set out above, the Executive will be deemed to have resigned from all such offices, directorships and trusteeships, and the Company is hereby authorized by the Executive to appoint any person in the Executive’s name and on the Executive’s behalf to sign any documents or do anything necessary or required to give effect to such resignation.

 

Return of Property

 

5.11All equipment, keys, pass cards, credit cards, software, material, data, written correspondence, memoranda, communication, reports, or other documents or property pertaining to the business of the Company used or produced by the Executive in connection with the Executive’s employment, or in the Executive’s possession or under the Executive’s control, shall at all times remain the property of the Company. The Executive shall return all property of the Company in the Executive’s possession or under the Executive’s control in good condition forthwith upon any request by the Company or upon any termination of this Agreement and of the Executive’s employment (regardless of the reason for such termination).

 

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Exhibit 10.25

 

 

 

Private and confidential

 

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

This Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”), is entered into by and between Derek Dorresteyn (the “Executive”), on the one hand, and Damon Motors Corporation (the “Company”) on the other hand (each, a “Party” and, jointly, the “Parties”).

 

The Company wishes to continue to employ the Executive and the Executive has agreed to continue his employment with the Company on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, which replace and supersede all previous terms and conditions of employment;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties covenant and agree as follows:

 

1.Position, TERM and Scope of Employment

 

1.1Position: The Company will employ the Executive, and the Executive will serve the Company, in the position of Chief Technology Officer.

 

1.2Reporting and Duties: The Executive will report to and act in accordance with the directions of Jay Giraud (CEO), and the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) or their authorized designee. The Executive will perform executive and managerial duties and responsibilities customary to the position of Chief Technology Officer and as are reasonably necessary to the operations of the Company.

 

1.3Start Date & Term: The Executive’s original employment start date of August 1, 2021 (the “Start Date”) is duly recognized. However, with the Executive’s transfer to the San Rafael, California’s location, the commencement of the new assignment will take effect from July 1, 2024 (the “New Assignment Date”). The employment will continue indefinitely until terminated in accordance with Section 5 below (the “Term”).

 

1.4Hours of Work: The Executive’s hours of work will be the normal business hours of the Company together with any additional time necessary to discharge his/her duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement. The Executive’s position is an exempt position, which means that the remuneration described in Section 2 below is compensation for all hours worked by the Executive. Accordingly, the Executive will not receive overtime pay if he/she works more than 40 hours in a workweek or more than eight (8) hours in a workday.

 

1.5Standard of Performance: In carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, the Executive will at all times act faithfully, honestly, competently, and in a manner consistent with the best interests of the Company.

 

1.6Changing Needs: As the business needs of the Company may evolve and change over time, the Company may, from time to time, amend the Executive’s duties, responsibilities, title, reporting arrangements and place of work without causing termination or a breach of this Agreement.

 

1.7Exclusive Service: During the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive agrees to devote his/her entire working time and attention to the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement, and the Executive further agrees that he/she will not, without the prior written consent of the Company, undertake any other business, occupation, work or employment.

 

 

 

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1.8Conflict of Interest: The Executive will disclose actual or potential business conflicts of interest to the Company. Any uncertainty as to whether such a conflict exists will be raised by the Executive for determination by the Company, acting reasonably. The Executive will conduct himself/herself so as to avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest.

 

1.9Legal Obligations: The Executive will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, bylaws, ordinances and any other applicable legal requirements in carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.

 

1.10Acknowledgment of Fiduciary Obligations: The Executive acknowledges that he/she is a fiduciary of the Company and agrees to be bound by his/her common law fiduciary obligations during his/her employment and following the termination of his/her employment for any reason. The Executive’s fiduciary duties will be supplemental to any other obligations he/she has under this Agreement.

 

1.11Travel: The Executive will perform his/her duties primarily from the Company’s offices in San Rafael, California. The Executive will be available for such business-related travel as may be reasonably required for the purposes of carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.

 

2.Compensation

 

2.1Base Salary: The Company will pay the Executive a gross annual salary of USD$300,000.00 (the “Base Salary”), less applicable deductions and withholdings. The Executive’s Base Salary will be payable by the Company in substantial equal installments in accordance with the Company’s usual payroll practices as in effect from time to time and consistent with applicable law. The Base Salary will be reviewed from time to time by the Company. The Company is under no obligation to increase the Base Salary at the time of any salary review and any increase to the Base Salary is at the sole discretion of the Company.

 

2.2Bonus/Incentive Compensation: The Executive will be eligible to participate in any generally applicable bonus plan the Company implements for senior executives according to the terms and conditions of such bonus plan, as well as any other incentive plans or programs established for executives of the Company in accordance with the applicable plan or program, which plans or programs may be adopted, implemented, changed, amended or cancelled from time to time as the Company in its sole discretion determines. Effective January 1, 2023, the Executive shall be eligible for a target annual bonus between 0-50% of annual base salary, subject to achieving corporate and personal targets to be specified by the Company. The Company will also determine the timing of the payment under the payment plan based on the Company’s cash position. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that his/her eligibility to receive a bonus is subject to and conditioned upon the terms and conditions of the applicable plan, as well as the Executive’s continued employment by the Company in good standing through the bonus payment date and neither party having delivered notice of an intent to terminate the Executive’s employment through the bonus payment date as permitted by applicable law. Should the Executive’s employment with the Company terminate for any reason prior to the bonus payment date, no bonus will have been earned and no bonus will be payable, as allowed by applicable law, including during any notice period.

 

2.3Stock/Equity Options: Subject to approval by the Board, the Executive may be eligible to participate in the Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) of the Company, as altered or amended by the Board from time to time in its sole discretion. Any such award under the Plan will at all times be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, including any applicable award agreement thereunder.

 

 

 

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2.4Benefits: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s benefit plans, including applicable eligibility requirements, the Executive will be eligible to participate in the benefit plans generally available to the Company’s senior executive employees, as amended from time to time. The Company reserves the right to alter, amend, replace or discontinue the group benefit plans it may make available to its employees at any time, with or without notice. The benefit plans that are currently provided to the Company’s senior executive employees are outlined in the benefits summary booklet, which has been provided to the Executive and which the Executive acknowledges receiving.

 

2.5Statutory Vacation: The Executive will be entitled to ten (10) business days of paid vacation each calendar year during the first five (5) consecutive years of employment and to fifteen (15) business days of paid vacation each calendar year of employment (pro-rated for any partial year of service) commencing on the sixth (6th) consecutive year of employment (pro-rated for any partial year of service). Vacation shall accrue on a weekly basis. The Executive may carry over accrued but unused vacation each year, subject to an accrual cap of eighteen (18) business days during the first five (5) consecutive years of employment, and twenty-six (26) business days commencing on the sixth (6th) consecutive year of employment. The accrual cap is the maximum amount of vacation that the Executive can accumulate at any one time and carry over from one year to the next. Once the Executive reaches his/her accrual cap, he/she will stop accruing additional vacation until the Executive uses some of his/her accumulated vacation hours and drops below the cap. Vacation accrual will resume when the Executive’s balance drops below the cap. Upon resignation or termination of employment, the Company will pay the Executive for any accrued but unused vacation days that has been accrued as of the date of his termination.

 

2.6Open Vacation: In addition to the Accrued Entitlement, the Executive may take additional paid vacation in his/her discretion. Vacation must be taken at a mutually agreed upon time and is subject to the business requirements of the Company, and in no event shall the Executive take more than two (2) weeks of vacation consecutively without prior consent of the Company. All vacation requests should be submitted for approval as far in advance as possible.

 

2.7Sick Leave: In addition, the Executive is entitled to three (3) days of paid sick leave each calendar year, which shall be provided at the beginning of each year (or such sick leave as is required under applicable law). Unless required by state or local law, the Executive will forfeit any accrued but unused sick leave on December 31 of each calendar year and no accrued but unused sick leave will be carried over to the following calendar year. Unless required by state law, the Executive will not be paid out for any accrued but unused sick leave upon separation from employment.

 

2.8Moving Expenses: The Company will pay for reasonable costs associated with the Executive’s move to California, USA up to a maximum of USD $37,000 (the “Moving Expenses”), to be paid to the Executive in accordance with the rules and policies made and revised by the Company from time to time in its sole discretion. The Executive will need to submit a summary of his/her proposed arrangements in advance, along with their associated costs, so that the Company can review and approve, prior to any expenses actually being incurred. All moving costs will need to be expensed and receipts provided. If the Executive’s employment with the Company ceases for any reason, whether voluntary or involuntary, within twelve (12) months after the Start Date, the Executive will reimburse the Company the Moving Expenses on a pro rata basis paid to the Executive.

 

2.9Other: The Executive will not be entitled to any other payment, benefit, perquisite, allowance or entitlement other than as specifically set out in this Agreement or as otherwise expressly agreed to in writing with the Company.

 

 

 

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3.Business Expenses

 

3.1The Executive will be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary business expenses actually and properly incurred by the Executive in connection with the proper discharge of his/her duties under this Agreement, and in accordance with the rules and policies made and revised by the Company from time to time in its sole discretion. In order to claim reimbursement from the Company for any business expense incurred in connection with the proper discharge of his/her duties under this Agreement, the Executive will be required to follow the process and provide such documentation as the Company may reasonably require.

 

4.Company Policies and Procedures

 

4.1As a condition of employment and continued employment by the Company, the Executive is required to accept and comply with all the Company’s policies and procedures in force from time to time, of which the Executive is aware or ought to reasonably be aware.

 

4.2The Executive agrees to comply with all lawful reasonable instructions and direction that he may receive from the Company during the course of his/her employment with the Company.

 

4.3The Company reserves the right to develop and introduce any new policies or procedures that it considers appropriate for the conduct and administration of the employment relationship.

 

5.Termination of Employment

 

5.1The Executive’s right to payments and benefits, if any, upon the effective date of the termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company (the “Separation Date”), shall be determined in accordance with this Section 5. Except as specifically provided in this Section 5, the Company will have no obligation to make payments of any amounts or provide any benefits to the Executive for periods after the Executive’s Separation Date.

 

5.2Accrued Obligations. Upon the Executive’s termination for any reason, the Executive will be entitled to: (i) all earned but unpaid Base Salary through the Executive’s Separation Date; (ii) any unpaid or unreimbursed business expenses incurred in accordance with Section 3; (iii) any accrued but unused vacation through the Separation Date; and (iv) any benefits provided under the Company’s employee benefit plans, if any, following a termination of employment, in accordance with the terms contained in said plans (the “Accrued Obligations”). The Accrued Obligations will be payable to the Executive as required by applicable law.

 

5.3Resignation: The Executive may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment with the Company at any time by providing the Company with 12 weeks’ prior written notice. The Company may waive all or any part of the notice period given by the Executive and direct the Executive not to report for work for any part of the notice period. In these circumstances, where the Company elects to shorten the notice period, the Executive would then be paid all Accrued Obligations owing up to and including the Separation Date.

 

5.4Termination by the Company Without Cause: The Company may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment at any time, without Cause. If the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause, in addition to the Accrued Obligations, the Executive will be entitled to receive the Severance Benefits (defined below), subject to and contingent upon the Executive executing a general release of claims satisfactory to the Company, which must be executed and effective (taking into account any applicable revocation period) on or before the sixtieth (60th) day following the Separation Date (the “Release Requirements”).

 

 

 

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a)The Company will pay the Executive any Severance Benefits, if payable, in a lump sum on the 60th day following the Separation Date, provided the Release Requirements have been satisfied. If the Release has not been executed or is not effective (taking into account any applicable revocation period) by the 60th day following the Separation Date, the Executive will not be entitled to any (and shall forfeit all) payments under this Section 5.4 (other than the Accrued Obligations). For the avoidance of doubt, if the Executive’s termination occurs other than by the Company without Cause, the Executive will not be entitled to Severance Benefits. Other than as expressly provided herein, the Executive shall not be entitled to receive any payments or benefits under this Agreement for periods after the Executive’s Separation Date, and the Company will have no obligation to make any additional payments or provide any other benefits for periods after Executive’s Separation Date (except as may otherwise be required under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended or other applicable law).

 

b)“Severance Benefits” means an amount equal to (i) three (3) months of the Executive’s Base Salary on the Separation Date; plus, if the Separation Date occurs after the first anniversary of the Start Date (ii) an additional four (4) weeks of Base Salary for every full completed year of service thereafter, subject to an overall maximum entitlement of forty- two (42) weeks.

 

5.5Termination for Cause: The Company may terminate this Agreement and Executive’s employment immediately at any time for Cause. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “Cause” includes:

 

a)the existence of cause for termination of employment at common law, including situations involving fraud, dishonesty, illegality, breach of statute or regulation, conflict of interest, gross negligence in the performance of the Executive’s duties, or gross incompetence;

 

b)any material breach of the provisions of this Agreement;

 

c)wilful disobedience of a reasonable direction from the Company;

 

d)neglect of duty;

 

e)misconduct that undermines the Company’s confidence in the Executive’s ability to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of his/her position;

 

f)material unauthorized use or disclosure of any Confidential Information of the Company or any other party to whom Executive owes an obligation of nondisclosure as a result of Executive’s relationship with the Company;

 

g)Executive’s indictment, conviction, admission or plea of nolo contendere to any felony, or to any other crime that involves theft, fraud or moral turpitude; or

 

h)any material violation of the Company’s policies and procedures, as determined by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion.

 

In the event of a termination for Cause, the Executive will receive payment of the Accrued Obligations.

 

 

 

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5.6Termination Due to Executive’s Death or Disability: The Executive’s employment with the Company may be terminated immediately due to the Executive’s death or Disability. In the event of a termination due to Executive’s death or Disability, the Executive will receive payment of the Accrued Obligations. “Disability” will have the same meaning as such phrase is given under the long term disability plan sponsored by the Company as may be offered from time to time or, in the absence of such policy, if the Executive becomes physically or mentally incapacitated or impaired and is therefore unable for a period of twelve (12) consecutive weeks in any six (6)-consecutive month period, or such longer period as may be required by applicable law, to perform the Executive’s duties. Any question as to the existence of the Disability of the Executive shall be determined in writing by a qualified independent physician selected by the Company.

 

5.7Resign as Director and Officer: Upon termination of employment for any reason, the Executive will cease to be and shall immediately resign as an officer or director of the Company.

 

5.8Continued Application: This provision regarding Termination of Employment will apply regardless of any changes to the terms and conditions of the Executive’s employment subsequent to the Executive’s signing of this Agreement including, but not limited to, promotions and transfers, unless the Parties expressly agree otherwise in writing.

 

6.CONFIDENTIALITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS

 

6.1The Executive agrees that he/she is bound by the terms and conditions of the Confidentiality, Intellectual Property and Post-Employment Restrictions Agreement which is attached to this Agreement as Schedule A and is deemed to be part of this Agreement.

 

7.Return of Company Property

 

7.1Upon termination of this Agreement, the Executive will at once deliver or cause to be delivered, to the Company, in addition to those items set forth in Section 2.4 of Schedule A, all computers, effects, electronic devices, smartphones, keys, credit cards, access passes and/or any other property belonging to the Company that is in the Executive’s possession, charge, control or custody.

 

8.SECTION 409A

 

8.1The intent of the parties is that payments and benefits under the Agreement comply with or be exempt from Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (“Section 409A”) and, accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted the Agreement shall be interpreted to be in compliance therewith or exempt therefrom. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if the Executive is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A, payments and benefits that are subject to Section 409A and that would otherwise be paid or provided during the six month period commencing on the Executive’s termination date will be deferred until the first day of the seventh month following the termination date (without interest). In the case of a series of payments, the first payment shall include the amounts the Executive would have been entitled to receive during the six month waiting period. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, a termination of employment will not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any payment of “nonqualified deferred compensation” upon or following Executive’s termination of employment unless such termination is also a “separation from service” within the meaning of Section and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean “separation from service.” Any series of payments hereunder shall be considered a series of separate payments for purposes of Section 409A. To the extent any reimbursements or in-kind benefit payments under this Agreement are subject to Section 409A, such reimbursements and in-kind benefit payments shall be made in accordance with Treasury Regulation §1.409A-3(i)(1)(iv) (or any similar or successor provisions). The preceding shall not be construed as a guarantee of any particular tax effect or indemnity for Executive’s compensation and benefits, and the Company does not guarantee that any compensation or benefits provided under this Agreement will satisfy the provisions of Section 409A.

 

 

 

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9.General

 

9.1Successors and Assigns: This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Executive’s heirs, estate, successors or legal representatives but otherwise is not assignable by the Executive. This Agreement and the Executive’s employment are assignable by the Company.

 

9.2Entire Agreement: Except as specifically noted herein, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties hereto and supersedes all prior communications, representations, undertakings and agreements, whether verbal or written, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No amendment or waiver of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party to be bound thereby. This Agreement supersedes and replaces all previous employment agreements between the Parties.

 

9.3Sections and Headings: The division of this Agreement into articles, sections and subsections and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. Unless otherwise indicated, any reference in this Agreement to a section or subsection refers to the specified section or subsection of this Agreement.

 

9.4Currency: Unless otherwise expressly provided, all monetary amounts are in US Dollars.

 

9.5Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is determined at any time by a court, arbitrator or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such provision or part thereof shall be severable from this Agreement and the remainder of this Agreement will be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or part thereof had been deleted herefrom.

 

9.6Survival: Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any reason, all sections of this Agreement which by its terms are to be performed following the termination hereof shall survive such termination and be continuing obligations.

 

9.7Compliance with Legislation: Should any term of this Agreement fail to comply with a mandatory minimum standard or requirement imposed by applicable legislation, then the minimum standard or requirement shall apply in place of the offending term of this Agreement, and shall constitute the rights and obligations of the Parties in that respect.

 

9.8Waiver: Waiver by the Company of any breach or violation of any section of this Agreement will not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation.

 

9.9Modification: Any modification to the Agreement must be in writing and signed by both the Executive and the Company, failing which it shall have no effect and shall be void.

 

9.10Governing Law: This Agreement and all matters arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California (without regard to application of its conflict-of-law principles). Any legal action or proceeding commenced by either party arising out of this Agreement will be brought in court of competent jurisdiction in the State of California, County of Marin. Each party shall submit to and accept the exclusive jurisdiction of such court for the purpose of such suit, legal action or proceeding.

 

 

 

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9.11Notices: Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder will be sent by certified/registered mail, by facsimile or via email, addressed to the addresses noted above.

 

9.12Voluntary Agreement: The Executive and the Company represent and agree that each has reviewed all aspects of the Agreement, has carefully read and fully understands all provisions of the Agreement, and is voluntarily entering into this Agreement. Each Party represents and agrees that such Party has had the opportunity to review any and all aspects of the Agreement with the legal, tax, or other advisor(s) of such party’s choice before executing the Agreement.

 

9.13Confidential: The Executive agrees to keep the terms and conditions of this offer confidential to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, and will not disclose or discuss any of such terms and conditions with anyone other than his/her own professional advisors. For the avoidance of double, nothing contained herein is intended to interfere with any rights the Executive may have to participate in protected concerted activity under the National Labor Relations Act.

 

9.14Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original and all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

 

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement this 13 day of June, 2024 (the “Effective Date”).

 

DAMON MOTORS CORPORATION

 

Per: /s/ Jay Giraud  
Name:  Jay Giraud  
Title: CEO  

 

Executive:  
     
  /s/ Derek Dorresteyn  
Name:  Derek Dorresteyn  

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE A

 

CONFIDENTIALITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS

 

1.Definitions

 

In this Agreement, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires:

 

1.1“Business Opportunities” means potential business ventures of all kinds, including acquisitions, sales, business arrangements and other transactions and opportunities for new markets, products and services which have been disclosed to, investigated, studied or considered by the Company or by others on behalf of the Company;

 

1.2“Competitive Business” means any person or entity that is involved or engaged in the business of highway capable light electric vehicles in Canada and the United States that are competitive to those created, developed, produced or distributed by the Company or contemplated by the Company during the term of the Executive’s employment with the Company.

 

1.3“Confidential Information” means information known or used by the Company in connection with its business including but not limited to any formula, design, prototype, compilation of information, data, program, code, method, technique or process, information relating to any product, device, equipment or machine, Customer Information, Financial Information, Marketing Information, Intellectual Property, Business Opportunities, or Research and Development, but does not include any of the foregoing which was known to the Executive prior to his/her employment by the Company or which is or becomes a matter of Public Knowledge;

 

1.4“Customer Information” means information pertaining to the Company’s customers, customer base and markets, including customer names and addresses and the names and addresses of consultants of customers with whom the Company is in contact in its business, customer requirements and the Company’s contracts with its customers, including details as to pricing and supply;

 

1.5“Financial Information” means information pertaining to the Company’s costs, sales, income, profit, profitability, pricing, salaries and wages;

 

1.6“Intellectual Property” means any and all inventions, copyrighted works, software in any expressed form, computer programs, screen layouts, industrial design, graphical user interfaces, systems, applications, source code, object code, algorithms, specifications, designs, developments, concepts, ideas, know-how, show how, trade secrets, works, creations, developments, trademarks, services marks, indicia, logos, domain names, business names, drawings, sketches, compilations of information, analyses, experiments, data, formula, methods, processes, techniques, moulds, jigs, dies, prototypes, products, samples, compounds, compositions of matter, apparatus, equipment, tools, machines, and any modifications or improvements to the foregoing, whether or not any of the foregoing is patentable or registrable under patent, copyright, trademark industrial design or similar laws anywhere in the world, the right to apply for and to obtain copyright, trademark or industrial design registrations, issued patents, design patents, and any other registrations or encompassing, protecting or otherwise covering any of the foregoing, and the benefit in and to any such applications therefor, including the right to priority, and any copyright, trademark or industrial design registrations, issued patents, design patents or other registrations or right issued therefrom;

 

 

 

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1.7“Marketing Information” means information including but not limited to the Company’s marketing programs, plans, strategies and proposed future products, services, advertising and promotions;

 

1.8“Public Knowledge” means information that is generally known in the trade or business in which the Company is engaged, or is otherwise easily accessible through lawful, non-confidential sources; and

 

1.9“Research and Development” means information pertaining to any research, development, investigation, study, analysis, experiment or test carried on or proposed to be carried on by the Company.

 

2.Acknowledgements Regarding Confidential Information

 

2.1Acknowledgements of Employee: Since the Start Date, and during the course of his/her employment with the Company, the Executive has and will be exposed to and will have an opportunity to learn or otherwise become aware of Confidential Information; the Confidential Information is a valuable asset which is the property of the Company exclusively, the unauthorized use or disclosure of which would cause very serious harm to the economic interests of the Company; and it is important in the interests of the Company that the Confidential Information remain the exclusive confidential property of the Company and that it not be used or disclosed except in accordance with the knowledge and consent of the Company and in the Company’s best interests.

 

2.2Confidential Information to be Kept in Confidence: The Executive agrees that at all times during the period of the Executive’s employment since the Start Date and at all times following termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason whatsoever:

 

a)the Executive will hold in confidence and keep confidential all Confidential Information;

 

b)the Executive will not directly or indirectly use any Confidential Information except in the course of performing duties as an employee of the Company with the knowledge and consent of the Company in the Company’s interests; and

 

c)the Executive will not directly or indirectly disclose any Confidential Information to any person or entity, except in the course of performing duties as an employee of the Company with the knowledge and consent of the Company in the Company’s interests.

 

d)without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Executive will not directly or indirectly record, copy, publish, disclose, or otherwise disseminate Confidential Information by way of social media, text messaging, email, public website, online forums, news media, or to any location outside the Company’s internal network.

 

Employee specifically acknowledges and agrees to the restrictions contained in sections 2.2(c) and (d)

 

Nothing in this Agreement will prevent the Executive, following termination of his/her employment with the Company, from making use of or disclosing:

 

a)any Confidential Information which is or becomes a matter of Public Knowledge;

 

 

 

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b)any Confidential Information of which the Executive had specific knowledge prior to his/her employment with the Company, except to the extent that such Confidential Information has become the property of the Company under Section 4; or

 

c)any Confidential Information of which the Executive obtains specific knowledge following the termination of his/her employment with the Company from a third party, unless the third party obtained such Confidential Information directly or indirectly from an individual in violation of any duty of confidence owed to the Company;

 

provided that the Executive is able to prove the existence of the circumstances referred to in subparagraphs (a), (b) or (c).

 

If Executive receives any subpoena or becomes subject to any legal obligation that might require the Executive to disclose Confidential Information, the Executive will, to the extent not prohibited by law, provide prompt written notice of that fact to the Company, enclosing a copy of the subpoena and any other documents describing the legal obligation. In the event that the Company objects to the disclosure of Confidential Information, by way of a motion to quash or other legal proceeding, the Executive agrees to not disclose any Confidential Information while any such motion to quash or other legal proceeding is pending, unless Executive is legally ordered to do so.

 

2.3Legally Protected Disclosures: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, nothing in this Agreement prohibits the Executive from reporting possible violations of federal law or regulation to any United States governmental agency or entity in accordance with the provisions of and rules promulgated under Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or any other whistleblower protection provisions of state or federal law or regulation (including the right to receive an award for information provided to any such government agencies). Furthermore, in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 1833, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement: (A) the Executive shall not be in breach of this Agreement, and shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law (x) for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (y) for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal; and (B) if the Executive files a lawsuit for retaliation by the Company for reporting a suspected violation of law, the Executive may disclose the trade secret to the Executive’s attorney, and may use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the Executive files any document containing the trade secret under seal, and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

 

2.4Return of Materials Upon Termination: Upon termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company for any reason whatsoever, or at any other time upon the Company’s request, the Executive will promptly deliver to the Company all documents, manuals, lists, data, records, computer programs, codes, materials, prototypes, products, samples, analyses, reports, equipment, tools and devices relating or pertaining to the Company’s business or containing or pertaining to any Confidential Information, including any copies or reproductions of the same, which are in the possession, charge, control or custody of the Executive.

 

3.NON-DISPARAGEMENT

 

The Employee agrees, during the term of their employment and at all times following the termination of the Employee’s employment for any reason whatsoever, not to make any statements, written or verbal, nor cause or encourage others to make any statements, written or verbal, that defame, disparage or in any way criticize the personal or business reputations, practices or conduct of the Company, its shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents advisors, partners, affiliates or consultants.

 

 

 

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Employee specifically acknowledges and agrees to the restrictions contained in section 3.

 

4.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

 

4.1Ownership of Intellectual Property: The Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Company is the owner of all Intellectual Property made, developed, invented, authored, conceived of, reduced to practice, or otherwise created by the Executive, whether in whole or in part, alone or with others, whether at the Company’s place of business or otherwise, and during the course of, as a result of, or related to the duties or activities of the Executive’s employment with the Company (the “Developments”) since the Executive’s Start Date. Any and all Developments will be and remain the exclusive property of the Company and the Executive will have no right, title or interest therein, including moral rights, and the Company will have the sole and exclusive right, title and interest, in and to the Developments, which right will continue notwithstanding the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason whatsoever. For the avoidance of doubt, subject to the requirements of applicable state law, if any, the Executive understands that Intellectual Property does not include, and the provisions of this Agreement requiring assignment of Intellectual Property to the Company do not apply to, any invention that qualifies fully for exclusion under the provisions of applicable state law, including, but not limited to California Labor Code section 2870, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. To assist in the determination of which inventions qualify for such exclusion, Executive will advise the Company promptly in writing, during and after the employment term, of all Intellectual Property solely or jointly conceived or developed or reduced to practice by him during the period of employment. Any invention not so disclosed to the Company in writing within thirty (30) days of conception or reduction to practice, whichever comes first, is not subject to the exception created in this Section.

 

4.2Assignment of Rights: The Executive hereby assigns and waives, and will assign and waive, to or on behalf of the Company, and the Company’s successors, assigns, or other legal representatives, any and all right, title and interest, including any moral rights, that the Executive may have in and to the Developments. The Executive further agrees to maintain at all times adequate and current records relating to the creation and development of the Developments, which records shall be and shall remain the property of the Company and the Executive will promptly disclose in writing all of the foregoing to the Company. The Executive agrees that upon a request by the Company, he/she will perform all actions reasonably requested by Company (whether during or after his/her employment) to establish, confirm and protect Company’s ownership in any Developments (including, without limitation, the execution of assignments, copyright and trademark registrations, consents, licenses, powers of attorney and other instruments), including signing all documents or other instruments necessary in the opinion of the Company to establish, preserve, or enforce in the Company the rights hereby assigned, and to vest all rights to any Invention in the Company.

 

4.3Intellectual Property Protection: The Company will have the sole and exclusive right to apply for, prosecute, obtain and maintain any patents, design patents, copyrights, industrial designs, domain name registrations, or trademark registrations and any other applications, registrations or grants of rights analogous thereto in any and all countries throughout the world in respect of any Developments and the Executive will, whether during or subsequent to the Executive’s employment, assist the Company, at the Company’s expense, with recording or securing the Company’s right, title and interest in and to the Developments, including agreeing to execute any applications, transfers, assignments, waivers, powers of attorney or other documents as the Company may consider necessary or desirable, or to take any action deemed necessary or desirable by the Company, for prosecuting, issuing, enforcing, obtaining, maintaining or vesting in or assigning any of the foregoing with or to the Company in any and all countries of the world.

 

 

 

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5.Post-Employment restrictions

 

5.1No-Interference:

 

The Executive agrees that the Executive will not use the Company’s Confidential Information to: (i) negatively influence any of the Company’s clients, licensors, licensees or customers from purchasing Company products or services or solicit or influence or attempt to influence any client, licensor, licensee, customer or other person either directly or indirectly, to direct any purchase of products and/or services to any person, firm, corporation, institution or other entity in competition with the business of the Company; (ii) induce or attempt to induce any client, customer, licensor or licensee of the Company to cease dealing with the Company or to restrict or vary the terms upon which it deals with the Company; (iii) solicit or attempt to induce or enter into, with any current or prospective client, customer, licensor licensee, supplier, independent contractor or other person or entity having business relations with the Company, any business relationship which might adversely affect the business of the Company or cause any such person to cease dealing with the Company or to restrict or vary the terms upon which it deals with the Company; or (iv) render to or for, or assist any person or entity to render to or for, any client or prospective client, any services of the type rendered by the Company to its customers or which compete with the Company’s business unless such services are rendered as an employee or consultant of the Company.

 

In addition the Executive acknowledges that the Company has valuable Trade Secrets (as defined by applicable law from time to time) to which the Executive will have access during his/her employment. The Executive understands that the Company intends to vigorously pursue its rights under applicable Trade Secrets law if, during a period of twelve (12) months immediately following the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason, whether with or without cause, the Executive solicits or influences or attempt to influence any client, licensor, licensee, customer or other person either directly or indirectly, to direct any purchase of products and/or services to any person, firm, corporation, institution or other entity in competition with the business of the Company. Thereafter, the Company intends to vigorously pursue its rights under applicable Trade Secrets law as the circumstances warrant.

 

5.2Non-Solicitation of Company Personnel:

 

The Executive acknowledges that, in the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive will have access to and information regarding the officers, employees and independent contractors of the Company. The Executive further acknowledges that the officers, employees and independent contractors of the Company are valuable assets in the operation of the Company’s business. Accordingly, the Executive agrees that during the Executive’s employment with the Company and for twelve (12) months immediately following the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason (the “Restrictive Period”), the Executive will not (other than in furtherance of the Executive’s legitimate job duties on behalf of Company), directly or indirectly, on the Executive’s own behalf or for any other person or entity:

 

solicit, induce, recruit or encourage, attempt to solicit, induce recruit or encourage, or assist or aid in soliciting, inducing recruit or encouraging any of the Company’s or its affiliates’ employees, contractors, or consultants who are or were employed or retained by the Company or its subsidiaries within the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the termination of the Executive’s employment (“Company Personnel”), to terminate their relationship with the Company and/or to commence employment or engagement with another entity; solicit or attempt to solicit for employment/engagement, induce, recruit, bring about, influence, promote, facilitate, encourage, or assist the solicitation of any Company Personnel to enter into any business relationship with Executive; and/or

 

interfere with the relationship between the Company or its affiliates and Company Personnel, or with the performance by current or former Company Personnel of their obligations or responsibilities to the Company.

 

 

 

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5.3Non-Disparagement:

 

The Executive agrees not to, whether while employed by the Company or thereafter, publish or disseminate, directly or indirectly, any false or disparaging statements, whether written or oral, regarding the Company and/or its affiliates, or any of their past or present or future officers, directors, employees, advisors, or agents in their capacity as such, or any of their policies, procedures, practices, decision-making, conduct, professionalism or compliance with standards. For avoidance of doubt, the foregoing will not be violated by (i) statements that the maker reasonably believes to be true in response to legal process, as required by governmental testimony or filings, or in administrative or arbitral proceedings (including, without limitation, depositions in connection with such proceedings); or (ii) the Executive’s disclosure of unlawful acts in the workplace, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment.

 

5.4Reasonableness of Limitations: The Executive acknowledges that the post-employment restrictions set out in this Section 5 are fair, reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Company. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that irreparable harm will be suffered by the Company in the event of his/her breach or threatened breach of any of the restrictions set out in this Section 5, and that the Company will be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies that it may have at law or equity, to a temporary or permanent injunction from a court of competent jurisdiction restraining the Executive from engaging in or continuing any such breach, without the necessity of proving actual damages and without the necessity of posting a bond or making any undertaking in connection therewith. Any such requirement of a bond or undertaking is hereby waived by the Executive and the Executive acknowledges that in the absence of such a waiver, a bond or undertaking might otherwise be required by the court. Should the Executive violate this non-solicitation provision, this non-solicitation period shall be extended for an amount of time that equals the length of time that the non-solicitation period was violated. If any provision of Section 5 relating to the time and/or scope and/or related aspects shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to exceed the maximum restrictiveness such court deems reasonable and enforceable, the time and/or scope and/or related aspects deemed reasonable and enforceable by the court shall become and thereafter be the maximum restriction in such regard, and the restriction shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent deemed reasonable by such court. The Executive’s obligations under Section 5 will survive any termination of the Executive’s employment, whether initiated by the Company or the Executive, for Cause or without Cause, voluntarily or involuntarily, except as where prohibited by law.

 

6.Survival and Enforceability

 

6.1The Executive recognizes and acknowledges that this Schedule shall survive the cessation of his/her employment, for any reason whatsoever, and will be enforceable by the Company in a court of competent jurisdiction notwithstanding the existence of any claim or cause of action the Executive may assert against the Company, whether predicated upon this Agreement or otherwise.

 

6.2The Executive agrees that a breach of any of the provisions of this Schedule will give rise to irreparable harm and injury non-compensable in damages. Accordingly, the Company may seek and obtain injunctive relief against the breach of threatened breach of the provisions contained in this Schedule, in addition to any other legal remedies which may be available. The Exeutive further acknowledges and agrees that the enforcement of a remedy hereunder by way of injunction will not prevent the Employee from earning a reasonable livelihood. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that the covenants contained in this Schedule are necessary for the protection of the Employer’s legitimate business interests and are reasonable in scope and content

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT A

 

WRITTEN NOTIFICATION REGARDING CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE § 2870

 

You are hereby notified that your Employment Agreement is subject to the terms of Labor Code section 2870, which provides as follows:

 

(a) Any provision in an employment agreement which provides that an employee will assign, or offer to assign, any of his or her rights in an invention to his or her employer will not apply to an invention that the employee developed entirely on his or her own time without using the employer’s equipment, supplies, facilities, or trade secret information except for those inventions that either:

 

(1)Relate at the time of conception or reduction to practice of the invention to the employer’s business, or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development of the employer; or

 

(2)Result from any work performed by the employee for the employer.

 

(b) To the extent a provision in an employment agreement purports to require an employee to assign an invention otherwise excluded from being required to be assigned under subdivision (a), the provision is against the public policy of this state and is unenforceable.

 

By signing below, you acknowledge receipt of this written authorization.

 

EXECUTIVE:  
     
  /s/ Derek Dorresteyn  
Name:  Derek Dorresteyn  
Date: 6/13/2024  

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.26

 

EMPLOYMENT SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT

 

This letter agreement (the “Agreement”) is dated as of October 17, 2024

 

BETWEEN :

 

DAMON MOTORSCORPORATION a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Company”)

 

– and –

 

DEREK DORRESTEYN, an individual residing in the State of California, USA (the “Executive”)

 

WHEREAS the Executive and the Company entered into an employment agreement dated August 1, 2021 and July 1, 2024, that sets out the terms and conditions governing the Executive’s employment with the Company (the “Employment Agreement”), which is in the form attached as Schedule “A” hereto.

 

AND WHEREAS the Company intends on completing a plan of arrangement under Part 9 Division 5 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), involving the Company, XTI Aerospace, Inc. (“XTI”), Grafiti Holding Inc. (“Spinco”) and 1444842 B.C. Ltd., (“Amalco Sub” and together with the Company, XTI and Spinco, the “Transaction Parties”) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the business combination agreement dated October 23, 2023, as may be amended from time to time, between the Transaction Parties (the “Transaction”);

 

AND WHEREAS, in recognition of the loyalty and contributions of the Executive in the course of his employment with the Company and for his previous and future assistance with the completion of the Transaction, the Company wishes, on the terms and conditions described herein, to set out certain additional terms to her employment with the Company, which have been mutually agreed upon by the parties hereto and which will be supplemental to the terms of the Employment Agreement;

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter contained and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each of the Company and the Executive, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Employment Agreement.

 

1.Supplemental Terms to the Employment Agreement

 

(a)It is hereby also acknowledged that, notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any reason, the Executive shall be entitled to receive a cash bonus from the Company of U.S.$1,000,000 (the “Listing Bonus”) following the completion by the Company of its direct or indirect (through a successor company or otherwise) listing on a recognized stock exchange or over-the-counter market in North America (the “Listing”), subject to the Executive’s continued service with the Company for a period of at least 375 days following the date of Listing (“Service Period”). The Listing Bonus shall be paid out as soon as practicable at the time when the Board of Directors determines that it is in the best interests of the Company to do so, having due regard to the Company’s financial situation. Nothwithstanding the preceding sentence, the Listing Bonus shall be paid promptly following the completion of the Service Period.

 

 

 

(b)The “Exclusive Service” clause in the Employment Agreement (Section 1.7) shall be deemed to be deleted in its entirety, effective as of the date of this Agreement.

 

2.Interpretation

 

This Agreement is supplemental to and shall form one agreement with the Employment Agreement, and this Agreement shall be read together and have effect so far as practicable as though all the provisions thereof and hereof were contained in one instrument.

 

3.General provisions

 

(a)All references herein to currency are to the lawful currency of the United States of America.

 

(b)The parties hereto undertake to sign all other documents and to take all other measures that may be necessary to give effect to this Agreement.

 

(c)In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Employment Agreement, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.

 

(d)This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The parties irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California.

 

(e)This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective permitted assignees and successors, if any. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. If any Section of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall affect only such Section and shall not affect or render invalid or unenforceable any other Section of this Agreement.

 

(f)This Agreement may not be amended, terminated or waived except in writing signed by the Company and the Executive.

 

(g)This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each duly executed counterpart being deemed an original, and all counterparts together representing one and the same document. Delivery of a signed signature page of this Agreement by electronic transmission (including pdf format or DocuSign) is as valid as delivery of a hand-signed copy.

 

(h)The Executive acknowledges that she has read and understands the terms and conditions of this Agreement. He further acknowledges and agrees that he has had the opportunity to obtain such independent legal advice as he deems necessary prior to signing and delivering this Agreement, that he has not been prevented or discouraged from doing so by any other party to this Agreement and that, if he has not availed himself of such opportunity prior to signing this Agreement, he has done so voluntarily, without undue pressure.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have signed this Agreement on the date first indicated above.

 

  DAMON MOTORS INC.
     
  By: /s/ Jay Giraud CEO
    Authorized Signatory

 

  /s/ Derek Dorresteyn
  Derek Dorresteyn

 

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SCHEDULE “A”

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

(attached)

 

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Exhibit 10.27

 

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

BETWEEN:

 

DAMON MOTORS INC., a body corporate with an office located at 704 Alexander St.

Vancouver, B.C. V6A 1E3

 

(the “Company”)

 

AND:

 

Amber Spencer

 

(the “Executive”)
(collectively, the “Parties”)

 

WHEREAS:

 

A.The Company wishes to continue to employ the Executive and the Executive has agreed to continue his/her employment with the Company on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, which replace and supersede all previous terms and conditions of employment.

 

B.For the purposes of this Agreement, the Executive’s prior service with the Company is recognized.

 

NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the terms, covenants and conditions contained herein, as well as the payment to the Employee of $10.00 and other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged), the Parties agree as follows:

 

1.Position, TERM And scope of employment

 

1.1Position: The Company will employ the Executive, and the Executive will serve the Company, in the position of VP, Marketing.

 

1.2Reporting and Duties: The Executive will report to and act in accordance with the directions of Jay Giraud, CEO or their authorized designee. The Executive will perform executive and managerial duties and responsibilities customary to the position of VP, Marketing and as are reasonably necessary to the operations of the Company.

 

1.3Start Date & Term: This Agreement shall be for an indefinite term, which commences on the date written above and continues until terminated in accordance with Article 6 of this Agreement (the “Term”).

 

1.4Hours of Work: The Executive’s hours of work will be the normal business hours of the Company together with any additional time necessary to discharge his/her duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement. The remuneration described in Article 3 below is compensation for all hours worked by the Executive. For greater clarity, no overtime will be provided with respect to any hours worked by the Executive outside of normal business hours.

 

 

 

 

1.5Standard of Performance: In carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, the Executive will at all times act faithfully, honestly, competently, and in a manner consistent with the best interests of the Company.

 

1.6Changing Needs: As the business needs of the Company may evolve and change over time, the Company may, from time to time, amend the Executive’s duties, responsibilities, title, reporting arrangements and place of work without causing termination or a breach of this Agreement.

 

1.7Exclusive Service: During the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive agrees to devote his/her entire working time and attention to the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement, and the Executive further agrees that he/she will not, without the prior written consent of the Company, undertake any conflicting business, occupation, work or employment.

 

1.8Conflict of Interest: The Executive will disclose actual or potential business conflicts of interest to the Company. Any uncertainty as to whether such a conflict exists will be raised by the Executive for determination by the Company, acting reasonably.

 

1.9Legal Obligations: The Executive will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, bylaws, ordinances and any other applicable legal requirements in carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.

 

1.10Acknowledgment of Fiduciary Obligations: The Executive acknowledges that he/she is a fiduciary of the Company and agrees to be bound by his/her common law fiduciary obligations during his/her employment and following the termination of his/her employment for any reason. The Executive’s fiduciary duties will be supplemental to any other obligations he/she has under this Agreement.

 

1.11Travel: The Executive will be available for such business-related travel as may be reasonably required for the purposes of carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities under this Agreement.

 

2.Compensation

 

2.1Salary: The Company will pay the Executive a gross annual salary of $230,000.00 CAD (the “Base Salary”), less applicable statutory deductions and withholdings and payable in accordance with the Company’s usual payroll practices in force from time to time. The Base Salary will be reviewed from time to time by the Company. Increases to the Base Salary are at the sole discretion of the Company. The Company is under no obligation to increase the Base Salary at the time of any salary review.

 

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2.2Bonus/Incentive Compensation: The Executive will be entitled to participate in the company bonus plan for senior executives according to its terms and conditions and any other incentive plans or programs established for executives of the Company in accordance with the applicable plan or program, which plans or programs may be adopted, implemented, changed, amended or cancelled from time to time as the Company in its sole discretion determines. The Executive acknowledges and agrees that he/she has no right to any bonus payments in respect of any period after he/she receives notice of termination or is entitled to receive pay in lieu of such notice, except as may be required by the BC Employment Standards Act. For absolute clarity, except as required by the BC Employment Standards Act, the Executive will not be entitled to any bonus payments beyond the effective date of termination and, specifically, during any period of reasonable notice, irrespective of whether the termination is deemed to be lawful or unlawful. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that he/she will have no common law right to damages for compensation in lieu of any bonus he/she would have earned during the reasonable notice period, and the Executive hereby agrees not to pursue any claim for any such damages.

 

2.3Stock/Equity Options: Subject to approval by Board, the Executive may be eligible to participate in the Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) of the Company, as altered or amended by the Board from time to time in its sole discretion. The Employee may receive stocks/equity options, subject to approval from the Board and the terms and conditions of the Plan.

 

2.4Benefits: Subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s benefit plans, the Executive will be entitled to participate in the benefit plans generally available to the Company’s senior executive employees, as amended from time to time. The Company reserves the right to alter, amend, replace or discontinue the group benefit plans it may make available to its employees at any time, with or without notice. The benefit plans that are currently provided to the Company’s senior executive employees are outlined in the benefits summary booklet, which has been provided to the Executive and which the Executive acknowledges receiving.

 

2.5Statutory Vacation: The Employee will be entitled to two (2) weeks’ paid vacation each calendar year (pro-rated for any partial year of service) during the first five (5) years of employment, and to three (3) weeks’ paid vacation each calendar year (pro- rated for any partial year of service) after five (5) consecutive years of employment (the “Accrued Entitlement”). Upon resignation or termination of employment, the Executive will be paid for any accrued but unused vacation days owing up to and including his/her last day of work. The Executive must take at least the minimum vacation time required by applicable legislation in respect of each calendar year, pro-rated for partial years of employment.

 

2.6Open Vacation: In addition to the Accrued Entitlement, the Executive may take additional paid vacation in his/her discretion. Vacation must be taken at a mutually agreed upon time and is subject to the business requirements of the Company, and in no event shall the Executive take more than two (2) weeks of vacation consecutively without prior consent of the Company. All vacation requests should be submitted for approval as far in advance as possible.

 

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2.7Other: The Executive will not be entitled to any other payment, benefit, perquisite, allowance or entitlement other than as specifically set out in this Agreement or as otherwise expressly agreed to in writing with the Company.

 

3.Business Expenses

 

3.1The Executive will be reimbursed for all reasonable business expenses actually and properly incurred by the Executive in connection with the proper discharge of his/her duties under this Agreement, and in accordance with the rules and policies made and revised by the Company from time to time in its sole discretion. In order to claim reimbursement from the Company for any business expense incurred in connection with the proper discharge of his/her duties under this Agreement, the Executive will be required to follow the process and provide such documentation as the Company may reasonably require.

 

4.Company Policies And Procedures

 

4.1As a condition of employment and continued employment by the Company, the Executive is required to accept and comply with all of the Company’s policies and procedures in force from time to time, of which the Executive is aware or ought reasonably be aware.

 

4.2The Executive agrees to comply with all lawful reasonable instructions and direction that he may receive from the Company during the course of his/her employment with the Company.

 

4.3The Company reserves the right to develop and introduce any new policies or procedures that it considers appropriate for the conduct and administration of the employment relationship.

 

5.Termination Of Employment

 

5.1Resignation: The Executive may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment with the Company at any time by providing the Company with 8 weeks’ prior written working notice. The Company may waive all or any part of the notice given by the Executive and direct the Executive not to report for work for any part of the notice period. In these circumstances, the Executive would then be paid all outstanding wages (including accrued but unpaid vacation pay) owing up to and including the effective resignation date. In no event will the Company be required to pay the Executive more than 12 weeks’ pay (plus accrued but unused vacation pay) based on the Executive’s Base Salary at the time of resignation.

 

5.2Termination by the Company Without Cause: The Company may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment at any time, without cause, upon the Company providing the Executive with notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice (which shall be calculated based exclusively on the Executive’s Base Salary at the time of termination), or some combination of the two, equal to (i) three (3) months’ notice during his/her first year of service; plus (ii) an additional four (4) weeks’ notice for every completed year of service thereafter, subject to an overall maximum entitlement of 42 weeks (the “Notice Period”).

 

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5.2.1The Company will continue to pay the premiums required to maintain the Executive’s participation in whatever extended health and/or dental group benefit plans the Executive is covered by at the time the Executive receives the notice of termination, until the earlier of the end of the applicable Notice Period or the date on which the Executive becomes eligible to participate in similar benefits through alternate or self-employment, whichever occurs first and provided that in no event will the Executive’s benefit coverage be terminated prior to the expiration of the applicable statutory notice period. All other benefits or benefit coverage in place at the time shall be discontinued at the end the applicable statutory notice period.

 

5.2.2The Executive acknowledges and agrees that notice or pay in lieu of notice or combination of both provided to the Executive in accordance with Article 6.2 upon termination of employment without cause are in complete satisfaction of all contractual, statutory, or common law notice requirements owed by the Company to the Executive at law or in equity, and the Executive’s receipt of such entitlements shall satisfy and forever discharge all liabilities, claims or actions that the Executive may or shall have against the Company arising from the Executive’s employment with the Company or termination of this Agreement and the employment of the Executive. For absolute clarity, in no event will the Executive receive less notice, pay in lieu of notice, severance pay and benefit coverage than his/her minimum entitlements under the B.C. Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.

 

5.3Termination for Cause: The Company may terminate this Agreement and the Executive’s employment without notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice at any time for Cause. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “Cause” includes:

 

a)the existence of cause for termination of employment at common law, including situations involving fraud, dishonesty, illegality, breach of statute or regulation, conflict of interest, gross negligence in the performance of the Executive’s duties, or gross incompetence;

 

b)any material breach of the provisions of this Agreement;

 

c)wilful disobedience of a reasonable direction from the Company;

 

d)neglect of duty;

 

e)misconduct that undermines the Company’s confidence in the Executive’s ability to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of his/her position; or

 

f)any material violation of the Company’s policies and procedures, as determined by the Company in its sole and absolute discretion.

 

In the event of a termination for Cause, the Executive will receive payment of any salary and vacation pay earned up to and including the date of termination. All other entitlements that the Executive may have as of the date of termination will be automatically extinguished, except for such minimum mandated entitlements, if any, as may be required by the BC Employment Standards Act.

 

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5.4Resign as Director and Officer: Upon termination of employment for any reason, the Executive will cease to be and shall immediately resign as an officer or director of the Company.

 

5.5Continued Application: This provision regarding Termination of Employment will apply regardless of any changes to the terms and conditions of the Executive’s employment subsequent to the Executive’s signing of this Agreement including, but not limited to, promotions and transfers, unless the Parties expressly agree otherwise in writing.

 

6.CONFIDENTIALITY, NON-DISPARAGEMENT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS

 

6.1The Executive agrees that he/she is bound by the terms and conditions of the Confidentiality, Non-Disparagement, Intellectual Property and Post-Employment Restrictions Agreement which is attached to this Agreement as Schedule A and is deemed to be part of this Agreement.

 

7.Return of company property

 

7.1Upon termination of this Agreement, the Executive will at once deliver or cause to be delivered, to the Company, in addition to those items set forth in Section 2.3 of Schedule A, all computers, effects, electronic devices, smartphones, keys, credit cards, access passes and/or any other property belonging to the Company that is in the Executive’s possession, charge, control or custody.

 

8.General

 

8.1Enurement: This Agreement will enure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Executive’s heirs, estate, successors or legal representatives but otherwise is not assignable by the Executive. This Agreement and the Executive’s employment are assignable by the Company.

 

8.2Entire Agreement: Except as specifically noted herein, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties hereto and supersedes all prior communications, representations, undertakings and agreements, whether verbal or written, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No amendment or waiver of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party to be bound thereby. For absolute clarity, this Agreement supersedes and replaces all previous employment agreements in place between the Parties.

 

8.3Sections and Headings: The division of this Agreement into articles, sections and subsections and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement. Unless otherwise indicated, any reference in this Agreement to a section or subsection refers to the specified section or subsection of this Agreement.

 

8.4Currency: Unless otherwise expressly provided, all monetary amounts are in Canadian funds.

 

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8.5Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is determined at any time by a court, arbitrator or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such provision or part thereof shall be severable from this Agreement and the remainder of this Agreement will be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or part thereof had been deleted herefrom.

 

8.6Survival: Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement for any reason, all sections of this Agreement which by its terms are to be performed following the termination hereof shall survive such termination and be continuing obligations.

 

8.7Compliance with Legislation: Should any term of this Agreement fail to comply with a mandatory minimum standard or requirement imposed by applicable legislation, then the minimum standard or requirement shall apply in place of the offending term of this Agreement, and shall constitute the rights and obligations of the Parties in that respect.

 

8.8Waiver: Waiver by the Company of any breach or violation of any section of this Agreement will not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation.

 

8.9Modification: Any modification to the Agreement must be in writing and signed by both the Executive and the Company, failing which it shall have no effect and shall be void.

 

8.10Governing Law: This Agreement and all matters arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein. Any legal action or proceeding commenced by either party arising out of this Agreement will be brought in court of competent jurisdiction in the Province of British Columbia. Each party shall submit to and accept the exclusive jurisdiction of such court for the purpose of such suit, legal action or proceeding.

 

8.11Notices: Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder will be sent by certified/registered mail, by facsimile or via email, addressed to the addresses noted above.

 

8.12Independent Legal Advice: The Executive acknowledges that he/she has read and fully understands this Agreement, and confirms that he/she has had the opportunity to obtain legal advice about this Agreement and prior to entering into this Agreement.

 

8.13Confidential: The Executive agrees to keep the terms and conditions of this offer confidential and will not disclose or discuss any of such terms and conditions with anyone other than his/her own professional advisors.

 

8.14Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and such counterparts may be transmitted electronically, each of which will be deemed to be an original and all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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The Parties hereto have duly executed and delivered this Agreement this          11th          day of                 July        , 2022 (the “Effective Date”).

 

EXECUTIVE
       
Per: /s/ Amber Spencer  
  Name: Amber Spencer  
       
DAMON MOTORS INC.    
       
Per: /s/ Michael Galbrait  
  Name: Michael Galbrait  
  Title: CFO 7/14/2022

 

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SCHEDULE A

 

CONFIDENTIALITY, NON-DISPARAGEMENT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS

 

1.Definitions

 

In this Agreement, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires:

 

1.1“Business Opportunities” means potential business ventures of all kinds, including acquisitions, sales, business arrangements and other transactions and opportunities for new markets, products and services which have been disclosed to, investigated, studied or considered by the Company or by others on behalf of the Company;

 

1.2“Competitive Business” means any person or entity that is involved or engaged in the business of highway capable light electric vehicles (“Light EV”) in Canada and the United States that are competitive to those created, developed, produced or distributed by the Company or contemplated by the Company during the term of the Executive’s employment with the Company.

 

1.3“Confidential Information” means information known or used by the Company in connection with its business including but not limited to any formula, design, prototype, compilation of information, data, program, code, method, technique or process, information relating to any product, device, equipment or machine, Customer Information, Financial Information, Marketing Information, Intellectual Property, Business Opportunities, or Research and Development, but does not include any of the foregoing which was known to the Executive prior to his/her employment by the Company or which is or becomes a matter of Public Knowledge;

 

1.4“Customer Information” means information pertaining to the Company’s customers, customer base and markets, including customer names and addresses and the names and addresses of consultants of customers with whom the Company is in contact in its business, customer requirements and the Company’s contracts with its customers, including details as to pricing and supply;

 

1.5“Financial Information” means information pertaining to the Company’s costs, sales, income, profit, profitability, pricing, salaries and wages;

 

1.6“Intellectual Property” means any and all inventions, copyrighted works, software in any expressed form, computer programs, screen layouts, industrial design, graphical user interfaces, systems, applications, source code, object code, algorithms, specifications, designs, developments, concepts, ideas, know-how, show how, trade secrets, works, creations, developments, trademarks, services marks, indicia, logos, domain names, business names, drawings, sketches, compilations of information, analyses, experiments, data, formula, methods, processes, techniques, moulds, jigs, dies, prototypes, products, samples, compounds, compositions of matter, apparatus, equipment, tools, machines, and any modifications or improvements to the foregoing, whether or not any of the foregoing is patentable or registrable under patent, copyright, trademark industrial design or similar laws anywhere in the world, the right to apply for and to obtain copyright, trademark or industrial design registrations, issued patents, design patents, and any other registrations or encompassing, protecting or otherwise covering any of the foregoing, and the benefit in and to any such applications therefor, including the right to priority, and any copyright, trademark or industrial design registrations, issued patents, design patents or other registrations or right issued therefrom;

 

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1.7“Light EV” means any highway capable motorcycle or scooter;

 

1.8“Marketing Information” means information including but not limited to the Company’s marketing programs, plans, strategies and proposed future products, services, advertising and promotions;

 

1.9“Public Knowledge” means information that is generally known in the trade or business in which the Company is engaged, or is otherwise easily accessible through lawful, non-confidential sources; and

 

1.10“Research and Development” means information pertaining to any research, development, investigation, study, analysis, experiment or test carried on or proposed to be carried on by the Company.

 

2.Acknowledgements Regarding Confidential Information

 

2.1Acknowledgements of Executive: In the course of his/her employment with the Company, the Executive has and will be exposed to and will have an opportunity to learn or otherwise become aware of Confidential Information; the Confidential Information is a valuable asset which is the property of the Company exclusively, the unauthorized use or disclosure of which would cause very serious harm to the economic interests of the Company; and it is important in the interests of the Company that the Confidential Information remain the exclusive confidential property of the Company and that it not be used or disclosed except in accordance with the knowledge and consent of the Company and in the Company’s best interests.

 

2.2Confidential Information to be Kept in Confidence: The Executive agrees that at all times during the period of the Executive’s employment and at all times following termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason whatsoever:

 

a)the Executive will hold in confidence and keep confidential all Confidential Information;

 

b)the Executive will not directly or indirectly use any Confidential Information except in the course of performing duties as an employee of the Company with the knowledge and consent of the Company in the Company’s interests; and

 

c)the Executive will not directly or indirectly disclose any Confidential Information to any person or entity, except in the course of performing duties as an employee of the Company with the knowledge and consent of the Company in the Company’s interests.

 

d)without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Executive will not directly or indirectly record, copy, publish, disclose, or otherwise disseminate Confidential Information by way of social media, text messaging, email, public website, online forums, news media, or to any location outside the Company’s internal network.

 

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Executive specifically acknowledges and agrees to the restrictions contained in sections 2.2(c) and (d).

 

Nothing in this Agreement will prevent the Executive, following termination of his/her employment with the Company, from making use of or disclosing:

 

a)any Confidential Information which is or becomes a matter of Public Knowledge;

 

b)any Confidential Information of which the Executive had specific knowledge prior to his/her employment with the Company, except to the extent that such Confidential Information has become the property of the Company under Section 3; or

 

c)any Confidential Information of which the Executive obtains specific knowledge following the termination of his/her employment with the Company from a third party, unless the third party obtained such Confidential Information directly or indirectly from an individual in violation of any duty of confidence owed to the Company;

 

provided that the Executive is able to prove the existence of the circumstances referred to in subparagraphs (a), (b) or (c).

 

2.3Return of Materials Upon Termination: Upon termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company for any reason whatsoever, or at any other time upon the Company’s request, the Executive will promptly deliver to the Company all documents, manuals, lists, data, records, computer programs, codes, materials, prototypes, products, samples, analyses, reports, equipment, tools and devices relating or pertaining to the Company’s business or containing or pertaining to any Confidential Information, including any copies or reproductions of the same, which are in the possession, charge, control or custody of the Executive.

 

3.NON-DISPARAGEMENT

 

The Executive agrees, during the term of their employment and at all times following the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason whatsoever, not to make any statements, written or verbal, nor cause or encourage others to make any statements, written or verbal, that defame, disparage or in any way criticize the personal or business reputations, practices or conduct of the Company, its shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents advisors, partners, affiliates or consultants.

 

Executive specifically acknowledges and agrees to the restrictions contained in section 3.

 

4.Intellectual Property

 

4.1Ownership of Intellectual Property: The Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Company is the owner of all Intellectual Property made, developed, invented, authored, conceived of, reduced to practice, or otherwise created by the Executive, whether in whole or in part, alone or with others, whether at the Company’s place of business or otherwise, and during the course of, as a result of, or related to the duties or activities of the Executive’s employment with the Company (the “Developments”) since the Executive commenced employment with the Company. Any and all Developments will be and remain the exclusive property of the Company and the Executive will have no right, title or interest therein, including moral rights, and the Company will have the sole and exclusive right, title and interest, in and to the Developments, which right will continue notwithstanding the termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason whatsoever.

 

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4.2Assignment of Rights: The Executive hereby assigns and waives, and will assign and waive, to or on behalf of the Company, and the Company’s successors, assigns, or other legal representatives, any and all right, title and interest, including any moral rights, that the Executive may have in and to the Developments. The Executive further agrees to maintain at all times adequate and current records relating to the creation and development of the Developments, which records shall be and shall remain the property of the Company and the Executive will promptly disclose in writing all of the foregoing to the Company.

 

4.3Intellectual Property Protection: The Company will have the sole and exclusive right to apply for, prosecute, obtain and maintain any patents, design patents, copyrights, industrial designs, domain name registrations, or trademark registrations and any other applications, registrations or grants of rights analogous thereto in any and all countries throughout the world in respect of any Developments and the Executive will, whether during or subsequent to the Executive’s employment, assist the Company, at the Company's expense, with recording or securing the Company's right, title and interest in and to the Developments, including agreeing to execute any applications, transfers, assignments, waivers, powers of attorney or other documents as the Company may consider necessary or desirable, or to take any action deemed necessary or desirable by the Company, for prosecuting, issuing, enforcing, obtaining, maintaining or vesting in or assigning any of the foregoing with or to the Company in any and all countries of the world.

 

5.Post-employment Restrictions

 

5.1Non-Solicitation of Customers: Given the nature of the Executive’s role and the relationships he/she will develop with the Company’s customers, the Executive recognizes and agrees that it would be both unfair and unreasonable for the Executive to engage these customers, for competitive purposes, immediately upon the cessation of his/her employment with the Company. As a result, the Executive agrees that he/she will not, during the term of his/her employment and for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter, regardless of the basis upon which the Executive’s employment terminates, directly or indirectly, call upon, solicit or otherwise interfere with the Company’s relationship with any customer or prospective customer that he/she had direct contact with or made a sale to, on behalf of the Company (“Customer”), at any point during the twelve (12) months preceding the date on which this Agreement is terminated, unless such solicited business is wholly unrelated to the business then being carried on by the Company.

 

5.2No-Interference with Customer Relationships:

 

The Executive further agrees that he/she will not, during the term of his/her employment and for a period of (twelve) 12 months thereafter, regardless of the basis upon which the Executive’s employment terminates, directly or indirectly encourage, influence or try to influence any Customer of the Company to cease doing business with the Company. Additionally, the Executive will not intentionally act in any manner that is detrimental to the relations between the Company and its Customers, employees, suppliers, or other parties with whom the Company has contractual relations.

 

5.3Non-Solicitation of Company Employees:

 

The Executive further agrees that he/she will not, during the term of his/her employment and for a period of (twelve) 12 months thereafter, regardless of the basis upon which the Executive’s employment terminates, directly or indirectly influence or try to influence any employee of or consultant to the Company to resign his or her employment or engagement with the Company.

 

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5.4Non-Competition: The Executive agrees that for a period of (twelve) 12 months immediately following the termination of this Agreement and his/her employment with the Company, for any reason, whether voluntary or involuntary, the Executive will not, without the prior written consent of the Company, either individually or in partnership or jointly or in conjunction with any person as principal, agent, consultant employee, investor, shareholder (other than an investment of less than five per cent of the shares of a company traded on a registered stock exchange), adviser or in any other manner whatsoever, be employed by or be engaged in or be concerned with or interested in or advise or provide any consulting services to any Competitive Business.

 

5.5The Executive acknowledges that:

 

a)the business of the Company is carried on throughout Canada and the United States of America and that the Company is interested in and solicits or canvasses opportunities across Canada and the United States of America;

 

b)the reputation of the Company in its industry and its relationships with customers are the result of hard work, diligence and perseverance on behalf of the Company over an extended period of time; and

 

c)the nature of the business is such that the ongoing relationship between the Company and its customers is material and has a significant effect on the ability of the Company to continue to obtain business from its customers with respect to both long term and new projects.

 

5.6The Executive acknowledges that the post-employment restrictions set out in this Section 5 are fair, reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Company. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that irreparable harm will be suffered by the Company in the event of his/her breach or threatened breach of any of the restrictions set out in this Section 5, and that the Company will be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies that it may have at law or equity, to a temporary or permanent injunction from a court of competent jurisdiction restraining the Executive from engaging in or continuing any such breach.

 

6.Survival And Enforceability

 

6.1The Executive recognizes and acknowledges that this Schedule shall survive the cessation of his/her employment, for any reason whatsoever, and will be enforceable by the Company in a court of competent jurisdiction notwithstanding the existence of any claim or cause of action the Executive may assert against the Company, whether predicated upon this Agreement or otherwise.

 

6.2The Executive agrees that a breach of any of the provisions of this Schedule will give rise to irreparable harm and injury non-compensable in damages. Accordingly, the Company may seek and obtain injunctive relief against the breach of threatened breach of the provisions contained in this Schedule, in addition to any other legal remedies which may be available. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that the enforcement of a remedy hereunder by way of injunction will not prevent the Employee from earning a reasonable livelihood. The Executive further acknowledges and agrees that the covenants contained in this Schedule are necessary for the protection of the Company’s legitimate business interests and are reasonable in scope and content.

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

ITEM 8: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

 

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

  Page No.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of  September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 F-2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 F-3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 F-4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 F-5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 F-6
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements F-7

  

F-1

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

    As of
September 30,
2024
    As of
June 30,
2024
 
    (Unaudited)     (Audited)  
Assets            
             
Current Assets            
Cash   $ 175,292     $ 1,148,904  
Accounts receivable     55,865       30,572  
Note receivable, net of $238,103 and $108,568 allowance for credit losses     907,897       441,432  
Prepaid expenses     76,721       70,487  
Other current assets     24,614       548  
                 
Total Current Assets     1,240,389       1,691,943  
                 
Property and equipment, net     2,276       2,392  
Other assets     265       251  
                 
Total Assets   $ 1,242,930     $ 1,694,586  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit                
                 
Current Liabilities                
Accounts payable   $ 972,125     $ 440,688  
Accrued liabilities     104,513       59,921  
Deferred revenue     151,377       144,390  
Total Current Liabilities     1,228,015       644,999  
                 
Long Term Liabilities                
Long term debt, net     1,974,316       1,506,561  
Total Liabilities     3,202,331       2,151,560  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies                  
                 
Stockholders’ Deficit                
Common Stock - $0 par value, unlimited shares authorized and 4,615,384 and 3,600,001  shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively     743,637       679,302  
Additional paid-in capital     627,478       627,478  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (11,050 )     (8,828 )
Accumulated deficit     (3,319,466 )     (1,754,926 )
                 
Total Stockholders’ Deficit     (1,959,401 )     (456,974 )
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit   $ 1,242,930     $ 1,694,586  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

F-2

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited) 
Revenues  $101,969   $97,908 
           
Cost of Revenues   39,647    23,805 
           
Gross Profit   62,322    74,103 
           
Operating Expenses          
Sales and marketing   43,322    44,587 
General and administrative   224,614    33,208 
Acquisition-related costs   1,085,297     
Provision for credit losses   129,535     
           
Total Operating Expenses   1,482,768    77,795 
           
Loss from Operations   (1,420,446)   (3,692)
           
Other Income/(Expense)          
Interest expense   (168,160)    
Interest income   24,066     
Total Other Income/(Expense)   (144,094)    
           
Net Loss, before provision for income taxes   (1,564,540)   (3,692)
Income tax benefit (provision)        
Net Loss  $(1,564,540)  $(3,692)
           
Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted  $(0.39)  $(0.001)
           
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding          
Basic and Diluted   4,006,706    3,600,001 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

F-3

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited) 
Net Loss  $(1,564,540)  $(3,692)
Unrealized foreign exchange loss from cumulative translation adjustments   (2,222)   (1,082)
           
Comprehensive Loss  $(1,566,762)  $(4,774)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

F-4

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC. 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023 

(UNAUDITED)

 

   Common Stock   Additional
Paid-In
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
   Accumulated   Total
Stockholder’s
 
   Shares   Amount   Capital   Loss   Deficit      Equity  
Balance - July 1, 2023 (retroactively adjusted)  3,600,001   $ 611,972   $    $ (3,015)  $ (406,569)  $ 202,388 
Net investments from Inpixon       32,193                32,193 
Cumulative translation adjustment               (1,082)       (1,082)
Net loss                   (3,692)   (3,692)
Balance - September 30, 2023 (retroactively adjusted)   3,600,001   $644,165   $   $(4,097)  $(410,261)  $229,807 
                               
Balance - July 1, 2024   3,600,001   $679,302   $627,478   $(8,828)  $(1,754,926)  $(456,974)
Stock options exercised   1,015,383    64,335                64,335 
Cumulative translation adjustment               (2,222)       (2,222)
Net loss                   (1,564,540)   (1,564,540)
Balance - September 30, 2024   4,615,384    743,637   $627,478   $(11,050)  $(3,319,466)  $(1,959,401)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

F-5

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

  

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 
   2024   2023 
   (Unaudited) 
Cash Flows (Used In) Provided by Operating Activities        
Net loss  $(1,564,540)  $(3,692)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   253    216 
Amortization of original issue discount   82,178     
Provision for credit losses   129,535     
Accrued interest income   (24,066)    
Accrued interest expense   50,405     
Accrued monitoring fee expense   35,577     
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (23,541)   47,626 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (3,068)   (149)
Accounts payable   528,078    958 
Accrued liabilities   (9,058)   (4,830)
Deferred revenue   (1,288)   17,156 
           
Net Cash (Used In) Provided by Operating Activities   (799,535)   57,285 
           
Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities          
Loan to Damon Motors   (596,000)    
           
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities   (596,000)    
           
Cash From Financing Activities          
Proceeds from long term debt   350,000     
Cash received from exercise of stock options   64,335     
Net investments from Inpixon       32,193 
           
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities   414,335    32,193 
           
Effect of Foreign Exchange Rate on Changes on Cash   7,588    (5,308)
           
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash   (973,612)   84,170 
           
Cash - Beginning of period   1,148,904    264,244 
           
Cash - End of period  $175,292   $348,414 
           
Supplemental Disclosure of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for:          
Interest  $   $ 
Income taxes  $   $ 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

F-6

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

Note 1 - Organization and Nature of Business

 

Grafiti Holding Inc. (collectively the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) (“Grafiti Holding”) was incorporated in British Columbia, Canada on October 17, 2023. The Company is the parent non-operating holding company of Grafiti Limited (formerly known as Inpixon Limited).

 

Grafiti Limited was incorporated in England and Wales on May 13, 2020. Grafiti Limited provides specialized scientific software products and services for the environmental sciences, life sciences, behavioral sciences, medical research and engineering domains. Grafiti Limited provides effective solutions to the scientific and engineering community to compress the time intensive process of data analysis and presentation, thus enhancing productivity. Users of Grafiti Limited’s products include government organizations, academic institutions and leading corporations. Grafiti Limited’s headquarters are located in Slough, United Kingdom, and operations for Grafiti Limited are primarily performed in the United Kingdom.

 

On October 23, 2023, a Business Combination Agreement (as amended by the First Amendment to the Business Combination Agreement dated June 18, 2024 and the Second Amendment to the Business Combination Agreement dated September 26, 2024, the “Damon Business Combination Agreement”) was entered into by and among XTI Aerospace Inc. (f/k/a “Inpixon” or “XTI” or “Parent”), Grafiti Holding, 1444842 B.C. LTD (“Amalco Sub”), and Damon Motors, Inc. (“Damon”), pursuant to which Damon will combine and merge with Amalco Sub, a British Columbia corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grafiti Holding, with Damon continuing as the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grafiti Holding (the “Grafiti Holding Transaction”).

 

Pursuant to the Damon Business Combination Agreement, Inpixon formed a newly wholly owned subsidiary, Grafiti Holding for the sole purpose of consummation of the Grafiti Holding Transaction. Inpixon contributed the assets and liabilities of Grafiti Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Inpixon, to the then Inpixon wholly owned subsidiary Grafiti Holding in accordance with the separation and distribution agreement. As the Registration Statement for the Damon Business Combination Agreement is not expected to become effective until 2024, on December 27, 2023 Inpixon transferred the Grafiti Holding common shares to a newly-created liquidating trust, titled the Grafiti Holding Inc. Liquidating Trust (the “Trust”)(the “Spin-Off:), which holds the Grafiti Holding common shares for the benefit of the participating Inpixon security holders. As of December 27, 2023, the date the transfer of shares occurred, Grafiti Limited was assigned by Inpixon to the Company. Grafiti Holding consolidates Grafiti Limited via the voting interest model, as Grafiti Limited is wholly owned by Grafiti Holding. This transaction between entities under common control resulted in a change in reporting entity and required retrospective combination of the entities for all periods presented, as if the combination had been in effect since the inception of common control. Accordingly, the financial statements of the Company reflect the accounting of the combined acquired subsidiary at historical carrying values except that equity reflects the equity of Grafiti Holdings. This change in reporting entity did not impact net income for the periods presented. The Grafiti Holding common shares will be held by the Trust until the Registration Statement has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Promptly following the effective time of the Registration Statement, Inpixon will deliver the Grafiti Holding common shares to the participating Inpixon security holders, as beneficiaries of the Trust, pro rata in accordance with their ownership of shares or underlying shares of Inpixon common stock as of the record date. Amalco Sub, a wholly-owned, direct subsidiary of Grafiti Holding, will merge with Damon resulting in Damon as the surviving entity post-merger (“Damon Surviving Corporation”). Upon the consummation of the Merger, both Grafiti Limited and Damon will be wholly-owned subsidiaries of Grafiti Holding. Following the Merger, Grafiti Holding shall be known as the “Grafiti Combined Company.” The combined company will be renamed Damon Motors, Inc., and the ticker symbol will be changed to “DMN”. The Company incurred $1,085,297 of acquisition related costs related to the Damon Business Combination Agreement during the three months ended September 30, 2024. These costs are included in the acquisition-related costs line in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. On November 12, 2024, the Trust Shares were delivered to participating Parent securityholders, and on November 13, 2024, Damon and Amalco Sub amalgamated to continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Amalgamation”). Following the Amalgamation, the Company was renamed “Damon Inc.” (also referred to herein as the “combined company”). See Note 14.

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Grafiti Holding, show the historical financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders’ deficit and cash flows of the Company. Prior to December 27, 2023, the Company operated as a segment of Inpixon and not as a separate entity. The operating results of the Company prior to December 27, 2023 have been specifically identified by Inpixon’s management based on the Company’s existing divisional organization and are presented on a carve-out basis. The historical costs and expenses reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements prior to December 27, 2023 include an allocation by time spent for certain corporate and shared service functions. See Note 11 for further additional information regarding the Investments by Inpixon prior to December 27, 2023.

 

Management believes the assumptions underlying our condensed consolidated financial statements are reasonable but may not necessarily be indicative of the costs that would have incurred if the Company had been operated on a standalone basis for the entire periods presented. Actual costs that would have been incurred if we had operated as a standalone company for the entirety of the periods presented would depend on multiple factors, including organizational structure and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. The Company also may incur additional costs associated with being a standalone, publicly listed company that were not included in the expense allocations, prior to December 27, 2023, and therefore, would result in additional costs that are not reflected in our historical results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

 

F-7

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

 

Note 2 - Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the SEC. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Interim results for the three months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year ending June 30, 2025. These interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the years ended June 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022 included in our filings with the SEC.

 

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Liquidity and Going Concern

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that the Company will continue in operation one year after the date these financial statements are issued and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

 

As of September 30, 2024, the Company has working capital of $12,374, inclusive of cash of $175,292. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred a net loss of $1,564,540 and net cash used in operating activities during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $799,535. As the Company was part of Inpixon group of companies prior to December 27, 2023, the Company was dependent upon Inpixon for all of its working capital and financing requirements as Inpixon uses a centralized approach to cash management and financing of its operations. This arrangement is not reflective of the way the Company would have financed its operations had the Company been a standalone public company during the periods presented. Prior to December 27, 2023, financial transactions relating to the Company are accounted for through Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit). Accordingly, none of Inpixon’s cash, cash equivalents, or debt at the corporate level have been assigned to the Company in the condensed consolidated financial statements. As a result of the Grafiti Holding Transaction, the Company will no longer participate in Inpixon’s corporate-wide cash management and financing approach, and therefore the Company’s ability to fund operating needs will depend on the Company’s ability to generate positive cash flows from operations, and on the Company’s ability to obtain debt financing on acceptable terms or to issue additional equity or equity-linked securities as needed.

 

The Company cannot assure you that we will ever earn revenues sufficient to support our operations, or that we will ever be profitable. In order to continue our operations, the Company supplemented the revenues earned with funding from Inpixon and other third parties. The adverse conditions detailed above indicate material uncertainties that cast substantial doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the financial statement issuance date.

 

When substantial doubt exists, management evaluates whether the mitigating effect of its plans sufficiently alleviates substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The mitigating effect of management’s plans, however, is only considered if both (1) it is probable that the plans will be effectively implemented within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued, and (2) it is probable that the plans, when implemented, will mitigate the relevant conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued.

 

Management’s plans to address the uncertainty that the Company will continue as a going concern include the business combination described in Note 1 above as well as obtaining associated debt and equity financing. There is no assurance that the Company’s plans to consummate the business combination will be successful and the Company cannot provide assurance that the Company will secure financing in a timely manner, nor can they provide assurance that the business combination will be completed. As such, the substantial doubt of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern has not been alleviated by management’s plans. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

F-8

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

  

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of 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 revenues and expenses during each of the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s significant estimates consist of:

 

the allowance for credit losses;

 

the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.

 

Consolidations

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the accounting records of Grafiti Holding and Grafiti Limited. All material inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Accounts Receivable, net and Allowance for Credit Losses

 

Accounts receivable are stated at the amount the Company expects to collect. The Company recognizes an allowance for credit losses to ensure accounts receivables are not overstated due to un-collectability. Allowance for credit losses are determined based on a variety of factors, including the length of time the receivables are past due, significant one-time events and historical experience. An additional allowance for credit loss for individual accounts is recorded when the Company becomes aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligation, such as in the case of bankruptcy filings, or deterioration in such customer’s operating results or financial position. If circumstances related to a customer change, estimates of the recoverability of receivables would be further adjusted. After reviewing the collectability of the receivables the Company’s allowance for credit losses was not material as of September 30, 2024 or June 30, 2024.

 

Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (“CECL”)

 

The CECL impairment model is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans, held-to-maturity debt securities and off-balance sheet credit exposures. The CECL impairment model requires an estimate of expected credit losses, measured over the contractual life of an instrument, that considers forecasts of future economic conditions in addition to information about past events and current conditions. Based on this model, we analyze the following criteria, as applicable in developing allowances for credit losses: historical loss information, the borrower’s ability to make scheduled payments, the remaining time to maturity, the value of underlying collateral, projected future performance of the borrower and macroeconomic trends.

 

The Company carries its note receivable from Damon (the “Grafiti Holding Note”) at its amortized cost basis in the condensed consolidated balance sheets since management has the intent and ability to hold the Grafiti Holding Note for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff. The Company reviews its loans carried at amortized cost for expected credit losses under ASC 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, on an ongoing basis. The Company utilized probability-of-default (“PD”) and loss-given-default (“LGD”) methodologies to calculate the allowance for expected credit losses.

 

Under the PD×LGD method, the loss rate is a function of two components: (1) the lifetime default rate (“PD”); and (2) the loss given default (“LGD”). Due to the Company’s limited operating history and lack of loss history, the Company derived its PD and LGD rates by considering average historical default and recovery rates for corporate debt instruments, the borrower’s current financial position, and unsupportable forecasts utilizing default studies and hybrid quantitative regression models provided by multiple industry leading sources. The Company uses PD and LGD rates that correspond to the customer’s assumed credit rating and the contractual term of the note.

 

The amortized cost of the Company’s Grafiti Holding Note was $907,897, net of the allowance for expected credit losses of $238,103 as of September 30, 2024 and $441,432, net of the allowance for expected credit losses of $108,568, as of June 30, 2024.

 

F-9

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue when control is transferred of the promised products or services to its customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those products or services. The Company derives revenue from the sale of software and software as a service.

 

License Revenue Recognition

 

The Company enters into contracts with its customers whereby it grants a non-exclusive license for the use of its proprietary software. The contracts provide for either (i) a one year stated term with a one year renewal option, (ii) a perpetual term or (iii) a two year term with the option to upgrade to a perpetual license at the end of the term. The contracts may also provide for yearly on-going maintenance services for a specified price, which includes maintenance services, designated support, and enhancements, upgrades and improvements to the software (the “Maintenance Services”), depending on the contract. Licenses for on-premises software provide the customer with a right to use the software as it exists when made available to the customer. All software provides customers with the same functionality and differ mainly in the duration over which the customer benefits from the software.

 

The timing of the Company’s revenue recognition related to the licensing revenue stream is dependent on whether the software licensing agreement entered into represents a good or service. Software that relies on an entity’s IP and is delivered only through a hosting arrangement, where the customer cannot take possession of the software, is a service. A software arrangement that is provided through an access code or key represents the transfer of a good. Licenses for on-premises software represents a good and provide the customer with a right to use the software as it exists when made available to the customer. Customers may purchase perpetual licenses or subscribe to licenses, which provide customers with the same functionality and differ mainly in the duration over which the customer benefits from the software. Revenue from distinct on-premises licenses is recognized at a point in time when the software is made available to the customer.

 

Renewals or extensions of licenses are evaluated as distinct licenses (i.e., a distinct good or service), and revenue attributed to the distinct good or service cannot be recognized until (1) the entity provides the distinct license (or makes the license available) to the customer and (2) the customer is able to use and benefit from the distinct license. Renewal contracts are not combined with original contracts, and, as a result, the renewal right is evaluated in the same manner as all other additional rights granted after the initial contract. The revenue is not recognized until the customer can begin to use and benefit from the license, which is typically at the beginning of the license renewal period. Therefore, the Company recognizes revenue resulting from renewal of licensed software starting at the beginning of the license renewal period.

 

The Company recognizes revenue related to software as a service evenly over the service period using a time-based measure because the Company is providing continuous service and the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Company’s performance as the services are performed.

 

Contract Balances

 

The timing of the Company’s revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment by its customers. The Company records a receivable when revenue is recognized prior to payment and the Company has an unconditional right to payment. Alternatively, when payment precedes the provision of the related services, the Company records deferred revenue until the performance obligations are satisfied. The Company had deferred revenue of $151,377 and $144,390 as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively, related to cash received in advance for product license and maintenance services to be performed in future periods. The Company expects to satisfy its remaining performance obligations for these license and maintenance services, and recognize the deferred revenue and related contract costs over the next twelve months. The Company recognized revenue of $57,618 during the three months ended September 30, 2024 that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period.

 

F-10

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

Costs to Obtain a Contract

 

The Company does not have a history of incurring incremental costs to obtain a contract with a customer, but if the Company incurs these costs in the future, the Company will recognize these costs as an asset that will be amortized over the expected contract term.

 

Cost to Fulfill a Contract

 

The Company incurs costs to fulfill their obligations under a contract once it has obtained, but before transferring goods or services to the customer. The Company has determined that these costs are immaterial. Therefore, the Company expenses the costs as they are incurred.

 

Multiple Performance Obligations

 

The Company enters into contracts with customers for its technology licenses that may include multiple performance obligations. Each distinct performance obligation was determined by whether the customer could benefit from the good or service on its own or together with readily available resources. The Company allocates revenue to each performance obligation based on its standalone selling price. The Company’s contracts with its customers outline the terms of the number of software licenses to be issued and any Maintenance Services, along with the agreed-upon prices. The price for both the licenses and any related Maintenance Fees are fixed and stated in the contract.

 

Sales and Use Taxes

 

The Company presents transactional taxes such as sales and use tax collected from customers and remitted to government authorities on a net basis.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in the tax rate is recognized in income or expense in the period that the change is effective. Income tax benefits are recognized when it is probable that the deduction will be sustained. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will either expire before the Company is able to realize the benefit, or that future deductibility is uncertain. The Company recorded no income tax provision or benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2024 or 2023.

 

Net Loss Per Share

 

The Company computes basic and diluted earnings per share by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Basic and diluted net loss per common share were the same.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. The Company determines the estimated fair value of such financial instruments presented in these financial statements using available market information and appropriate methodologies. These financial instruments are stated at their respective historical carrying amounts, which approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to September 30, 2024 presentation. The Company notes that these reclassifications only impacted the balance sheet and did not impact cash flows or net loss.

 

F-11

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

 

The Company reviewed recently issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they were not applicable to the condensed consolidated financial statements, except for the following:

 

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures”, which amends the disclosure to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses on an annual and interim basis for to enable investors to develop more decision-useful financial analyses. All public entities will be required to report segment information in accordance with the new guidance starting in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company is currently assessing potential impacts of ASU 2023-07 and does not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures as the Company currently only has one reportable segment and the ASU pertains to enhanced segment reporting disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures”, which amends the disclosure to address investor requests for more transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information and includes certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. For entities other than public business entities, the requirements will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025. The guidance will be applied on a prospective basis with the option to apply the standard retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing potential impacts of ASU 2023-09 and does not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

 

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, that requires public companies to disclose, in interim and reporting periods, additional information about certain expenses in the financial statements. For public business entities, it is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted and is effective on either a prospective basis or retrospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the updated standard will have on the Company’s disclosures within the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Note 4 - Disaggregation of Revenue

 

Disaggregation of Revenue

 

The Company recognizes revenue when control of the promised products or services is transferred to its customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those products or services. The Company derives revenue from software sales. The Company’s revenue from contracts with customers are mainly sourced from the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, and Italy.

 

Revenues consisted of the following:

 

   For the
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2024   2023 
         
Recurring revenue  $61,202   $49,826 
Non-recurring revenue   40,767    48,082 
   $101,969   $97,908 

 

   For the
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2024   2023 
         
Revenue recognized at a point in time (1)  $40,767   $48,082 
Revenue recognized over time (2)   61,202    49,826 
Total  $101,969   $97,908 

 

(1)Software’s performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time when access to the software is provided to the customer.

 

(2)Performance obligation from right to access software sales is satisfied evenly over the service period using a time-based measure because the Company is providing continuous access to its service and service is recognized over time.

 

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GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

Note 5 - The Grafiti Holding Note

 

On June 26, 2024, Grafiti Holding purchased from Damon the Grafiti Holding Note with an original principal amount of $350,000 (the “Grafiti Holding Note”). In accordance with the terms of the Grafiti Holding Note, Grafiti Holding must loan to Damon, at Damon’s request, additional funds up to an aggregate principal amount, including the original principal amount, of $1,000,000. On September 25, 2024, the Grafiti Holding Note was amended to increase the maximum principal amount available for borrowing to $1,150,000. The Grafiti Holding Note accrues interest at a rate of 10% per year. The debt and accrued and unpaid interest is due and payable the earlier of (a) December 31, 2024, (b) when declared due and payable by Grafiti Holding upon the occurrence of an event of default, or (c) within three business days following termination of the Damon Business Combination Agreement. Concurrent with the original principal amount provided to Damon, Grafiti Holding also loaned an additional $200,000 to Damon on June 26, 2024. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, Grafiti Holding loaned Damon an additional $596,000. The principal balance of the Grafiti Holding Note was $1,146,000 and $550,000 as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, Grafiti Holding recognized $24,066 and $0 of interest income from the Grafiti Holding Note, respectively, which is included in the Other Income/Expense section of the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The total interest accrued as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 was $24,614 and $548, respectively, and is included in the Other Current Assets line of the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

Our note receivables balance was as follows:

 

   September 30,
2024
   June 30,
2024
 
Note receivable, amortized cost  $1,146,000   $550,000 
Less: allowance for credit losses   (238,103)   (108,568)
Note receivable, net  $907,897   $441,432 
           
Current note receivable, net  $907,897   $441,432 
Note receivable, net  $907,897   $441,432 

 

A roll forward of the Company’s allowance for credit losses was as follows:

 

Balance at June 30, 2024  $108,568 
Provision   129,535 
Balance at September 30, 2024  $238,103 

 

There were neither charges against the allowance nor recoveries of previously written off amounts for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

 

The Company’s Grafiti Holding Note represents a variable interest in Damon Motors. As such, the Company applied ASC 810 to assess whether the Company is the primary beneficiary and Damon Motors should be consolidated. The Company determined they are not the primary beneficiary, as the Company does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect Damon Motors’s economic performance. The Company’s support to Damon Motors, and the Company’s maximum exposure, consists only of the Grafiti Holding Note outlined above. The primary reason for the financial support is to assist Damon Motors’ operations until the close of the merger. As such, the Company concluded the Damon Motors legal entity should not be consolidated.

 

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GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

Note 6 - Accrued Liabilities

 

Accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 consisted of the following:

 

   As of
September 30,
   As of
June 30,
 
   2024   2024 
Accrued compensation and benefits  $17,326   $19,780 
Accrued bonus and commissions   3,921    3,708 
Accrued interest expense   53,706    3,301 
Accrued professional fees   18,390    17,393 
Accrued sales and other indirect taxes payable   11,170    15,739 
   $104,513   $59,921 

 

Note 7 - Income Taxes

 

There is no income tax provision or benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2024 or 2023 due to a history of losses and future projected losses. A full valuation allowance on deferred tax assets has been recorded for both periods.

 

Note 8 - Long-Term Debt

 

On June 26, 2024, Grafiti Holding and Streeterville Capital, LLC (“Streeterville”) entered into a note purchase agreement, pursuant to which Grafiti Holding agreed to sell, and Streeterville agreed to purchase, a secured promissory note in an aggregate original principal amount of $6,470,000 (the “Streeterville Note”). The Streeterville Note accrues interest on the outstanding balance of the note at the rate of 10% per annum, and all principal plus accrued interest is due and payable in December 2025. The Streeterville Note carries an original issue discount of $1,450,000 and $20,000 of issuance costs to cover legal, accounting, due diligence, monitoring and other transaction costs. On the same day, the Investor paid the purchase price of $5,000,000 as follows: (a) $1,150,000 to Grafiti Holding; (b) $350,000 to Damon as a senior secured loan from Grafiti Holding to Damon (the “Grafiti Holding Note”), and (c) $3,500,000 into escrow, which will be distributed to Grafiti Holding upon satisfaction of certain conditions including: (a) consummation of the Grafiti Holding Transaction; (b) the combined company’s common shares being listed on Nasdaq; and (c) immediately following the closing of the Grafiti Holding Transaction, the combined company having no outstanding debt other than the Streeterville Note, certain other specified debts and trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of business (the “Escrow Conditions”). Pursuant to the escrow agreement, if the Escrow Conditions have not been satisfied by August 31, 2024 (the “Deadline Date”), the escrow agent may return the escrow amount to the Investor and the Guaranties in favor of Streeterville (as defined below) to Damon and Damon Subsidiary (as defined below). In accordance with the amendments to the escrow agreement, the Deadline Date has been extended to November 30, 2024, Additionally, starting on the earlier of 13 months after the closing of the Business Combination or January 1, 2026, the Investor may require the borrower to redeem up to one-sixth of the note’s initial principal and accrued interest monthly, and any unexercised redemption amounts can be carried over to future months. Grafiti Holding has also agreed to not issue or sell and equity securities for capital raising purposes without the Investor’s prior consent. Additionally, the second amendment to the escrow agreement allows for the release of funds at the discretion of the investor even if the funding conditions have not been satisfied. On September 23, 2024, $350,000 of the funds placed in escrow were released to Grafiti Holding.

 

Long-Term Debt as of September 30, 2024 consisted of the following:

 

Long-Term Debt   Maturity   September 30,
2024
    June 30,
2024
 
June 2024 10% Note (net of $469,381 and $450,059 unamortized debt discount and issuance costs)   12/26/2025   $ 1,974,316     $ 1,506,561  
Total Long-Term Debt       $ 1,974,316     $ 1,506,561  

 

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GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

Debt discount and issuance costs in the amount of $455,000 related to the Streeterville Note was recorded as a contra liability within long-term debt, which will be amortized over the term of the note. An additional $101,500 of debt discount was recorded as a contra liability within long-term debt during the three months ended September 30, 2024 with the release of a portion of the funds placed in escrow. Additional debt discount and issuance costs will be recorded as the Company receives the remaining portions of the Streeterville Note. Interest expense on long-term debt for the three months ended September 30, 2024 totaled $168,160 which includes $50,405 of interest expense, $82,178 of amortized debt discount and $35,577 of monitoring fee amortization. There was no interest expense in the three months ended September 30, 2023.

 

The Company had no short-term or long-term debt in the three months ended or as of September 30, 2023.

 

Note 9 - Stock Award Plans and Stock-Based Compensation

 

On June 11, 2024, the Grafiti Holding board of directors adopted a Stock Incentive Plan. The maximum aggregate number of Subordinate Voting Shares that may be issued pursuant to the awards granted under the Plan (the “Share Reserve”) shall initially be 10,000,000, and the Share Reserve shall automatically increase on the first day of each calendar year beginning January 1, 2025, by a number of shares equal to the greatest of (i) 3,000,000 Shares, (ii) twenty percent (20%) of the outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares on the last day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, or (iii) such number of Subordinate Voting Shares determined by the Committee. As of September 30, 2024, there were no un-exercised options granted to consultants of the Company and 8,984,617 options were available for future grant under the Stock Incentive Plan.

 

Incentive stock options granted under the Option Plans are granted at exercise prices not less than 100% of the estimated fair market value of the underlying common stock at date of grant. The exercise price per share for incentive stock options may not be less than 110% of the estimated fair value of the underlying common stock on the grant date for any individual possessing more that 10% of the total outstanding common stock of the Company. Options granted under the Option Plans vest over periods ranging from immediately to four years and are exercisable over periods not exceeding ten years.

 

As of September 30, 2024, there were no non-vested stock options and no unrecognized stock option compensation so the fair value of non-vested options was $0.0 million.

 

All of the 1,015,383 of stock options granted during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 were exercised on various dates between August 21, 2024 and September 4, 2024 for which the Company received $64,335 for the exercise of the stock options which is included on the Common Stock line of the condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit).

 

See below for a summary of the stock options granted under the stock option plan:

 

   Total  

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

  

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

(in thousands)

 
Outstanding at July 1, 2024   1,015,383   $0.06336   $     — 
Granted            
Exercised   (1,015,383)   0.06336     
Expired            
Forfeitures            
Outstanding at September 30, 2024      $   $ 
                
Exercisable at September 30, 2024      $   $ 

 

F-15

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

Note 10 - Credit Risk and Concentrations

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2024 the Company had two customers that accounted for a total of 31% of revenues. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company had one customer that accounted for 10% of revenues.

 

As of September 30, 2024, three customers represented approximately 75% of total accounts receivable. As of September 30, 2023, four customers represented approximately 77% of total accounts receivable.

 

As of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the majority of cost of goods sold was related to related party expenses as discussed in Note 11. Therefore, there are no significant concentrations of purchases or accounts payable.

 

Note 11 - Net Investments from Inpixon

 

Prior to the transaction on December 27, 2023, the Company incurred expenses that were paid by Inpixon. The expenses incurred consist of salaries and benefits to certain employees of Inpixon that provided services for the Company. Inpixon allocated expenses to the Company based on the estimated time spent by each Inpixon employee. In addition, the Company recorded cost of sales for the use of Inpixon’s software. The Company also recorded adjustments to these condensed consolidated financial statements to record cost of sales at market value based on the price Inpixon would charge third parties for the use of the Inpixon’s software with industry consistent margins. The Company settled the amounts through equity. The Company has recorded these amounts as a change in stockholders’ equity (deficit) of $32,193 for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

 

Note 12 - Grafiti LLC Transactions

 

Distributor Agreement

 

On July 19, 2024, Grafiti Limited entered into a Distributor Agreement with Grafiti LLC. Under the Distributor Agreement, Grafiti LLC granted Grafiti Limited a non-exclusive, non-transferable right and license to market and distribute SAVES (statistical analytics and visualization) products in the United Kingdom and other agreed-upon territories. Grafiti Limited will pay Grafiti LLC the then-current prices for the products, subject to a discount of up to 50% if certain revenue targets are met or other arrangements agreed upon by the parties. The deemed effective date of the Distributor Agreement is retroactive to January 1, 2024, and will remain in effect for one year from the effective date, automatically renewing for successive one-year periods unless either party provides advance notice prior to the end of the current term to not extend. Either party may terminate the Agreement without cause by providing at least 90 days’ prior written notice, or immediately for specified reasons, including an uncured breach or bankruptcy. As of June 30, 2024 Grafiti Limited owed Grafiti LLC $42,896 under the agreement which is included in the Accounts Payable line on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company has recorded the amounts related to the recognized revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 as cost of revenues on the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations of $39,647 and $0, respectively. As of September 30, 2024 Grafiti Limited owed Grafiti LLC $50,341 under the agreement which is included in the Accounts Payable line on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

Administrative Support Service Agreement

 

On July 19, 2024, Grafiti Limited entered into an Administrative Support Service Agreement with Grafiti LLC. Under the Administrative Support Service Agreement, Grafiti LLC agreed to provide accounting, tax, and other administrative sales support services to Grafiti Limited for $5,080 per month, with the amount subject to a 5% annual increase by Grafiti LLC. The Administrative Support Service Agreement is deemed to have commenced on January 1, 2024, and remains in effect for one year from the effective date, automatically renewing for successive one-year periods unless either party provides advance notice prior to the end of the current term to not extend. The Company has recorded these amounts as general and administrative costs on the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations of $15,240 and $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, Grafiti Limited owed Grafiti LLC $15,240 under the agreement which is included in the Accounts Payable line on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

F-16

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies

 

Litigation

 

Certain conditions may exist as of the date the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company, or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims, as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.

 

If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potentially material loss contingency is not probable, but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.

 

Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed, unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed. There can be no assurance that such matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows. However, the performance of our Company’s business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows may be affected by unfavorable resolution of any particular matter.

 

Leases

 

The Company has a twelve month operating lease for administrative offices in the United Kingdom for $360 per month which expires on April 30, 2025. The Company also has a storage space lease that it retains for $300 per month that renews on an annual basis in October of each year.

 

Advisory Services and Consulting Agreements

 

Nadir Ali

 

The Company entered into a consulting agreement with Mr. Ali on September 25, 2024 pursuant to which it agreed to pay a fee of $15,000 per month for services rendered to the Company since April 1, 2024 until the end of the month of the closing of the Business Combination pursuant to which Mr. Ali will advise on public company reporting and compliance matters, business development, growth strategies and other operational matters as requested.

 

As compensation under the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Ali is entitled to a fee of $325,000 upon closing the Business Combination and his monthly fee will increase to $54,167 per month beginning on the first of each month following the closing of the Business Combination through the remainder of the term of the agreement.

 

Unless otherwise terminated earlier pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, the agreement will continue for a period of six months following the closing of the Business Combination which may be extended for additional terms, upon mutual consent. The Company has the right to terminate the Consulting Agreement with 30 days’ notice; however, if it is terminated by the Company prior to the six month anniversary of the closing of the Business Combination (the “Guaranteed Period”) for any reason other than the gross negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Mr. Ali, the monthly fee will continue to be paid for the remainder of the Guaranteed Period. Mr. Ali has the right to terminate the Consulting Agreement with 30 days’ notice for specified reasons, including the Company’s failure to make timely payments, gross negligence, recklessness, willful misconduct, or the filing of bankruptcy by the Company. In such cases, the monthly fee for the remainder of the Guaranteed Period will continue to be paid.

 

As of September 30, 2024, the Company owed Mr. Ali $30,000 for services provided under the consulting agreement.

 

Melanie Figueroa

 

The Company entered into a consulting agreement on September 25, 2024 with Ms. Figueroa pursuant to which it agreed to pay a fee of $15,000 per month for services rendered to the Company since April 1, 2024 until the end of the month of the closing of the Business Combination pursuant to which Ms. Figueroa will provide advisory services with respect to her knowledge and expertise related to Company’s public company reporting and compliance matters and corporate business development and growth strategies.

 

F-17

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

As compensation under the Consulting Agreement, Ms. Figueroa is entitled to a fee of $175,000 upon closing the Business Combination and her monthly fee will increase to $29,167 per month beginning on the first of each month following the closing of the Business Combination through the remainder of the term of the agreement.

 

Unless otherwise terminated earlier pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, the agreement will continue for a period of six months following the closing of the Business Combination which may be extended for additional terms, upon mutual consent. The Company has the right to terminate the Consulting Agreement with 30 days’ notice; however, if it is terminated by the Company prior to the six month anniversary of the closing of the Business Combination (the “Guaranteed Period”) for any reason other than the gross negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Ms. Figueroa, the monthly fee will continue to be paid for the remainder of the Guaranteed Period. Ms. Figueroa has the right to terminate the Consulting Agreement with 30 days’ notice for specified reasons, including the Company’s failure to make timely payments, gross negligence, recklessness, willful misconduct, or the filing of bankruptcy by the Company. In such cases, the monthly fee for the remainder of the Guaranteed Period will continue to be paid.

 

As of September 30, 2024, the Company owed Ms. Figueroa $30,000 for services provided under the consulting agreement.

 

Wendy Loundermon

 

The Company entered into a consulting agreement with Mrs. Loundermon on September 25, 2024 pursuant to which it agreed to pay a fee of $10,000 per month for services rendered to the Company since April 1, 2024 until the end of the month of the closing of the Business Combination pursuant to which Mrs. Loundermon will provide advisory services with respect to her knowledge and expertise regarding the transition of the Company’s financial reporting function to ensure continuity of business operations.

 

As compensation under the Consulting Agreement, Mrs. Loundermon is entitled to a fee of $150,000 upon closing the Business Combination and her monthly fee will increase to $25,000 per month beginning on the first of each month following the closing of the Business Combination through the remainder of the term of the agreement.

 

Unless otherwise terminated earlier pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, the agreement will continue for a period of six months following the closing of the Business Combination which may be extended for additional terms, upon mutual consent. The Company has the right to terminate the Consulting Agreement with 30 days’ notice; however, if it is terminated by the Company prior to the six month anniversary of the closing of the Business Combination (the “Guaranteed Period”) for any reason other than the gross negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Mrs. Loundermon, the monthly fee will continue to be paid for the remainder of the Guaranteed Period. Mrs. Loundermon has the right to terminate the Consulting Agreement with 30 days’ notice for specified reasons, including the Company’s failure to make timely payments, gross negligence, recklessness, willful misconduct, or the filing of bankruptcy by the Company. In such cases, the monthly fee for the remainder of the Guaranteed Period will continue to be paid.

 

As of September 30, 2024, the Company owed Mrs. Loundermon $20,000 for services provided under the consulting agreement.

 

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GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

Note 14 - Subsequent Events

 

Trust Shares Distribution

 

As described in Note 1, on October 23, 2023, Parent and Grafiti Holding entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement, pursuant to which all of the outstanding shares of Grafiti UK were transferred to Grafiti Holding, such that on December 26, 2023, Grafiti UK became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grafiti Holding. Following the reorganization, and in connection with the spin-off of Grafiti Holding from Parent, on December 27, 2023, all of the outstanding common shares of the Company (the “Trust Shares”) were transferred to the Trust, to be held for the benefit of holders of the Parent’s common stock, preferred stock and those outstanding warrants that are contractually entitled to participate in the distribution, on a pro rata basis as of the record date (collectively, the “participating Parent securityholders”). On November 12, 2024, the Trust Shares were delivered to participating Parent securityholders, on a pro rata at a ratio of 1 for 50 resulting in the distribution of 3,536,746 Trust Shares to participating Parent securityholders.

 

Amalgamation

 

Also as described in Note 1, on October 23, 2023, the Company, Parent, Damon, and Amalco Sub entered into the Damon Business Combination Agreement. On November 13, 2024, Damon and Amalco Sub amalgamated to continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Amalgamation”). Following the Amalgamation, the Company was renamed “Damon Inc.” (also referred to herein as the “combined company”). Pursuant to the Plan of Arrangement under the laws of British Columbia, as contemplated in the Damon Business Combination Agreement, securityholders of Damon exchanged their securities of Damon for amalgamation consideration consisting of:

 

(i) 14,761,045 common shares of the Company, also known as “Subordinate Voting Shares”

 

(ii) 1,391,181 multiple voting shares of the Company, which are convertible into common shares of the Company on a 1 for 1 basis, issued to Jay Giraud, the combined company’s CEO and director, and its controlled entity,

 

(iii) warrants to purchase 2,186,498 common shares of the Company at an exercise price of $7.81 per share, with terms substantially similar to those of Damon’s warrants, issued to former Damon warrant holders, and

 

(iv) options to purchase 1,942,127 common shares at exercise prices between $0.57 and $12.73, issued to former Damon optionholders under the Company’s equity incentive plans.

 

The exchanges are based on an exchange ratio determined according to the formula in the Damon Business Combination Agreement.

 

The combined company expects to commence trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on November 18, 2024.

 

As a result of the closing of the Business Combination, a change in control of the Company has occurred, and Damon became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Following the issuance of the Amalgamation Consideration pursuant to the Plan of Arrangement, Grafiti Holding security holders immediately prior to the Effective Time retained beneficial ownership of approximately 18% of the outstanding common shares of the Company on a fully-diluted basis and Damon security holders immediately prior to the Effective Time acquired beneficial ownership of common shares amounting to approximately 82% of the outstanding common shares of the Company on a fully-diluted basis.

 

F-19

 

 

GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

Notice of Alteration

 

Prior to the effective time of the Amalgamation (the “Effective Time”), on November 12, 2024, the Company filed a Notice of Alteration with the Province of British Columbia Registrar of Companies to amend its Notice of Articles to, among other things, reflect the amended articles of the Company authorizing, among other things, the creation of a class of Multiple Voting Shares and setting out the rights and restrictions attaching to the Multiple Voting Shares and the common shares .

 

Name Change

 

On November 13, 2024, the Company filed a Notice of Alteration with the Province of British Columbia Registrar of Companies to change its corporate name from Grafiti Holding Inc. to Damon Inc. and the Company received a Certificate of Change of Name from the Province of British Columbia Registrar of Companies confirming the change of name, which became effective shortly after the Effective Time.

 

The Company expects to commence trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on November 18, 2024, under the symbol “DMN”.

 

Financing Agreements

 

Streeterville June 2024 Note – Amended Security Agreements

 

On November 13, 2024, prior to the closing of the Business Combination, (a) the Company entered into an amendment to the Security Agreement, dated June 26, 2024 by and between the Company and Streeterville Capital LLC delivered in connection with the Streeterville June 2024 Note in an aggregate principal amount of $6,470,000, whereby the Company granted to Streeterville a security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands to its assets, and (b) Damon entered into a security agreement with Streeterville, whereby Damon granted to Streeterville a security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands to its assets, and (c) Damon entered into an IP security agreement with Streeterville, whereby Damon granted to Streeterville a security interest in certain of its intellectual property. Streeterville’s security over the Company’s assets ranks pari passu with the security granted under the November 2024 Debt Financing (as described in greater detail below) pursuant to an intercreditor agreement dated as of November 13, 2024 (the “Intercreditor Agreement”).

 

November 2024 Debt Financing

 

East-West

 

On November 13, 2024, the Company and East West Utah limited liability company, an affiliate of Streeterville, entered into a note purchase agreement, pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell, and East West agreed to purchase, a secured promissory note in an aggregate original principal amount of $8,385,000 (the “East West Note”) (the “East West Financing”). The East West Note carries an original issue discount of $1,885,000. For as long as the East West funding conditions (as defined in the East West Note) are satisfied on each applicable funding date (unless waived by East West), the proceeds from the East West Note will be funded in tranches in accordance with the following schedule: (a) $2,000,000 on January 31, 2025, (b) $1,500,000 on April 30, 2025, (c) $1,500,000 on July 31, 2025, and (d) $1,500,000 on September 30, 2025.

 

For each $1.00 in funds the Company raises in the sale of any of its equity shares in a financing for the purpose of raising capital as part of any public offering of its equity securities pursuant to a registration statement, at East West’s sole election, East West may reduce its next funding obligation by $0.50. The East West Note will mature on the date that is 18 months from issuance of the initial tranche of funding thereunder. For each $1.00 funded by lender under the East West Note, an additional $0.29 in original issue discount will be added to the outstanding balance. It bears interest at 10% per annum, which will increase to 22% or the maximum permitted by applicable law upon the occurrence of an event of default (as defined in the East West Note). In such an event, East West may declare the outstanding balance, multiplied by 110%, immediately due. Upon a change of control, the balance, multiplied by 110%, will also become due.

 

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GRAFITI HOLDING INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

 

Beginning on the date that is the earlier of (i) thirteen months from the closing date of the Business Combination and (ii) January 1, 2026, East West shall have the right to require the Company to redeem up to an aggregate of one sixth of the initial principal balance of the East West Note plus any interest accrued thereunder each month (each monthly exercise, a “East West Monthly Redemption Amount”) by providing written notice to the Company, provided however that if East West does not exercise the East West Monthly Redemption Amount in a corresponding month, then such East West Monthly Redemption Amount shall be available for East West to redeem in any future month in addition to such future month’s East West Monthly Redemption Amount.

 

In connection with the East West Financing, Damon Motors Corporation, a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Damon (the “Damon Subsidiary”), and Damon each entered into a guaranty, dated as of November 13, 2024, whereby Damon and the Damon Subsidiary guaranteed the performance of the Company’s obligations under the East West Note.

 

Additionally, the Company’s obligations under the East West Note are secured. On November 13, 2024, prior to the closing of the Business Combination, (a) Grafiti Holding entered a security agreement with East West whereby Grafiti Holding granted to East West a security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands to its assets, and (b) Damon entered into a security agreement with East West whereby Damon granted to East West a security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands to its assets, and (c) Damon entered into an IP security agreement with East West whereby Damon granted to East West a security interest in certain of its intellectual property.

 

Braebeacon

 

On November 13, 2024, the Company and Braebeacon Holdings Inc. (“BHI”) entered into a note purchase agreement (the “BHI Note Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell, and BHI agreed to purchase, a secured promissory note in an aggregate original principal amount of $8,385,000 (the “BHI Note”) (the “BHI Financing”; together with the East West Financing, the “November 2024 Debt Financing”). The BHI Note carries an original issue discount of $1,885,000. For as long as the BHI funding conditions (as defined in the BHI Note) are satisfied on each applicable funding date (unless waived by BHI, the proceeds from the BHI Note will be funded in tranches in accordance with the following schedule: (a) $2,000,000 on January 31, 2025, (b) $1,500,000 on April 30, 2025, (c) $1,500,000 on July 31, 2025, and (d) $1,500,000 on September 30, 2025.

 

Each $1.00 in funds the Company raises in the sale of any of its equity shares in a financing for the purpose of raising capital as part of any public offering of its securities pursuant to a registration statement, at BHI’s sole election, BHI may reduce its next funding obligation by $0.50. For each $1.00 funded by Lender under the BHI Note, an additional $0.29 in original issue discount will be added to the outstanding balance. The BHI Note will mature on 18 months from issuance of the initial tranche of funding thereunder. It bears interest at 10% per annum, which will increase to 22% or the maximum permitted by applicable law upon the occurrence of an event of default (as defined in the BHI Note). In such an event, BHI may declare the outstanding balance, multiplied by 110%, immediately due. Upon a change of control, the balance, multiplied by 110%, will also become due.

 

Beginning on the date that is the earlier of (i) thirteen months from the closing date of the Business Combination and (ii) January 1, 2026, BHI shall have the right to require the Company to redeem up to an aggregate of one sixth of the initial principal balance of the BHI Note plus any interest accrued thereunder each month (each monthly exercise, a “BHI Monthly Redemption Amount”) by providing written notice to the Company, provided however that if BHI does not exercise the BHI Monthly Redemption Amount in a corresponding month, then such BHI Monthly Redemption Amount shall be available for BHI to redeem in any future month in addition to such future month’s BHI Monthly Redemption Amount.

 

In connection with the BHI Financing, the Damon Subsidiary and Damon, each entered into a guaranty, dated as of November 13, 2024, whereby Damon and the Damon Subsidiary guaranteed the performance of the Company’s obligations under the BHI Note.

 

Additionally, the Company’s obligations under the BHI Note are secured. On November 13, 2024, prior to the closing of the Business Combination, (a) Grafiti Holding entered a security agreement with BHI whereby Grafiti Holding granted to BHI a security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands to its assets, and (b) Damon entered into a security agreement with BHI whereby Damon granted to BHI a security interest in all right, title, interest, claims and demands to its assets, and (c) Damon entered into an IP security agreement with BHI whereby Damon granted to BHI a security interest in certain of its intellectual property.

 

Pursuant to the Intercreditor Agreement, each of Streeterville, East West and BHI have agreed to rank pari passu in connection with the above noted financing transactions.

 

F-21

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAMON MOTORS INC.

 

Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Unaudited)

 

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Table of Contents
     
CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS   3
     
CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS   4
     
CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’DEFICIT   5
     
CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS   6
     
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   7 to 31

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

   September 30,
2024
(unaudited)
   June 30,
2024
 
   $   $ 
ASSETS        
         
Current assets        
Cash   113,549    395,580 
Funding receivable   1,004,022    - 
Other current assets   115,806    90,921 
Current assets   1,233,377    486,501 
Non-current assets          
Premises lease deposits   127,309    126,431 
Property and equipment, net   941,807    1,138,420 
Non-current assets   1,069,116    1,264,851 
Total assets   2,302,493    1,751,352 
           
LIABILITIES          
           
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   6,657,291    5,924,121 
Customer deposits   476,404    482,575 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities   363,640    443,519 
Current portion of finance lease liabilities   7,329    7,141 
Short-term debt   2,507,214    1,099,489 
Convertible notes   46,294,751    40,630,756 
Financial liability convertible to equity   -    3,200,000 
Current liabilities   56,306,629    51,787,601 
Non-current liabilities          
Non-current portion of operating lease liabilities   175,493    235,492 
Non-current portion of finance lease liabilities   178,008    177,403 
Non-current liabilities   353,501    412,895 
Total liabilities   56,660,130    52,200,496 
           
SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT          
           
Common shares without par value, unlimited shares authorized, 13,761,506 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 (June 30, 2024 – 12,324,504)   5,138,751    1,938,751 
Preferred shares without par value, unlimited shares authorized, 16,758,528 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 (Liquidation preference : $48,215,054)   71,590,087    71,590,087 
Additional paid in capital   16,933,294    16,629,612 
Accumulated deficit   (148,019,769)   (140,607,594)
Total shareholders’ deficit   (54,357,637)   (50,449,144)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit   2,302,493    1,751,352 

 

Going Concern (Note 1)

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)

Subsequent Events (Note 19)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

   Three months ended
September 30,
2024
   Three months ended
September 30,
2023
 
         
Expenses        
Research and development, net of tax credits   57,221    1,937,227 
General and administrative   790,027    1,092,282 
Sales and marketing   174,166    376,312 
Depreciation   67,248    80,138 
Transaction costs   748,541    458,232 
Foreign currency transaction loss/(gain)   62,738    (159,457)
Loss from Operations   1,899,941    3,784,734 
Other expenses          
Changes in fair value of financial liabilities   4,657,388    827,304 
Finance expense   854,846    765,153 
    5,512,234    1,592,457 
           
Net loss before income tax   7,412,175    5,377,191 
Income tax expense   -    - 
Net loss   7,412,175    5,377,191 
           
Loss per share:          
Basic and diluted – common shares   (0.54)   (0.45)
           
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:          
Basic and diluted – common shares   13,745,886    11,851,349 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

   Common shares   Preferred shares   Additional paid in capital   Accumulated Deficit   Shareholders’
deficit
 
   #   $   #   $   $   $   $ 
                             
As of June 30, 2024   12,324,504    1,938,751    16,758,528    71,590,087    16,629,612    (140,607,594)   (50,449,144)
Conversion of Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) at maturity   1,437,002    3,200,000    -    -    -    -    3,200,000 
Stock-based compensation   -    -    -    -    16,295    -    16,295 
Common share purchase warrants issued in connection with convertible promissory notes   -    -    -    -    287,387    -    287,387 
Net loss   -    -    -    -    -    (7,412,175)   (7,412,175)
As of September 30, 2024   13,761,506    5,138,751    16,758,528    71,590,087    16,933,294    (148,019,769)   (54,357,637)
                                    
As of June 30, 2023   11,829,386    1,285,788    16,758,528    71,590,087    9,294,030    (106,639,346)   (24,469,441)
Issuance of shares, net of issuance costs   95,380    260,999    -    -    -    -    260,999 
Stock-based compensation   -    -    -    -    204,159    -    204,159 
Stock options exercised   130,936    149,166    -    -    (129,642)   -    19,524 
Loss for the year   -    -    -    -    -    (5,377,191)   (5,377,191)
As of September 30, 2023   12,055,702    1,695,953    16,758,528    71,590,087    9,368,547    (112,016,537)   (29,361,950)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

   Three months ended
September 30,
2024
   Three months ended
September 30,
2023
 
   $   $ 
Operating activities        
Net loss:   (7,412,175)   (5,377,191)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation   67,248    80,138 
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use asset   129,365    136,698 
Stock-based compensation   16,295    204,159 
Accrued interest added to debt   809,520    446,699 
Changes in fair value of financial liabilities   4,657,388    827,304 
Foreign exchange loss/(gain)   20,309    (121,753)
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Other current assets and premises lease deposits   (25,763)   24,756 
Funding receivable   (1,004,022)   - 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   733,170    (467,843)
Operating lease   (145,735)   (67,583)
Customer deposits   (6,171)   12,067 
Cash used in operating activities   (2,160,571)   (4,302,549)
           
Financing activities          
Payments on finance leases   (1,759)   (3,083)
Proceeds from convertible notes   555,000    4,950,000 
Proceeds from senior secured promissory notes   596,000    - 
Proceeds from promissory notes   729,299    - 
Repayment of SR&ED loan   -    (37,837)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   -    19,524 
Cash provided by financing activities   1,878,540    4,928,604 
           
Net change in cash during the period   (282,031)   626,055 
Cash at beginning of period   395,580    2,069,056 
Cash at end of period (Note 18)   113,549    2,695,111 

 

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Note 18)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

1.NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN

 

Nature of operations

 

Damon Motors Inc. was incorporated on July 22, 2016, under the laws of British Columbia. The Company’s registered address is Suite 2300, Bentall 5, 550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2B5 and head office and principal address is 704 Alexander Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1E3, Canada. The Company is a leading light electric vehicle manufacturer currently focused on electric motorcycles including proprietary electric powertrain, shifting and predictive awareness technologies. The Company has a single reportable segment given that the Company is engaged in the manufacture of motorcycles in North America, and management views the business as a single reporting segment. See Segment Reporting (Note 16). 

 

On April 26, 2021, the Company formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Damon Motors Corporation, a corporation organized and registered in the state of Delaware, USA.

 

These condensed interim unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Damon Motors Inc. and Damon Motors Corporation, collectively the “Company.”

 

Going concern

 

The accompanying condensed interim unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that the Company will continue in operation one year after the date these financial statements are issued and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

 

The Company is subject to a number of risks, including, but not limited to, the need for successful development of products, the need for additional capital (or financing) to fund operating losses (see below), competition from substitute products and services from larger companies, protection of proprietary technology, patent litigation, dependence on key individuals, and risks associated with changes in electric automotive technology. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to obtain the necessary financing to fund its research and development, complete the construction of its manufacturing facility for the eventual production of electrical motorcycles and meets its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due.

 

The Company has incurred net losses of $7,412,175 and utilized $2,160,571 of cash in operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and has accumulated a deficit as of September 30, 2024 of $148,019,769 and expects to incur future additional losses. These conditions indicate material uncertainties that cast substantial doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after financial statement issuance date.

 

When substantial doubt exists, management evaluates whether the mitigating effect of its plans sufficiently alleviates substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The mitigating effect of management’s plans, however, is only considered if both (1) it is probable that the plans will be effectively implemented within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued, and (2) it is probable that the plans, when implemented, will mitigate the relevant conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

1.NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN (continued)

 

Going concern (continued)

 

Management’s plans to address the uncertainty that the Company will continue as a going concern include the business combination as well as obtaining associated debt and equity financing. There is no assurance that the Company’s plans to consummate the business combination will be successful and the Company cannot provide assurance that the Company will secure financing in a timely manner, nor can they provide assurance that the business combination will be completed. As such, the substantial doubt of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern has not been alleviated by management’s plans.

 

2.BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

a)Basis of presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for annual audited financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual audited consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended June 30, 2024.

 

The same accounting policies were used in the preparation of these unaudited condensed interim condensed interim unaudited consolidated financial statements as for the most recent audited annual consolidated financial statements. These condensed interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited and reflect adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to provide a fair statement of results for the interim periods in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 

b)Basis of measurement

 

These financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments which are measured at their fair value as explained in the accounting policies set out below. In addition, these financial statements have been prepared using the accrual basis of accounting.

 

c)Consolidated statements

 

The condensed interim unaudited consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and its consolidated subsidiary, Damon Motors Corporation, over which the Company has control. Control occurs when the Company has power over the investee; is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee; and has the ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns. All intercompany transactions and balances between the Company and the subsidiary are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

2.BASIS OF PRESENTATION (continued)

 

d)Business combination with XTI Aerospace, Inc. (“XTI Aerospace” and formerly known as Inpixon)

 

On October 23, 2023, Damon Motors Inc. (“Damon”) entered into a Business Combination agreement (“BCA”) with XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA), Grafiti Holding Inc. (“Grafiti”), a British Columbia corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of XTI Aerospace , 1444842 B.C. Ltd., and a wholly owned subsidiary of Grafiti (“Amalco Sub”), pursuant to which it is proposed that Amalco Sub and Damon amalgamate under the laws of British Columbia, Canada with the amalgamated company (the “Damon Surviving Corporation”) continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of Grafiti (the “Business Combination”).

 

The Business Combination is subject to material conditions, including approval of the Business Combination by securities holders of Damon, approval of the issuance of Grafiti Common Shares to Damon securities holders pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement by a British Columbia court after a hearing upon the fairness of the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement as required by the exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(10) under the Securities Act of 1933, and approval of the listing of the Grafiti Common Shares on the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol DMN, after giving effect to the Business Combination.

 

Upon the consummation of the Business Combination (the “Closing”), both Grafiti Limited (formerly known as Inpixon UK Ltd.), a subsidiary of Grafiti and the Damon Surviving Corporation will be wholly owned subsidiaries of Grafiti, which will adopt a new name as determined by Damon.

 

Holders of Grafiti Common Shares and warrants, including management of XTI Aerospace that hold Grafiti Common Shares immediately prior to the closing of the Business Combination, are anticipated to retain approximately 18.75% of the outstanding capital stock of the combined company, determined on a fully diluted basis. Damon shareholders are anticipated to hold approximately 81.25% of the combined company, determined on a fully diluted basis. It is anticipated that public trading for the Grafiti Common Shares on the Nasdaq would begin following the consummation of the Business Combination.

 

Following the signing of the Business Combination agreement, on October 26, 2023, Damon issued a convertible promissory note to XTI Aerospace in an aggregate principal amount of $3.0 million (Note 8) together with the Share purchase Warrants (Note 9) pursuant to a private placement. The convertible promissory note has a 12% annual interest rate, payable in arrears on the maturity date, June 15, 2024. The full principal balance and interest on the convertible promissory note will automatically convert into common shares of Damon upon the public listing of Damon or a successor issuer thereof on a national securities exchange (a “Public Company Event”).

 

On June 15, 2024, the Company and XTI Aerospace signed a Letter of Agreement amending the maturity date of the notes to September 30, 2024.

 

On September 11, 2024, the Company and XTI Aerospace signed another Letter of Agreement amending the maturity date of the notes to October 31, 2024, subject to an additional tolling period of 30 days at the election of the Company upon notice by the Company to the note holders.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

a)Significant accounting policies

 

The accounting policies followed in these condensed interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those disclosed in Note 3 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

 

b)Critical accounting estimates and judgements in applying the Company’s accounting policies

 

The preparation of condensed interim unaudited consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods. Management estimates are periodically reviewed in light of changes in circumstances, facts and experience and noted that there has been no significant change in estimates of judgements in the reporting periods. Areas of judgment that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the condensed interim unaudited consolidated financial statements are disclosed in Note 3 of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

 

c)Reclassifications

 

Certain prior period amounts in the condensed interim unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. These reclassifications did not impact the previously reported net loss, stockholders’ equity or cash flows, as they represent a reorganization of the presentation of the financial statements rather than a change in the underlying accounting principles or policies.

 

d)Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted

 

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures”, which amends the disclosure to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses on an annual and interim basis for to enable investors to develop more decision-useful financial analyses. All public entities will be required to report segment information in accordance with the new guidance starting in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company is currently assessing potential impacts of ASU 2023-06 and does not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures as disclosed in Note 16.

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures”, which amends the disclosure to address investor requests for more transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information and includes certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. For entities other than public business entities, the requirements will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025. The guidance will be applied on a prospective basis with the option to apply the standard retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing potential impacts of ASU 2023-09 and does not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures and the Company is in a loss position and not incurring any tax expenses.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

3.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

 

d)Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted (continued)

 

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses”, that requires public companies to disclose, in interim and reporting periods, additional information about certain expenses in the financial statements. For public business entities, it is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted and is effective on either a prospective basis or retrospective basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the updated standard will have on the Company’s disclosures within the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

4.FUNDING RECEIVABLE

 

Included in funding receivable is FY2024 Canadian Scientific Research & Development (“SR&ED”) tax credit receivable. On October 4, 2024, the Company received the Notice of Assessment for 2024 SR&ED tax credit refund amount of $1,004,022 (CAD$1,355,329) from CRA and the tax credit refund was received in full on October 16, 2024.

 

The Company accounts for these credits as a reduction to research and development costs and will recognize these claims when it is probable that the expense incurred qualify for the government grant claim and that the Company has complied with all the conditions to realize the claim. Otherwise, the recognition of government grant claim would be deferred until the recognition criteria are satisfied.

 

5.PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

   Construction
in Progress
   Equipment and
leasehold
improvements
   Operating
lease right-of-
use asset
   Financing
lease right-of-
use asset
   Total 
   $   $   $   $   $ 
Cost                    
Balance, July 1, 2023   -    1,131,295    2,358,899    259,211    3,749,405 
Impairment   -    -    (572,171)   -    (572,171)
Balance, June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024   -    1,131,295    1,786,728    259,211    3,177,234 
                          
Accumulated depreciation                         
Balance, July 1, 2023   -    517,524    1,107,514    120,301    1,745,339 
Depreciation   -    256,977    542,496    46,447    845,920 
Impairment   -    -    (552,445)   -    (552,445)
Balance, June 30, 2024   -    774,501    1,097,565    166,748    2,038,814 
Depreciation   -    56,862    129,365    10,386    196,613 
Balance, September 30, 2024          -    831,363    1,226,930    177,134    2,235,427 
                          
Carrying amount                         
Balance, June 30, 2024   -    356,794    689,163    92,463    1,138,420 
Balance, September 30, 2024   -    299,932    559,798    82,077    941,807 

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

5.PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (continued)

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred amortization of right of use asset in the consolidated statements of operations of $129,365 (three months ended September 30, 2023 – $136,698) which is included in the above table under depreciation.

 

6.ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES

 

   September 30,
2024
   June 30,
2024
 
   $   $ 
Accounts payable   3,946,727    3,172,403 
Accrued wages   1,404,758    1,408,358 
Accrued liabilities and other payables   1,305,806    1,343,360 
    6,657,291    5,924,121 

 

As at September 30, 2024, $207,350 (June 30, 2024 - $220,526) was related to severance and included in accrued wages.

 

Included in accrued liabilities and other payables is an amount owing for the surrender and settlement of lease of Surrey manufacturing facility of $240,843 as of September 30, 2024 (June 30, 2024 - $237,452). On April 29, 2024 the Company requested payment deferment of the instalment payment due on March 1, 2024 and May 1, 2024 respectively to July 1, 2024. On September 6, 2024, the Lessor agreed to defer the payments due on July 1, 2024 to be paid on or before September 30, 2024.

 

On October 1, 2024, the Company and the Lessor signed an amendment to the Surrender of Lease Agreement whereby the Lessor hereby agrees to a waiver of breach by the Company of its payment obligations in subsection 3.1(e), (f) and (g) of the Surrender of Lease Agreement by the Tenant. In addition, the subsections (e), (f) and (g) of Section 3.1 of the Surrender of Lease Agreement are deleted in their entirety and replaced, whereby the Company agrees to pay the Lessor the instalment amount of Canadian dollars $108,333 for each instalment, 30 days, 60 days and 90 days respectively, following the completion of the Business Combination.

 

7.LEASES

 

The Company has operating leases for its office spaces and finance leases for its equipment trailer.

 

The lease liability in connection with operating and finance leases are included in non-current lease liabilities and current portion of lease liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets as follows:

 

   Operating
lease
   Finance
leases
   September 30,
2024
 
   $   $   $ 
Non-current portion of lease liabilities   175,493    178,008    353,501 
Current portion of lease liabilities   363,640    7,329    370,969 
Total lease liabilities   539,133    185,337    724,470 

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

7.LEASES (continued)

 

   Operating
lease
   Finance
leases
   June 30,
2024
 
   $   $   $ 
Non-current portion of lease liabilities   235,492    177,403    412,895 
Current portion of lease liabilities   443,519    7,141    450,660 
Total lease liabilities   679,011    184,544    863,555 

 

The right-of-use assets in connection with leases are included under property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheets and are separately disclosed in Note 5.

 

The following lease costs are included in the consolidated statements of operations:

 

   Three months
ended
September 30,
2024
   Three months
ended
September 30,
2023
 
   $   $ 
Finance lease costs:        
Amortization of right-of-use assets   10,386    11,835 
Interest on lease liability   2,240    2,492 
Operating lease costs   145,735    216,832 
Rental income   -    (57,753)
Total lease costs   158,361    173,406 

 

The future payments due under operating and finance leases as at September 30, 2024 is as follows:

 

   Operating
lease
   Finance
leases
   Total 
   $   $   $ 
Undiscounted lease payments:            
2025   400,024    16,164    416,188 
2026   181,767    183,697    365,464 
Total undiscounted lease payments   581,791    199,861    781,652 
Discount   (42,658)   (14,524)   (57,182)
Lease liabilities   539,133    185,337    724,470 

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

8.SHORT-TERM DEBT

 

   SR&ED
financing
   Promissory
note
   Secured
promissory
note
   Senior
secured
promissory
note
   Total 
   $   $   $   $   $ 
Balance, July 1, 2023   1,095,837    761,713    -    -    1,857,550 
Promissory notes issued as settlement and payment of professional fees owing   -    542,753    -    -    542,753 
Funds advanced   -    -    -    550,000    550,000 
Foreign exchange adjustment   (45,612)   (14,030)   -    -    (59,642)
Interest paid, net of interest capitalized   (133,686)   33,658    -    603    (99,425)
Repayment of principal   (916,539)   -    -    -    (916,539)
Debt settled via issuance of convertible promissory notes and common share purchase warrants (Note 9)   -    (775,208)   -    -    (775,208)
Balance, June 30, 2024   -    548,886    -    550,603    1,099,489 
Funds advanced   -    -    729,299    596,000    1,325,299 
Foreign exchange adjustment   -    -    11,900    -    11,900 
Interest capitalized   -    8,193    38,322    24,011    70,526 
Balance, September 30, 2024   -    557,079    779,521    1,170,614    2,507,214 

 

Promissory note

 

On April 16, 2024, the Company signed an agreement to issue as payment and settlement of professional fees owing, a promissory note in the aggregate amount of $542,753 with an interest rate at 5.5% per annum in favour of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation (“WSGR”). All unpaid principal, together with any then unpaid and accrued interest and other amounts payable hereunder shall be due and payable on the earliest of (i) September 1, 2024; (ii) the closing of a Debt Financing or Equity Financing; (iii) the closing of a Change of Control transaction; (iv) the Company becomes cash flow positive and is in a position to make payment on the outstanding invoices; or (v) upon the occurrence of an Event of Default. If all unpaid principal and accrued interest shall not be paid when otherwise due, the interest rate per annum on the note shall increase from 5.5% per annum to 7% per annum.

 

On September 16, 2024, the Company signed amendment to the promissory note agreement with WSGR to modify the due date September 1, 2024 above to October 31, 2024.

 

Secured promissory note

 

On August 5 2024, the Company issued a promissory note to arms-length parties with principal amount of $364,649 (CAD$500,000) secured against future SR&ED tax credit refund expected to be received from year-end tax returns for 2024 submitted to CRA and substantially all of the assets of the Company. The loan accrues interest at a rate of 3% per month and matures on or before November 15, 2024.

 

On August 11, 2024, the Company issued another promissory note to arms-length parties with principal amount of $364,650 (CAD$500,000) secured against substantially all of the assets of the Company on a pari passu basis with the promissory note issued on August 6, 2024. The loan accrues interest at a rate of 3% per month and matures on or before November 15, 2024.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

8.SHORT-TERM DEBT (continued)

 

Senior secured promissory note

 

On June 26, 2024 and June 28, 2024, the Company issued a senior secured promissory note (“Senior Secured Note”) in the aggregate amount of $350,000 and $200,000 respectively (up to an aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000) with interest rate at 10.0% per annum in favour of Grafiti Holding Inc (“Grafiti”). All unpaid principal, together with any then unpaid and accrued interest and other amounts payable hereunder shall be due and payable on the earliest of (i) December 31, 2024; (ii) upon the occurrence of an event of default; (iii) within three business days as defined in the Business Combination Agreement (“BCA”) following termination of the BCA by borrower or lender pursuant to Section 9.1(b) of the BCA or by lender pursuant to Section 9.1(d) of the BCA. The Senior Secured Note is secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company.

 

On July 3, 2024, the Company received an additional loan under the senior secured promissory note in the aggregate amount of $396,000. On September 25, 2024, the Company amended the senior secured promissory note dated June 26, 2024 increasing the maximum aggregate principal amount of the note from $1,000,000 to $1,150,000. On the same date, the Company drew down an additional $200,000 on the note.

 

The weighted average interest rate on the debt is 17.2% as of September 30, 2024 (2023 – 14.9%).

 

9.CONVERTIBLE NOTES

 

   $ 
Balance, July 1, 2023   14,727,183 
Funds advanced   11,549,945 
Convertible note issued for settlement of debt   1,308,441 
Warrant bifurcated classified as liability (Note 10)   (1,086,240)
Warrant bifurcated classified as equity   (674,034)
Interest accrued, net of capitalized interest paid   1,793,574 
Changes in fair value of financial liabilities   13,011,887 
Balance, June 30, 2024   40,630,756 
Funds advanced   555,000 
Warrant bifurcated classified as equity   (287,387)
Interest accrued   738,994 
Changes in fair value of financial liabilities   4,657,388 
Balance, September 30, 2024   46,294,751 

 

In July and August 2024, the Company issued four tranches of convertible promissory notes (“Tranche 19” to “Tranche 22”) to arms-length parties with an aggregate principal amount of $555,000 at valuation cap of $125,000,000 and interest rate of 12% per annum, payable in arrears on the maturity date, one year from issuance of the note. Any Principal which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of the lesser of (i) 16% per annum and (ii) the maximum amount permitted by the applicable law from the due date thereof until the same is paid. The convertible promissory notes holders were also issued 202,820 common share purchase warrants to subscribe for, and purchase of the Company common shares at the exercise price equal to the quotient of the valuation cap of $125,000,000 and the diluted capitalization at closing date.

 

For details of the terms and conditions of the common share purchase warrants issued, refer to Note 10.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

9.CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)

 

Summary of the convertible notes issued and their key terms are as follows:

 

Tranche  Date of issuance  Amount
issued
   Valuation
cap
   Interest
rate
   Interest due date  Maturity date
      $   $’ million   %       
Tranche 1  October to November 2022   5,700,000    125(1)   12%(1)  October 1, 2023(1)(2)
October 31, 2024 (7)
  October 31, 2024(7)
Tranche 2  January to February 2023   1,020,000    150    12%  July 1, 2023(2)
October 31, 2024 (7)
  October 31, 2024(7)
   February 2023   100,000    125    12%  July 1, 2023(2)
October 31, 2024 (7)
  October 31, 2024(7)
Tranche 3  April to May 2023   1,900,000    125    12%  October 1, 2023(2)
October 31, 2024 (7)
  October 31, 2024(7)
Tranche 4  September 16, 2023   2,500,000    125    12%  October 31, 2024(3)(4)(6)  October 31, 2024(6)
Tranche 5  September 30, 2023   375,000    125    12%  October 31, 2024 (7)  October 31, 2024(7)
Tranche 6  August 10, 2023   1,025,000    125    12%  October 31, 2024 (3)(4)(6)  October 31, 2024(6)
Tranche 7  September 13, 2023   1,020,000    125    12%  October 31, 2024 (3)(4)(6)  October 31, 2024(6)
Tranche 8  September 26, 2023   2,705,000    125    12%  October 31, 2024 (3)(4)(6)  October 31, 2024(6)
Tranche 9  September 30, 2023   200,000    125    12%  October 31, 2024(3)(4)(7)  October 31, 2024(7)
Tranche 10  October 26, 2023   4,275,000    125    12%  October 31, 2024 (3)(4)(6)  October 31, 2024(6)
Tranche 11  December 15, 2023   350,000    125    12%  October 31, 2024 (3)(4)(6)  October 31, 2024(6)
Tranche 12  March 12, 2024   775,208    125    12%  March 11, 2025 (3)(5)  March 11, 2025
Tranche 13  March 26, 2024   88,391    125    12%  March 25, 2025 (3)(5)  March 25, 2025
Tranche 14  April 5, 2024   304,945    125    12%  October 31, 2024 (3)(4)(6)  October 31, 2024(6)
Tranche 15  April 15, 2024   1,500,000    125    12%  October 31, 2024 (3)(4)(6)  October 31, 2024(6)
Tranche 16  April 26, 2024   150,000    125    12%  October 31, 2024 (3)(4)(6)  October 31, 2024(6)
Tranche 17  May 1, 2024   76,228    125    12%  April 30, 2025 (3)(5)  April 30, 2025
Tranche 18  May 29, 2024   20,000    125    12%  May 28, 2025 (3)(5)  May 28, 2025
Balance, June 30, 2024   24,084,772                 
Tranche 19  July 20, 2024   250,000    125    12%  July 19, 2025 (3)(5)  July 19, 2025
Tranche 20  July 22, 2024   100,000    125    12%  July 21, 2025 (3)(5)  July 21, 2025
Tranche 21  July 30, 2024   20,000    125    12%  July 29, 2025 (3)(5)  July 29, 2025
Tranche 22  August 30, 2024   185,000    125    12%  August 29, 2025 (3)(5)  August 29, 2025
Balance, September 30, 2024   24,639,772                 

  

Note 1 - On April 25, 2023, the Tranche 1 convertible notes with aggregate principal amount of $700,000 has its terms amended to revise the valuation cap from $350,000,000 to $125,000,000 and revise the interest rate from 8% per annum to 12% per annum, payable in arrears on October 1, 2023. On October 11, 2023, the convertible notes holder with aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000 had its terms amended to revise the valuation cap from $350,000,000 to $125,000,000 and the interest rate revised from 8% per annum to 12% per annum, payable in arrears on October 1, 2023.

 

Note 2 - The Company negotiated to defer payments of convertible debt interest and include the interest amount into the investment amount for conversion on maturity. The agreement for the deferment of the interest due on July 1, 2023 for Tranche 2 of $29,264, and on October 1, 2023 for Tranche 1 and Tranche 3 of $76,438 and $100,537, respectively to maturity date.

 

Note 3 - Any Principal which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of the lesser of (i) 16% per annum and (ii) the maximum amount permitted by the applicable law from the due date thereof until the same is paid.

 

Note 4 - Convertible promissory notes holders were also issued common share purchase warrants (Note 10) to subscribe for, and purchase of the Company common shares at the exercise price equal to the quotient of the valuation cap of $125,000,000 and the diluted capitalization at closing date.

 

Note 5 - Convertible promissory notes holders were also issued common share purchase warrants (Note 10) to subscribe for, and purchase of the Company common shares at the exercise price of $2.7364 per share.

 

Note 6 - On June 15, 2024, the Company and the convertible promissory note holders entered into a Letter of Agreement amending the maturity of the notes, June 15, 2024, to mature on September 30, 2024. The maturity date of the notes was further amended on September 11, 2024 to mature on October 31, 2024, subject to an additional tolling period of 30 days at the election of the Company upon notice by the Company to the note holders.

 

Note 7 - On June 26, 2024, the Company and the convertible promissory note holders entered into a Letter of Agreement amending the maturity of the notes, June 30, 2024, to mature on September 30, 2024. The maturity date of the notes was further amended on September 11, 2024 to mature on October 31, 2024, subject to an additional tolling period of 30 days at the election of the Company upon notice by the Company to the note holders.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

9.CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)

 

On September 11, 2024, the Company and the convertible promissory note holders entered into a Letter of Agreement under the same term, further amending the maturity of the notes, September 30, 2024 to mature on October 31, 2024, subject to an additional tolling period of 30 days at the election of the Company upon notice by the Company to the note holders.

 

The Company may not prepay the principal amount and the accrued and unpaid interest in whole or in part without the written consent of the convertible noteholders. The convertible notes will rank pari passu in right of payment with respect to each other, and all payment to each of the convertible noteholders will be made pro rata among the convertible noteholders based upon the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the convertible promissory note immediately before any such payment.

 

Conversion events

 

In the event of a change of control, the convertible noteholders would have the right to either:

 

convert principal and unpaid interest into shares at a conversion price which is lower of (i) the respective valuation cap (for Tranches 4 through 22, the valuation cap is reduced to $93,750,000 if event of default occurs prior to conversion) divided by the diluted capitalization and (ii) discounted conversion price of 75% (with 2.5% increase in discount every 6 months from issuance date for Tranches 1 through 2) multiplied by the price per share ascribed to the common share in the change of control event; or

 

require the Company to repurchase their convertible notes in cash, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the convertible notes plus accrued and unpaid interest (for Tranches 1 through 3 and at 25% redemption premium for Tranches 4 through 22) thereon to the date of repurchase.

 

In the event of a qualified financing, which refers to the next transaction after the issue date and before the maturity date in which the Company issues and sells equity securities, with the principal purpose of raising capital (for Tranches 1 through 3) or a Public Company event, convertible notes include automatic mandatory conversion features resulting in the receipt of shares at a conversion price which is lower of (i) the valuation cap (for Tranches 4 through 22), the cap price further reduced to $93,750,000 if event of default occurs prior to conversion) divided by diluted capitalization immediately prior to the event of qualified financing or Public Company event and (ii) the discounted conversion price of 25% (with 2.5% increase in discount every 6 months from issuance date for Tranches 1 through 3) applied to the lowest price paid/offered for equity security subject to a cap price of $125,000,000 multiplied by a price per share of the qualified financing or Public Company event.

 

Diluted capitalization refers to aggregate number of outstanding common shares immediately prior to the closing or occurrence of a qualified financing, change of control, or Public Company event, as applicable.

 

In the event that the convertible notes are not converted prior to maturity date, the Company is obligated to settle the convertible notes by paying in cash equivalent to 100% of the convertible notes principal amount and the accrued and unpaid interest.

 

As the conversion features were not required to be bifurcated and as none of the components of convertible note were required to be classified under equity, the Company made the election to measure the convertible notes subsequently at fair value through profit and loss.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

9.CONVERTIBLE NOTES (continued)

 

At inception, the proceeds from the convertible notes issued with detachable share purchase warrants for Tranches 4 to 11, Tranches 14 to 16 and Tranche 22 to were determined to be their fair values, were allocated between the convertible notes issued with detachable share purchase warrants based on the residual method. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued $555,000 of convertible notes in Tranches 19 to 22. The fair value of these convertible notes of $267,613 was determined as discussed below, with the residual amount of $287,387 (Note 10) allocated to the share purchase warrants assessed to meet the equity classification requirements and was recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital.

 

Management has determined that due to the complexity of the various embedded features and the short life expected of the notes, it will elect the fair value option under ASC 825-10-1 as the instruments are eligible for the fair value election under ASC 825-10. As a result, the entire convertible promissory note is carried at fair value and the difference between the aggregate fair value and aggregate unpaid principal balance of the convertible notes for the three months ended September 30, 2024 totaling $4,657,388 (three months ended September 30, 2023 – $1,250,971) are accounted as changes in fair value of financial liabilities in the statements of operations. No amounts were recognized in other comprehensive income as the changes in fair value due to credit risk were nominal.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company expensed $nil (three months ended September 30, 2023 – $280,000) in transaction costs related to issuance of convertible promissory notes in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

The convertible notes are valued by management at each measurement date based on the Company’s estimated enterprise value implied by the most comparable transaction and allocating the value to each of the Company’s equity-linked instruments (preferred shares, SAFE agreements, convertible promissory notes, stock options and common shares) based on their respective characteristics and rights. In arriving at the value attributable to each instrument, the Company applies an option pricing model. The Company’s model values the preferred shares, SAFEs, convertible promissory notes, common shares, warrants and stock options as call options on the Company’s equity value with exercise prices based on the conversion options of the respective instruments. The model used the following assumptions as at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, including volatility, risk free rates and management’s best estimate of the expected time for the occurrence of a conversion event as described below.

 

   September 30,
2024
   June 30,
2024
 
Annualized volatility   70% – 90%   70% – 90%
Expected time to liquidity   0.5 – 1.5 year    0.5 – 1.5 year 
Dividend rate   0%   0%
Risk-free interest rate   3.98%   5.09%

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

10.WARRANTS AND DERIVATIVE WARRANT LIABILITIES

 

The Company accounts for common share purchase warrants as either equity instruments or derivative liabilities depending on the specific terms of the warrant agreement. The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own common shares. We classify derivative warrant liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value, and changes in fair value during the periods presented in the statement of operations, which is revalued at each balance sheet date subsequent to the initial issuance of the common share purchase warrant. For warrants that meet the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance.

 

In July and August 2024, in connection with the issuance of Tranche 19 through 22 convertible promissory notes to arms-length parties (Note 9), the Company issued 202,820 common share purchase warrants to the noteholders. Similarly, each warrant is exercisable anytime for 1 common share of the Company at an exercise price equal to the quotient of the valuation cap of $125,000,000 and the diluted capitalization on closing date. The holder of the common share warrants can exercise the warrant either fully or partially at any time from issuance date until its expiry, 5 years from issuance date.

 

In the event there is no effective registration statement or prospectus available for resale of shares under the warrant agreement within 180 days following the closing of the Public Company event, the warrant holder can exercise the warrants, in whole or in part, on a cashless basis for the number of shares computed as:

 

i.the difference between the exercise price and volume-weighted average price (“VWAP”) on trading day immediately preceding the date of notice of exercise provided notice is in accordance with section 2(a) of the note common share purchase agreement.

 

ii.the difference between the exercise price and, at holder’s option:

 

a.VWAP on trading day immediately preceding the date of notice of exercise; or

 

b.Bid price of the Company’s common share on principal trading market on the date of notice of exercise.

 

iii.the difference between the exercise price and VWAP on date of notice of exercise.

 

The warrant holder for tranches 4 and tranches 6 through 11 may be entitled to additional 3% shares of the unexercised part of the warrant (up to a maximum of 8%) that may be issued for each 30-day registration statement default past the registration deadline (i.e., 180 days of Public Company event) along with liquidated damages up to a maximum of $250,000.

 

The warrant holder’s option for net cash settlement (equal to Black Scholes value) in the event a fundamental transaction occurs at or before a Public Company event and which is within the control of the Company including approved by the Company’s Board. However, if the transaction is outside the control of the Company or board, the warrant holder shall receive the same form and type of consideration as received by common stockholders in connection with the fundamental transaction.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

10.WARRANTS AND DERIVATIVE WARRANT LIABILITIES (continued)

 

Fundamental transaction refers to one or more related transactions that results in (i) merger or consolidation of the Company with another, (ii) any sale, lease, license, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of its assets, (iii) purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of 50% or more of the outstanding Common Shares or 50% or more of the voting power of the common equity of the Company, (iv) reclassification, reorganization or recapitalization of the Common Shares or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which the Common Shares are effectively converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, or (v) a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination with another resulting in acquisition of 50% or more of the outstanding Common Shares or 50% or more of the voting power of the common equity of the Company.

 

Upon exercise, the holders will pay the Company the respective exercise price for each warrant exercised in exchange for one common share of the Company and the fair value at the date of exercise and the associated non-cash liability will be reclassified to share capital. The non-cash liability associated with any warrants that expire unexercised will be recorded as a gain in the consolidated statements of operations. Unexercised warrants shall be exercised automatically on a cashless basis on the termination date.

 

Liability-classified warrants

 

At inception, the proceeds from the convertible notes were allocated between the convertible notes and the warrants based on the residual method allocated to the warrants and for the warrants that did not meet the indexation and equity classification requirements, the warrants are classified as derivative liabilities. The warrants are subsequently remeasured at fair value and accounted as changes in fair value of derivative liabilities in the statements of operations.

 

The fair value of derivative warrant liabilities was estimated by management at year end or each measurement date based on the Company’s estimated enterprise value implied by the most comparable transaction and allocating the value to each of the Company’s equity-linked instruments (preferred shares, SAFE agreements, convertible promissory notes, stock options and common shares) based on their respective characteristics and rights. In arriving at the value attributable to each instrument, the Company applies an option pricing model. The Company’s model values the preferred shares, SAFEs, convertible promissory notes, common shares, warrants and stock options as call options on the Company’s equity value with exercise prices based on the conversion options of the respective instruments. The model used the following assumptions as at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, including volatility, risk free rates and management’s best estimate of the expected time for the occurrence of a conversion event as described in Note 9 above.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

10.WARRANTS AND DERIVATIVE WARRANT LIABILITIES (continued)

 

Liability-classified warrants (continued)

 

Changes in the value of the derivative liability related to the warrants for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and the year ended June 30, 2024 were as follows:

 

   Number of
warrants
  

 

Amount

 
   #   $ 
Balance, July 1, 2023   950,153    521,950 
Bifurcated value of warrant (Note 9)   3,809,030    1,086,240 
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities   -    4,820,562 
Liability-classified warrants reclassified to equity-classified warrants   (4,759,183)   (6,428,752)
Balance, June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024   -    - 

 

In June 2024, the Company, with the consent of warrant holders, amended the terms of the common share purchase warrant to be indexed to the Company’s equity. These warrants are reclassified from liability-classified warrants to equity-classified warrants and recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital.

 

The warrants were initially classified as liability and elected to measure at fair value because they failed the fixed shares to fixed monetary amount test in accordance with ASC 815 due to the provision in section 3b of the original warrants agreement whereby the warrants’ exercise price shall be reduced to lower exercise price on:

 

the issuance of new options or common share equivalents at an exercise price that is less than the warrants’ exercise price immediately before such issuance; or

 

on the modification of any existing options or common share equivalents at an exercise price that is less than the warrant’s exercise price immediately before such modification

 

Section 3b resulted in an adjustment to the warrants exercise price on change of existing equity-linked instruments which did not meet the definition of a down-round feature as it was based on neither the sale nor the issuance of stock or a financial instrument. Instead, it was based on the modification of existing instruments.

 

Accordingly, as the adjustment pursuant to section 3b of the warrant agreement was not a down-round feature as defined by ASU 2017-11, the warrants failed to meet the requirements of ASC 815 of a fixed shares for fixed monetary amount and accordingly were not considered as Indexed to the Company’s own stock pursuant to ASC 815.

 

The Company has amended the warrant agreements to remove section 3b. Additionally, the warrants exercise price is modified to make it fixed at $2.7364 per common share. As a result of these changes to the warrant agreement, the warrants are eligible to pass the fixed shares for fixed monetary amount test and considered as indexed to the Company’s own stock pursuant to ASC 815 and qualify for equity classification.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

10.WARRANTS AND DERIVATIVE WARRANT LIABILITIES (continued)

 

Equity-classified warrants

 

In connection with the issuance of Tranche 19 to Tranche 22 convertible promissory notes to arms-length parties (Note 9), the Company issued common share purchase warrants to the noteholders. At inception, these warrants were assessed to meet the equity classification requirements and fair value of the warrants of $287,387 was recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital.

 

The following table provides the relevant information on the outstanding warrants as of September 30, 2024:

 

 

Date of issuance

  Number of
warrants
outstanding
   Number of
warrants
exercisable
   Exercise
price
   Expiry date 
   #   #   $     
June 16, 2023   950,153(1)   950,153    2.7364   June 15, 2028 
August 10, 2023   389,559(1)   389,559    2.7364   August 9, 2028 
September 13, 2023   387,659(1)   387,659    2.7364   September 12, 2028 
September 26, 2023   1,028,057(1)   1,028,057    2.7364   September 25, 2028 
September 30, 2023   73,088(1)   73,088    2.7364   September 29, 2028 
October 26, 2023   1,624,747(1)   1,624,747    2.7364   October 25, 2028 
December 15, 2023   133,020(1)   133,020    2.7364   December 14, 2028 
April 5, 2024   115,892(1)   115,892    2.7364   April 4, 2029 
April 26, 2024   57,008(1)   57,008    2.7364   April 25, 2029 
Liability-classified warrants issued   4,759,183    4,759,183          
Liability-classified warrants reclassified to equity-classified warrants   (4,759,183)   (4,759,183)         
Balance of liability-classified warrants as of June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024   -    -          
                    
March 12, 2024   283,294    283,294    2.7364   March 11, 2029 
March 26, 2024   32,302    32,302    2.7364   March 25, 2029 
April 15, 2024   548,160    548,160    2.7364   April 14, 2029 
May 1, 2024   27,857    27,857    2.7364   April 30, 2029 
May 29, 2024   7,309    7,309    2.7364   May 28, 2029 
Equity-classified warrants issued   898,922    898,922          
Liability-classified warrants reclassified to equity-classified warrants   4,759,183    4,759,183          
Balance of equity-classified warrants as of June 30, 2024   5,658,105    5,658,105          
July 20, 2024   91,361    91,361    2.7364   July 19, 2029 
July 22, 2024   36,544    36,544    2.7364   July 21, 2029 
July 30, 2024   7,309    7,309    2.7364   July 29, 2029 
August 30, 2024   67,606    67,606    2.7364   August 29, 2029 
Balance of equity-classified warrants as of September 30, 2024   5,860,925    5,860,925          

 

(1)In June 2024, the Company, with the consent of warrant holders, amended the terms of the common share purchase warrant to be indexed to the Company’s equity. As a result, these warrants are reclassified from liability-classified warrants to equity-classified warrants and recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

11.FINANCIAL LIABILITY CONVERTIBLE TO EQUITY

 

   Amount 
   $ 
Balance, July 1, 2023   2,700,000 
Foreign exchange adjustment   (92,543)
Changes in fair value   592,543 
Balance, June 30, 2024   3,200,000 
Converted to common shares (Note 13)   (3,200,000)
Balance, September 30, 2024   - 

 

From August through September 2022, the Company entered into multiple SAFE agreements certain investors and received $2,005,213. The SAFEs are recorded as a liability measured at fair value at inception and subsequently carried at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in the statements of operations.

 

The SAFEs may be converted or paid in cash on the occurrence of the following events/transactions before the maturity date:

 

In the event of equity financing, the Company will automatically issue to the SAFE holders a number of SAFE shares equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the sum of the SAFE proceeds and the return amount (which is an amount determined by applying a rate of return of 8% per annum, on a non-compounding basis, on the SAFE Proceeds as calculated from the issue date to, but excluding, the date of expiration or termination of the SAFEs) by (ii) the conversion Price.

 

In the event of liquidation, SAFE holders at their option have a right to receive either (i) cash payment equivalent to the respective SAFE proceeds or (ii) automatically receive common shares (in the case of change of control) or listed securities (in the case of a Public company event), as applicable, that is equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the sum of the SAFE proceeds and the return amount (which is an amount determined by applying a rate of return of 8% per annum, on a non-compounding basis, on the SAFE Proceeds as calculated from the issue date to, but excluding, the date of expiration or termination of the SAFEs) by (ii) the liquidity price, if the SAFE holders fails to select the cash option.

 

If there is a dissolution event, the SAFE holders at their option have a right to receive either (i) cash equivalent to the respective SAFE proceeds or (ii) automatically receive common shares that is equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the sum of the SAFE proceeds and the return amount (which is an amount determined by applying a rate of return of 8% per annum, on a non-compounding basis, on the SAFE proceeds as calculated from the issue date to, but excluding, the date of expiration or termination of the SAFEs) by (ii) the dissolution price, if the SAFE holders fails to select the cash option.

 

At maturity, the SAFE holders automatically receive common shares of the Company that are equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the sum of the SAFE proceeds and the return amount (which is an amount determined by applying a rate of return of 8% per annum, on a non-compounding basis, on the SAFE proceeds as calculated from the issue date to, but excluding, the date of expiration or termination of the SAFEs) by (ii) the maturity conversion price.

 

On July 1, 2024, the SAFEs matured and the SAFE holders received 1,437,002 common shares (Note 13).

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

11.FINANCIAL LIABILITY CONVERTIBLE TO EQUITY (continued)

 

The SAFEs are valued by management at each measurement date based on the Company’s estimated enterprise value implied by the most comparable transaction and allocating the value to each of the Company’s equity-linked instruments (preferred shares, SAFE agreements, convertible promissory notes, share purchase warrants, stock options and common shares) based on their respective characteristics and rights. In arriving at the value attributable to each instrument, the Company applies an option pricing model. The Company’s model values the preferred shares, SAFEs, common shares, and stock options as call options on the Company’s equity value with exercise prices based on the conversion options of the respective instruments.

 

The model used for the valuation of convertible promissory notes, share purchase warrants and SAFEs used certain assumptions as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, including volatility, risk free rates and management’s best estimate of the expected time for the occurrence of a conversion event as described in Note 9 above.

 

During the year ended June 30, 2024, the common share price valuation estimate used for the SAFE valuation immediately prior to the conversion of the SAFEs was $3.77.

 

12.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

A summary of undiscounted liabilities and future operating commitments as at September 30, 2024:

 

   Total  

Within

1 year

  

2 - 5

years

   Greater than
5 years
 
   $   $   $   $ 
Purchase obligations   1,611,529    1,490,185    121,344        - 
Investment obligation (1)   1,000,000    1,000,000    -    - 
Total financial liabilities and commitments   2,611,529    2,490,185    121,344    - 

 

(1)The Company entered into a strategic partnership arrangement with a third-party. As part of the agreement, the Company agree to invest an aggregate amount of $1,000,000 in the third-party upon a future financing and negotiation of terms that are agreed to by both parties during the term of the agreement. As at the date of these financial statements no such arrangement has been made.

 

On September 30, 2023, the Company signed a full surrender agreement with the Lessor of the Surrey manufacturing facility. Per the agreement, cash consideration must be paid on or before the dates set forth in the agreement. In the event that the Company defaults on such payment obligations, the Company will immediately have to pay the Lessor the full amount of all rent and other amounts, which would have otherwise been payable by the Company during the term if the lease had not surrendered, less any cash consideration paid and any rent which the Landlord recovers (or is reasonably expected to recover) from any replacement tenant(s) at the Premises over the balance of the initial Term of the Lease. In circumstances where a replacement tenant has not yet been secured, then such rent will be estimated as of the date of default by an appraiser, less any costs and expenses of such reletting, including brokerage fees, solicitor’s fees, tenant inducements and of costs of alterations and repairs as may be necessary to relet the premises. On April 29, 2024 the Company requested payment deferment of the 5th and 6th instalment payment due on March 1, 2024 and May 1, 2024 respectively to July 1, 2024. On September 6, 2024, the Lessor agreed to further defer the payments due on July 1, 2024 to be paid on or before September 30, 2024. On October 1, 2024, the Company and the Lessor signed an amendment to the Surrender of Lease Agreement whereby the Lessor hereby agrees to a waiver of breach by the Company of its payment obligations in subsection 3.1(e), (f) and (g) of the Surrender of Lease Agreement by the Tenant and further delay payments due (see Note 6).

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

12.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)

 

The Company met the eligibility criteria under the Small Business Venture Capital Act (the “Act”) and was registered as an Eligible Business Corporation (“EBC”) in 2018. Under the Act, the Company was approved to raise up to $10 million through the issuance of authorized equity capital whereby the investing shareholders received up to 30% of the amount invested as a tax credit against their B.C. provincial taxes. Under this program, should the Company be out of compliance with the Act during the required five-year investment hold period, it would be contingently liable to repay any tax credits previously issued to investors. At the date of these financial statements, repayable tax credits are approximately $0.6 million. Management believes the Company is compliant with all relevant terms of the Act.

 

13.SHARE CAPITAL

 

a)Authorized

 

The authorized share capital of the Company consists of the following:

 

i.An unlimited number of common shares (“common shares”) without par value; and

 

ii.An unlimited number of Class Seed preferred shares, Class A preferred shares and Class B preferred shares (collectively, “preferred shares”) without par value, issuable in series.

 

b)Issued and outstanding

 

i.As at September 30, 2024, the Company had 13,761,506 (June 30, 2024 – 12,324,504) common shares outstanding.

 

ii.As at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the Company had 16,758,528 preferred shares outstanding.

 

Common shares transactions

 

On July 1, 2024, the Company issued 1,437,002 common shares in connection with the conversion of SAFE with an estimated fair value of $3,200,000 (Note 11).

 

Preferred shares transactions

 

Preferred shares series  Preferred
share
outstanding
   Amount, net
of share
issuance
cost
 
   #   $ 
Series 1 Class Seed Preferred   926,392    961,502 
Series 2 Class Seed Preferred   477,117    143,836 
Series 3 Class Seed Preferred   1,802,304    441,384 
Series 4 Class Seed Preferred   157,381    102,754 
Series 5 Class Seed Preferred   364,324    302,498 
Series 6 Class Seed Preferred   1,312,306    1,113,885 
Series 1 Class A Preferred   2,512,713    13,440,769 
Series 2 Class A Preferred   5,578,780    29,841,488 
Series 2 Class B Preferred   3,627,211    25,241,971 
    16,758,528    71,590,087 

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, no preferred shares were issued.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

13.SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

 

Rights and privileges of preferred shareholders

 

Preferred shareholders hold the option to convert their preferred shares to common shares at any time based on a Conversion Price. The Conversion Price is initially equal to the price of the first share issued in the preferred shares class. Thereafter the Conversion Price is symmetrically adjusted for common share issuances to prevent anti-dilution. The anti-dilution clause maintains the relative rights of the common and preferred shareholders, and its effect is that those relative rights remain the same immediately before and immediately after the issuance of common shares.

 

On any matter presented to the shareholders of the Company for their action or consideration at any meeting of shareholders of the Company, each holder of outstanding preferred shares is entitled to cast the number of votes equal to the number of whole common shares into which the preferred shares are convertible as of the record date for determining shareholders entitled to vote on such matter.

 

The Company shall not declare, pay or set aside any dividends on shares of any other class unless the holders of the preferred shares first receive, or simultaneously receive, a dividend on each outstanding preferred share in an amount at least equal to the dividend received should the preferred shares be converted to common shares as of the record date for determination of holders entitled to receive such dividend.

 

In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, before any payment shall be made to the holders of common shares by reason of their ownership thereof, the holders of each series of preferred shares, shall be entitled to be paid out of the funds and assets available for distribution to its shareholders, an amount per share equal to the greater of the original issue price for such series of preferred shares plus any dividends declared but unpaid thereon, or such amount per share as would have been payable had all shares of such series of preferred shares been converted into common shares.

 

c)Stock options

 

On August 30, 2017 (and amended on September 24, 2021), the Board adopted a Stock Option Plan which provides that the Board may from time to time, in its discretion, grant to directors, officers, employees, and consultants, non-transferable stock options to purchase common shares of the Company. As per the terms of the Stock Option Plan, the requisite vesting period of the employees is generally four years.

 

The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company issued nil (three months ended September 30, 2023 – nil) stock options.

 

A summary of the changes in the Company’s stock options is as follows:

 

   Stock
options (#)
 
Outstanding, July 1, 2023   10,138,537 
Expired   (118,375)
Cancelled   (366,967)
Exercised   (399,738)
Outstanding, June 30, 2024   9,253,457 
Expired   (16,934)
Cancelled   (15,336)
Outstanding, September 30, 2024   9,221,187 

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

13.SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company expensed $16,295 (three months ended September 30, 2023 – $204,159) related to the vesting of stock options.

 

Cash received by the Company upon the exercise of stock options during the three months ended September 30, 2024 amounted to $nil (three months ended September 30, 2023 – $19,524).

 

14.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence. Related parties may be individuals or corporate entities. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties.

 

As at September 30, 2024, $410,059 (2023 - $404,426) was due for remuneration payable to key management and included in accrued liabilities (Note 6).

 

15.INCOME TAXES

 

As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company’s deferred tax liability was zero. Cumulative deferred tax assets are fully reserved as there is not sufficient evidence to conclude it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets are realizable. No current liability for federal state income taxes has been included in these condensed interim unaudited consolidated financial statements due to the loss for the periods.

 

16.SEGMENT REPORTING

 

ASC 280 - Segment Reporting establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments on a basis consistent with internal organization reporting used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker, our CEO, for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source for determining the Company’s reportable segments. The Company is pre-revenue and pre-production and operates as a single reportable operating segment.

 

The following table is our long-lived assets information by geography as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024:

 

   September 30,
2024
   June 30,
2024
 
   $   $ 
Canada   585,701    676,886 
United States   356,106    461,534 
    941,807    1,138,420 

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

17.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

 

a)Fair value of financial assets and liabilities

 

The Company reports all financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The authoritative guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to measurements involving significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

 

Level 1:Inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

Level 2:Inputs are observable, unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the related assets or liabilities.

 

Level 3:Inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. These financial instruments are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

 

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which a fair value measurement in its entirety falls is based on the lowest-level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

All financial instruments are initially measured and recognized at fair value, and thereafter recognized at cost, or amortized cost; except for convertible notes, warrants and SAFEs which are subsequently measured at fair value through the statements of operations. As at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the carrying values of cash, prepaids, deposits and other receivables, long-term deposits, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and customer deposits approximate their respective fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

At September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the convertible notes and SAFEs that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized as Level 3. For assets and liabilities recognized at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company reassesses categorization to determine whether changes have occurred between the hierarchy levels at the end of each reporting period.

 

The fair value of these Level 3 financial liabilities is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation (see Note 9).

 

Areas of significant judgement are the risk-free rate, volatility rate, dividend yield, term to liquidation, discount for lack of marketability, most recent financing rounds and implied equity value per letter of intent.

 

These valuations use assumptions and estimates the Company believes would be made by a market participant in making the same valuation. The Company reassesses these assumptions and estimates on an on-going basis as additional data impacting the assumptions and estimates are obtained.

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

17.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

 

A significant increase/decrease in some of those unobservable inputs would result in a significantly higher/lower fair value measurement.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized fair value adjustments with respect to financial instruments categorized as Level 3 of $4,657,388 (three months ended September 30, 2023 - $827,304) in the statements of operations as changes in fair value of financial liabilities. No amounts were recognized in other comprehensive income as the changes in fair value due to credit risk were nominal.

 

   Three months ended
September 30, 2024
   Three months ended
September 30, 2023
 
   $   $ 
Changes in fair value of:        
SAFEs   -    (144,083)
Convertible notes   4,657,388    1,250,971 
Warrants   -    (279,584)
    4,657,388    827,304 

 

There were no transfers into or out of the Level 3 hierarchy during the period ended. The table below presents the changes in Level 3 liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and year ended June 30, 2024.

 

   SAFEs   Convertible notes   Warrants 
   $   $   $ 
Balance, July 1, 2023   2,700,000    14,727,183    521,950 
Inception date   -    12,891,686    1,086,240 
Foreign exchange a   (92,543)   -    - 
Changes in fair value   592,543    13,011,887    4,820,562 
Liability-classified warrant reclassified to equity-classified warrant   -    -    (6,428,752)
Balance, June 30, 2024   3,200,000    40,630,756    - 
Inception date   -    1,006,607    - 
Foreign exchange   -    -    - 
Converted to common shares   (3,200,000)   -    - 
Changes in fair value   -    4,657,388    - 
Balance, September 30, 2024   -    46,294,751    - 

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars) 

 

 

17.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

 

b)Risk management

 

The Company’s financial instruments are exposed to certain financial risks, including credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk.

 

Liquidity risk

 

The Company monitors its cash balances and cash invested to ensure there is sufficient liquidity to meet its financial obligations as they come due. Liquidity management is comprised of regular analysis, monitoring, and review of forecasted and actual cash flows and managing operation and capital finding requirements on a planning and projected basis. The Company’s accumulated deficit and expected future losses cast substantial doubt upon the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern (Note 1).

 

Market risk

 

Market risk is the risk of loss that may arise from changes in market factors such as foreign exchange rates.

 

Foreign currency risk

 

The Company’s lease liabilities and various operating expenses on the financial statements are denominated in Canadian dollars, and therefore are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company evaluated the exposure to foreign currency risk and concluded that it is not material.

 

18.SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

   Three months ended
September 30, 2024
   Three months ended
September 30, 2023
 
   $   $ 
Interest on finance leases paid   2,240    2,492 
Interest paid on debt and convertible notes   -    33,993 

 

Summary of non-cash investing and financing transactions for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

   Three months ended
September 30, 2024
   Three months ended
September 30, 2023
 
   $   $ 
SAFEs converted to common stocks shares (Note 11 and 13)   3,200,000    - 
Common shares issued for settlement of amount owing for severance payment   -    260,999 

 

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DAMON MOTORS INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

(Expressed in United States dollars)

 

 

19.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In addition to subsequent events disclosed elsewhere, the following events occurred after September 30, 2024, up to the date these financial statements were issued :

 

i.On October 8, 2024, the Company secured $500,000 in funding from certain investors via issuance of convertible promissory notes with a valuation cap of $125,000,000 and interest rate of 12% per annum, payable in arrears on maturity, October 7, 2025. These convertible promissory notes holders were also issued 182,721 common share purchase warrants to subscribe for, and purchase of the Company common shares at the exercise price equal to the quotient of the valuation cap of $125,000,000 and the diluted capitalization at closing date. The holder of the common share warrants can exercise the warrant either fully or partially at any time from issuance date until its expiry, 5 years from issuance date.

 

ii.On October 4, 2024, the Company received the Notice of Assessment for 2024 SR&ED tax credit refund amount of $1,004,022 (CAD$1,355,329) from CRA and the tax credit refund was received in full on October 16, 2024.

 

iii.On October 9, 2024, the Company issued promissory note to arms-length parties with principal amount of $200,000. The loan accrues interest at a rate of 18% per annum and shall become due and payable in full on the earlier of (i) 60 days from the funds are advanced; or (ii) five (5) business days following the completion of the liquidity event. The liquidity event refers to the business combination with Grafiti Holding Inc (“Grafiti”), following which Damon will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Grafiti and Grafiti’s securities will become listed and trading on the Nasdaq.

 

iv.On October 18, 2024, the Company secured $50,000 in funding from certain investors via issuance of convertible promissory notes with a valuation cap of $125,000,000 and interest rate of 12% per annum, payable in arrears on maturity, October 17, 2025. These convertible promissory notes holders were also issued 18,272 common share purchase warrants to subscribe for, and purchase of the Company common shares at the exercise price equal to the quotient of the valuation cap of $125,000,000 and the diluted capitalization at closing date. The holder of the common share warrants can exercise the warrant either fully or partially at any time from issuance date until its expiry, 5 years from issuance date.

 

v.On November 11, 2024, the Company signed another amendment to the promissory note agreement with WSGR to modify the due date of October 31, 2024 to December 15, 2024.

 

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Exhibit 99.3

 

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information presents the combination of the financial information of Grafiti Holding Inc. and Subsidiaries (the “Company”, “Spinco”, “Grafiti”, or “Pubco”) and Damon Motors Inc. (“Damon”) adjusted to give effect to the Business Combination and related transactions. The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. Defined terms included below have the same meaning as terms defined and included elsewhere in this Form 8-K.

 

The historical financial information of Damon was derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Damon as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and the audited consolidated financial statements of Damon as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The historical financial information of Grafiti consists of carve-out financial statements of Grafiti limited (“Grafiti UK”), as Grafiti is the parent non-operating holding company of Grafiti UK, and the operations of Grafiti following the carve-out from XTI (defined below). The unaudited pro forma financial information has been prepared utilizing the unaudited carve-out financial statements of Grafiti UK, adjusted to reflect the equity structure of Grafiti and the reorganization as a result of the spin-off of Grafiti from XTI Aerospace, Inc., (“XTI”, formerly known as Inpixon) for all operating results prior to December 27, 2023, as incorporated in the financial statements of Grafiti as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024. The historical financial information of Grafiti was derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Grafiti as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and the audited consolidated financial statements of Grafiti as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, included in our filings with the SEC. The unaudited pro forma financial information has been prepared on a basis consistent with the financial statements of Damon and Grafiti, respectively. This information should be read together with the financial statements of Damon and related notes as well as the financial statements of Grafiti and related notes, the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Damon” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Grafiti” other information included in this Form 8-K, as applicable. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information is prepared using the reporting currency of the United States Dollar.

 

The Business Combination was accounted for using the acquisition method (as a reverse acquisition), with goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets recorded in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP” or “GAAP”), as applicable. Under this method of accounting, Grafiti is treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. Damon was determined to be the accounting acquirer because after the Business Combination, Damon will control the Board of Directors, management of the combined company, and the preexisting shareholders of Damon have majority voting rights of the combined company. For accounting purposes, the acquirer is the entity that has obtained control of another entity and, thus, consummated a business combination. Under the acquisition method of accounting (as a reverse acquisition), Damon’s assets and liabilities were recorded at carrying value and the assets and liabilities associated with Grafiti were recorded at estimated fair value as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets acquired, if applicable, was recognized as goodwill. Significant estimates and assumptions were used in determining the preliminary purchase price allocation reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial statements. The process of valuing the net assets of Grafiti immediately prior to the Business Combination for purposes of presentation within this unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information is preliminary. As the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial statements have been prepared based on these preliminary estimates, the final amounts recorded may differ materially from the information presented.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2024 combines the historical balance sheets of Damon and Grafiti on a pro forma basis as if the Business Combination and related transactions had been consummated on September 30, 2024. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and for the year ended June 30, 2024 gives pro forma effect to the Business Combination and related transactions as if they had occurred on July 1, 2023, the beginning of the earliest period presented.

 

These unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial statements are for informational purposes only. They do not purport to indicate the results that would have been obtained had the Business Combination and related transactions actually been completed on the assumed date or for the period presented, or which may be realized in the future. The pro forma adjustments are based on the information currently available and the assumptions and estimates underlying the pro forma adjustments are described in the accompanying notes. Actual results may differ materially from the assumptions within the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information.

 

 

 

 

Description of the Spin-Off

 

On October 23, 2023, XTI and Grafiti entered into a Separation & Distribution Agreement pursuant to which XTI contributed the assets and liabilities of Grafiti UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of XTI, to the then newly formed XTI wholly owned subsidiary Grafiti. Following this contribution, all outstanding shares of common stock of Grafiti owned by XTI were transferred to a newly-created liquidating trust, titled the Grafiti Holding Inc. Liquidating Trust (the “Trust”) which holds the Grafiti common shares for the benefit of the participating XTI shareholders and certain other XTI security holders of record as of December 27, 2023 (the “Record Date”) who are hereby entitled to participate in the spin-off distribution of Grafiti common shares following the effectiveness of the Form 10-12B registration statement which was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2024. On November 12, 2024, the Trust Shares were delivered to participating Parent securityholders, on a pro rata at a ratio of 1 for 50 resulting in the distribution of 3,536,746 Trust Shares to participating Parent securityholders.

 

Description of the Business Combination Agreement

 

On October 23, 2023, a Business Combination Agreement was entered into by and among XTI, Grafiti, 1444842 B.C. Ltd., a British Columbia corporation and a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Grafiti (“Amalco Sub”), and Damon, pursuant to which Damon combined and merged with Amalco Sub with Damon continuing as the surviving entity.

 

The historical operations of Damon and Grafiti are the continued operations of Pubco, however, the historical operations of Grafiti will not form a material part of Pubco’s business. The surviving entity was renamed Damon Inc., and was approved for Direct Listing on the Nasdaq Global Market. The common shares of Damon Inc. are expected to begin trading under the ticker symbol “DMN” on the Nasdaq Global Market on November 18, 2024.

 

Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, each share of Damon common and preferred stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time were automatically converted into becoming the right to receive a number of shares of Pubco common stock (the “Consideration”).

 

Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, each warrant to purchase the common and preferred stock of Damon at the consummation of the Business Combination ceased to represent a right to acquire shares of Damon common and preferred stock and are assumed to be converted into warrants to purchase the common stock of Pubco.

 

Following the consummation of the Business Combination, the holders of the historical outstanding capital stock of Damon now own approximately 77.8% of the outstanding capital stock of Pubco and approximately 81.5% on a fully diluted basis. Following the consummation of the Business Combination, the holders of the historical outstanding capital stock of Grafiti now own approximately 22.2% of the outstanding capital stock of Pubco and approximately 18.5% on a fully dilutive basis.

 

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XTI Aerospace Inc. Convertible Note

 

Immediately following the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, XTI Aerospace Inc. purchased a convertible note from Damon in an aggregate principal amount of $3,000,000 (the “Bridge Note”) together with the Bridge Note Warrant (as defined below) pursuant to a private placement, for a purchase price of $3,000,000. The Bridge Note has a 12% annual interest rate, payable in arrears on the maturity date of June 15, 2024. On June 15, 2024, Damon extended the maturity date of the Bridge Note to September 30, 2024. On September 11, 2024, Damon further extended the maturity date of the Bridge Note to October 31, 2024, subject to an additional tolling period of 30 days upon notice by Damon to the note holders, which was provided by Damon on October 31, 2024, anticipating that the Business Combination was going to be consummated in mid-November. The agreement states that the full principal balance and interest on the Bridge Note will automatically convert into common shares of Damon upon the public listing of Damon or a successor issuer thereof on a national securities exchange (a “Public Company Event”). The number of shares issued upon conversion due to a Public Company Event will equal the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the outstanding principal and unpaid accrued interest on the date of a Public Company Event (or within ten trading days of a direct listing), if any, by (y) the lesser of the then applicable conversion price or public company event conversion price. The Bridge Note contains customary covenants relating to Damon’s financials and operations. XTI received a five-year warrant to purchase 1,096,321 shares of Damon common stock in connection with the Bridge Note (“Bridge Note Warrant”) at an exercise price of $2.7364 as defined by the Bridge Note Warrant, in each case subject to adjustments for dividends, splits and subsequent equity sales by Damon. The Bridge Note Warrant contains a cashless exercise option if the warrant shares are not covered by an effective Form 8-K within 180 days following the consummation of the Public Company Event, and also a full ratchet price protection feature. Following the consummation of the Business Combination, the Bridge Note was converted into Pubco common stock upon its consummation and the Bridge Note Warrant became exercisable for Pubco common stock. As of September 30, 2024, the Bridge Note is included within the Convertible Notes balance on Damon’s historical balance sheet. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial statements include a pro forma adjustment for the conversion of these notes, as well as the Third Party Bridge Notes and Warrants discussed below, to common equity of Pubco at the close of the Business Combination in adjustment D in Note 4.

 

Third Party Bridge Notes and Warrants

 

Damon has issued convertible promissory notes of an aggregate principal amount of $25,189,772 with a fair value of $46,533,359 (“Third Party Bridge Notes”) and 6,061,918 warrants (“Third Party Bridge Note Warrants”) from third parties, inclusive of the Bridge Note from XTI. The Third Party Bridge Notes have terms consistent with the Bridge Note from XTI. The Third Party Bridge Notes have an interest rate of 12% per annum, payable in arrears on maturity, one year after the issuance date. Any principal which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of the lesser of (i) 16% per annum and (ii) the maximum amount permitted by the applicable law from the due date thereof until the same is paid. The Third Party Bridge Notes have the same terms and conversions as all of the Company’s convertible notes issued subsequent to June 2023 which are also outstanding as of September 30, 2024 for Damon. Each warrant related to the Third Party Bridge Note Warrants is exercisable anytime for 1 common share of Damon common stock at an exercise price of $2.7364, which is equal to the quotient of the valuation cap of $125,000,000 and the diluted capitalization on the closing date of the Third Party Bridge Notes. The holder of the common share warrants can exercise the warrant either fully or partially at any time from issuance date until its expiry, 5 years from issuance date. The terms and conditions for the warrants issued subsequent to September 30, 2024, are the same as those issued by Damon during the three months ended September 30, 2024, and during the year ended June 30, 2024. Following the consummation of the Business Combination, the Third Party Bridge Notes were converted into Pubco common stock upon its consummation and the Third Party Bridge Note Warrants became exercisable for Pubco common stock. Of the Third Party Bridge Notes and Warrants, an aggregate principal amount of $24,639,772 in notes with a fair value of $46,294,751 and 5,860,925 warrants were issued prior to September 30, 2024. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial statements include a pro forma adjustment for additional convertible promissory notes with aggregate gross proceeds of $550,000 and 200,993 of associated common share purchase warrants which were issued subsequent to September 30, 2024 (see adjustment A in Note 4).

 

Grafiti Promissory Note - Streeterville Capital, LLC

 

On June 26, 2024, Grafiti and Streeterville Capital, LLC (“Streeterville”) entered into a promissory note agreement (the “Grafiti Promissory Note”) for an amount up to $6,470,000 bearing an interest rate of 10% per annum and due 18 months after the issue date. In connection with the close of the Business Combination, Streeterville will pay an aggregate amount of $5,000,000 in consideration for the Promissory Note of which $1,300,000 was sent directly to Grafiti, $550,000 was sent directly to Damon (see ‘Grafiti Holding Note - Damon Motors Inc.’ below) and $3,500,000 was initially sent to an escrow account. Of the remaining $1,470,000 under the Promissory Note, $1,450,000 relates to original issue discount (“OID”) and $20,000 relates to issuance costs to cover legal, accounting, due diligence, monitoring and other transaction costs. Streeterville will be unconditionally obligated to release to Pubco the amount held in escrow upon completion of the certain Business Combination Agreement, and listing of the combined company on a national securities exchange. On September 18, 2024, Grafiti and Streeterville executed an amendment to the escrow agreement that allows for the release of funds at the discretion of the investor even if the funding conditions have not been satisfied. On September 23, 2024, an additional $350,000 was released to Grafiti from the escrow account, of which $200,000 was loaned to Damon on that date and will eliminate along with the remainder of the promissory note accounted for within the pro forma adjustment J in Note 4. As of September 30, 2024, Grafiti included the amount of proceeds received from Streeterville (amount not held in escrow) in its ‘Long-term debt, net’ financial statement line item, net of the pro rated OID and issuance costs, at an amount of $1,974,316. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial statements include a pro forma adjustment for the $3,150,000 remaining in escrow as of September 30, 2024 which will soon be released to the combined Company following the consummation of the merger (see adjustment C in Note 4).

 

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Grafiti Holding Note - Damon Motors Inc.

 

On June 26, 2024, concurrent with the Grafiti and Streeterville Capital, LLC promissory note described above, Grafiti Holding purchased from Damon the Grafiti Holding Note with an original principal amount of $350,000 (the “Grafiti Holding Note”). In accordance with the terms of the Grafiti Holding Note, Grafiti Holding must loan to Damon, at Damon’s request, additional funds up to an aggregate principal amount, including the original principal amount, of $1,000,000. The Grafiti Holding Note accrues interest at a rate of 10% per year. The debt and accrued and unpaid interest is due and payable the earlier of (a) December 31, 2024, (b) when declared due and payable by Grafiti upon the occurrence of an event of default, or (c) within three business days following termination of the Damon Business Combination Agreement. Concurrent with the original principal amount provided to Damon, Grafiti also loaned an additional $200,000 to Damon on June 28, 2024. On July 3, 2024, Damon received an additional loan under the note in the aggregate amount of $396,000. On September 25, 2024, Damon and Grafiti amended the note agreement to increase the maximum aggregate principal amount able to be funded from $1,000,000 to $1,150,000. On the same date, Grafiti loaned Damon an additional $200,000. As of September 30, 2024, the principal balance of the Grafiti Holding Note was $1,146,000 with interest accrued of $24,614.

 

The aggregate amount of $1,170,614 is included on the Damon September 30, 2024 balance sheet within the ‘Current portion of debt’ financial statement line item. Grafiti carried the loan receivable from Damon in connection with this agreement on its September 30, 2024 balance sheet at an amount of $907,897, which is net of the allowance for credit losses of $238,103, and recorded the related loan interest receivable of $24,614 within the ‘Prepaid expenses and other current assets’ financial statement line item. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial statements include a pro forma adjustment for the elimination of the proceeds loaned from Grafiti to Damon, inclusive of the interest accrued through September 30, 2024, to account for the impact of this agreement following the close of the Business Combination (see adjustment J in Note 4).

 

Third Party Subordinate Promissory Notes

 

On August 5, 2024, and August 11, 2024, Damon issued promissory notes to arms-length parties both with principal amounts of $364,650 (CAD$500,000). The August 5, 2024, note is secured against future Scientific Research and Experimental Development (“SR&ED”) tax credit refunds expected to be received from 2024 year-end tax returns for 2024 submitted to the Canadian Revenue Authority (“CRA”). The August 11, 2024, note is secured against substantially all of the assets of Damon and ranks pari passu with the note issued on August 6, 2024, and both promissory notes issued in August are ranked in subordination to the Promissory Note agreement entered into with Streeterville. Both promissory notes (the “Subordinate Promissory Notes”) accrue interest at a rate of 3% per month and mature on or before November 15, 2024. These notes are included within the ‘Current portion of debt’ in Damon’s historical balance sheet and remain in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2024.

 

Third Party Short-Term Promissory Note

 

On October 9, 2024, the Company issued a promissory note to arms-length parties with a principal amount of $200,000, net of the OID of $12,500. The note accrues interest at a rate of 12% per annum and shall become due and payable in full on the earlier of (i) 60 days from the funds are advanced; or (ii) five (5) business days following the completion of the liquidity event. The liquidity event refers to the consummation of the Business Combination with Grafiti, following which Damon will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Grafiti and Grafiti’s securities will become listed and trading on the Nasdaq, as discussed above. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial statements include a pro forma adjustment for these additional promissory notes issued with aggregate proceeds of $200,000, net of issuance costs of $12,500 (see adjustments B and BB, respectively, in Note 4).

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 

 

  

Grafiti

(Historical)

  

Damon

(Historical)

   Subsequent Financing Transactions      Transaction Accounting Adjustments      Pro Forma Combined 
Assets                               
Current Assets                               
Cash  $175,292   $113,549   $550,000   A  $3,150,000   C  $3,538,841 
              200,000   B   (650,000)  G     
Accounts receivable, net of allowances   55,865                      55,865 
Note receivable, net of $238,103 allowance for credit losses   907,897               (907,897)  J    
Funding receivable       1,004,022                  1,004,022 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   101,335    115,806           (24,614)  J   192,527 
Total Current Assets   1,240,389    1,233,377    750,000       1,567,489       4,791,255 
                                
Premises lease deposits       127,309                  127,309 
Property and equipment, net   2,276    941,807                  944,083 
Goodwill                  2,216,491   I   2,216,491 
Customer list                  80,000   I   80,000 
Other assets   265                      265 
Total Assets  $1,242,930   $2,302,493   $750,000      $3,863,980      $8,159,403 
                                
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)                               
Current Liabilities                               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $1,076,638   $6,657,291   $      $357,000   G  $9,590,929 
                      1,500,000   G     
Customer deposits       476,404                  476,404 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities       363,640                  363,640 
Current portion of finance lease liabilities       7,329                  7,329 
Current portion of debt       2,507,214           (1,170,614)  J   1,336,600 
Deferred revenue   151,377                      151,377 
Promissory note - current, net of $12,500 unamortized discount           200,000   B          200,000 
Convertible notes       46,294,751    238,608   A   (46,533,359)  D    
Total Current Liabilities   1,228,015    56,306,629    438,608       (45,846,973)      12,126,279 
                                
Non-current portion of operating lease liabilities       175,493                  175,493 
Non-current portion of finance lease liabilities       178,008                  178,008 
Long-term debt, net   1,974,316               3,150,000   C   5,124,316 
Other non-current liabilities                  1,000,000   G   1,000,000 
Total Liabilities   3,202,331    56,660,130    438,608       (41,696,973)      18,604,096 
                                
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)                               
Preferred shares without par value, unlimited shares authorized, 16,758,528 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024       71,590,087           (71,590,087)  F    
Common Stock - 4,615,384 shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024   743,637               (743,637)  E    
Common shares without par value, unlimited shares authorized 13,761,506 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024       5,138,751           46,533,359   D   124,599,287 
                      1,371,115   E     
                      71,590,087   F     
                      1,000,000   G     
                      (3,330,516)  H     
                      2,296,491   I     
Additional paid-in capital   627,478    16,933,294    311,392   A   (627,478)  E   17,244,686 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income   (11,050)              11,050   H    
Accumulated deficit   (3,319,466)   (148,019,769)          (357,000)  G   (152,288,666)
                      (2,500,000)  G     
                      (1,650,000)  G     
                      3,319,466   H     
                      238,103   J     
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)   (1,959,401)   (54,357,637)   311,392       45,560,953       (10,444,693)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $1,242,930   $2,302,493   $750,000      $3,863,980      $8,159,403 

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

 

  

Grafiti

(Historical)

  

Damon

(Historical)

   Subsequent Financing Transactions      Transaction Accounting Adjustments      Pro Forma Combined 
Revenues  $101,969   $   $      $      $101,969 
Cost of Revenues   39,647                      39,647 
Gross Profit   62,322                      62,322 
                                
Operating Expenses:                               
Research and development       57,221                  57,221 
Sales and marketing   43,322    174,166                  217,488 
Depreciation       67,248                  67,248 
General and administrative   224,614    790,027                  1,014,641 
Transaction costs   1,085,297    748,541                  1,833,838 
Amortization of intangibles                  4,000   EE   4,000 
Provision for credit losses   129,535               (129,535)  HH    
Foreign currency transaction loss       62,738                  62,738 
Total Operating Expenses   1,482,768    1,899,941           (125,535)      3,257,174 
Loss from Operations   (1,420,446)   (1,899,941)          125,535       (3,194,852)
                                
Other Income (Expense):                               
Interest (expense)/income, net   (144,094)                     (144,094)
Change in fair value of financial liabilities       (4,657,388)          4,657,388   DD    
Finance expense       (854,846)   (16,500)  AA   755,494   FF   (353,227)
              (6,375)  BB   (152,250)  GG     
                     (78,750)  GG     
Total Other Income (Expense)   (144,094)   (5,512,234)   (22,875)      5,181,882       (497,321)
                                
Loss before tax   (1,564,540)   (7,412,175)   (22,875)      5,307,417       (3,692,173)
Income tax provision                          
Net Loss  $(1,564,540)  $(7,412,175)  $(22,875)     $5,307,417      $(3,692,173)
                                
Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted                               
Basic and Diluted   (0.39)   (0.54)                   (0.18)
                                
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding                               
Basic and Diluted   4,006,706    13,745,886                    20,767,746 

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024

 

  

Grafiti

(Historical)

  

Damon

(Historical)

   Subsequent Financing Transactions      Transaction Accounting Adjustments      Pro Forma Combined 
Revenues  $336,562   $   $      $      $336,562 
Cost of Revenues   82,084                      82,084 
Gross Profit   254,478                      254,478 
                                
Operating Expenses:                               
Research and development       4,550,229                  4,550,229 
Sales and marketing   174,061    986,137                  1,160,198 
Depreciation       303,424                  303,424 
General and administrative   402,625    4,296,231                  4,698,856 
Gain from release of lease obligation, net       (42,297)                 (42,297)
Share based compensation   627,478                      627,478 
Transaction costs   280,789    1,626,519           4,507,000   CC   6,414,308 
Amortization of intangibles                  16,000   EE   16,000 
Provision for credit losses   108,568               (108,568)  HH    
Foreign currency transaction (gain)       (235,871)                 (235,871)
Total Operating Expenses   1,593,521    11,484,372           4,414,432       17,492,325 
Loss from Operations   (1,339,043)   (11,484,372)  $       (4,414,432)      (17,237,847)
                                
Other Income (Expense):                               
Change in fair value of financial liabilities       (18,424,992)          18,424,992   DD    
Loss on debt settlement       (785,377)                 (785,377)
Finance expense   (9,314)   (3,273,507)   (66,000)  AA   1,859,574   FF   (2,451,247)
              (25,500)  BB   (609,000)  GG.     
              (12,500)  BB   (315,000)  GG     
Total Other Income (Expense)   (9,314)   (22,483,876)   (104,000)      19,360,566       (3,236,624)
                                
Loss before tax   (1,348,357)   (33,968,248)   (104,000)      14,946,134       (20,474,471)
Income tax provision                          
Net Loss  $(1,348,357)  $(33,968,248)  $(104,000)     $14,946,134      $(20,474,471)
                                
Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted                               
Basic and Diluted   (0.37)   (2.79)                   (0.99)
                                
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding                               
Basic and Diluted   3,600,001    12,180,571                    20,767,746 

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information does not give effect to any anticipated synergies, operating efficiencies, tax savings, or cost savings that may be associated with the spin-off and the Business Combination. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations and financial position would have been had the spin-off and the Business Combination and related transactions taken place on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial position of the post-combination company. They should be read in conjunction with the historical financial statements and notes thereto of Damon and Grafiti.

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined and Consolidated Balance Sheet & Unaudited Pro Forma Pro Forma Condensed Combined and Consolidated Statement of Operations

 

The historical financial information of Damon was derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Damon as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and the audited consolidated financial statements of Damon as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, included elsewhere in this Form 8-K. The historical financial information of Grafiti consists of the carve-out financial statements of Grafiti UK, as Grafiti is the parent non-operating holding company of Grafiti UK and the operations of Grafiti following the carve-out from XTI on December 27, 2023, and was derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Grafiti as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and the audited financial statements of Grafiti as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024, included elsewhere in this Form 8-K. See Note 4 for further information regarding the pro forma adjustments contemplated in calculating the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2024, and unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and for the year ended June 30, 2024.

 

Note 2. Accounting Policies and Reclassifications

 

Following the consummation of the Business Combination, management will now perform a comprehensive review of the two entities’ accounting policies. As a result of the review, management may identify differences between the accounting policies of the two entities which, when conformed, could have a material impact on the financial statements of Pubco. Based on its initial analysis, management did not identify any differences that would have a material impact on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information. As a result, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information does not assume any differences in accounting policies.

 

Note 3. Estimated Purchase Price Consideration

 

Estimated purchase price of $337,090 related to the Business Combination is comprised of the following components:

 

Equity consideration  $337,090 
Total consideration  $337,090 

 

The estimated fair value of common stock of $337,090 included in the total equity consideration is based on the income and market approach valuation methods. The valuation takes the average value of the discounted cash flow analysis under the income approach, guideline trading multiples under the market approach, and guideline transaction multiples under the market approach.

 

The Business Combination is considered a reverse acquisition. As such, the acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred is calculated based on the number of equity interests Damon would have had to issue to shareholders of Grafiti to obtain the same ownership interest in Pubco. Any excess of the consideration transferred was allocated to goodwill as shown in adjustment I.

 

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Note 4. Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined and Consolidated Financial Information

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information has been prepared to illustrate the effect of the Business Combination and related transactions and has been prepared for informational purposes only.

 

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information has been prepared to illustrate the effect of the Business Combination and related transactions and has been prepared for informational purposes only. The Company includes subsequent financing transactions and transaction accounting adjustments in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information as if they had occurred as of September 30, 2024.

 

The pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share amounts presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated statement of operations are based upon the number of shares of Pubco Common Stock outstanding, assuming the Business Combination and related transactions occurred on July 1, 2023.

 

Adjustments related to Subsequent Financing Transactions of Grafiti and Damon to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined and Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

The pro forma adjustments for subsequent financing transactions represent significant transactions completed by Grafiti and Damon subsequent to September 30, 2024 as follows:

 

A. To account for Damon’s issuance of convertible promissory notes that were issued with an aggregate total of 200,993 warrant shares on October 8, 2024 and October 18, 2024, and aggregate gross proceeds received of $550,000. The convertible notes consist of funding from certain investors who were issued common share purchase warrants to subscribe for and purchase Damon common shares that were entered into subsequent to September 30, 2024, and were determined to be equity-classified warrants. The convertible notes are expected to be converted to equity at the close of the Business Combination and are subsequently accounted for within the pro forma adjustment in Note D. At inception, the proceeds were allocated between the convertible notes issued and the associated warrants based on the residual method. The fair value of the warrants was determined to be $311,392 which was recorded within the ‘Additional paid-in capital’ financial statement line item, and the residual of $238,608 was allocated to the value of the convertible notes and recorded within the ‘Convertible notes’ financial statement line item.

 

B. To record proceeds received, net of issuance costs of $12,500, from the promissory note issued by Damon on October 9, 2024 in the amount of $200,000. The note accrues interest at a rate of 12% per annum and becomes due and payable in full on the earlier of (i) 60 days from the funds are advanced; or (ii) five (5) business days following the completion of the liquidity event1 (see Note BB).

 

 

1A liquidity event is defined as the business combination with Grafiti Holding Inc (“Grafiti”), following which Damon will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Grafiti and Grafiti’s securities will become listed and trading on the Nasdaq.

 

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Transaction Accounting Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined and Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

The transaction accounting adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:

 

C. To record proceeds of $3,150,000, net of the pro rated OID, for Grafiti in connection with the Grafiti Promissory Note dated June 26, 2024, whereby $3,500,000 of the initial principal amount was placed into escrow to be released to PubCo at the close of the Business Combination. On September 18, 2024, Grafiti and Streeterville executed an amendment to the escrow agreement that allows for the release of funds at the discretion of the investor even if the funding conditions have not been satisfied. On September 23, 2024, $350,000 of the amount held in escrow was released to Grafiti, of which $200,000 was loaned to Damon on that date and will eliminate along with the remainder of the promissory note accounted for within the pro forma adjustment in Note J. The note bears interest at an annual rate of 10% and the note shall be due 18 months after the close of the Business Combination. The $1,850,000 of aggregate proceeds to-date were received by Grafiti prior to September 30, 2024, and therefore the related obligation is included in the ‘Long-term debt’ financial statement line item on Grafiti’s September 30, 2024 balance sheet at an amount of $1,974,316, which is net of the unamortized pro rated OID and issuance costs.

 

D. To convert all of Damon’s convertible notes outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and those related to subsequent financing transactions described above, inclusive of $755,494 of accrued interest thereon (see adjustment in Note FF), and the related warrants issued to common equity of Pubco at the close of the Business Combination, which had a total fair value of $46,533,359 when aggregated as of September 30, 2024. The previously incurred losses recognized for these instruments due to their change in fair value for both the three months ended September 30, 2024, and year ended June 30, 2024, is accounted for within the pro forma adjustment in Note DD.

 

E. To convert all of Grafiti’s common stock of $1,371,115 to common equity of Pubco at the close of the Business Combination, which is inclusive of the $627,478 of share-based compensation expense recorded to Additional paid-in capital of Grafiti for its stock options which were granted on June 11, 2024 and were exercised on various dates between August 21, 2024 and September 4, 2024.

 

F. To convert all Damon’s Preferred Shares of $71,590,087 to common equity of Pubco at the close of the Business Combination.

 

G. Represents the amount of total estimated transaction costs expected which were expensed at the close of the Business Combination of $4,507,000, of which $357,000 and $4,150,000 was estimated to have been incurred by Grafiti and Damon in connection with the Business Combination, respectively. These costs are inclusive of costs related to the transaction (advisory, banking, printing, legal and accounting fees, as well as employee incentive amounts incurred in connection to the Business Combination).

 

Grafiti estimated transaction costs of $357,000 to be incurred subsequent to September 30, 2024 will be paid upon the agreed upon payment terms with the third parties and the adjustment is recorded within ‘Accounts payable and accrued liabilities’. Damon’s estimated transaction costs of $200,000 to be incurred subsequent to September 30, 2024 will be paid upon the agreed upon payment terms with the third parties and the adjustment is recorded within ‘Accounts payable and accrued liabilities’;

 

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$1,300,000 in costs are expected to be paid in registered securities in three installments starting 90 days following the close of the Business Combination and the adjustment is recorded within ‘Accounts payable and accrued liabilities’; $1,000,000 in costs are expected to be paid in cash thirteen months following the close of the Business Combination which is recorded within ‘Other non-current liabilities’ financial statement line item; $1,000,000 in costs were paid at the close of the Business Combination related to equity issuances of which the adjustment is recorded in ‘Common Shares without par value’ and costs for advisory fees of $650,000 that was paid immediately upon close of the Business Combination for which the adjustment is recorded within ‘Cash’.

 

H. Reflects the eliminations of Grafiti’s historical accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive loss as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital as part of the reverse acquisition.

 

I. Represents adjustments for the estimated preliminary purchase price allocation for the Business Combination. The preliminary calculation of total consideration is presented below as if the Business Combination was consummated on September 30, 2024:

 

   Fair Value 
Equity consideration  $337,090 
Total consideration  $337,090 
      
Assets acquired:     
Cash and cash equivalents  $175,292 
Accounts receivable   55,865 
Note receivable, net of $238,103 allowance for credit losses   907,897 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   101,335 
Property and equipment   2,276 
Other assets   265 
Customer list   80,000 
Goodwill   2,216,491 
Total assets acquired   3,539,421 
      
Liabilities assumed:     
Accounts payable   972,125 
Accrued liabilities   104,513 
Deferred revenue   151,377 
Fair value of debt assumed   1,974,316 
Total liabilities assumed   3,202,331 
Estimated fair value of net assets acquired  $337,090 

 

In connection with the Business Combination, the Company will recognize approximately $80,000 of identifiable intangible assets and $2,216,491 of goodwill, which represents the excess purchase price over fair value of identifiable net assets acquired, pursuant to the preliminary purchase price allocation. Goodwill will not be amortized, but instead will be tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if certain indicators are present. In the event that the value of goodwill or other intangible assets have become impaired, an accounting charge for impairment during the period in which the determination is made may be recognized. The goodwill is not anticipated to be deductible for tax purposes. In addition, the Company recorded an adjustment to common stock of $2,296,491 to reflect the value of the consideration for the transaction pursuant to the additional goodwill and intangible assets identified in the preliminary purchase price allocation.

 

Below is a summary of intangible assets identified and acquired in the Business Combination based on the preliminary purchase price allocation:

 

Identified Intangible Assets  Fair Value   Useful Life
(Years)
 
Customer list  $80,000    5 
Total  $80,000      

 

J. Reflects the intercompany elimination of the promissory note secured by Damon from Grafiti, in connection with the Grafiti Promissory Note, following the close of the Business Combination. As of September 30, 2024, Damon had received $1,170,614, inclusive of the interest accrued, from Grafiti in connection with the promissory note agreement dated June 26, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, Grafiti carried a loan receivable of $907,897, net of the allowance for credit losses of $238,103, and interest receivable of $24,614 included in the ‘Prepaid expenses and other current assets’ financial statement line item, in connection with this agreement.

 

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Adjustments related to Subsequent Financing Transactions of Grafiti and Damon to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined and Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

The adjustments related to subsequent financing transactions of Grafiti and Damon included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated statements of operations for the year ended June 30, 2024 and for the three months ended September 30, 2024 are as follows:

 

AA. To record interest incurred for the three months ended September 30, 2024, on Damon convertible promissory notes issued subsequent to September 30, 2024 disclosed in adjustment A for an amount of $16,500 assuming the convertible promissory notes had been issued on July 1, 2023. Additionally, to record interest incurred for the year ended June 30, 2024 on Damon convertible promissory notes issued subsequent to September 30, 2024 disclosed in adjustment A for an amount of $66,000 assuming the convertible promissory notes had been issued on July 1, 2023. This incremental interest expense is also eliminated with the previously incurred interest expense included in Damon’s consolidated statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2024, through adjustment FF.

 

BB. To record interest incurred for the three months ended September 30, 2024 on Damon promissory notes issued subsequent to September 30, 2024 disclosed in adjustment B for an amount of $6,375, assuming the promissory notes had been issued on July 1, 2023. Additionally, to record interest incurred for the year ended June 30, 2024 on Damon promissory notes disclosed in adjustment B for an amount of $25,500, and the related issuance costs of $12,500, assuming the promissory notes had been issued on July 1, 2023.

 

Transaction Accounting Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined and Consolidated Statement of Operations

 

The transaction accounting adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2024 and for the three months ended September 30, 2024 are as follows:

 

CC. Reflects the estimated transaction costs of $4,507,000 to be expensed as if incurred on July 1, 2023, the date the Business Combination occurred for the purposes of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated statement of operations. This is a non-recurring item. Below represents a summary of the transaction costs associated with the Business Combination.

 

Grafiti Transaction Costs:    
Third party fees (legal, accounting, investment, etc.)  $357,000 
Estimated Grafiti transaction costs   357,000 
      
Damon Transaction Costs:     
Third party fees (legal, accounting, investment, etc.)   3,500,000 
Advisory Fees   650,000 
Estimated Damon transaction costs   4,150,000 
Total Estimated Transaction Costs  $4,507,000 

 

None of the transaction costs above have been incurred as of September 30, 2024. As such, $4,507,000 was expensed on the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2024. These costs will not affect the Company’s income statement beyond 12 months after the acquisition date.

 

DD. Represents adjustment to remove the loss due to the change in fair value related to Damon’s convertible notes and SAFE financial liabilities, as these instruments are assumed to have been converted into common equity as if the Business Combination had taken place on July 1, 2023. For the year ended June 30, 2024, Damon recorded a loss of $13,011,887, a loss of $592,543 for their convertible notes and SAFE financial liabilities, and a loss of $4,820,562 on warrant liabilities, respectively, for a total adjustment of $18,424,992. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, an adjustment for the loss incurred of $4,657,388 was also presented as the related instruments are assumed to have been converted into common equity as if the Business Combination had taken place on July 1, 2023.

 

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EE. Represents incremental adjustments to record amortization of intangible assets acquired as if the Business Combination had taken place on July 1, 2023. The following table is a summary of information related to certain intangible assets acquired, including information used to calculate the amortization expense for each period presented:

 

Identified Intangible Assets  Fair Value   Years of
Amortization
   For the
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2024
   For the Year Ended
June 30,
2024
 
Customer list  $80,000    5   $4,000   $16,000 
Total amortization expense            $4,000   $16,000 

 

FF. Represents adjustment to eliminate interest expense on the convertible notes outlined in adjustment A and adjustment AA for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and for the year ended June 30, 2024 of $755,494 and $1,859,574, respectively, as these instruments are assumed to have been converted into common equity as if the Business Combination had taken place on July 1, 2023.

 

GG. Represents adjustment to record: (1) the amortization of the unamortized prorated debt discount and issuance costs of $152,250; and (2) the interest incurred of $78,750 related to the amount held in escrow to be released to Pubco upon completion of the certain Business Combination Agreement, and listing of the combined company on a national securities exchange under the terms of the Grafiti Promissory Note with Streeterville LLC as outlined in adjustment C for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Additionally, adjustment GG represents adjustment to record: (1) the amortization of the unamortized prorated debt discount and issuance costs of $609,000; and (2) the interest incurred of $315,000 related to the amount held in escrow to be released to Pubco upon completion of the certain Business Combination Agreement, and listing of the combined company on a national securities exchange under the terms of the Grafiti Promissory Note with Streeterville LLC as outlined in adjustment C for the year ended June 30, 2024.

 

HH. Represents an adjustment to eliminate the current expected credit loss provision recorded for the Grafiti Promissory Note loaned to Damon outlined in Adjustment J in the amounts of $129,535 and $108,568 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and for the year ended June 30, 2024, respectively, as this financing will become an intercompany loan upon closing of the Business Combination.

 

Note 5. Net Loss per Share

 

Net loss per share was calculated using the historical weighted average shares outstanding, and the issuance of additional shares in connection with the Business Combination and the related transactions, assuming the shares were outstanding since July 1, 2023. As the Business Combination and the related transactions are being reflected as if they had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented, the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted net loss per share assumes that the shares issuable relating to the Business Combination and related transactions have been outstanding for the entirety of all periods presented.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined and consolidated financial information has been prepared for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and for the year ended June 30, 2024:

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
2024(1)
   Year Ended
June 30,
2024 (1)
 
Pro forma net loss  $(3,692,173)  $(20,474,471)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted   20,767,746    20,767,746 
Pro forma net loss per share - basic and diluted  $(0.18)  $(0.99)
Excluded securities:(2)(3)          
Options   1,942,161    1,942,161 
Warrants   2,186,498    2,186,498 

 

(1)Pro forma net loss per share includes the related pro forma adjustments as referred to within the section “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined and Consolidated Financial Information.”
(2)The potentially dilutive outstanding securities were excluded from the computation of pro forma net loss per share, basic and diluted, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
(3)The potentially dilutive outstanding securities of Damon to be exchanged for securities of Pubco are adjusted to reflect the exchange ratio associated with the Business Combination.

 

 

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Exhibit 99.4

 

PART II

 

ITEM 7: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF GRAFITI

 

You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the corresponding notes included elsewhere in this information statement. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of Grafiti contains forward-looking statements. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those made, projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. Please see the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements.

 

Overview of Our Business

 

Grafiti Holding Inc. (collectively the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) (“Grafiti Holding”) was incorporated in British Columbia, Canada on October 17, 2023. The Company is the parent non-operating holding company of Grafiti Limited (formerly known as Inpixon Limited) or “Grafiti UK”. Grafiti UK was formed in May 2020 as a distribution arm for the SAVES (as defined below) U.K. market and part of the European market.

 

Grafiti is a primary distributor of data analytics and visualization products known as “SAVES” primarily for scientists and engineers distributed in the UK and certain other European countries. These products help scientific research in the health and life sciences domain in the discovery of new drugs, in the studying of the efficacy of established drugs and therapies, in epidemic propagation research among other applications. Engineers use our products to conduct surface modelling analysis and curve fitting in order to design new engineering processes, study signal attenuation and propagation in radio engineering among other applications. Potential automobile and motorcycle applications could include surface panel design for aerodynamics, aesthetic symmetry, and calculated asymmetry among others. We believe our regression analysis product could also be used for predicting vehicle sharing demand and pricing trends in various markets based on a wide range of variables.

 

On October 23, 2023, XTI Aerospace Inc. (f/k/a “Inpixon” or “XTI”) and Grafiti Holding entered into a Separation & Distribution Agreement, pursuant to which Inpixon formed a newly wholly owned subsidiary, Grafiti Holding for the sole purpose of consummating the Spin-off (defined below). Inpixon contributed the assets and liabilities of Grafiti Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Inpixon, to the then Inpixon wholly owned subsidiary Grafiti Holding in accordance with the separation and distribution agreement. As the registration statement for the Spin-Off was not expected to become effective until 2024, on December 27, 2023 Inpixon transferred the Grafiti Holding common shares to a newly-created liquidating trust (the “Spin-Off:), titled the Grafiti Holding Inc. Liquidating Trust (the “Trust”) which holds the Grafiti Holding common shares for the benefit of the participating Inpixon security holders. As of December 27, 2023, the date the transfer of shares occurred, Grafiti Limited was assigned by Inpixon to the Company. Grafiti Holding consolidates Grafiti Limited via the voting interest model, as Grafiti Limited is wholly owned by Grafiti Holding. This transaction between entities under common control resulted in a change in reporting entity and required retrospective combination of the entities for all periods presented, as if the combination had been in effect since the inception of common control. Accordingly, the financial statements of the Company reflect the accounting of the combined acquired subsidiary at historical carrying values except that equity reflects the equity of Grafiti Holdings. This change in reporting entity did not impact net income for the periods presented. The Grafiti Holding common shares were to be held by the Trust until the effectiveness of the Form 10-12B registration statement which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 12, 2024. On November 12, 2024, the Trust Shares were delivered to participating Parent securityholders, on a pro rata at a ratio of 1 for 50 resulting in the distribution of 3,536,746 Trust Shares to participating Parent securityholders.

 

On October 23, 2023, a Business Combination Agreement (the “Damon Business Combination Agreement”) was entered into by and among XTI, Grafiti Holding, 1444842 B.C. LTD (“Amalco Sub”), and Damon Motors, Inc. (“Damon”), pursuant to which Damon will combine and merge with Amalco Sub, a British Columbia corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grafiti Holding, with Damon continuing as the surviving entity and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grafiti Holding (the “Grafiti Holding Transaction”). On November 13, 2024, Damon and Amalco Sub amalgamated to continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Amalgamation”). Following the Amalgamation, the Company was renamed “Damon Inc.” (also referred to herein as the “combined company”). Upon the consummation of the Merger, both Grafiti Limited and Damon are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Grafiti Holding. The Company expects to commence trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on November 18, 2024, under the symbol “DMN”.

 

 

 

 

In June 2024, we raised debt financing from an institutional investor and received $1,500,000 in loan proceeds as an initial loan tranche and received another $350,000 from the debt financing on September 23, 2024, of which we may loan up to an aggregate of $1,150,000 to Damon. The principal balance of the Grafiti Holding Note was $1,146,000 with accrued interest of $24,614 as of September 30, 2024.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). In connection with the preparation of our financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events, and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and the related disclosures. We evaluate our critical accounting estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Our estimates are based on historical experience, current trends, and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances to ensure that our financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with GAAP. To the extent that there are differences between our estimates and actual results, our future financial statement presentation, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows may be affected. Because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material.

 

There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting estimates as compared to those disclosed in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” included in the Company’s Annual Report on the consolidated financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023

 

The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial data as a percentage of our revenue and the percentage of period-over-period change:

 

   For the Three Months Ended         
   September 30, 2024   September 30, 2023         
(in thousands, except percentages)  Amount  

% of

Revenues

   Amount  

% of

Revenues

   $ Change  

%

Change

 
Revenues  $101,969    100%  $97,908    100%  $4,061    4%
Cost of revenues  $39,647    39%  $23,805    24%  $15,842    67%
Gross profit  $62,322    61%  $74,103    76%  $(11,781)   (16)%
Operating expenses  $1,482,768    1,454%  $77,795    79%  $1,404,973    1,806%
Loss from operations  $(1,420,446)   (1,393)%  $(3,692)   (4)%  $(1,416,754)   (38,374)%
Other Income/(Expense)  $(144,094)   (141)%  $    %  $(144,094)   100%
Income tax benefit (provision)  $    %  $    %  $    %
Net loss  $(1,564,540)   (1,534)%  $(3,692)   (4)%  $(1,560,848)   (42,276)%

 

Revenues

 

Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were $101,969 compared to $97,908 for the comparable period in the prior year for an increase of $4,061, or approximately 4% and relatively flat over the two periods.

 

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Gross Margin

 

Cost of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were $39,647 compared to $23,805 for the comparable period in the prior year for an increase of $15,842 due to the higher revenues during the period and due to the revised terms of the technology licensing arrangement post spin off.

 

The gross profit margin for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was 61% compared to 76% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This lower margin in the three months ended September 30, 2024 is due to the revised terms of the technology licensing arrangement post spin off.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were $1,482,768 and $77,795 for the comparable period ended September 30, 2023 for an increase of $1,404,973 primarily due to $1,085,297 of accounting, legal and other costs of the pending business combination with Damon, $129,535 provision for credit losses on the Damon note and $169,701 of other professional fees.

 

Other Income/(Expense)

 

Other income and expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were $144,094 compared to $— for the comparable period in the prior year. The $144,094 increase is due to the interest, debt discount and monitoring fee expense of the Streeterville note that was entered into in June 2024 offset by the interest income accrual from the Grafiti Holding note with Damon.

 

Non-GAAP Financial information

 

EBITDA

 

EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before interest, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, and depreciation and amortization.

 

EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was a loss of $334,896 compared to a loss of $3,476 for the prior year period.

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss attributable to stockholders of the Company, which is our GAAP operating performance measure, to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

   For the
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2024   2023 
Net loss attributable to common stockholders  $(1,564,540)  $(3,692)
Interest expense/(income), net   144,094     
Income tax benefit (provision)        
Depreciation and amortization   253    216 
EBITDA  $(1,420,193)  $(3,476)
Adjusted for:          
Non-recurring one-time charges:          
Acquisition transaction/financing costs   1,085,297     
Adjusted EBITDA  $(334,896)  $(3,476)

 

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We rely on EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure for the following:

 

To review and assess the operating performance of our Company as permitted by ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting;

 

To compare our current operating results with corresponding periods and with the operating results of other companies in our industry;

 

As a basis for allocating resources to various projects;

 

As a measure to evaluate potential economic outcomes of acquisitions, operational alternatives and strategic decisions; and

 

To evaluate internally the performance of our personnel.

 

We have presented EBITDA above because we believe it conveys useful information to investors regarding our operating results. We believe it provides an additional way for investors to view our operations, when considered with both our GAAP results and the reconciliation to net income (loss). By including this information, we can provide investors with a more complete understanding of our business. Specifically, we present EBITDA as supplemental disclosure because of the following:

 

We believe EBITDA is a useful tool for investors to assess the operating performance of our business without the effect of interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.

 

We believe that it is useful to provide to investors with a standard operating metric used by management to evaluate our operating performance; and

 

We believe that the use of EBITDA is helpful to compare our results to other companies.

 

Even though we believe EBITDA is useful for investors, it does have limitations as an analytical tool. Thus, we strongly urge investors not to consider this metric in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss) or consolidated statement of operations data prepared in accordance with GAAP. Some of these limitations include the fact that:

 

EBITDA does not reflect our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;

 

EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;

 

Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and

 

Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect income or other taxes or the cash requirements to make any tax payments

 

Because of these limitations, EBITDA should not be considered a measure of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business or as a measure of performance in compliance with GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and providing EBITDA only as supplemental information.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources as of September 30, 2024

 

Our current capital resources and operating results as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2024, consist of:

 

1)an overall working capital surplus of $12,374;

 

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2)cash of $175,292;

 

3)net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended September 30, 2024 of $799,535.

 

The breakdown of our overall working capital surplus is as follows:

 

Working Capital

  Assets   Liabilities   Net 
Cash  $175,292   $   $175,292 
Accounts receivable, net / accounts payable   55,865    972,125    (916,260)
Notes receivable net of allowance for credit losses   907,897        907,897 
Accrued liabilities       104,513    (104,513)
Deferred revenue       151,377    (151,377)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   101,335        101,335 
Total  $1,240,389   $1,228,015   $12,374 

 

The Company believes that their current liquidity position does not have the ability to mitigate going concern indicators for a period of at least one year from the date these condensed consolidated financial statements are issued. For further discussion on the Company’s liquidity and ability to continue as a going concern, please see Note 3 of the financial statement.

 

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

 

Contractual obligations are cash that we are obligated to pay as part of certain contracts that we have entered during our course of business. Our contractual obligations consist of an operating lease. As of September 30, 2024, the total obligation for operating leases was $2,520, which is expected to be paid in the next twelve months.

 

Financial Obligations and Requirements

 

Net cash used in operating activities during the three months ended September 30, 2024 of $799,535 consists of a net loss of $1,564,540 offset by non-cash adjustments of approximately $273,882 plus net cash changes in operating assets and liabilities of approximately $491,123. As the Company was part of Inpixon group of companies prior to December 27, 2023, the Company was dependent upon Inpixon for all of its working capital and financing requirements as Inpixon uses a centralized approach to cash management and financing of its operations. This arrangement is not reflective of the way the Company would have financed its operations had the Company been a standalone public company during the periods presented. Prior to December 27, 2023, financial transactions relating to the Company are accounted for through Stockholders’ Equity. As a result of the Grafiti Holding Transaction, the Company no longer participates in Inpixon’s corporate-wide cash management and financing approach, and therefore the Company’s ability to fund operating needs will depend on the Company’s ability to generate positive cash flows from operations, and on the Company’s ability to obtain debt financing on acceptable terms or to issue additional equity or equity-linked securities as needed.

 

Management’s plans to address the uncertainty that the Company will continue as a going concern include the Damon business combination as well as obtaining associated debt and equity financing. There is no assurance that the Company’s plans to consummate the business combination will be successful and the Company cannot provide assurance that the Company will secure financing in a timely manner, nor can they provide assurance that the business combination will be completed. As such, the substantial doubt of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern has not been alleviated by management’s plans. The financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources as of September 30, 2024 Compared with September 30, 2023

 

The Company’s net cash flows used in and provided by operating, investing and financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and certain balances as of the end of those periods are as follows:

 

   For the
three months ended
September 30, 2024
 
   2024   2023 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  $(799,535)  $57,285 
Net cash used in investing activities   (596,000)    
Net cash provided by financing activities   414,335    32,193 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash   7,588    (5,308)
Net (decrease) increase in cash  $(973,612)  $84,170 

 

   As of September 30,
2024
   As of
June 30,
2023
 
Cash  $175,292   $1,148,904 
Working capital surplus  $12,374   $1,046,944 

 

Cash flows from Operating Activities for the three months ended September 30, 2024

 

Net cash used in operating activities during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was approximately $799,535. The cash flows related to the three months ended September 30, 2024 consisted of the following:

 

Net loss  $(1,564,540)
Non-cash income and expenses   273,882 
Net change in operating assets and liabilities   491,123 
Net cash used in operating activities  $(799,535)

 

The non-cash income and expense of $273,882 consisted primarily of the following:

 

$253   Depreciation and amortization expenses
 82,178   Amortization of original issue discount
 129,535   Provision for credit losses
 (24,066)  Accrued interest income
 50,405   Accrued interest expense
 35,577   Accrued monitoring fee expense
$273,882   Total non-cash expenses

 

The net change in operating assets and liabilities aggregated $491,123 and consisted primarily of the following:

 

$(23,541)  Increase in accounts receivable
 (3,068)  Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets
 528,078   Increase in accounts payable
 (9,058)  Decrease in accrued liabilities
 (1,288)  Decrease in deferred revenue
$491,123   Net cash provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

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Cash flows from Operating Activities for the three months ended September 30, 2023

 

Net cash provided by operating activities during three months ended September 30, 2023 was $57,285. The cash flows related to the three months ended September 30, 2023 consisted of the following:

 

Net loss  $(3,692)
Non-cash income and expenses   216 
Net change in operating assets and liabilities   60,761 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $57,285 

 

The non-cash income and expense of $216 consisted primarily of depreciation and amortization expenses.

 

The net change in operating assets and liabilities aggregated approximately $60,761 and consisted primarily of the following:

 

$47,626   Decrease in accounts receivable
 (149)  Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets
 958   Increase in accounts payable
 (4,830)  Decrease in accrued liabilities
 17,156   Increase in deferred revenue
$60,761   Net cash provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $596,000 for a loan to Damon. There were no net cash flows provided by or used in investing activities during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

 

Net cash flows provided by financing activities during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $414,335 which includes $350,000 of proceeds from a note payable and $64,335 of cash received from the exercise of stock options. Net cash flows provided by financing activities during the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $32,193 from an investment by Inpixon.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet guarantees, interest rate swap transactions or foreign currency contracts. We do not engage in trading activities involving non-exchange traded contracts.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

For a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements, please see Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are included in this report beginning on page F-8.

 

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Exhibit 99.5

 

Preface/Basis of Presentation

 

The following management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) provides information concerning the consolidated financial condition of Damon Motors Inc. and its subsidiary (the “Company” or “Damon”) as at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 and the results of operations for each of the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the condensed interim unaudited consolidated financial statements of Damon and the related notes for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for financial information which are the accounting principles that are generally accepted in the United States of America and in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

 

In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements contain all material adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented. The results for the period ended September 30, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year. These financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

All amounts presented are in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated. Damon has one reportable operating segment, the manufacturing and sales of electric vehicles in Canada and in the United States.

 

Certain figures, such as interest rates and other percentages included in this MD&A, have been rounded for ease of presentation. Percentage figures included in this MD&A have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of such rounded figures but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, percentage amounts in this MD&A may vary slightly from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in Damon’s consolidated financial statements or in the associated text. Certain other amounts that appear in this MD&A may similarly not sum due to rounding.

 

All references to “Fiscal 2025 are to Damon’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, “Fiscal 2024” are to Damon’s fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. “Q1 2025” refers to three months period ended September 30, 2024 and “Q1 2024” refers to three months period ended September 30, 2023.

 

 

 

 

Overview of business and recent events

 

Overview of business

 

Damon Motors is a motorcycle manufacturing company aiming to building a smart and technologically advanced motorcycle with zero emissions while still maintain performance and safety while also incorporating connectivity and artificial intelligence.

 

Founded in 2017, Damon started reimagining the future of motorcycling by means of advanced safety design, electric vehicle powertrain technology and user experience. In 2019, Damon took its first alpha prototype motorcycles and safety systems into the field to test the concept. In 2021, Damon expanded its operations and expertise with an R&D facility in San Rafael, California to accelerate the engineering and development of its HyperDrive platform drive unit and the HyperSport motorcycle. Through core technology advancements, Damon electric motorcycles are in prototype phase of product validation. The Company does not expect any material changes to its business will occur during the current financial period.

 

Proposed Business Combination with Damon

 

On October 23, 2023, Grafiti Holding Inc., Damon Motors Inc., Inpixon, which changed its name to XTI Aerospace, Inc. (“XTI”) on March 12, 2024, and 14444842 B.C. Ltd. (“Amalco Sub”), a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a business combination agreement (the “BCA”), as amended by an amending agreement dated June 18, 2024 (the “Business Combination Amending Agreement” and together with the BCA, the “Business Combination Agreement”), whereby pursuant to the Plan of Arrangement (as defined below) under the laws of British Columbia, securityholders of Damon Motors Inc. will exchange their securities of Damon Motors Inc. for securities of the Company, following which Damon Motors Inc. and Amalco Sub will amalgamate to continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. In connection with the Business Combination (as defined below), the Company will be renamed “Damon Inc.”.

 

The Plan of Arrangement is made pursuant to, and forms part of, the Business Combination Agreement and constitutes an arrangement as referred to in Part 9, Division 5 of the Business Corporations Act of British Columbia (“BCBCA”). If there is any inconsistency or conflict between the provisions of this Plan of Arrangement and the provisions of the Business Combination Agreement, the provisions of this Plan of Arrangement will govern.

 

The Plan of Arrangement and the Arrangement will become effective as at the Effective Time and will be binding without any further authorization, act or formality on the part of the Court or any Person, on the Affected Securityholders, Spinco, Amalco Sub, the Company, Amalco and the Exchange Agent from and after the Effective Time.

 

Commencing at the Effective Time, the following transactions will occur and will be deemed to occur in the order and at the times set out below without any further authorization, act or formality required on the part of any Person, except as otherwise expressly provided herein:

 

(a)Initially:

 

(i)each Company Share held by a Dissenting Shareholder will be deemed to be transferred and assigned by such Dissenting Shareholder to the Company free and clear of all Liens, in accordance with, and for the consideration contemplated in, Article 4;

 

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(ii)each Dissenting Shareholder will cease to have any rights as a registered holder of Company Shares other than the right to receive: (A) the consideration contemplated by Article 4, and (B) any dividends and other distributions payable in respect of the Company Shares held by such Dissenting Shareholder as of the Effective Time, to the extent applicable, in each case less any amounts required to be withheld in accordance with Section 6.2, as applicable;

 

(iii)each Dissenting Shareholder shall be deemed to have executed and delivered all consents, releases, assignments and waivers, statutory or otherwise, required to transfer and assign each Company Share held by such Dissenting Shareholder; and

 

(iv)the name of each Dissenting Shareholder will be removed as the registered holder of Company Shares from the applicable central securities register of the Company maintained by or on behalf of the Company, and at such time, such Dissenting Shareholder will have the rights.

 

(b)One minute following the steps in Section (a):

 

(i)without any action on the part of any Person, each Company Note issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be automatically converted into such number of Company Common Shares as is equal to the principal and accrued interest under each Company Note as of September 30, 2024 divided by the quotient equal to the Valuation Cap (as such term is defined in the Company Note) divided by the Diluted Capitalization (as such term is defined in the Company Note), where “Diluted Capitalization” is calculated taking into account the Company Common Shares issuable on exchange of Company Preferred Shares pursuant to Section (b)(ii);

 

(ii)without any action on the part of any Person, the Company Preferred Shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than Company Preferred Shares held by a Dissenting Shareholder) will be automatically exchanged for such number of Company Common Shares as set out in Schedule “A” attached hereto; and

 

(iii)the capital of the Company Common Shares will be increased by an amount equal to the sum of: (A) the aggregate principal amount of the Company Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon, immediately prior to the Effective Time and (B) the aggregate paid-up capital (as such term is defined in the Tax Act) of the Company Preferred Shares immediately prior to the conversion (which, for greater certainty, does not include any paid-up capital attributable to the Company Preferred Shares held by Dissenting Shareholders).

 

(c)one minute following the completion of the steps in Section (b), Amalco Sub shall amalgamate with the Company and continue as one company (“Amalco”), under section 276 of the BCBCA (the “Amalgamation”), except that the legal existence of the Company shall not cease and the Company shall survive the Amalgamation as Amalco notwithstanding the certificate of amalgamation and the assignment of a new incorporation number to Amalco, which Amalgamation shall be consummated by filing an Amalgamation Application to amalgamate the Company and Amalco Sub resulting in the issuance of the Certificate of Amalgamation. For greater certainty, the parties intend that the Amalgamation qualify as (i) an “amalgamation” for purposes of subsection 87(1) of the Tax Act, and (ii) a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code. As a result of the Amalgamation:

 

(i)without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company shall survive the Amalgamation as Amalco;

 

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(ii)the separate legal existence of Amalco Sub shall cease without Amalco Sub being liquidated or wound up, and the property, rights, interests and obligations of Amalco Sub shall become the property, rights, interests and obligations of Amalco;

 

(iii)upon the Amalgamation, without any action on the part of any Person, all Company Common Shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, inclusive of all Company Common Shares issued pursuant to Sections (b)(i) and (b)(ii) (other than Company Shares held by a Dissenting Shareholder), will be transferred and assigned to Spinco free and clear of all Liens in consideration for a number of Spinco Common Shares determined by multiplying such number of Company Common Shares by the Exchange Ratio;

 

(iv)upon the Amalgamation, without any action on the part of any Person, all Company Multiple Voting Shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than Company Shares held by a Dissenting Shareholder), will be transferred and assigned to Spinco free and clear of all Liens in consideration for a number of Spinco Multiple Voting Shares determined by multiplying such number of Company Multiple Voting Shares by the Exchange Ratio;

 

(v)upon the Amalgamation, the name of each Company Shareholder will be removed as the registered holder of Company Shares from the applicable central securities register of the Company maintained by or on behalf of the Company and added as a registered holder of Spinco Common Shares or Spinco Multiple Voting Shares, as applicable, on the applicable central securities registers of Spinco maintained by or on behalf of Spinco;

 

(vi)Spinco will be recorded as the registered holder of the Company Shares so transferred and acquired in accordance with this Section (c) and will be deemed to be the legal and beneficial owner thereof free and clear of all Liens;

 

(vii)upon the Amalgamation, without any action on the part of any Person, Amalco shall issue to Spinco one Amalco Common Share for each Spinco Common Share issued in Section (c)(iii) and one Amalco Common Share for each Spinco Multiple Voting Share issued in Section (c)(iv) above and Spinco will be added to the central securities register of holders of Amalco Common Shares and the Company Shares so exchanged will be cancelled without any repayment of capital;

 

(viii)upon the Amalgamation, each Amalco Sub Share issued and outstanding will be exchanged for one Amalco Common Share, the holder such Amalco Common Shares will be added to the register of holders of Amalco Common Shares and the Amalco Sub Shares so exchanged will be cancelled without any repayment of capital;

 

(ix)the name of Amalco will be Damon Motors Inc., as to be set out in the notice of articles of Amalco;

 

(x)the registered office of Amalco will be the same as the registered office as the Company, as to be set out in the notice of articles of Amalco;

 

(xi)the first directors of Amalco will be the directors of the Company immediately prior to the Amalgamation Effective Time, as to be set out in the notice of articles of Amalco;

 

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(xii)the first officers of Amalco will be the officers of he Company immediately prior to the Amalgamation Effective Time, as to be set out in the notice of articles of Amalco;

 

(xiii)the notice of articles and the articles of Amalco will be in the form of the notice of articles and the articles of the Company, immediately prior to the Amalgamation Effective Time, as amended;

 

(xiv)upon the Amalgamation, the capital of the Amalco Common Shares will be the sum of: (A) the aggregate paid-up capital (as such term is defined in the Tax Act) of the Company Shares immediately prior to the Amalgamation (which in each case, for greater certainty, does not include any paid-up capital attributable to the Company Shares of Dissenting Shareholders); and (B) the aggregate paid-up capital (as such term is defined in the Tax Act) of the Amalco Sub Shares immediately prior to the Amalgamation;

 

(xv)upon the Amalgamation, the capital of the Spinco Common Shares will be increased by an amount equal to the aggregate paid-up capital (as such term is defined in the Tax Act) of the Company Common Shares immediately prior to the Amalgamation (which, for greater certainty, does not include any paid-up capital attributable to the Company Common Shares held by Company Dissenting Shareholders).

 

(xvi)upon the Amalgamation, the capital of the Spinco Multiple Voting Shares will be increased by an amount equal to the aggregate paid-up capital (as such term is defined in the Tax Act) of the Company Multiple Voting Shares immediately prior to the Amalgamation (which, for greater certainty, does not include any paid-up capital attributable to the Company Multiple Voting Shares held by Company Dissenting Shareholders);

 

(xvii)upon the Amalgamation, Amalco will own and hold all property of the Company and Amalco Sub, and, without limiting the provisions hereof, and all obligations of the Company and Amalco Sub, whether arising by contract or otherwise, may be enforced against Amalco to the same extent as if such obligations had been incurred or contracted by it;

 

(xviii)Amalco will continue to be liable for the obligations of the Company and Amalco Sub;

 

(xix)other than the Company Options and Company Warrants, all property, rights and interests of the Company and Amalco Sub will continue as property, rights and interests of Amalco and, for greater certainty, the Amalgamation will not constitute a transfer or assignment of the rights or obligations of the Company and Amalco Sub under any such property, rights and interests;

 

(xx)any existing cause of action, claim or liability to prosecution will be unaffected;

 

(xxi)a civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding pending by or against the Company or Amalco Sub may be continued by or against Amalco;

 

(xxii)a conviction against, or ruling, order or judgment in favour of or against, the Company or Amalco Sub may be enforced by or against Amalco;

 

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(xxiii)upon the Amalgamation, each Company Option issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be exchanged for a Spinco option issued under the Incentive Plan (each, a “Converted Option”) to acquire, subject to substantially the same terms and conditions as were applicable under such Company Option, including the terms and conditions of the incentive plan under which Company Options were issued a number of Spinco Common Shares (rounded down to the nearest whole share): (i) equal to the product of (A) the number of Company Common Shares underlying such Company Option, multiplied by (B) the Exchange Ratio, and (ii) at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to (A) the exercise price per share of such Company Option immediately prior to the Effective Time divided by (B) the Exchange Ratio, in each case, in a manner intended to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and on a fully tax-deferred rollover basis pursuant to subsection 7(1.4) of the Tax Act;

 

(xxiv)upon the Amalgamation, each Company Optionholder will cease to have any rights as a holder of Company Options other than the right to receive the consideration contemplated by Section (c)(xxiii);

 

(xxv)upon the Amalgamation, the name of each Company Optionholder will be removed as the registered holder of Company Options from the applicable register of the Company maintained by or on behalf of the Company and added as a registered holder of options under the Incentive Plan on the applicable register of Spinco maintained by or on behalf of Spinco (subject to the condition set out in Section 3.1(c)(xxiii);

 

(xxvi)upon the Amalgamation, Spinco shall deliver to the holders of Converted Options appropriate notices (the form and substance of which notices shall be subject to review and approval of the Company) setting forth such holders’ rights, and the agreements evidencing the grants of such Converted Options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions (subject to the adjustments required by this Section (c);

 

(xxvii)upon the Amalgamation, each Company Warrant issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be exchanged for a common share purchase warrant of Spinco (each, a “Converted Warrant”) to acquire, subject to substantially the same terms and conditions as were applicable under such Company Warrant, a number of Spinco Common Shares (rounded down to the nearest whole share): (i) equal to the product of (A) the number of Company Common Shares underlying such Company Warrant, multiplied by (B) the Warrant Ratio, and (ii) at an exercise price per Spinco Common Share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to (A) U.S.$2.7364 divided by (B) the Warrant Ratio, which Converted Warrants shall contain no comparable option of the holders thereof to force any repurchase of the Converted Warrants as set out in Section (d) of the Company Warrants;

 

(xxviii)upon the Amalgamation, each holder of Company Warrants will cease to have any rights as a holder of Company Warrants other than the right to receive the consideration contemplated by (c)(xxvii);

 

(xxix)upon the Amalgamation, the name of each holder of Company Warrants will be removed as the registered holder of Company Warrants from the applicable register of the Company maintained by or on behalf of the Company and added as a registered holder of warrants on the applicable register of Spinco maintained by or on behalf of Spinco (subject to the condition set out in Section 3.1(c)(xxvii)); and

 

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(xxx)upon the Amalgamation, Spinco shall deliver to the holders of Converted Warrants appropriate notices (the form and substance of which notices shall be subject to review and approval of the Company) setting forth such holders’ rights, and the agreements evidencing the grants of such Converted Warrants shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions (subject to the adjustments required by this Section (c).

 

(d)The certificates, DRS Advices or book entries representing the Converted Options and Spinco Common Shares issued upon exercise thereof will be subject to a legend that provides that:

 

(i)Subject to the prior approval of Spinco, forty percent (40%) of such securities shall not be Transferred prior to the ninetieth (90th) day following the Effective Date; and

 

(ii)Subject to the prior approval of Spinco, an additional forty percent (40%) of such securities shall not be Transferred prior to the one-hundred and eightieth (180th) day following the Effective Date; and For certainty, twenty percent (20%) of the Converted Options and Spinco Common Shares issued upon exercise thereof shall not be required to bear any legend. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, the foregoing legends shall cease of be of any force or effect at and following the date on which the Nasdaq official closing price of the Spinco Common Shares as recorded on the Nasdaq’s official website exceeds 150% of the initial listing price per share of the Spinco Common Shares on the Nasdaq for a total of twenty (20) consecutive Nasdaq trading days.

 

(e)The transactions provided for in this Section will be deemed to occur on the Effective Date notwithstanding that certain of the procedures related hereto are not completed until after the Effective Date (and provided that none of the foregoing will occur or will be deemed to occur unless all of the foregoing occur and, if they occur, all of the foregoing will be deemed to occur without further act or formality).

 

The Business Combination is subject to material conditions, including:

 

(i)satisfaction of the initial listing criteria of the Nasdaq and Nasdaq approval of the listing of the Grafiti Holding common shares after giving effect to the Business Combination, which may require additional financing;

 

(ii)approval of the issuance of Grafiti Holding common shares to Damon securities holders pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement by a British Columbia court (the “Court”) after a hearing upon the fairness of the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement as required by the exemption from registration provided by Section 3(a)(10) under the Securities Act;

 

(iii)a vote in favor of a resolution approving the Business Combination by (a) two-thirds of the votes cast on such resolution by the Damon shareholders present in person or represented by proxy at the applicable Damon shareholders meeting; (b) two-thirds of the votes cast on such resolution by the holders of Damon Class B Preferred Shares and Class A Series 2 Company Preferred Shares, voting together as a single class on an as converted basis; (c) two-thirds of the votes cast on such resolution by the holders of Damon warrants; (d) two-thirds of the votes cast on such resolution by the holders of Damon options; (e) three-quarters of the underlying value of the votes cast on such resolution by the holders of Damon convertible notes and a majority of the holders of such Damon convertible notes; and (f) any approval requirements as may be imposed by the Court;

 

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(iv)an outstanding requirement that Damon obtain support agreements from Damon securities holders holding each threshold of Damon securities as described in (iii) above;

 

(v)an outstanding requirement that Damon obtain lock-up agreements from holders of the foregoing Damon securities holding at least 95% of the Damon fully diluted shares, excluding holders of certain Damon convertible notes in any financing from June 16, 2023; and

 

(vi)a requirement that Damon maintain a bank account balance of at least $3,000,000 for the sole purpose of satisfying potential obligations that Damon may have to pay Inpixon a termination fee or reimburse Inpixon for certain transaction fees and expenses pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement if such agreement is terminated under certain circumstances, until the earliest to occur of (a) Damon’s satisfaction of such payment obligations in full, (b) the termination of the Business Combination Agreement under circumstances which do not require Damon to satisfy any such payment obligations and (c) the effective time of the Business Combination.

 

If the Business Combination is completed, both Grafiti UK and the Damon Surviving Corporation will be wholly-owned subsidiaries of Grafiti Holding, which will adopt a new name as determined by Damon. We cannot assure you that the conditions to consummating the Business Combination will be satisfied.

 

Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement, the parties will take all necessary action so that at the closing, the board of directors of the combined company will consist of such directors as Damon may determine, subject to the independent requirements under the Nasdaq rules, and provided that at least one director will be nominated by Grafiti Holding.

 

Upon the consummation of the Business Combination, holders of Grafiti Holding common shares, including the participating securityholders and management that hold Grafiti Holding common shares immediately prior to the closing, are anticipated to retain approximately 18.75% of the outstanding capital stock of the combined company determined on a fully diluted basis, which includes up to 5% in equity incentives which may be issued to persons who are members of Grafiti Holding’s management team prior to consummation of the XTI Merger pursuant to the XTI Merger Agreement.

 

Except as expressly contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement or any ancillary documents, without the consent of the other party, Damon will, during the period commencing on the date of the Business Combination Agreement and continuing until the earlier to occur of the Closing and the termination of the Business Combination Agreement (the “Interim Period”), conduct its business in the ordinary course of business, comply with all applicable laws, and take all commercially reasonable measures necessary or appropriate to preserve intact its business organization, to keep available the services of its managers, directors, officers, employees and consultants, and to preserve the possession, control and condition of its assets; and Grafiti will, during the Interim Period, comply with all applicable laws.

 

The Business Combination Agreement may be terminated under certain customary and limited circumstances at any time prior to the closing, including that each party may terminate the Business Combination Agreement if the closing does not occur on or prior to the outside date, which was extended from March 31, 2024 to April 30, 2024 and was further extended to October 31, 2024 plus 30 day tolling period and may be further extended by written agreement of the parties, unless such failure is due to a breach of representations or warranties, or failure to fulfill covenants under the Business Combination Agreement by such party.

 

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Certain additional agreements were entered into in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, including, among others, the lock-up agreement by and between Grafiti Holding, Damon and Damon securityholders (both insiders and non-insiders), and certain securityholder support agreement by and among the Parent, Grafiti Holding, Damon and certain Damon securityholders. These agreements were filed as Exhibits 10.5, 10.6 and 10.4, respectively, to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Parent with the SEC on October 23, 2023 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Amendment agreement with Joseph Gunnar

 

On August 28, 2024 the Company entered into an amendment to the letter of agreement amending certain terms in the original engagement agreement (“Agreement”) dated September 25, 2023. In the amended agreement, in lieu of the compensation described in Section 3 of the Agreement, Peikin, as assignee of Joseph Gunnar, shall receive from the Company a one-time fee of $1,000,000 in cash due and payable on the thirteen (13) month anniversary of the closing (the “Closing”) of the reverse merger; and the Company shall also issue to Peikin, as assignee of Joseph Gunnar, the following amounts, any of which may be paid in securities (i.e., common stock of the post-merger Damon public company), with each issuance further made pursuant to a resale registration statement to be filed within (10) days of each payment date based on the payment schedule below:

 

(a)$600,000 on the 90-day anniversary of the Closing;

 

(b)$400,000 on the 180-day anniversary of the Closing; and

 

(c)$300,000 on the 270-day anniversary of the Closing.

 

The total of $2,300,000, of which up to $1,300,000 may potentially be paid in securities as set forth above to Peikin shall fully satisfy all obligations of the Company to Joseph Gunnar, which obligations Joseph Gunnar has assigned to Peikin. The number of shares to calculate the USD value on each of the three (3) issuances shall be calculated based on the Nasdaq Market Price, which is the lower of the consolidated closing bid price for the Business Day immediately preceding each date that any one (1) of the three (3) issuances are due and payable OR the average of the consolidated closing bid price of the post-merger Damon public company’s common stock for the five (5) trading days immediately preceding each date that any one (1) of the three (3) issuances are due and payable. Joseph Gunnar and Peikin, each respectively, and collectively, reserve all rights with respect to compensation described in Section 3 of the Agreement if any one or more of such issuances/remittances are not timely made.

 

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Financing

 

From July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024, the Company raised the following funds to finance the Company’s operation :

 

issuance of $555,000 convertible promissory notes and 202,820 common share purchase warrants to arms-length parties.

 

issuance of additional $596,000 senior secured promissory note bringing the total aggregate principal amount owing of $1,146,000.

 

issuance of two tranches of promissory note to arms-length parties with principal amount of $729,299 (CAD$1,000,000) secured against future Canadian Scientific Research & Development (“SR&ED”) tax credit refund.

 

From October 1, 2024 to reporting date, the Company continue to raise funds to finance the Company’s operation as follows :

 

on October 8, 2024, the Company issued $500,000 convertible promissory notes and 182,721 common share purchase warrants to arms-length parties.

 

on October 9, 2024, the Company issued promissory note to arms-length parties and received proceeds of $200,000, which is net of set-up fee of $12,500. The note accrues interest at a rate of 12% per annum.

 

on October 18, 2024, the Company issued $50,000 convertible promissory notes and 18,272 common share purchase warrants to arms-length parties.

 

For details of the financing above, see MD&A section entitled “Liquidity and Capital Resources”.

 

Amendments to convertible promissory notes

 

On September 11, 2024, the Company and the convertible promissory notes holders entered into a Letter of Agreement amending the maturity of the convertible promissory notes, from September 30, 2024 to mature on October 31, 2024, subject to an additional tolling period of 30 days at the election of the Company upon notice by the Company to the note holders.

 

SR&ED tax credit refund

 

On October 4, 2024, the Company received the Notice of Assessment for 2024 SR&ED tax credit refund amount of $1,004,022 (CAD$1,355,329) from CRA and the tax credit refund was received in full on October 16, 2024.

 

Conversion of Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs)

 

On July 1, 2024, the SAFEs issued and outstanding (see Note 11 of the Company’s June 30, 2024 Financial Statement) matured and were converted to 1,437,002 Damon common shares the per the terms of the agreement.

 

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Amendment to the Surrender of Lease Agreement

 

On October 1, 2024, the Company and the Lessor signed an amendment to the Surrender of Lease Agreement whereby the Lessor hereby agrees to a waiver of breach by the Company of its payment obligations in subsection 3.1(e), (f) and (g) of the Surrender of Lease Agreement by the Tenant. In addition, the subsections (e), (f) and (g) of Section 3.1 of the Surrender of Lease Agreement are deleted in their entirety and replaced, whereby the Company agrees to pay the Lessor :

 

(e)the amount in Canadian dollars $108,333.33 on or before the date that is thirty (30) days following the completion of the Business Combination;

 

(f)the amount in Canadian dollars of $108,333.33 on or before the date that is sixty (60) days following the completion of the Business Combination;

 

(g)the amount in Canadian dollars of $108,333.33 on or before the date that is ninety (90) days following the completion of the Business Combination.

 

Amendments to Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation (“WSGR”) promissory notes

 

On November 11, 2024, the Company signed another amendment to the promissory note agreement with WSGR to modify the due date of October 31, 2024 to December 15, 2024.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

The condensed interim unaudited consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). In connection with the preparation of the financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and the related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates and judgments on historical experience, current trends and other factors that management believes to be relevant at the time our consolidated financial statements are prepared. On a regular basis, we review the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that our consolidated financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with GAAP. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material.

 

We believe that the following accounting estimates are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results, and they require our most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, resulting from the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. There have been no changes to estimates during the periods presented in the filing. Historically changes in management estimates have not been material.

 

There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting estimates from the information provided in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” included in the Company’s annual financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

Financial Highlights

 

Financial Performance

 

Damon is still in pre-revenue stage that will still require capital funding in the development and commercialization of electric motorcycles.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Damon recorded a net loss of $7.4 mil compared to $5.4 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023 mainly due to increase in the fair value of financial liabilities of $3.8 mil, higher finance expenses of $0.1 mil as Damon continued to issue financial instruments to finance its operation, partially off-set by recognition of FY2024 Canadian Scientific Research & Development tax credit (“SR&ED”) of $1.0 mil and decrease in operating expenses by $0.9 mil as the Company manages its cashflow and re-direct spending on key operational items.

 

Financial Position and Financing

 

During the period ended September 30, 2024, cash decreased from $0.4 mil as of June 30, 2024 to $0.1 mil as of September 30, 2024 as cash flow from financing activities $1.9 mil were insufficient to fund operating activities of $2.2 mil, eroding the opening cash balances.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Comparison of Quarterly Results

 

Damon’s results of operations for the periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are presented below:

 

   3 months ended
September 30,
   Variation   %
Change
 
   2024   2023   2024-2023   2024-2023 
   $   $   $   % 
Expenses                
Research and development, net of tax credits   57,221    1,937,227    (1,880,006)   (97)%
General and administrative   790,027    1,092,282    (302,255)   (28)%
Sales and marketing   174,166    376,312    (202,146)   (54)%
Depreciation   67,248    80,138    (12,890)   (16)%
Transaction costs   748,541    458,232    290,309    63%
Foreign exchange (gain) loss   62,738    (159,457)   222,195    (139)%
    1,899,941    3,784,734    (1,884,793)   (50)%
Other loss (income)                    
Changes in fair value of financial liabilities   4,657,388    827,304    3,830,084    463%
Finance expense   854,846    765,153    89,693    12%
    5,512,234    1,592,457    3,919,777    246%
                     
Net loss   7,412,175    5,377,191    2,034,984    38%
                     
Loss per share:                    
Basic and diluted - common shares   (0.54)   (0.45)   0.09    19%
                     
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:                    
Basic and diluted - common shares   13,745,886    11,851,349    1,894,537    16%

 

Research and Development, net of tax credits

 

   3 months ended
September 30,
 
   2024   2023 
   $   $ 
Salaries and wages   863,507    1,381,195 
Lab supplies and materials   30,535    148,645 
Stock-based compensation   11,792    123,977 
Rent and insurance   147,355    245,668 
General expenses and others   8,054    37,742 
Canadian Scientific Research & Development tax credits (1)   (1,004,022)   - 
    57,221    1,937,227 

 

(1)The Canadian Scientific Research & Development (“SR&ED”) tax credits for FY2024 was received in full on October 16, 2024 and accounted as a reduction to the research and development costs above

 

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For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the research and development, net amounted to $0.1 mil compared to $1.9 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to recognition of FY2024 Canadian Scientific Research & Development tax credit (“SR&ED “) receivable of $1.0 mil in three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $nil in the three months ended September 30, 2023 and reduced research and development activities as the Company managed its cashflow and spend on key operational items as analyzed below.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, salaries and wages decreased from $1.4 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023, to $0.9 mil mainly due to decrease in headcount, from 39 as of June 30, 2023, to 18 by June 30, 2024 and further reduced to 17 by September 30, 2024. Similarly, the lab supplies and materials decreased from $0.1 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to just $0.03 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as development activities in 2025 were reduced significantly as the development of motorcycle models were mostly completed largely in 2023 and tight cashflow. Stock-based compensation decreased from $0.1 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023, to $0.01 mil in line with decrease in headcount, expiry of unexercised stock options and cancelation of unvested stock options for terminated employees. The decrease in rent and insurance from $0.2 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $0.1 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024 is mainly due to surrender of 708 Powell lease effective April 26, 2024. Overall decrease in general expenses and others were in line with the Company managing costs.

 

General and Administrative

 

   3 months ended
September 30,
 
   2024   2023 
   $   $ 
Salaries and wages   289,419    401,477 
Contractors and consultants   190,947    260,948 
Professional fees   103,806    154,521 
Stock-based compensation   1,285    69,121 
Rent and insurance   73,832    120,504 
Subscriptions and dues   53,734    77,607 
General expenses and others   77,004    65,857 
Rental income   -    (57,753)
    790,027    1,092,282 

 

General and administrative decreased to $0.8mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $1.1 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023, mainly due to management controlling its operating cost due to challenges with fund raising.

 

Salaries and wages for the three months ended September 30, 2024, of $0.3 mil is lower compared to $0.4 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023, principally due to decrease in headcount from 10 as of June 30, 2023, to 5 as of June 30, 2024 and further reduced to 4 as of September 30, 2024. Contractors and consultants fees paid to external parties decreased from $0.3 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $0.2 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as the Company further reduce engagement of contractors and consultants due to tight cashflow. Professional fees decreased from $0.2 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023, to $0.1 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024, due to decrease in professional fees related to financing and decrease in intellectual property filing and patent registration. The decrease in professional fees related to financing is due to the Company raising funds in Q1 2025 mainly through non-brokered financing compared to largely brokered financing in Q1 2024. Stock-based compensation decreased from $0.1 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to almost nil for the three months ended September 30, 2024 in line with decrease in headcount and expiry of unexercised stock options and cancelation of unvested stock options for terminated employees.

 

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Sales and Marketing

 

   3 months ended
September 30,
 
   2024   2023 
   $   $ 
Marketing and promotion   41,330    224,924 
Salaries and wages   108,567    102,469 
Stock-based compensation   3,218    11,061 
General expenses and others   21,051    37,858 
    174,166    376,312 

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, sales and marketing decreased from $0.4 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023, to $0.2 mil. The decrease was primarily due to Damon reducing the marketing team activity due to a delay in production and the Company continues to manage its cash flows.

 

Marketing and promotion expenses reduced from $0.2 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $0.04 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as the Company limited the spend on promotion activities, sponsorship, advertisement, public relation consultancy costs due to the limited cashflow.

 

Depreciation

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, depreciation remained flat compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023 as there was no asset addition for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and some assets were fully depreciated.

 

Transaction costs

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, transaction costs increased from $0.5 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023, to $0.7 mil due to higher legal, professional and consulting fees related to business combination closing with XTI Aerospace and public listing.

 

Changes in Fair Value of Financial Liabilities

 

Changes in the fair value of financial liabilities includes the following amounts for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

   3 months ended
September 30,
 
   2024   2023 
   $   $ 
Changes in Fair Value of:        
SAFEs   -    (144,083)
Convertible notes   4,657,388    1,250,971 
Warrants   -    (279,584)
    4,657,388    827,304 

 

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Changes in the fair value of $4.7 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0.9 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023, related to changes in fair value of SAFEs, convertible promissory notes and common share purchase warrants issued. No changes in fair value for SAFEs and warrants for three months ended September 30, 2024 due to conversion of SAFEs to common shares on maturity during the period and absent of liability-classified warrants as of September 30, 2024 as all warrants are equity-classified.

 

The increase in fair value for the three months ended September 30, 2024 attributed mainly to more financial instruments issued to finance the Company’s operation and the increase in the market price of Damon equity as compared to the previous valuations.

 

Finance Expense

 

Finance expense includes the following amount for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

   3 months ended
September 30,
 
   2024   2023 
   $   $ 
Financing fees and other   43,085    315,962 
Interest on debt   70,526    69,546 
Interest on convertible notes   738,995    377,153 
Interest on finance lease   2,240    2,492 
    854,846    765,153 

 

Finance expense increased marginally from $0.8 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023, to $0.9 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024 primarily due to Damon relying more on debt to finance its operations. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, interest expense on convertible notes increased from $0.4 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to $0.7 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as more convertible promissory notes continued to be issued in Fiscal 2024 and Q1 2025 to finance Damon’s operation. The increase in partially off-set by decrease financing fees which decreased from $0.4 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $0.04 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as the convertible notes issued in Q1 2025 are mainly non-brokered.

 

Net Loss

 

For the period ended September 30, 2024, the net loss increased from $5.4 mil for the period ended June 30, 2023 to $7.4 mil. The increase in net loss was largely due to increase in the fair value of financial liabilities of $3.8 mil, higher finance expenses of $0.1 mil as Damon continued to issue financial instruments to finance its operation, partially off-set by recognition of FY2024 Canadian Scientific Research & Development tax credit (“SR&ED”) of $1.0 mil and decrease in operating expenses by $0.9 mil as the Company manages its cashflow and re-direct spending on key operational items.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Adjusted EBITDA(a) of negative $1.8 mil for the period ended September 30, 2024, as compared to negative $3.7 mil for the period ended September 30, 2023, is mainly due to management controlling its operating cost due to challenges with fund raising explained above.

 

(a)“Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as net earnings (loss) before finance expenses income tax expense or benefit, and depreciation and amortization, adjusted for stock-based compensation, changes in fair value of financial liabilities and foreign exchange (gain). Damon’s computation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly entitled measures computed by other companies, because all companies may not calculate Adjusted EBITDA in the same fashion. Damon believes that the use of Adjusted EBITDA provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results, which may present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. In addition, Damon’s presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that Damon’s future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. The reconciliation of net earnings (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA is below.

 

Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

 

The following table reconciles the net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

   3 months ended
September 30,
 
   2024   2023 
   $   $ 
Net loss   7,412,175    5,377,191 
Depreciation and amortization   (67,248)   (80,138)
Finance expense   (854,846)   (765,153)
Stock-based compensation   (16,295)   (204,159)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss   (62,738)   159,457 
Changes in fair value of financial liabilities (1)   (4,657,388)   (827,304)
Adjusted EBITDA   1,753,660    3,659,894 

 

(1)Represents non-cash change in the fair value of financial liabilities as described in note 9, note 10 and note 11 to the condensed interim unaudited consolidated financial statements for periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

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Financial Position

 

The following table sets out selected information related to the financial position of Damon as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024 as well as explanations for variations:

 

   September 30,
2024
   June 30,
2023
   Variation   Explanation of Variation
   $   $   $    
Cash   113,549    395,580    (282,031)  Decrease in cash is mainly due to funds raised from financing activities during the period is insufficient to cover the cash used in operation, reducing the opening cash balances - See MD&A section entitled “Cash Flows” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources”
Funding receivable   1,004,022    -    1,004,022   Mainly due to recognition of FY2024 SR&ED tax credit as the Company received Notice of Assessment in October 2024
Other current assets   115,806    90,921    24,885   Variance not material
Current assets   1,233,377    486,501    746,876   Increase in current asset is mainly due to recognition of FY2024 SR&ED as explained above, marginally off-set by decrease in cash as additional fund raised from financing activities during the period were all fully used in operation
Premises lease deposits   127,309    126,431    878   Movement not material
Property and equipment, net   941,807    1,138,420    (196,613)  Mainly due to depreciation and amortization fixed asset and right-of-use assets and impairment of operating right-of-use asset
Non-current assets   1,069,116    1,264,851    (195,735)  Mainly due to factors explained above
TOTAL ASSETS   2,302,493    1,751,352    551,141   Mainly due to factors explained above
                   
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   6,657,291    5,924,121    733,170   Mainly due to the Company delaying  payment to tight cashflow
Customer deposits   476,404    482,575    (6,171)  Movement not material
Current portion of operating lease liabilities   363,640    443,519    (79,879)  Mainly due to on-going lease payments
Current portion of finance lease liabilities   7,329    7,141    188   Mainly due to on-going lease payments
Short-term debt   2,507,214    1,099,489    1,407,725   Mainly due to issuance of new promissory notes and senior secured promissory notes issued to Grafiti – see MD&A section entitled “Liquidity and Capital Resources”
Convertible notes   46,294,751    40,630,756    5,663,995   Mainly due to convertible promissory notes $0.6 mil issued during the period, (see MD&A section entitled “Liquidity and Capital Resources”), interest accrued $0.7 mil, changes in fair value $4.7 mil partially offset by amount allocated to warrant bifurcated of $0.3 mil
Financial liability convertible to equity   -    3,200,000    (3,200,000)  Mainly due to conversion of Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFE) during the period to common shares
Current liabilities   56,306,629    51,787,601    4,519,028   Mainly due to factors explained above
Non-current portion of operating lease liabilities   175,493    235,492    (59,999)  Mainly due to on-going lease payments
Non-current portion of finance lease liabilities   178,008    177,403    605   Mainly due to on-going lease payments
Non-current Liabilities   353,501    412,895    (59,394)  Mainly due to factors explained above
TOTAL LIABILITIES   56,660,130    52,200,496    4,459,634   Mainly due to factors explained above
                   
Common shares   5,138,751    1,938,751    3,200,000   Mainly due to common shares issue for conversion of SAFEs
Preferred shares   71,590,087    71,590,087    -    
Additional paid in capital   16,933,294    16,629,612    303,682   Mainly due to equity-classified warrant issued during the year $0.3 mil
Accumulated deficit   (148,019,769)   (140,607,594)   (7,412,175)  Mainly due to operational loss during the year – see MD&A section entitled “Results of Operations”
Total Shareholders’ deficit   (54,357,637)   (50,449,144)   (3,908,493)  Mainly due to factors explained above
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT   2,302,493    1,751,352    551,141   Mainly due to factors explained above

 

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Cash Flows

 

The following table provides a summary of Damon’s operating, investing, and financing cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

   Three months ended
September 30,
 
   2024   2023 
   $   $ 
Cash used in operating activities   (2,160,571)   (4,302,549)
Cash provided by financing activities   1,878,540    4,928,604 
Net change in cash during the period   (282,031)   626,055 
Cash, beginning of period   395,580    2,069,056 
Cash, end of period   113,549    2,695,111 

 

Cash Flows Used in Operating Activities

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, cash flows used in operating activities was $2.2 mil and was composed of Damon’s net loss of $7.4 mil driven by the factors discussed partially offset by net non-cash items of $5.7 mil and by net changes in non-cash working capital of $0.4 mil. Non-cash items of $5.7 mil composed mainly of $4.7 mil loss related to the change in fair value of financial liabilities, $0.8 mil accrued unpaid interest on debt, $0.2 mil for depreciation and amortization.

 

For the period ended September 30, 2023, cash flows used in operating activities was $4.3 mil and was composed of Damon’s loss and comprehensive loss of $5.4 mil driven by the factors discussed above and by net changes in non-cash working capital of $0.5 mil partially offset by net non-cash items of $1.6 mil. Non-cash items of $1.6 mil were mainly composed of $0.8 mil loss related to the change in fair value of financial liabilities, $0.4 mil accrued unpaid interest on debt, $0.2 mil for stock-based compensation expense, $0.2 mil for depreciation and amortization, partially off-set by $0.1 mil in unrealized foreign exchange gain. The decrease in non-cash working capital was primarily driven by decreases in trade payables and accrued liabilities of $0.5 mil, operating lease payment of $0.1 mil, partially off-set by increase in customer deposits and a decrease in prepaid and deposits.

 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 

Cash flows from financing activities were $1.9 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and was primarily due to proceeds from issuance of convertible promissory notes of $0.6 mil, proceeds from issuance of senior secured promissory note to Grafiti of $0.6 mil and proceeds from issuance of secured promissory note and of $0.7 mil to uLoan and Rise Capital.

 

Cash flows from financing activities were $4.9 mil for the period ended September 30, 2023 and was primarily due to proceeds from issuance of convertible notes of $4.95 mil marginally offset by partial repayment of SR&ED loan $0.03mil.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity

 

As of September 30, 2024, Damon had a cash balance of $0.1 mil ($0.4 mil as of June 30, 2024). Damon incurred loss for the year of $7.4 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024, of which $4.7 mil loss related to the change in fair value of financial liabilities, $0.8 mil accrued unpaid interest on debt, $0.2 mil for depreciation and amortization, partially off-set by net changes in non-cash working capital of $0.4 mil. Damon’s accumulated deficit and expected future losses cast substantial doubt upon Damon’s ability to continue as a going concern. Furthermore, Damon had negative cash flows from operating activities of $2.2 mil for the three months ended September 30, 2024. These operating losses and negative cash flows were mainly the result of on-going operating costs, transaction costs incurred due to the business combination and the public listing exercise and financing cost to sustain its operation. Based on the foregoing and its growth strategy, Damon expects to continue to make significant expenditures to expand Damon’s business and develop manufacturing operations in the future. As a result, Damon may continue to incur operating losses and have negative cash flows in the short term, as it continues to execute on its growth strategy and develop manufacturing capability to produce the motorcycles to meet delivery of the motorcycles in our order book.

 

Damon’s primary sources of liquidity used in the funding of its operations and the execution of its growth comes from on-going fund raised in the form of issuance of convertible notes (as discussed in Section Capital Resources of this MD&A below). The Company cannot provide assurance that the Company will secure financing in a timely manner.

 

Capital Resources

 

Convertible Notes and Share Purchase Warrants issued between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024

 

During the period from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024, the Company issued convertible promissory notes to arms-length parties with an aggregate principal amount of $555,000 at valuation cap of $125,000,000 and interest rate of 12% per annum, payable in arrears on the maturity date. These convertible promissory notes holders were also issued 202,820 common share purchase warrants to subscribe for, and purchase of the Company common shares at the exercise price equal to the quotient of the valuation cap of $125,000,000 and the diluted capitalization at closing date.

 

Convertible Notes and Share Purchase Warrants issued after September 30, 2024

 

From October 1, 2024 to the date of the report, the Company secured additional convertible promissory notes with aggregate value of $550,000 with a valuation cap of $125,000,000, maturing one year from issuance and interest rate of 12% per annum, payable in arrears on maturity. These convertible promissory notes holders were also issued 200,993 common share purchase warrants to subscribe for, and purchase of the Company common shares at the exercise price equal to the quotient of the valuation cap of $125,000,000 and the diluted capitalization at closing date.

 

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Senior secured promissory note

 

On July 3, 2024, the Company issued additional $396,000 senior secured promissory note (“Secured Note”) with interest rate at 10.0% per annum in favour of Grafiti Holding Inc. (“Grafiti”).

 

On September 25, 2024, the Company amended the senior secured promissory note dated June 26, 2024 increasing the maximum aggregate principal amount of the note from $1,000,000 to $1,150,000. On the same date, the Company drew down an additional $200,000 on the note bringing the total principal amount drew down to $1,146,000.

 

Secured promissory notes

 

On August 5 2024, the Company issued promissory note to arms-length parties with principal amount of $364,649 (CAD$500,000) secured against future SR&ED tax credit refund expected to be received from year-end tax returns for 2024 submitted to CRA and substantially all of the assets of the Company. The loan accrues interest at a rate of 3% per month and matures on or before November 15, 2024.

 

On August 11, 2024, the Company issued another promissory note to arms-length parties with principal amount of $364,650 (CAD$500,000) secured against substantially all of the assets of the Company on a pari passu basis with the promissory note issued on August 6, 2024. The loan accrues interest at a rate of 3% per month and matures on or before November 15, 2024.

 

On October 9, 2024, the Company issued promissory note to arms-length parties and received proceeds of $200,000, which is net of set-up fee of $12,500. The note accrues interest at a rate of 12% per annum and shall become due and payable in full on the earlier of (i) 60 days from the funds are advanced; or (ii) five (5) business days following the completion of the liquidity event. The liquidity event refers to the business combination with Grafiti, following which Damon will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Grafiti and Grafiti’s securities will become listed and trading on the Nasdaq.

 

SR&ED tax credit refund

 

On October 4, 2024, the Company received the Notice of Assessment for 2024 SR&ED tax credit refund amount of $1,004,022 (CAD$1,355,329) from CRA and the tax credit refund was received in full on October 16, 2024.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

During the periods presented, Damon did not have any relationships with unconsolidated organizations or financial partnerships, such as structured finance or special purpose entities, which were established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

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Commitments and Contingencies

 

In the normal course of business, Damon enters into contractual obligations that will require it to disburse cash over future periods.

 

Commitments and contingencies disclosures can be found in Note 12 of the Company’s September 30, 2024 unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

The Company enters into related party transactions that are in the normal course of business and on an arm’s length basis. Related party disclosures can be found in Note 14 of the Company’s September 30, 2024 unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

Outstanding Share Data

 

As of November 12, 2024, Damon had the following issued and outstanding common shares, preferred shares, warrants and stock options:

 

13,761,506 common shares;

 

16,758,528 preferred shares;

 

6,061,918 Share Purchase Warrants issued together with Convertible Notes; and

 

Stock options to purchase 9,221,187 common shares.

 

New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

 

Damon continually assesses any new accounting pronouncements to determine their applicability. When it is determined that a new accounting pronouncement affects Damon’s financial reporting, Damon undertakes a study to determine the consequences of the change to its financial statements and assures that there are proper controls in place to ascertain that Damon’s financial statements properly reflect the change.

 

Details of the recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted can be found in Note 3(d) of the Company’s September 30, 2024 unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

As a smaller reporting company as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Company is not required to provide the information required by this item.

 

 

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Exhibit 99.6

 

CORPORATE STRUCTURE AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS OF DAMON INC.

 

Name, Address and Incorporation

 

Damon Inc. (the “Company” or “Damon”) was incorporated under the laws of British Columbia on October 17, 2023. The Company’s head office is located at 704 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E3 and its registered office is located at 510 West Georgia Street, Suite 1800, Vancouver, BC V6B 0M3 Canada.

 

Intercorporate Relationships

 

The following organization chart indicates the intercorporate relationships of the Company and its material subsidiaries, together with the jurisdiction of formation, incorporation or continuance of each entity.

 

 

Description of Business

 

Damon Motors

 

The material business of the Company operates through “Damon Surviving Company” (formerly Damon Motors Inc. prior to the amalgamation under the Business Combination). Damon Surviving Company is a British Columbia based motorcycle manufacturing company aiming to building a smart and technologically advanced motorcycle with zero emissions while still maintain performance and safety while also incorporating connectivity and artificial intelligence. References to the “Company” and the description of the business of the Company includes Damon Surviving Company.

 

Business of the Company

 

Damon is a motorcycle manufacturing company that aims to transform the motorcycle industry by building a smart and technologically advanced motorcycle. Damon is developing the technology and investing in the capabilities to lead the industry transformation in the high-performance electric motorcycle market. With over 200 years of combined management and engineering experience across the team’s careers, and a commitment to low carbon personal mobility solutions, Damon is introducing existing enthusiasts to high-performance electric products while bringing new riders to the motorcycle community with first of its kind advances in zero emissions motorcycle performance, safety, connectivity and AI.

 

 

 

Founded in 2017, Damon started reimagining the future of motorcycling by means of advanced safety design, electric vehicle powertrain technology and user experience. In 2019, Damon took its first alpha prototype motorcycles and safety systems into the field to test the concept. In 2021, Damon expanded its operations and expertise with an R&D facility in San Rafael, California to accelerate the engineering and development of its HyperDrive platform drive unit and the HyperSport motorcycle. Through core technology advancements, Damon electric motorcycles are in prototype phase of product validation. The Company does not expect any material changes to its business will occur during the current financial year.

 

Damon’s Market

 

EV Growth Worldwide

 

According to the International Energy Agency’s April 2023 Global EV Outlook, global electric car markets are seeing rapid growth as sales exceed 10 million units in 2022. A total of 16% of all new cars sold were electric in 2022, up from around 9% in 2021 and less than 5% in 2020. Three geographic markets dominated global sales. China was the frontrunner, accounting for around 60% of global electric car sales. More than half of the electric cars on roads worldwide are now in China and the country has already exceeded its 2025 target for new energy vehicle sales. In Europe, the second largest market, electric car sales increased by over 15% in 2022, meaning that more than one in every five cars sold was electric. Electric car sales in the United States – the third largest market – increased 55% in 2022, reaching a sales share of 8%. The rest of the world accounts for about 2%.

 

EV Growth in the North American and European Markets

 

As reported by Silas Smith of way.com, in North America, the percentage of electric cars hit a new high in early 2022. During the first quarter of 2022, the number of EV registrations increased by 60% despite the generally slow performance of the overall market. During the initial nine months of 2022, a total of 530,577 electric cars were sold in the US. These numbers are only for BEVs. The figures do not include plug-in HEV and Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Almost 65% of these percentage of electric cars were Tesla. As early as 2026, S&P Global Mobility expects the total of new EV models available to break 200 in the US market, as the ICE new model count continues a steady decline. In late 2027/early 2028, the total model count should be at its apex — with the number of options across all propulsion system designs approaching 650. The situation is expected to be similar in Europe. S&P Global Mobility forecasts that the three propulsion system designs — EV, hybrid, and ICE — will each account for between 29% and 36% of the market by the end of this decade. After that, EV share is expected to continue to grow while hybrid plateaus and then joins ICE in a continuous, but slow, decline.

 

Motorcycle Market Today

 

The global motorcycle industry is a $144B industry, according to data from Motorcycles Data 2022 Global Industry Sales Report, and there are more than 180M motorcycles and scooters produced per year, which exceeds the number of passenger cars and light trucks produced per year on a combined basis.

 

Damon’s strategy is to provide premium and high-technology electric motorcycle offerings for each highway-capable motorcycle segment, priced competitively with the other available options with the goal of becoming a leading motorcycle manufacturer with electric motorcycles that outperform comparable gas bikes.

 

The relevant electric vehicle markets for Damon includes:

 

small and large scooters

 

light, medium and heavy motorcycles

 

small and large three-wheelers

 

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Damon’s current core capabilities are in the light, medium and heavy motorcycle segments. Motorcycles Data 2022 Global Industry Sales Report reported $32.1 billion in light motorcycle sales in 2022, which skewed towards the markets in Asia and Europe, while the sales of medium and heavy motorcycles totaled $11.2 billion, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% and concentrated in North America and Europe, where customers more often choose heavier models.

 

The North American market accounts for the majority of the market’s profits, whereas the majority of volume is accounted for in Southeast Asia, albeit with significantly lower margins than the North American market. That said, according to Motorcycles Data 2022 Global Industry Sales Report, the average priced motorcycle purchased in Southeast Asia has risen above $2,400, with the fastest growing segment now priced at $3,000. This increase in price is driven mainly by the increasing middle-class incomes across a younger population, where 1 out of every 2 people is now under the age of 40.

 

Competitive Landscape

 

The motorcycle market is highly competitive, and Damon expects it will become even more so in the future. Currently, Damon’s competition for its vehicles comes principally from manufacturers of motorcycles with internal combustion engines powered by gasoline, including in the premium and other segments of its business. Although Damon intends to strategically enter the premium electric vehicle segment, it similarly expects this segment will become more competitive in the future as a result of new entrants, both from established brands and start-up companies from various regions of the globe.

 

Many of Damon’s current and potential competitors have significantly greater financial, technical, manufacturing, marketing and other resources than Damon and may be able to devote greater resources to the design, development, manufacturing, distribution, promotion, sale and support of their products. Based on publicly available information, a number of Damon’s competitors already have displayed prototype electric motorcycles and have announced target availability and production timelines, while others have launched pilot programs or full commercial offerings in certain markets.

 

Notably, Damon expects competition in its industry to intensify in the future, considering increased demand and regulatory push for alternative fuel vehicles, continuing globalization and consolidation in the worldwide motorcycle industry. Factors affecting competition include, among others, product quality and features, innovation and development time, pricing, reliability, safety, fuel and energy economy, customer service (including breadth of service network) and financing terms. Damon’s ability to successfully compete in the motorcycle industry will be fundamental to its future success in existing and new markets and its market share. There can be no assurance that Damon will be able to compete successfully in the markets in which it operates. If Damon’s competitors introduce new models or services that successfully compete with or surpass the quality, price, performance or availability of Damon’s vehicles or services, it may be unable to satisfy existing customers or attract new customers at the prices and levels that would allow it to generate attractive rates of return on its investment. Increased competition could result in lower vehicle unit sales, price reductions and revenue shortfalls, loss of customers and loss of market share, which may materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon’s expects competition from two primary segments:

 

First, from leading traditional ICE-focused companies including BMW, Honda, Ducati and Triumph. These companies have the ability to scale manufacturing and leverage global distribution capabilities, but do not currently offer a premium electric motorcycle in market. However, some of these companies are beginning to explore entering the electric motorcycle market, albeit typically they do so first with the lowest cost motorcycles and scooters, lower technological know-how required and reduced cannibalization of their high-margin products necessary to enter the bottom segments of the market.

 

Second, electric vehicle-focused companies, including LiveWire, Zero and Energica that have product in market today. Damon’s focus is to provide higher performing motorcycles with enhanced safety features relative to these current products. Unlike LiveWire, which is majority owned by Harley Davidson, Zero and Energica have motorcycles in the market today but lack the global manufacturing and distribution capabilities of the major ICE players.

 

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While Damon expects competition to grow as the market shifts to electric and more players begin to make serious investments, Damon believes it is well-positioned with its combination of commitment, capabilities and advanced technology to lead the growing electric motorcycle market.

 

Damon’s Competitive Strengths

 

We expect to drive continued growth and strong financial performance by leveraging our distinct competitive strengths, each of which we believe provide unique competitive advantages. These include:

 

Highly qualified and knowledgeable management team

 

Damon has assembled a top team of innovative electric vehicle and ADAS safety system engineers and management team members with backgrounds spanning design, development and manufacturing who have developed a wide array of electric vehicles, from buses, to cars, motorcycles, VTOL’s and transport trucks across world class companies such as Apple, BMW, Daimler, Uber Elevate, and many others.

 

Best-in-class strategic partners and suppliers

 

Damon’s world class strategic partners and suppliers, such as Continental, Fukuta, Brembo, Ohlins, Pirelli, Auteco, Indika Energy and many others, are among the leaders in their respective fields, and Damon believes that such relationships will allow Damon to successfully pursue a competitive position in the global electric motorcycle market.

 

Head start in the market

 

Damon believes it has a significant competitive advantage stemming from the coordinated application of multiple new technologies. With more than $75M invested to date, Damon’s products have advanced vehicle range and power at a reduced overall mass and are developed to solve fundamental problems that motorcyclists frequently experience that have long been poorly addressed. These include noise, emissions, range, safety, comfort and digital connectivity.

 

Patents and trade secrets

 

Damon’s patent portfolio of 34 national and international parents awarded or filed and collection of trade secrets will further protect this new class of motorcycles. With more than 10 billion media impressions and 1200 original earned articles in 2022, as measured by unique visitors and reach based on BPA audited publications using databases such as Muckrack, Cision and Google Analytics, Damon believes its technological competitive advantage is well infused into its brand, which will continue to provide a market advantage, even as heritage brands look on.

 

Direct to customer distribution

 

Unlike its competitors, Damon is one of a few motorcycle manufacturers selling direct to consumers. Selling over the internet, shipping direct and owning and eventually operating its own Damon experience centers is perhaps the most important sales and distribution advantage the Company has over established players, allowing for high margin retention and a vital information feedback loop from its customers that goes straight into manufacturing and vehicle design, while also providing considerably higher profit margins and lower customer acquisition costs over time. The ability to sell motorcycles directly to consumers has shown to be viable in the electric car space; however, it is uncommon in motorcycles. Damon has enjoyed significant success with the direct sales model to date. Damon’s expects to continue to generate an evangelistic brand and following, with a growing backlog currently extending into 2025/2026.

 

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Our Products

 

Electric Motorcycles

 

Damon’s electric vehicles are developed with a set of proprietary design principles that elevate the brand, deliver differentiated riding experiences and bring emotion to electric propulsion. The initial product portfolio of motorcycle models will be built upon and utilize a single powertrain platform called HyperDrive™. As a patented, monocoque-constructed battery-chassis, HyperDrive houses a proprietary 150 kW 6-phase liquid cooled IPM motor-gearbox and proprietary electronics. This platform approach establishes a capital-efficient path to grow the product line to meet a wide range of future segments and price points, while also supporting a wide range of future motorcycle models and power sizes that share as much as 85 percent common parts. By using the frame of the battery as the motorcycle’s chassis, HyperDrive also achieves valuable weight and cost reduction advantages. With 150 kW of power at its disposal, HyperDrive has been specifically designed to compete with the performance of market leaders in the high-performance motorcycle market, whether internal combustion or electric. Thanks to the energy modularity designed into it, HyperDrive-based motorcycles can be detuned in power, energy and thus cost to support 500 – 1500cc power equivalent classes of motorcycles in both the North American and European markets, with price points ranging from $20,000 - $80,000.

 

The HyperDrive platform is contrasted by the smaller, less powerful and lower cost HyperLite platform, currently in its early design phase. HyperLite will be developed using a very similar design architecture as HyperDrive, enabling the production of a range of light weight, low to medium cost motorcycles and scooters with milder levels of horsepower that are more common in overseas and developing markets. With these two platforms paired with Damon’s three patented cornerstone technologies, CoPilot™, Shift™ and its AI-enabled cloud platform. Damon’s long-term objective is to build a premium, high-tech, electric motorcycle company that rivals the largest incumbents in both profit and annual volume, by providing a technologically enhanced riding experience that is not currently available from any other manufacturer.

 

CoPilot provides a novel rider assistance and warning system integrated into the motorcycle. Shift allows the handlebars and foot pegs to mechatronically adjust on the fly, addressing issues of ergonomic comfort and allowing users to select different riding positions for changing conditions such as a lower, more aerodynamic position for highway use or a more upright position for urban use. Its AI-enabled cloud collects environmental and situational data that, paired with over-the-air software updates, drives a continual loop of collision warning improvements, with an aim to further reduce accident probability over time.

 

The commercial production of Damon’s motorcycles is expected to commence after passing various internal and external tests and undergoing a self-certification process required for US-bound vehicle homologation. These tests include: the completion of Damon’s ride quality and long-term durability testing, completion of FCC Title 47 certification for the onboard charger, completion of UN 38.3 battery testing, completion of Damon’s internal battery testing, extreme temperature operation verification, brake testing per FMVSS, and an internal and external review of FMVSS compliance with Damon engineering subcontractor TUV of Germany. The following is a further description on the timing and stage of research and development:

 

HyperDrive: The HyperDrive serves as a common powertrain platform for both the HyperSport and HyperFighter models. Damon leverages a combination of in-house research and development alongside subcontracting to external experts to advance this project. Currently, in the engineering & development stage, the power electronics are 90% complete, with ongoing validation and the integration of new features. Similarly, the mechanical and cooling systems are 90% complete, with continued testing, while the battery system is 70% complete, with efforts focused on the development of the cell interconnect system. This stage is expected to be completed by Q2 FY 2026. Subsequently, the project will progress to the pre-production stage, which will emphasize design validation and testing, with an anticipated completion by Q3 - Q4 FY 2025. The budget allocated for the next 12 months is $0.6 million and $1.0 million for the next 13 to 18 months, which proposed use of funds is disclosed in the table under the heading “Research and Development” in this Prospectus.

 

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HyperSport: The Engineering & Development of the HyperSport is mostly complete, with vehicle mechanics 90% finalized, pending the completion of the HyperDrive platform. The pre-production stage is set to commence, with tooling release as a critical milestone, followed by validation and design confirmation, with an estimated completion by Q1 FY 2026. The Production & Commercialization Stage is ongoing in parallel, focusing on the establishment of the final assembly and test facility, along with the development of distribution and delivery infrastructure. This stage is expected to conclude between Q3 FY 2026 and Q2 FY 2027. The estimated budget for this program for the next 24 months is $24 million.

 

HyperFighter: The HyperFighter shares its powertrain platform with the HyperSport, along with other key components such as the chassis, braking system, and dash display. Currently in the concept stage, the design and performance characteristics of the HyperFighter are being defined, leveraging these shared components, with an estimated completion date in Q2 - Q3 FY 2026. The engineering & development stage will follow with an anticipated completion in Q4 FY 2026 - Q1 FY 2027, and subsequently, the pre-production stage is expected to be completed by Q3 - Q4 FY 2027. The Production & Commercialization Stage is projected to conclude by Q1 - Q2 FY 2028. The budget allocated for the next 24 months is $0.5 million for design and concept.

 

HyperLite: The HyperLite is currently in the concept stage, where the design and performance characteristics are being meticulously defined. This model is envisioned as a smaller and less powerful variant of the HyperSport, featuring a new powertrain platform, and is targeted at the mass market. The concept stage, including simulation and 3D design programs, is expected to be completed by Q2 - Q3 FY 2026. The subsequent engineering & development stage is projected to conclude by Q4 FY 2027 - Q1 FY 2028. Following this, the pre-production stage is anticipated to be completed by Q3 - Q4 FY 2028. The estimated budget for the next 24 months is $0.2 million, allocated for design and concept development.

 

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Additional Steps and Estimated Costs: As per the following table:

 

 

Damon is starting the product portfolio with the HyperSport, the launch product sets a premium and high technology nature of the brand, which currently is responsible for more than half of Damon’s 3400+ reservations. Damon plans to launch additional models made possible by reusing the same HyperDrive powertrain platformcore vehicle chassis and powertrain system to address various market segmentation opportunities while reducing new product and platform development investments. Over time, Damon intends to launch additional, lower cost commuter motorcycles, offered with Damon’s advanced features such as CoPilot, Shift, and connectivity to further expand global appeal.

 

Damon’s strategy is to commercialize and refine costly new technology with a premium family of products in the ‘Hyper’ family of motorcycles for the western market first. This market allows Damon to establish the brand and command the highest margins while ramping up volume. For the large markets in India, Southeast Asia, Asia, Africa and South America, some of the key challenges include price sensitivity, brand appeal, customer credit and financing options, import tax levies, trade tariffs and challenges relating manufacturing as a foreign entity.

 

Building a successful western brand is the first step to addressing the brand awareness and reputation gap in emerging markets.

 

To address price sensitivities, a scaled down, smaller powertrain platform called HyperLite will be introduced following the initial HyperDrive motorcycles. Using similar battery technology and a smaller multi-variant battery design as the HyperDrive platform, it will support several models that meet the needs of the 125cc to 400cc market segments in emerging markets such as India, SE Asia, Latin America and Africa. These vehicles are planned to be final assembled, distributed and sold by partners in market, such as Damon’s partnership with Auteco and Indika.

 

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Damon’s HyperLite-based vehicles intend to compete by offering enhanced safety features, technology, or performance. Coupled with cost competitive subscription plans proven in western markets, Damon intends to capture considerable market share by offering a low friction price model with exceptional safety, noise and emissions benefits.

 

One way to determine the size of an emerging market is by conducting early market validation and testing through online pre-sales campaigns, similar to how Damon has built its order book to date. This will be achieved by conducting early web-based marketing to establish appetite for the HyperLite platform. This web-based marketing will be achieved with local language websites that link to sections of the main Damon website. In addition, Damon will look for strategic business-to-business opportunities, such as sales to other motorcycle manufacturers, last mile and other delivery applications that would allow Damon to establish a beachhead in new regions.

 

Software and Connectivity

 

As software-defined vehicles, all of Damon’s cloud backend and control for Damon’s vehicle electronic control unit is an internal development. This approach helps Damon to ensure high compatibility and functionality, integrating critical electric vehicle systems and vehicle functions into one vehicle-cloud-to-vehicle proprietary system. This allows Damon to be responsive to changing consumer needs, to remotely update software and prioritize feature development identified through analysis of Damon’s data sets. This approach will apply to both its HyperLite and HyperDrive line of vehicles.

 

Damon’s cloud vision is to revolutionize the transportation landscape through its connected vehicle strategy, empowering end users with unrivaled vehicle optimization and supervision capabilities, supporting increasingly better efficiency, safety, and performance.

 

Damon’s CoPilot system interfaces with the rider via vibrating handlebars for forward collision warning, and via a proprietary 7” touchscreen display. The display includes integrated GPS, 4G-LTE, Bluetooth, high-speed video processing and 500 GB of onboard data storage. With its 1080P resolution, the display enables the following novel features to enhance rider awareness:

 

LED forward collision warning to complement the handlebar vibration-based warning;

 

LED blind spot warning;

 

a digital rearview of traffic behind the motorcyclist;

 

charging status via the ‘Dragon’ logo on the back side of the display; and

 

full system control of the motorcycle’s features and functions.

 

The Damon app allows riders to interact with the electric motorcycle, providing location-based services, charging stations and vehicle control functions via an integrated user profile. Damon’s app remotely bridges the rider to the bike using built-in cellular connectivity and GPS, providing status, notifications, and alerts. In combination with the cloud system, the mobile app will enable an ecosystem of services provided to Damon riders.

 

Operations

 

Sources and Availability of Raw Materials

 

As a vehicle designer and manufacturer, Damon designs, develops and tests functional vehicle components such as the motor-gearbox, inverter, electronic control unit, rider display interface, battery pack, cooling system and more. It has also designed and developed the bodywork and chassis system. These components are manufactured by world class suppliers such as Fukuta, Sinbon, Inventec and Wistron. Other specialized components such as brakes, suspension, ABS systems and tires are supplied by major brand names such as Brembo, Ohlins, Continental and Dunlop. All final components and subassemblies and shipped for hand assembly by Damon staff. Damon does not procure any raw materials.

 

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Distribution Methods

 

Damon is positioned to modernize the way electric motorcycles are brought to market, combining online and in-person touchpoints to yield a superior customer experience with greater cost efficiency. With a meaningful gap between the pace at which vehicle retailing has evolved over the past two decades relative to other sectors, Damon believes there is tremendous upside potential for a model that incorporates direct-to-consumer online practices with pull-based vehicle assembly. This significantly lowers on-hand inventory costs, creates a continuous customer order backlog that generates ongoing demand and eliminates the ability for end customers to negotiate on price.

 

Most Damon customers begin their journey online, with many utilizing a mobile device interfacing via its mobile website or through the Damon app. Damon is investing in digital development to bring those customers to a single front end to address the early stages of their journey and to continue through to purchase.

 

In North America and Europe, Damon intends to offer interested customers the opportunity for a test ride before making a purchase. In addition, Damon plans to open pop-up locations and brand installations to provide customers to interact with Damon products in key locations.

 

Beyond North America and Europe, Damon has agreed to a partnership with Auteco Mobility (“Auteco”), for the final assembly, distribution, and sales of Damon’s HyperLite, its lower-cost global electric motorcycle platform.

 

Damon’s agreement with Auteco is for the development of the Latin American Market, which also includes a provision for technology licensing. Damon intends to make a depopulated variant of its CoPilot technology to provide safety on lower cost vehicles. In its discussion with Auteco, they proposed installing CoPilot on all their bikes and providing the customers with the ability to unlock the safety features for an additional $10/month. The details of these and other licensing opportunities are still to be finalized, but there appears to be strong demand for Damon’s safety technology. For manufacturing, Damon intends to work with Auteco on the assembly, distribution, and sales of Damon branded motorcycles into the LATAM countries where Auteco has an established network.

 

In addition to Auteco, Damon has received a $5 million investment from, and established a strategic partnership with, PT Ilectra Motor Group and PT Solusi Mobilitas Indonesia for final assembly and distribution in Indonesia with the ability to expand that partnership to all of Southeast Asia. Damon has entered into a relationship agreement with PT Ilectra Motor Group and PT Solusi Mobilitas Indonesia that establishes the strategic partnership and a provided for the purchase of an unsecured promissory note by PT Solusi Mobilitas Indonesia from Damon for $5,000,000. In addition, Damon agreed to invest an aggregate amount of $1,000,000 in PT Ilectra Motor Group.

 

Intellectual Property

 

Damon’s intellectual property is a core asset and an important tool to drive value and differentiation in its products and services. Damon protects, uses and defends its intellectual property in support of its business objectives to increase return on investment, enhance competitive position, and create stockholder value. Through strategic and business assessments of its intellectual property, Damon relies on a combination of patents, trade secrets, copyrights, service marks, trademarks, domains, contractual terms and enforcement mechanisms across various international jurisdictions to establish and protect intellectual property related to its current and future business and operations.

  

As of October 4, 2024, Damon held 14 utility patents and 0 design patents, and had filed an additional 11 utility patent applications and 1 design patent applications in the U.S. Damon also held 2 patents and 10 patent applications that are foreign counterparts of some of its U.S. patents and patent applications with foreign patent offices. Damon does not view any individual patent as being material to its business. Subject to required payments of annuities or maintenance fees, U.S. design patents have a term of 15 years from the date of issuance, and U.S. utility patents have a term of 20 years from the priority application date. Accordingly, Damon’s U.S. patents that have already been issued will expire between 2037 and 2043. Damon’s foreign patents generally have similar expiration dates, but may vary from country to country, the duration being set according to the laws of the jurisdiction that issued the patent. Damon’s trademarks, logos, domain names, and service marks are used to establish and maintain its reputation with its customers, and the goodwill associated with its business. As of October 4, 2024, Damon had 12 registered trademarks and had an additional 2 pending trademark applications with U.S. and foreign trademark offices. The duration of trademark registrations varies from country to country, but it is typically for ten years with unlimited ten-year renewal terms, subject to the payment of maintenance and renewal fees and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the trademark is registered. The below chart sets out a summary of the intellectual property of Damon and the current registration status, as applicable.

 

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Notes  Type  Country  Status  Application
Number
  Filing
Date
  Priority
Date
  Patent
Number
  Issue
Date
Battery pack body  Design  United States  Pending  29/810,362  2021-10-04  2021-10-04      
Haptic feedback  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Issued  16/644,458  2020-03-04  2017-09-06  10,926,780  2021-02-23
Haptic feedback  Utility: Continuation  United States  Issued  17/180,739  2021-02-20  2017-09-06  11,528,027  2022-12-13
Haptic feedback  Utility: Continuation  United States  Issued  17/992,695  2022-11-22  2017-09-06  11,848,665  2023-12-19
Haptic feedback  Utility: Continuation  United States  Published  18/525,077  2023-11-30  2017-09-06      
Rider’s state  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Issued  16/644,451  2020-11-18  2017-09-06  10,994,739  2021-05-04
Rider’s state  Utility: Continuation  United States  Issued  17/230,917  2021-04-14  2017-09-06  11,305,778  2022-04-19
Anticipatory safety  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Issued  16/761,176  2020-05-01  2017-11-02  11,189,166  2021-11-30
Docked smart device  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Issued  16/972,771  2020-12-07  2018-06-07  11,351,960  2022-06-07
Docked smart device  Utility: Continuation  United States  Issued  17/716,486  2022-04-08  2018-06-07  11,731,583  2023-08-22
Parallel charging  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Published  17/866,443  2022-07-15  2022-07-15      
Monocoque housing batteries  Utility: National Phase  European Patent Office  Published  21764529.0  2022-04-19  2020-03-04      
Monocoque housing batteries  Utility: National Phase  India  Issued  2022-17041358  2022-07-19  2020-03-04  514858  2024-02-23
Monocoque housing batteries  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Issued  16/936,306  2020-07-22  2020-03-04  11,390,349  2022-07-19
Cell holder  Utility: National Phase  European Patent Office  Published  21763215.7  2022-04-13  2020-03-04      
Cell holder  Utility: National Phase  India  Issued  2022-17041359  2022-07-19  2020-03-04  504157  2024-01-29
Cell holder  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Issued  17/144,131  2021-01-07  2020-03-04  11,594,778  2023-02-28
Cell holder  Utility: Continuation  United States  Published  17/994,321  2022-11-26  2020-03-04      
Cell holder  Utility: Continuation-in-Part  United States  Published  17/984,021  2022-11-09  2020-03-04      
Busbar holder  Utility: National Phase  European Patent Office  Published  21764466.5  2022-04-14  2020-03-04      
Busbar holder  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Issued  17/146,335  2021-01-11  2020-03-04  11,532,858  2022-12-20
Multi-modal monocoque  Utility: National Phase  European Patent Office  Published  21815887.1  2022-10-21  2020-06-03      
Multi-modal monocoque  Utility: National Phase  Indonesia  Pending  P00202215100  2022-12-20  2020-06-03      
Multi-modal monocoque  Utility: National Phase  India  Published  2022-17070605  2022-12-07  2020-06-03      
Multi-modal monocoque  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Issued  17/243,475  2021-04-28  2020-06-03  11,685,460  2023-06-27
Multi-modal monocoque  Utility: Continuation  United States  Issued  17/501,776  2021-10-14  2020-06-03  11,292,548  2022-04-05
Locking device  Utility: National Phase  European Patent Office  Unfiled        2020-08-12      
Locking device  Utility: National Phase  Indonesia  Unfiled        2020-08-12      
Locking device  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Issued  17/495,111  2021-10-06  2021-10-06  11,577,798  2023-02-14
Locking device  Utility: PCT  World Intellectual Property Organization  Pending  PCT/CA21/51844  2021-12-18  2021-10-06      

 

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Notes  Type  Country  Status  Application
Number
  Filing
Date
  Priority
Date
  Patent
Number
  Issue
Date
Structural busbar  Utility: Divisional  United States  Published  18/184,211  2023-03-15  2021-01-20      
Blind spot detector  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Allowed  17/535,519  2021-11-24  2021-11-24      
Blind spot detector  Utility: PCT  World Intellectual Property Organization  Published  PCT/CA22/51696  2022-11-16  2021-11-24      
Lean-compensated  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Published  17/688,862  2022-03-07  2022-03-07      
Lean-compensated  Utility: PCT  World Intellectual Property Organization  Pending  PCT/CA2023/051035  2023-08-02  2023-08-02      
Inductive power accessories  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Pending  17/978,046  2022-10-31  2022-10-31      
Cold-temp brake warning  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Published  17/839,130  2022-06-13  2022-06-13      
Monocoque cooling plate  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Published  17/939,437  2022-09-07  2022-09-07      
Monocoque cooling plate  Utility: PCT  World Intellectual Property Organization  Pending  PCT/CA2023/051519  2023-11-14  2023-11-14      
Cell connectors  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Published  17/902,144  2022-09-02  2022-09-02      
Cell connectors  Utility: PCT  World Intellectual Property Organization  Pending  PCT/CA23/51167  2023-09-05  2022-09-02      
Headlight control  Utility: Non-Provisional  United States  Pending  17/966,795  2022-10-15  2022-10-15      
Headlight control  Utility: PCT  World Intellectual Property Organization  Pending  PCT/CA2023/051371  2023-10-15  2022-10-15      
DAMON (word)  Trademark  Canada  Issued  2021474  2020-04-08  2020-04-08  1,148,884  2022-11-02
DAMON (word)  Trademark  European Union Trademark and Designs Office  Issued  18517111  2021-07-20  2021-07-20  18517111  2021-11-25
DAMON (word)  Trademark  United Kingdom  Issued  00003742431  2022-01-12  2022-01-12  00003742431  2022-12-01
DAMON (word)  Trademark  United States  Issued  88865755  2020-04-09  2020-04-08  7,255,418  2023-12-26
HYPERSPORT (word)  Trademark  United States  Issued  90563366  2021-03-05  2021-03-05  7,327,923  2024-03-12
HYPERCROSS (word)  Trademark  Canada  Issued  2089752  2021-03-05  2021-03-05  1,180,381  2023-05-17
HYPERCROSS (word)  Trademark  United States  Allowed  90563413  2021-03-05  2021-03-05      
HYPERFIGHTER (word)  Trademark  Canada  Issued  2089754  2021-03-05  2021-03-05  1,180,382  2023-05-17
HYPERFIGHTER (word)  Trademark  United States  Issued  90563418  2021-03-05  2021-03-05  7,327,924  2024-03-12
HYPERLITE (word)  Trademark  United States  Allowed  90563498  2021-03-05  2021-03-05      
SHIFT (word)  Trademark  Canada  Pending  2096877  2021-04-01  2021-04-01      
SHIFT (word)  Trademark  United States  Allowed  90619414  2021-04-01  2021-04-01      
COPILOT (word)  Trademark  Canada  Pending  2096874  2021-04-01  2021-04-01      
DAMON (Design)  Trademark  Canada  Issued  2120121  2021-07-12  2021-07-12  1,195,702  2023-08-30
DAMON (Design)  Trademark  European Union Trademark and Designs Office  Issued  018518682  2021-07-20  2021-07-20  018518682  2021-11-25
DAMON (Design)  Trademark  United Kingdom  Issued  00003742424  2022-12-01  2021-07-12  00003742424  2022-12-01
DAMON (Design)  Trademark  United States  Allowed  90827971  2021-07-14  2021-07-12      
DAMON (Design)  Trademark  United States  Allowed  90980794  2021-07-14  2021-07-12      

 

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Facilities

 

Damon entered into a two year and four-month lease on September 12, 2022, for a facility in San Rafael, California, USA. The 18,110 square foot office, manufacturing and warehouse space houses part of the Company’s research and development group, including battery and powertrain development. The majority of this space is for research and development labs, prototype manufacturing, vehicle test and validation, and material storage. The Company’s intention is to begin commercial assembly from the San Rafael location.

 

Employees

 

The Company has a total of 24 employees and contractors. Of the 24 employees, 21 are full-time employees, 3 contractors. By location, 14 team members are based in Canada, 7 in the USA, and 3 are based in France and Germany. None of its employees are members of any unions.

 

Distribution Methods

 

The Company intends on combining online and in-person approaches to sell its products. The Company believes there is significant potential for a model that incorporates direct-to-consumer online practices with pull-based vehicle assembly. This significantly lowers on-hand inventory costs, creates a continuous customer order backlog that generates ongoing demand and eliminates the ability for end customers to negotiate on price. In North America and Europe, the Company intends to offer interested customers the opportunity for a test ride before making a purchase. In addition, the Company plans to open pop-up locations and brand installations to provide customers to interact with the Company’s products in key locations.

 

Regulatory Overview

 

United States

 

NHTSA Safety and Self-Certification Obligations

 

As a manufacturer of electric vehicles, Damon’s electric vehicles are subject to, and must comply with, numerous regulatory requirements established by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), including all applicable United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“Safety Standards”). As set forth by the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Damon must certify that its electric vehicles meet all applicable Safety Standards. At the time of production, Damon intends for its motorcycles to be fully compliant with all such Safety Standards without the need for any exemptions.

 

Damon is also required to comply with, or demonstrate exemptions from, other requirements of federal laws administered by NHTSA, including the consumer information labeling and owner’s manual requirements and various reporting requirements, such as “early warning” reports regarding warranty claims and field incidents, death and injury reports, foreign recall reports and safety defects reports. In addition, Damon’s products are also subject to certain laws and regulations that have been enacted or proposed, e.g., “Right to Repair,” laws, that could require Damon to provide third-party access to its network and/or vehicle systems.

 

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EPA Certificate of Conformity

 

The Clean Air Act requires that Damon obtain an Environmental Protection Agency-issued Certificate of Conformity with respect to emissions from its electric vehicles and include labeling providing consumer information such as miles per gallon of gas-equivalent ratings and maximum range on a single charge. The Certificate of Conformity is required each model year for electric vehicles sold in states covered by the Clean Air Act’s standards and is also required each model year for vehicles sold in states that have sought and received a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency to utilize California standards.

 

Battery Safety and Testing

 

Damon’s battery packs are tested in accordance with industry safety standards, including selected tests specified in the SAE J2464 and J2929 standards as well as tests defined by other standards and regulatory bodies and Damon’s own internal safety and quality tests. These tests evaluate battery function and performance as well as resilience to conditions including immersion, humidity, fire and other potential hazards. Damon is still in the process of testing the vehicle battery pack. Testing has taken place at a battery cell and submodule level with the next phase planned for battery module and full pack abuse testing.

 

European Union

 

Europe Type Approval

 

Damon intends to export electric vehicles to Europe. Unlike the United States, once Damon starts operating in this market, it must obtain pre-approval from regulators to import and sell its electric vehicles into the EU and countries that recognize EU certification or have regulatory regimes aligned with the EU (collectively referred to as “Europe”). The process for certification in Europe is known as “Type Approval” and requires Damon to demonstrate to a regulatory agency in the EU, referred to as a “Competent Authority”, that its electric vehicles meet all EU safety and emission standards.

 

Type Approval is accomplished through witness testing of vehicles as well as inspection of a representative vehicle intended for production and sale. Once the vehicle type is approved, all vehicles manufactured based on the approved type of vehicle may be produced or imported and sold in Europe.

 

Any changes to an approved vehicle type, including substantial software changes, must go through updated Type Approval by the Competent Authority.

 

EU Emissions Regulations

 

Damon believes Europe’s regulatory environment is generally conducive to the development, production and sale of electric vehicles. Through emission legislation, tax incentives and direct subsidies, EU and non-EU countries in Europe are taking a progressive stance in reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector which may lead to increasing demand for electric vehicles.

 

This is reflected in the EU-wide target of a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector by 2050 (compared to 1990 levels), as part of an economy-wide carbon-neutral target. Moving forward, the European Commission has proposed legislation that would (i) introduce a “cap and trade” carbon pricing system that would apply to the transport sector from 2026; and (ii) require increased levels of national greenhouse gas reduction commitments (which include the transport sector) pursuant to a revision of the Effort Sharing Regulation, as part of efforts to reduce EU emissions by 55% by 2030 (compared to 1990 levels).

 

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Environmental, Health and Safety Regulations

 

Certain of Damon’s operations, properties and products are subject to stringent and comprehensive international, federal, state and local laws and regulations governing matters including environmental protection, occupational health and safety, and the release or discharge of materials into the environment (including air emissions and wastewater discharges). Failure to comply with these laws and regulations may result in the assessment of administrative, civil and criminal penalties, the imposition of investigatory and remedial obligations, and the issuance of orders enjoining some or all of Damon’s operations in affected areas.

 

Damon is also subject to permitting, registration, and other government approval requirements under environmental, health and safety laws and regulations applicable in the jurisdictions in which Damon operates. Those requirements obligate Damon to obtain permits, registrations, and other government approvals from one or more governmental agencies to conduct its operations and sell its products. The requirements vary depending on the location where Damon’s regulated activities are conducted.

 

The following summarizes certain existing environmental, health and safety laws and regulations applicable to Damon’s operations.

 

United States

 

Hazardous Substances

 

Damon is subject to regulations governing the proper handling, storage, transportation and disposal of products containing hazardous substances. Transportation of its battery packs (and of equipment containing them) is governed by regulations that address risks posed during different modes of transport (e.g.¸ air, rail, ground, ocean). Governing transportation regulations in the U.S., issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”), are based on the United Nations (“UN”) Recommendations and Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods as well as related UN Manual Tests and Criteria. Damon plans to test our battery pack against the applicable UN Manual tests for its production battery packs, and the test results demonstrate Damon’s compliance with the PHMSA regulations in the following phases of industrialization.

 

Damon currently uses transition metal oxide cells in its high-voltage battery packs. Damon battery packs include certain packaging materials that contain trace amounts of hazardous chemicals whose use, storage and disposal is regulated under U.S. federal law. As a result, Damon’s battery packs are subject to federal and state environmental laws and regulations that govern the handling and disposal of waste, including, in some instances, the remanufacture, recycling and disposal of hazardous waste.

 

The laws governing hazardous substances and hazardous waste also may impose strict, joint and several liability for the investigation and remediation of areas where hazardous substances may have been released or disposed. In the course of ordinary operations, Damon, directly and through third parties and contractors, may handle hazardous substances within the meaning of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and similar U.S. federal and state statutes and, as a result, may be jointly and severally liable for all or part of the costs required to clean up sites at which any such hazardous substances have been released into the environment.

 

European Union

 

Hazardous Substances

 

Should Damon expand manufacturing into the EU, it would also be subject to regulations governing the proper handling, and disposal of products containing hazardous substances in the EU, including the EU Waste Framework Directive. In relation to Damon’s batteries, disposal would be governed by the Batteries Directive, which imposes, among other obligations, certain requirements in relation to the disposal of batteries, such as that producers of batteries and producers of other products that incorporate a battery are responsible for the waste management of batteries that they place on the market, in particular the financing of collection and recycling schemes.

 

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In December 2020, the EU proposed a new Batteries Regulation, which, if passed, would include obligations with respect to the amount of recycled content required in batteries placed on the EU market and would introduce mandatory supply chain due diligence obligations with respect to the materials used in its batteries.

 

Manufacturer and Dealer Regulation in the United States

 

State laws regulate the manufacture, distribution, sale, and service (including delivery) of motorcycles, and generally require vehicle manufacturers and dealers to be licensed in order to sell vehicles directly to customers in the state. Some states, however, do not permit motorcycle manufacturers to be licensed as dealers or to act in the capacity of a dealer. To sell vehicles directly to residents of these states, Damon must conduct the sale out of state over the internet or telephonically.

 

In addition, certain states and territories require service facilities to be available for vehicles sold in the state or territory, which may be interpreted to require service facilities to be available for vehicles sold over the internet or telephonically to residents of the state or territory. Puerto Rico, for example, is one such jurisdiction. Such laws could limit Damon’s ability to sell vehicles in states where Damon either does not maintain service facilities or where Damon does not have retail partners licensed to act as dealers who maintain service facilities within these states.

 

Damon believes that, as a matter of interstate commerce, it may sell an electric vehicle to any consumer in any state in the United States from a Damon retail partner that is duly licensed as a dealer by a state in the United States. That customer may contact a licensed Damon retail partner through the internet, by telephone or visiting the location directly. However, states that prohibit direct sales also restrict traditional sales activities. Accordingly, in order to test drive an electric vehicle or have an in-person discussion with a Damon salesperson regarding issues such as price, financing, trade-ins, options or similar purchase-related topics, a consumer residing in a direct sales-prohibited state would be required to either contact Damon through electronic means (e.g., Internet or telephone) or by traveling out of their home state to visit a licensed Damon retail partner in another state. With respect to service, vehicle manufacturers are prohibited from providing warranty service from an established location within several states. Service for customers residing in those states may in the future be provided by a mobile unit dispatched from a licensed service location in a nearby state where warranty service is allowed or by that customer driving their Damon vehicle (or having it towed) to a state which allows Damon or a licensed Damon retail partner to have a physical service location and perform warranty service activities.

 

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations

 

Damon’s business collects, uses, handles, stores, receives, transmits and otherwise processes different types of information about a range of individuals, including its customers, riders of its electric vehicles, website visitors, users of its mobile application, its employees and job applicants, and employees of companies it does business with (such as vendors and suppliers). As a result, Damon is and may become subject to existing and emerging federal, state, local and international laws and regulations related to the privacy, security and protection of such information.

 

The following is an overview of the legal and regulatory framework by jurisdiction that the Company may be subject to.

 

United States

 

Within the United States there are numerous data privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations that the Company may be subject to. Example of these laws and regulations include the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the CAN-SPAM Act, California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”), the Colorado Privacy Act (“CPA”), the Connecticut Data Privacy Rights Act (“CTDPA”) and the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (“UCPA”).

 

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In the United States, while there is not a single generally applicable federal law governing the processing of personal information, there are federal laws that apply to the processing of certain types of information, or the processing of personal information by certain types of entities, and the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general may bring enforcement actions against companies that engage in processing of personal information in a manner that constitutes an “unfair” or “deceptive” trade practice.

 

In addition, certain states have enacted laws relating to data privacy and the processing of information about residents in those states. The CCPA, which went into effect on January 1, 2020, and applies to Damon’s business, imposes obligations and restrictions on businesses that handle personal information of California residents and provides new and enhanced data privacy rights to California residents, including the right to know, the right to delete and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information as well as additional protections for minors. Certain requirements in the CCPA remain uncertain due to ambiguities in the drafting of or incomplete guidance. Adding to the uncertainty, in November 2020, California voters also passed the CPRA, which amends and expands upon the CCPA, imposes additional obligations and sets forth additional privacy rights for California residents. Additional states, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut and Utah, also recently enacted comprehensive data privacy laws. Virginia passed the VCDPA, Colorado passed the CCPA, Connecticut passed the CTDPA and Utah passed the UCPA. The CPRA and VCDPA become effective on January 1, 2023, the CPA and CTDPA become effective on July 1, 2023, and the UCPA becomes effective on December 31, 2023. There are currently draft CPRA regulations and draft CPA rules that, when passed, will supplement the CPRA and CCPA. Additionally, laws, regulations, and standards covering marketing and advertising activities conducted by telephone, email, mobile devices, and the Internet, may be applicable to Damon’s business, such as the TCPA, the CAN-SPAM Act and similar state and federal consumer protection laws. Damon is also subject to certain laws and regulations that have been enacted or proposed, such as “Right to Repair” laws, that could require it to provide third-party access to its network and/or vehicle systems.

 

European Union and the United Kingdom

 

By expanding into Europe and the United Kingdom, Damon will also become subject to laws, regulations and standards covering data protection and marketing and advertising, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the United Kingdom data protection regime, consisting primarily of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the UK Data Protection Act (together referred to as the UK GDPR). The GDPR and UK GDPR regulate the processing of data relating to an identifiable individual (personal data) and impose stringent data protection requirements on organizations with significant penalties for noncompliance. The European Data Protection Board has also released data guidelines for connected vehicles, and the upcoming ePrivacy Regulation is in its final stages.

 

Rest of World

 

Regulators and legislators in jurisdictions around the world continue to propose and enact more stringent data protection and privacy laws. New laws as well as any significant changes to applicable laws, regulations, interpretations of laws or regulations, or market practices regarding privacy and data protection or regarding the manner in which Damon seeks to comply with applicable laws and regulations could require Damon to make modifications to its products, services, policies, procedures, notices and business practices. Many large geographies which may become important to Damon’s future success, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China and India, have passed or are considering comparable data privacy legislation or regulations. Until prevailing compliance practices standardize, the impact of worldwide privacy regulations on Damon’s business and, consequently, its revenue, could be negatively impacted.

 

Damon prioritizes the trust of its customers and employees and places great emphasis on systems and product security, cybersecurity, and privacy. To earn this trust and comply with the above legal and regulatory framework, Damon is adopting and implementing a variety of technical and organizational security measures, procedures, and protocols designed to protect its systems, products and data, in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) Cybersecurity Framework.

 

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Utilizing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Damon has instituted a cybersecurity program designed to address the evolving cyber-threat landscape. This includes a company-wide risk management structure with capabilities to assess direct and indirect vendors and an enterprise Secure Software Development Lifecycle to ensure that Damon reduces its attack surface by remediating vulnerabilities in the development process itself. Additionally, Damon’s identity and access management procedures and controls are consistent with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including measures to validate and authenticate the identity of its corporate users.

 

Damon maintains a vulnerability management program that includes periodic scans designed to identify security vulnerabilities and implement remediations for potential customer-impacting issues that are found. In addition, Damon conducts penetration tests, receives threat intelligence, follows incident response procedures, and remediates vulnerabilities according to severity and risk. Further, seeking to implement effective management, control, and protection, Damon has established a centralized, organization-wide view of information assets.

 

Damon’s cloud security program seeks to enable secure cloud architecture deployments and extend security capabilities to the edge of Damon’s network where it interacts with customers. Damon works to increase cybersecurity awareness throughout its organization through education. Damon’s cloud-hosted website and mobile application software services are developed using industry-standard SecDevOps practices and are rigorously tested before deployment. Damon’s product software plan to utilize a zero-trust approach that employs signed certificates, encryption keys, authentication schemes, and cryptography algorithms, and Damon has deployed these measures as appropriate as part of its efforts to secure products’ communications and data transfers, vehicles and their components, including firmware over-the-air (“FOTA”) updates. Additionally, Damon utilizes pre-condition checks, sequence and dependency execution, failure detection, and rollback and recovery when performing updates during the FOTA process.

 

Damon has also commenced a corporate-wide data privacy program with dedicated cross-functional resources. The objective of Damon’s data privacy program is to facilitate beneficial uses of data to improve its products and services while preserving its customers’ privacy expectations and complying with applicable law. Global data privacy laws and practices are continually evolving, and will continue to guide the operational design, controls, procedures, and policies for Damon’s program. Damon’s strategy accounts for increased risk as its business scales by addressing appropriate security and access controls for customer and employee information. A core tenet of Damon’s privacy program is to implement privacy-by-design principles in both software and hardware development throughout the organization. Damon’s privacy program will continue to evolve and adapt, utilizing industry practices and tailored risk management frameworks, to allow for close collaboration across the organization, particularly between Damon’s information technology and legal functions.

 

 

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Exhibit 99.7

 

RISK FACTORS

 

Investing in securities of Damon Inc. (the “Company” or “Damon”) is speculative and involves a high degree of risk due to the nature of our business and the present stage of its development. The following risk factors, as well as risks currently unknown to us, could materially adversely affect our future business, operations and financial condition and could cause them to differ materially from the estimates described in forward-looking statements relating to the Company, or its business, property or financial results, each of which could cause purchasers of our securities to lose part or all of their investment. The risks set out below are not the only risks we face; risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Before deciding whether to invest in any securities of the Company, investors should consider carefully the risks discussed below.

 

AN INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES OF SIMPLY IS HIGHLY SPECULATIVE AND INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND SHOULD ONLY BE MADE BY INVESTORS WHO CAN AFFORD TO LOSE THEIR ENTIRE INVESTMENT.

 

RISKS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS COMBINATION

 

There can be no assurance that the Company’s securities will be approved for listing on the NASDAQ following the business combination transaction among Grafiti Holding, Inc., 14444842 B.C. Ltd., Inpixon (which changed its name to XTI Aerospace, Inc. on March 12, 2024) (“XTI”), and the Company (the “Business Combination”), or if approved, that they will be able to comply with the continued listing requirements of the NASDAQ

 

It is a condition of the business combination agreement (the “BCA”) among Grafiti Holding, Inc., 14444842 B.C. Ltd., Inpixon (which changed its name to XTI Aerospace, Inc. on March 12, 2024), and the Company, as amended by a first amending agreement dated June 18, 2024 (the “First Business Combination Amending Agreement”) and a second amending agreement dated September 26, 2024 (the “Second Business Combination Amending Agreement”, and collectively with the First Business Combination Amending Agreement and the BCA, the “Business Combination Agreement”) that the Company’s common shares (the “Subordinate Voting Shares”) be approved for listing on the NASDAQ, subject to official notice of issuance. As of the date hereof, the NASDAQ has not conditionally approved the Company’s listing application and there is no assurance that the NASDAQ will approve the listing application. Listing is subject to the approval of the NASDAQ in accordance with its listing requirements. If, after the Business Combination, the NASDAQ delists the Company’s common shares from trading on the NASDAQ for failure to meet the continued listing requirements, the Company and its shareholders could face significant material adverse consequences.

 

If the Business Combination benefits do not meet the expectations of investors or securities analysts, the market price of the Company’s securities may decline

 

If the benefits of the Business Combination do not meet the expectations of investors or securities analysts, the market price of the Company’s securities may decline. The market values of securities at the time of the Business Combination may vary significantly from their prices on the date the Business Combination Agreement was executed.

 

In addition, following the Business Combination, fluctuations in the price of the Company’s securities could contribute to the loss of all or part of investors’ investments. Any of the factors listed below could have a material adverse effect on investments in the Company’s securities, and they may trade at prices significantly below the price paid for them.

 

actual or anticipated fluctuations in the Company’s quarterly financial results or the quarterly financial results of companies perceived to be similar;

 

changes in the market’s expectations about operating results;

 

success of competitors;

 

 

 

 

the Company’s operating results failing to meet the expectation of securities analysts or investors in a particular period;

 

operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors deem comparable to the Company;

 

changes in laws and regulations affecting the business;

 

commencement of, or involvement in, litigation involving the Company;

 

changes in the Company’s capital structure, such as future issuances of securities or the incurrence of additional debt;

 

any major change in the Company’s Board or management; and

 

sales of substantial amounts of the Company’s securities by directors, executive officers or significant shareholders or the perception that such sales could occur.

 

In such circumstances, the trading price may not recover and may experience a further decline.

 

The Company will incur significant transaction and transition costs in connection with the Business Combination.

 

The Company has incurred and expects that it will continue to incur significant, non-recurring costs in connection with consummating the Business Combination and operating as an independent reporting company following the consummation of the Business Combination. The Company may also incur additional costs to retain key employees. The Company will also incur significant legal, financial advisor, accounting, banking and consulting fees, fees relating to regulatory filings and notices, SEC filing fees, printing and mailing fees and other costs associated with the Business Combination and will be for the account of the party incurring such fees, expenses and costs or paid by Company following the closing of the Business Combination. Some of these costs are payable regardless of whether the Business Combination is completed.

 

Our proposed direct listing on Nasdaq following the closing of the Business Combination differs significantly from an initial public offering conducted on a firm-commitment basis.

 

This is not an initial public offering of shares conducted on a firm-commitment underwritten basis. The proposed direct listing of the Subordinate Voting Shares on Nasdaq differs from a firm-commitment underwritten initial public offering in several significant ways, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

There are no underwriters engaged on a firm-commitment basis. Consequently, if our listing application is approved and the Business Combination is consummated, prior to the opening of trading on Nasdaq, there will be no traditional book building process and no price at which underwriters initially sold shares to the public to help inform efficient and sufficient price discovery with respect to the opening trades on Nasdaq. Therefore, buy and sell orders submitted prior to and at the opening of trading of our common shares on Nasdaq will not have the benefit of being informed by a published price range or a price at which the underwriters initially sold shares to the public, as would be the case in an initial public offering underwritten on a firm-commitment basis. Moreover, there will be no underwriters engaged on a firm-commitment underwritten basis assuming risk in connection with the initial resale of shares of our common shares. In an initial public offering underwritten on a firm-commitment basis, the underwriters may engage in “covered” short sales in an amount of shares representing the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares. To close a covered short position, the underwriters purchase shares in the open market or exercise the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares. In determining the source of shares to close the covered short position, the underwriters typically consider, among other things, the price of shares available for purchase in the open market as compared to the price at which they may purchase shares through the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares. Purchases in the open market to cover short positions, as well as other purchases underwriters may undertake for their own accounts, may have the effect of preventing a decline in the market price of shares. Given that there will be no underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares and no underwriters engaging in stabilizing transactions, there could be greater volatility in the public price of our common shares during the period immediately following the listing.

 

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There is not a fixed number of securities available for sale. Therefore, there can be no assurance that any registered shareholders or other shareholders following the completion of the spin-off and the Business Combination will sell any or all of their common shares and there may initially be a lack of supply of, or demand for, our common shares on Nasdaq. Alternatively, we may have a large number of registered shareholders or other shareholders following the completion of the spin-off and the Business Combination who choose to sell their Subordinate Voting Shares in the near term resulting in an oversupply of our Subordinate Voting Shares, which could adversely impact the public price of our Subordinate Voting Shares once listed on Nasdaq.

 

The Second Amendment to the Business Combination Agreement provides that if any shareholder of Damon Motors is released early from the lock-up agreement contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, then the Management Shares and the XTI Amendment Shares will also be released from their respective lock-up obligations to the same extent.  An institutional shareholder of Damon Motors Inc., House of Lithium Ltd. entered into a lock-up release agreement whereby 3,610,458 Subordinate Voting Shares were release entirely from the lock-up agreement immediately following the closing of the Business Combination. Of the 3,610,458 Subordinate Voting Shares which were released, 2,113,843 Subordinate Voting Shares are held by parties at arm’s length to the institutional investor, and 1,496,615 Subordinate Voting Shares are held by the institutional investor.  If this release occurs, the Management Shares and the XTI Amendment Shares will also be entirely released from their respective lock-up agreements in accordance with the Second Amendment to the Business Combination Agreement.  Except as described above, shareholders of the combined company will be subject to lock-up restrictions for the period from the closing of the Business Combination to 180 days after the closing of the Business Combination, subject to the following release schedule: 20% upon the closing of the Business Combination, 40% at 90 days following the closing, and the remaining 40% at 180 days following the closing; or 100% if the trading price of the common shares of the combined company reaches a certain threshold. Additionally, any shareholders as of the completion of the spin-off and the Business Combination who are directors or officers of the combined company, excluding the Management Shares and the XTI Amendment Shares s if the Damon Holder Release occurs, will be subject to lock-up restrictions for the period from the closing of the Business Combination to 180 days after the closing.  Our directors, named executive officers and certain significant shareholders are also subject to restrictions as to the number of common shares each may dispose of in any given period under Rule 144 of the Securities Act. In a firm-commitment underwritten initial public offering, it is customary for an issuer’s officers, directors, and most of its other shareholders to enter into a 180-day contractual lock-up arrangement with the underwriters to help promote orderly trading immediately after listing. Consequently, any of our shareholders, with the exception of our directors and officers who own our common shares and are subject to the restrictions described above, may sell any or all of their common shares not subject to the Lock-Up Restrictions Pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement at any time, including immediately upon listing. If such sales were to occur in a significant quantum, it may result in an oversupply of our common shares in the market, which could adversely impact the public price of our common shares.

 

We will not conduct a traditional “roadshow” with underwriters prior to the opening of trading on Nasdaq. Instead, we may host an investor day, as well as engage in certain other investor education meetings. In advance of the investor day, we will announce the date for such day over financial news outlets in a manner consistent with typical corporate outreach to investors. We will prepare an electronic presentation for this investor day, which will have content similar to a traditional roadshow presentation, and make one version of the presentation publicly available, without restriction, on a website. There can be no guarantees that the investor day and other investor education meetings will have the same impact on investor education as a traditional “roadshow” conducted in connection with a firm-commitment underwritten initial public offering. As a result, there may not be efficient price discovery with respect to our common shares or sufficient demand among investors immediately after our listing, which could result in a more volatile public price of our common shares.

 

Such differences from a firm-commitment underwritten initial public offering could result in a volatile market price for our common shares and uncertain trading volume and may adversely affect your ability to sell your common shares.

 

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RISKS RELATED TO THE SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY

 

Lack of Dividends

 

The Company has never paid dividends and does not anticipate paying any dividends on its Shares in the foreseeable future. Dividends paid by the Company would be subject to tax and, potentially, withholdings. the Company expects to retain its earnings to finance further growth and, when appropriate, retire debt.

 

Our dual class share structure has the effect of concentrating voting control with Jay Giraud, which may have a negative impact on the trading price of Subordinate Voting Shares.

 

The Company’s multiple voting shares (the “Multiple Voting Shares”) have seven (7) votes per share and the Subordinate Voting Shares have one vote per share. Jay Giraud holds all of the Company’s issued and outstanding Multiple Voting Shares indirectly (approximately 33% of the voting power attached to all of the Shares on an undiluted basis and 30% of the voting power attached to all of the Subordinate Voting Shares and the Multiple Voting Shares (collectively, the “Shares”) on a diluted basis as of the date of this filing). As a result, Jay Giraud will have a significant influence over the Company.

 

In addition, because of the 7-to-1 voting ratio between the Multiple Voting Shares and Subordinate Voting Shares, the holder of the Multiple Voting Shares will continue to control a majority of the combined voting power of the voting Shares even where the Multiple Voting Shares represent a substantially reduced percentage of the total outstanding Shares. The concentrated voting control of the holder of the Multiple Voting Shares will limit the ability of holders of Subordinate Voting Shares to influence corporate matters for the foreseeable future, including the election of directors as well as with respect to decisions regarding amendment of the Company’s share capital, creating and issuing additional classes of shares, making significant acquisitions, selling significant assets or parts of the business, merging with other companies and undertaking other significant transactions. As a result, the holder of Multiple Voting Shares will have the ability to influence many matters affecting the Company and actions may be taken that holders of Subordinate Voting Shares may not view as beneficial. The market price of the Subordinate Voting Shares could be adversely affected due to the significant influence and voting power of the holder of Multiple Voting Shares. Additionally, the significant voting interest of the holder of Multiple Voting Shares may discourage transactions involving a change in control, including transactions in which an investor, as a holder of the Subordinate Voting Shares, might otherwise receive a premium for the Subordinate Voting Shares over the then-current market price, or discourage competing proposals if a going private transaction is proposed by the holder of Multiple Voting Shares.

 

Future Sales of Subordinate Voting Shares by Existing Shareholders

 

Sales of a substantial number of Subordinate Voting Shares in the public market could occur at any time following, or in connection with, the completion of the listing of the shares on a stock exchange. These sales, or the market perception that the holders of a large number of Subordinate Voting Shares intend to sell Subordinate Voting Shares, could reduce the market price of Subordinate Voting Shares.

 

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North American and Global Financial Conditions

 

North American and Global financial conditions have always been subject to volatility. This volatility may impact the ability of the Company to obtain equity or debt financing in the future and, if obtained, on terms favourable to the Company. Increased levels of volatility and market turmoil can adversely impact the Company’s operations and the value and the price of Subordinate Voting Shares could be adversely affected.

 

Dilution

 

The Company may issue additional securities in the future in connection with acquisitions, strategic transactions, financings or for other purposes. To the extent additional securities are issued, the Company’s existing securityholders could be diluted and some or all of the Company’s financial measures could be reduced on a per share basis. Additionally, the Company securities issued in connection with a transaction may not be subject to resale restrictions and, as such, the market price of the Company’s securities may decline if certain large holders of the Company securities or recipients of the Company securities in connection with an acquisition, sell all or a significant portion of such securities or are perceived by the market as intending to sell such securities. In addition, such issuances of securities may impede the Company’s ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities in the future.

 

If the Business Combination is completed, the converted warrants issued by the Company in exchange for the warrants of Damon Motors Inc. to Purchase shares of Damon Motors Inc. issued and outstanding prior to the effective time of the Business Combination (the “Converted Warrants”) will become exercisable into Subordinate Voting Shares. The extent to which such Warrants are exercised will result in dilution to the holders of Subordinate Voting Shares and increase the number of shares eligible for resale in the public market. Sales of substantial numbers of such shares in the public market or the fact that such Converted Warrants may be exercised could adversely affect the market price of the Subordinate Voting Shares.

 

November 2024 Debt Financing

 

The lenders under the November 2024 debt financing transactions are not and will not be obligated to make a loan under the credit facility unless certain conditions are met and we may not be able to draw funds thereunder which could have material adverse effect on our liquidity and financial condition.

 

Future Sales or Issuances of Debt or Equity Securities

 

We may sell or issue additional debt or equity securities in offerings to finance our operations, acquisitions or other projects. Our significant shareholders may also sell the Subordinate Voting Shares or other securities they hold or may hold in the future.

 

We cannot predict the size of future sales and issuances of debt or equity securities or the effect, if any, that future sales and issuances of debt or equity securities will have on the market price of the Subordinate Voting Shares.

 

Sales or issuances of a substantial number of equity securities, or the perception that such sales could occur, may adversely affect prevailing market prices for the Company’s Subordinate Voting Shares. With any additional sale or issuance of equity securities, investors will suffer dilution of their voting power and may experience dilution in the Company’s earnings per share. Sales of our Subordinate Voting Shares by shareholders might also make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities at a time and price that we deem appropriate.

 

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Liquidity

 

Shareholders of the Company may be unable to sell significant quantities of Subordinate Voting Shares into the public trading markets without a significant reduction in the price of their Subordinate Voting Shares, or at all. There can be no assurance that there will be sufficient liquidity of the Company’s Subordinate Voting Shares on the trading market.

 

Converted Warrants May Expire

 

There is no guarantee that the Converted Warrants will ever be in-the-money prior to their expiration, and as such, the Warrants may expire worthless.

 

RISKS RELATED TO GRAFITI LIMITED’S BUSINESS

 

Our ability to achieve profitability is more challenging when sales slow due to adverse economic conditions, notwithstanding our cost reduction efforts, because our cost reduction efforts may not be sufficient to offset declining gross profit.

 

Adverse economic conditions may result in lower demand for the products we sell. When we experience a rapid decline in demand for products we experience more difficulty in achieving the gross profit and operating profit we desire due to the lower sales and increased pricing pressure. The economic environment may also result in changes in vendor terms and conditions, such as rebates, cash discounts and cooperative marketing efforts, which may also result in downward pressure on our gross profit. As a result, there is pressure to reduce the cost of operations in order to maximize operating profits. To the extent we cannot reduce costs to offset such decline in gross profits, our operating profits typically deteriorate. The benefits from cost reductions may also take longer to fully realize and may not fully mitigate the impact of the reduced demand or changes in vendor terms and conditions. Should we experience a decline in operating profits or not achieve the planned level of growth in operations of previously acquired businesses, the valuations we develop for purposes of our goodwill impairment test may be adversely affected, potentially resulting in impairment charges. In addition, deterioration in the financial and credit markets heightens the risk of customer bankruptcies and delays in payment.

 

Our competitors can take more market share by reducing prices on our most profitable vendor products, causing us to reduce prices on such products.

 

The technology distribution industry is characterized by intense competition, based primarily on product availability, credit terms and availability, price, effectiveness of information systems and e-commerce tools, speed of delivery, ability to tailor specific solutions to customer needs, quality and depth of product lines and training, service and support. Our customers are not required to purchase any specific volume of products from us and may move business if pricing is reduced by competitors, resulting in lower sales. As a result, we must be extremely flexible in determining when to reduce prices to maintain market share and sales volumes and when to allow our sales volumes to decline to maintain our desired level of profitability for our products. We compete with a variety of regional, national and international distributors and resellers, some of which may have greater financial resources than us. Many of our competitors compete principally on the basis of price and may have lower costs or accept lower selling prices than we do and, therefore, we may need to reduce our prices. In addition, vendors may choose to market their products directly to end-users, rather than through distributors such as us, and this could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Failure to obtain adequate product supplies or licenses from our primary vendor, or a significant change in vendor prices, terms or conditions of sale by our largest vendor may negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.

 

All of our revenues have been derived from the sale of product licenses we purchase from the licensor. XTI acquired an exclusive license to use, market, distribute, and develop the SAVES products pursuant to an exclusive software license and distribution agreement, by and among XTI, Cranes Software International Ltd. and Systat Software, Inc., as amended on June 30, 2020 and February 22, 2021, and has licensed the SAVES products to us. In connection with the spin out and as reported in the current report on Form 8-K filed by XTI on February 23, 2024, XTI sold 100% of the equity interest in Grafiti LLC, then a wholly-owned subsidiary of XTI which holds the exclusive license to develop and sell the SAVES products, along with other assets and businesses, to an entity controlled by Nadir Ali, the former Chief Executive Officer and former sole director of the Company.

 

As the licensor, Grafiti LLC has and its successors will have significant negotiating power over us and rapid, significant, or adverse changes in sales terms and conditions, such as competitive pricing as well as reducing the level of purchase discounts and rebates this or any new vendor makes available to us, may reduce the profit we can earn on these vendors’ products and result in loss of revenue and profitability. Our gross profit could be negatively impacted if we are unable to pass through the impact of these changes to our distributors, resellers and customers. Additionally, significant changes in vendor payment terms or payment arrangements could negatively impact our liquidity and financial condition.

 

Potential conflicts of interest exist with respect to the intellectual property rights that we license from Grafiti LLC which is controlled by our Chief Executive Officer and sole director, and it is possible our interests and his interests may diverge.

 

Our business of distributing the SAVES products in the UK and certain other European countries depends solely on the license from Grafiti LLC, an entity controlled by Nadir Ali, our former Chief Executive Officer and former sole director. While we have entered into a formal written distribution and license agreement with Grafiti LLC, the license relationship presents the possibility of a conflict of interest in the event that issues arise with respect to the licensed intellectual property rights, where our interests may diverge from those of Grafiti LLC. The actions taken on behalf of the Grafiti LLC may not be in the best interests of our stockholders.

 

If our products fail to satisfy customer demands or to achieve increased market acceptance, our results of operations, financial condition and growth prospects could be materially adversely affected.

 

The market acceptance of our products are critical to our continued success. Demand for our products is affected by a number of factors beyond our control, including continued market acceptance, the timing of development and release of new products by competitors, technological change, and growth or decline in the statistical analytics and visualization market. If we are unable to continue to meet customer demands or to achieve more widespread market acceptance of our products, our business operations, financial results and growth prospects will be materially and adversely affected.

 

Defects, errors, or vulnerabilities in the products or services that we sell or the failure of such products or services to prevent a security breach, could harm our reputation and adversely affect our results of operations.

 

Because the products we sell are complex, they have contained and may contain software design errors or software bugs that are not detected until after their commercial release and deployment by customers. Defects may cause such products to be vulnerable to security attacks, cause them to fail to help secure information or temporarily interrupt customers’ networking traffic. Because the techniques used by hackers to access sensitive information change frequently and generally are not recognized until launched against a target, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques and provide a solution in time to protect customers’ data. In addition, defects or errors in our subscription updates or products could result in a failure to effectively update customers’ products and thereby leave customers vulnerable to advanced persistent threats (APTs) or security attacks.

 

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Any defects, errors or vulnerabilities in the products we sell could result in:

 

expenditure of significant financial and product development resources in efforts to analyze, correct, eliminate, or work-around errors or defects or to address and eliminate vulnerabilities;

 

delayed or lost revenue;

 

loss of existing or potential customers or partners;

 

increased warranty claims compared with historical experience, or increased cost of servicing warranty claims, either of which would adversely affect gross margins; and

 

litigation, regulatory inquiries, or investigations that may be costly and harm our reputation

 

Our business and operations expose us to numerous legal and regulatory requirements and any violation of these requirements could harm our business.

 

We are subject to numerous federal, state and foreign legal requirements on matters as diverse as data privacy and protection, employment and labor relations, immigration, taxation, anti-corruption, import/export controls, trade restrictions, internal control and disclosure control obligations, securities regulation and anti-competition. Compliance with diverse and changing legal requirements is costly, time-consuming and requires significant resources. We are also focused on expanding our business in certain identified growth areas, such as health information technology, energy and environment, which are highly regulated and may expose us to increased compliance risk. Violations of one or more of these diverse legal requirements in the conduct of our business could result in significant fines and other damages, criminal sanctions against us or our officers, prohibitions on doing business and damage to our reputation. Violations of these regulations or contractual obligations related to regulatory compliance in connection with the performance of customer contracts could also result in liability for significant monetary damages, fines and/or criminal prosecution, unfavorable publicity and other reputational damage, restrictions on our ability to compete for certain work and allegations by our customers that we have not performed our contractual obligations.

 

We rely on a limited number of key customers, the importance of which may vary dramatically from year to year, and a loss of one or more of these key customers may adversely affect our operating results.

 

During the year ended June 30, 2024, the Company had one customer that accounted for 11% of revenue and during the year ended June 30, 2023, the Company had one customer that accounted for 16% of revenue. Each of these customers may or may not continue to be a significant contributor to revenue in 2025. No customer accounted for more than 10% of our gross revenue during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. The loss of a significant amount of business from one of our major customers could materially and adversely affect our results of operations until such time, if ever, as we are able to replace the lost business. Significant customers or projects in any one period may not continue to be significant customers or projects in other periods. To the extent that we are dependent on any single customer, we are subject to the risks faced by that customer to the extent that such risks impede the customer’s ability to stay in business and make timely payments to us.

 

If we fail to establish and maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to report our financial results accurately or prevent fraud. Any inability to report and file our financial results accurately and timely could harm our reputation and adversely impact the trading price of our common shares.

 

Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and prevent fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, we may not be able to manage our business as effectively as we would if an effective control environment existed, and our business and reputation with investors may be harmed. Notwithstanding our diligence, certain internal controls deficiencies may not be detected. As a result, any internal control deficiencies may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and access to capital.

 

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RISKS RELATED TO DAMON’S BUSINESS

 

General Risks

 

Damon is an early-stage company with a history of losses and expects to incur significant expenses and continuing losses for the foreseeable future. There is no guarantee that Damon will achieve or sustain profitability.

 

Damon has incurred losses since its inception and expects to continue to incur operating and net losses each quarter until such time as it achieves sufficient sales and production capacity at an assembly facility, which is not expected until 2026. Even if Damon is able to successfully develop, produce and sell its vehicles, there can be no assurance that they will be commercially successful. Damon’s potential profitability is dependent upon the successful development, production, commercialization and acceptance of its vehicles, which has not yet occurred, and may never occur.

 

For instance, during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, Damon generated a net and comprehensive loss of US$34.0 million, bringing its accumulated deficit to US$140.6 million, and anticipates generating a significant loss for the current fiscal year.

 

Damon expects to continue to incur significant expenditures in connection with the execution of its business strategy, including, without limitation, as a result of: continuing to design and develop and beginning to manufacture its existing and planned vehicles; equipping and expanding its pilot, support research and development and mass-production manufacturing facilities to produce its vehicles in California, and potentially in international locations, and subsequently ramping-up production capacity at such facilities; building up inventories of parts and components for its vehicles; developing or securing motorcycle charging partnerships; expanding its design, research, development, maintenance and repair capabilities; increasing its sales and marketing activities and developing its distribution infrastructure; designing and implementing a show room network; expanding its general and administrative functions to support its growing operations.

 

Because it will incur the costs and expenses from these efforts before it receives any incremental revenues with respect thereto, Damon’s losses in future periods may be significant. In addition, Damon may find that these efforts are more expensive than currently anticipated, including by reason of delays in product development and commercialization, or that these efforts may not result in revenues, which would further increase its losses. Damon’s ability to produce revenues will depend, in part, on its ability to finalize and begin commercial start of production of its HyperSport vehicle, which is not expected to occur until 2026.

 

Damon has a limited operating history which makes it difficult to evaluate its future business prospects and may increase investment risk.

 

Damon’s limited operating history makes evaluating its business and future prospects difficult. Damon began operations in 2017 and has not yet begun mass production or the commercial delivery of its first motorcycle. If Damon does not successfully address these risks, its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects will be materially and adversely harmed. Damon has a very limited operating history, and as it attempts to transition from research and development activities to production and sales, it is difficult, if not impossible, to forecast its future results, and management has limited insight into trends that may emerge and affect its business. Damon intends to derive a substantial portion of its revenue from the sale of its electric motorcycles, none of which have reached commercialization stage to date. If actual results differ materially from management’s estimates in future periods, Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

Damon is currently in concept phase of second vehicle, the HyperFighter, which is scheduled for delivery in 2028. Damon’s motorcycles require significant investment prior to commercial introduction and may never be successfully developed, produced, commercialized or accepted. There are no assurances that Damon will be able to successfully develop its models in a timely manner, or secure future business from recreational customers.

 

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Damon has encountered, and expects to continue to encounter, risks and uncertainties frequently experienced by early-stage companies in rapidly changing markets, including risks related to its ability to, among other things:

 

design and produce safe, reliable and quality vehicles on an ongoing basis;

 

build a well-recognized and respected brand;

 

establish and expand its customer base;

 

continue to make significant investments in research, development, manufacturing, marketing and sales;

 

successfully market its vehicles and its other services;

 

properly price its services and successfully anticipate the take-rate and usage of such services by users;

 

improve and maintain its operational efficiency;

 

maintain a reliable, secure, high-performance and scalable technology infrastructure;

 

hire, integrate, retain and motivate professional and technical talent, including key members of management;

 

anticipate and adapt to changing market conditions, including technological developments and changes in competitive landscape; and

 

navigate an evolving and complex regulatory environment.

 

If Damon fails to address any or all of these risks and challenges, its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

Damon will initially depend on revenue generated from a single model of vehicle and in the foreseeable future will be significantly dependent on a limited number of models.

 

Damon’s business will initially depend substantially on the sales and success of its HyperSport motorcycles, which will be its only volume manufactured vehicle in the market for an extended period of time, and in the foreseeable future will be significantly dependent on a limited number of vehicles. Damon will rely on sales from the HyperSport motorcycles, among other sources of financing, for the capital that will be required to develop and commercialize those subsequent models. To the extent that (i) production of Damon’s motorcycles is delayed, interrupted or reduced, (ii) Damon’s product variety and motorcycles do not meet customer expectations or do not align with projected timelines, cost and volume targets, or (iii) any of Damon’s vehicles are not well-received by the market for any reason, Damon’s revenue and cash flow would be adversely affected. In any such case, Damon may need to seek additional financing earlier than it expects, which financing may not be available to it in a timely manner and on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, and Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

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Damon’s success will depend on its ability to economically produce its vehicles at scale, and its ability to produce vehicles of sufficient quality and appeal to customers on schedule and at a scale that is unproven.

 

Damon’s business success will depend in large part on its ability to economically produce, market and sell its motorcycles at sufficient capacity to meet the demands of its customers. Damon will need to scale its production capacity in order to successfully implement its business strategy, and plans to do so in the future by, among other things, completing the development and ramp-up of capacity at an assembly facility in San Rafael, California. Damon has no experience in mass-production of its motorcycles. Damon does not know whether it will be able to develop efficient, automated, low-cost production capabilities and processes, or whether it will be able to secure reliable sources of supply from suppliers and manufacturers, in each case that will enable it to meet the quality, price, engineering, design and production standards, as well as the production volumes, required to successfully mass market its motorcycles and meet its business objectives and customer needs.

 

Even if Damon is successful in developing mass-production capability and processes and can reliably source supplies in sufficient volume, it does not know whether it will be able to do so in a manner that avoids significant delays and cost overruns, including as a result of factors beyond its control, such as problems with suppliers and manufacturers, or in time to meet the commercialization schedules of future vehicles or to satisfy the requirements of its customers. Damon’s ability to effectively reduce its cost structure over time is limited by the fixed nature of many of its planned expenses in the near-term, and its ability to reduce long-term expenses is constrained by its need to continue investment in its business strategy.

 

If Damon fails to develop and scale such mass-production capability and processes within its projected costs and timelines, Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

Damon may be unable to reduce and adequately control the costs associated with operating its business.

 

Damon will require significant capital to develop and grow its business and it expects to incur significant costs which will impact its profitability, including research and development expenses as new models are rolled out and existing models improved, raw material procurement costs, selling and distribution expenses as it builds its brand and markets its vehicles and general and administrative expenses as it scales its operations. In addition, Damon may incur significant costs in connection with its services and honoring its commitments under its service and warranty packages. Damon’s ability to become profitable in the future will not only depend on its ability to successfully market its vehicles and other products and services, but also its ability to control its costs. If Damon is unable to design, manufacture, market, sell and distribute and service its vehicles and services in a cost-efficient manner, its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

To carry out its proposed business plan to develop, manufacture, sell and service electric motorcycles, Damon will require a significant amount of capital.

 

Damon’s capital expenditures will continue to be significant in the foreseeable future as it expands its business and its level of capital expenditures will be significantly affected by customer demand for its products and services. The fact that Damon has a limited operating history means it has limited historical data on the demand for its products and services. As a result, its future capital requirements are uncertain and actual capital requirements may be materially different from those it currently anticipates. Damon expects that it will ultimately need to seek additional equity or debt financing to finance its capital expenditures, though the timing or amount of any such capital expenditures cannot be predicted with certainty at this time. The sale of additional equity or equity-linked securities would dilute Damon’s shareholders, while the incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and covenants that potentially restrict its operations.

 

There is no assurance that such additional financings will be available to Damon in a timely manner or on terms that are favourable, or at all. Damon’s ability to obtain the necessary financing to carry out its business plan is subject to a number of factors, including general market conditions and investor acceptance of its business plan. These factors may cause the timing, amount, terms and conditions of such financing to be unattractive or unavailable to Damon. If Damon is unable to secure sufficient financing if and when needed or desired, it may have to significantly reduce its spending, delay or cancel its planned activities or substantially change its current corporate structure and its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

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Damon may experience significant delays in the design, manufacture, finance, regulatory approval, launch, transportation and delivery of its motorcycles.

 

Damon’s business will depend in large part on its ability to execute on its plans to design, manufacture, finance, obtain regulatory approval for, launch, transport and deliver its vehicles, and any delay associated therewith could materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects, and could cause liquidity constraints and reputational damage.

 

Vehicle manufacturers often experience delays in the design, manufacture and commercial launch of new products. Damon has no experience to date in high volume manufacturing of its vehicles. Even if it is successful in developing high-volume manufacturing capability and processes and in reliably sourcing its component supply, Damon cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so in a manner that avoids significant delays and cost overruns or in time to meet its vehicle commercialization schedules or in satisfaction of customer expectations or requirements. Further, Damon will also rely on third-party suppliers for the provision and development of the key components and materials used in its vehicles. To the extent Damon’s suppliers experience any delays in providing it with or developing necessary components, it could experience delays in delivering on its timelines. Further, prior to mass production of its vehicles, Damon will need such vehicles to be fully designed, engineered and approved for sale according to differing requirements, including, but not limited to, regulatory requirements, in the different jurisdictions in which it intends to commercialize them.

 

Damon does not currently have arrangements in place that will allow it to fully execute its business plan.

 

To sell its motorcycles as envisioned, Damon will need to enter into agreements and arrangements that are not currently in place. These include entering into manufacturing agreements for Damon’s current and future electric motorcycles not yet in development and acquiring additional manufacturing capability, arranging for the transportation of HyperSport motorcycles, and obtaining battery and other essential supplies in the quantities that Damon requires. If Damon is unable to enter into such agreements or is only able to do so on terms that are unfavorable, Damon may not be able to fully carry out its business plans as currently contemplated or at all.

 

If Damon is unable to design, develop, manufacture and sell new electric motorcycles and services that address additional market opportunities, its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may suffer.

 

Damon may not be able to successfully design, develop, manufacture and sell new electric motorcycles and services, address new market segments or develop a significantly broader customer base. To date, Damon has focused its business on the development and sale of the HyperSport Premier and HyperSport HS motorcycles, which have targeted mainly affluent super sport motorcycle market. Damon will need to address additional markets and expand its customer demographic to further grow its business. If Damon fails to address additional market opportunities, its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

Damon may not be able to accurately estimate the supply and demand for its vehicles, which could result in a variety of inefficiencies in its business and hinder its ability to generate revenue. If Damon fails to accurately predict its manufacturing requirements, Damon could incur additional costs or experience delays.

 

It is difficult for management to predict Damon’s future revenues and appropriately budget for its expenses, and management has limited insight into trends that may emerge and affect Damon’s business. Damon will be required to provide forecasts of its demand to its suppliers several months prior to the scheduled delivery of vehicles to its prospective customers. Currently, there is no historical basis for making judgments about the demand for Damon’s vehicles or its ability to design, develop, manufacture and sell vehicles, or its profitability in the future. If Damon overestimates its requirements, its suppliers may have excess inventory, which indirectly would increase its costs. If Damon underestimates its requirements, its suppliers may have inadequate inventory, which could interrupt manufacturing of its vehicles and result in delays in deliveries and revenues or negatively impact its ongoing relationships with its suppliers. In addition, lead times for materials and components that its suppliers order may vary significantly and depend on factors such as the specific supplier, contract terms and demand for each component at a given time. If Damon fails to order sufficient quantities of product components in a timely manner, the delivery of vehicles to its customers could be delayed, and its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

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Damon has received only a limited number of reservations for its vehicles, all of which may be cancelled and are fully refundable, and there is no assurance that such reservations will be converted into sales.

 

As of June 30, 2024, Damon had unfulfilled reservations for more than 3,323 HyperSport and HyperFighter motorcycles, which were placed with fully refundable deposits. Damon’s customers may cancel their reservations without penalty and for any reason until they place an order for their motorcycle, at which point the deposit becomes non-refundable and the customer is required to pay an additional non-refundable deposit. Damon has experienced cancellations in the past, and further customers may cancel their reservations for many reasons outside of its control, including changes in government subsidies and economic incentives. The potentially long wait from the time a reservation is made until the time the vehicle is delivered could also impact user decisions on whether to ultimately make a purchase, due to potential changes in preferences, competitive developments and other factors. In addition, any further delays in the expected start of production of the HyperSport line of motorcycles or other upcoming models could result in significant reservation cancellations. No assurance can be given that reservations will not be cancelled and will ultimately result in the final purchase, delivery and sale or lease of motorcycles. Accordingly, the number of reservations has significant limitations as a measure of demand for Damon’s products, including demand for particular body styles, models or trim levels, or for future motorcycle sales.

 

If Damon fails to manage future growth effectively, it may not be able to produce, market, service and sell (or lease) its motorcycles successfully.

 

Damon plans to expand its operations in the near future in connection with the planned production of its motorcycles, which will require it to hire and train new personnel, accurately forecast production and revenue, control expenses and investments in anticipation of expanded operations, establish new or expand current design, production and sales and service facilities, implement and enhance administrative infrastructure, systems and processes, address new markets and establish international operations. If Damon fails to efficiently manage its growth, its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

Damon expects to experience significant and rapid growth in the scope and complexity of its business, which may place a significant strain on Damon’s senior management team and its financial and other resources. Such growth, if experienced, may expose Damon to greater costs and other risks associated with growth and expansion. Damon may be required to hire a broad range of additional employees, including other support personnel, among others, in order to successfully advance its operations. Damon may be unsuccessful in these efforts or may be unable to project accurately the rate or timing of these increases.

 

Damon’s ability to manage its growth effectively will require Damon to continue to improve its operations, to improve financial and management information systems, and to train, motivate, and manage future employees. This growth may place a strain on Damon’s management and operational resources. The failure to develop and implement effective systems, or to hire and retain sufficient personnel for the performance of all of the functions necessary to effectively service and manage Damon’s business, or the failure to manage growth effectively, could have a materially adverse effect on Damon’s business, financial condition, and results of operations. In addition, difficulties in effectively managing the budgeting, forecasting, and other process control issues presented by such a rapid expansion could harm Damon’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.

 

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Damon has very limited experience servicing its motorcycles. If it is unable to address the service requirements of its future customers, Damon’s business may be materially and adversely affected.

 

Damon has limited experience in servicing its motorcycles, and it expects to be required to increase its servicing capabilities as it scales its operations and continues to grow, including by building Damon experience centers in the U.S. and Canada. Servicing electric vehicles is different than servicing vehicles with internal combustion engines and requires specialized skills, including high voltage training and servicing techniques. Although Damon believes the experience it has gained developing and operating prototypes of its motorcycles positions it well to service its motorcycles and future products, Damon has no after-sale experience of maintaining and servicing motorcycles for its customers at scale, and there is no guarantee Damon will be able to do so. There can be no assurance that Damon’s service arrangements will adequately address the service requirements of Damon’s customers to their satisfaction, or that Damon and its partners will have sufficient resources to timely meet ongoing service requirements at scale. In addition, Damon anticipates the level and quality of the services it plans to provide its customers will have a direct impact on the success of its brand, reputation and ongoing sales. Failure to address the servicing requirements of its customers could harm Damon’s reputation or materially adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon’s customers will also depend on Damon’s customer support team to resolve technical and operational issues relating to the software integrated in its vehicles. Damon’s ability to provide effective customer support is largely dependent on its ability to attract, train and retain qualified personnel with experience in supporting customers on platforms such as Damon’s platform. As it continues to grow, additional pressure may be placed on Damon’s customer support team, and Damon may be unable to respond quickly enough to accommodate short-term increases in customer demand for technical support. Damon may also be unable to modify the future scope and delivery of its technical support to compete with changes in the technical support provided by its competitors. Increased customer demand for support, without corresponding revenue, could increase costs and negatively affect Damon’s results of operation. If Damon is unable to successfully address the servicing requirements of its customers or establish a market perception that it maintains high-quality support, it may be subject to claims from its customers, including for breach of warranties, loss of revenue or damages, and its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

Damon’s motorcycles may not perform in line with customer expectations.

 

Damon’s vehicles, including the HyperSport line of motorcycles, may not perform in line with customers’ expectations. For example, Damon’s vehicles may not have the durability or longevity of other vehicles in the market and may not be as easy and convenient to repair as other vehicles in the market. Any product defects or any other failure of Damon’s vehicles to perform as expected could harm its reputation and result in adverse publicity, harm to the Damon brand and reputation, lost revenue, delivery delays, product recalls, product liability claims, significant warranty and other expenses, and could have a material adverse impact on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. Additionally, problems and defects experienced by other electric consumer vehicles could by association have a negative impact on perception and customer demand for Damon’s vehicles.

 

Further, Damon’s vehicles may contain defects in components, software, design and manufacture that may cause them not to perform as expected or that may require repairs, recalls or design changes, any of which would require significant financial and other resources to successfully navigate and resolve. Damon initially plans to deliver its vehicles without CoPilot ADAS, and thereafter to deliver its vehicles with CoPilot ADAS with limited functionality, with the goal to activate additional features over time. There is no guarantee that the CoPilot ADAS will ultimately perform in line with expectations. Damon’s vehicles use a substantial amount of software code to operate and software products are inherently complex and often contain defects and errors when first introduced. Efforts to remedy any issues Damon observes in its products could significantly distract management’s attention from other important business objectives, may not be timely, may hamper production or may not be to the satisfaction of its customers. Further, while extensive internal testing has been performed on Damon’s vehicles’ software and hardware systems, Damon’s limited operating history and limited field data reduce its ability to evaluate and predict the long-term quality, reliability, durability and performance characteristics of its vehicles. There can be no assurance that Damon will be able to detect and resolve any defects in its vehicles prior to their sale to customers. If any of Damon’s vehicles fail to perform as expected, deliveries may have to be delayed, product recalls initiated and servicing or updates under warranty provided at Damon’s expense, which could adversely affect Damon’s brand in its target markets and its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

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Sales will depend in part on Damon’s ability to establish and maintain confidence in its business prospects among customers, analysts and others within its industry.

 

Consumers may be less likely to purchase Damon’s products if they do not believe that its business will succeed or that its operations, including service and customer support operations, will continue for many years. Similarly, suppliers and other third parties will be less likely to invest time and resources in developing business relationships with Damon if they are not convinced that its business will succeed. Accordingly, to build, maintain and grow its business, Damon must establish and maintain confidence among customers, suppliers, analysts and other parties with respect to its liquidity and business prospects. Maintaining such confidence may be particularly difficult as a result of many factors, including Damon’s limited operating history, others’ unfamiliarity with its products, uncertainty regarding the future of electric vehicles, any prior or future delays in scaling production, delivery and service operations to meet demand, competition and Damon’s production and sales performance compared with market expectations. Some of these factors are outside of Damon’s control, and any negative perceptions about Damon’s business prospects, even if exaggerated or unfounded, would likely harm its business and make it more difficult to raise additional capital in the future. In addition, a significant number of new electric vehicle companies have recently entered the automotive industry, which is an industry that has historically been associated with significant barriers to entry and a high rate of failure. If these new entrants or other manufacturers of electric vehicles go out of business, produce vehicles that do not perform as expected or otherwise fail to meet expectations, such failures may have the effect of increasing scrutiny of others in the industry, including Damon, and further challenging customer, supplier and analyst confidence in Damon’s business prospects.

 

Damon’s business and prospects depend significantly on its ability to build its brand. Damon may not succeed in continuing to establish, maintain and strengthen the Damon brand, and its brand and reputation could be harmed by negative publicity regarding its company or products.

 

Damon’s business and prospects are heavily dependent on its ability to develop, maintain and strengthen the “Damon” brand. If Damon fails to establish, maintain and strengthen its brand, it may lose the opportunity to build a critical mass of customers. Promoting and positioning the “Damon” brand will likely depend significantly on Damon’s ability to provide high quality vehicles and services and engage with its customers as intended and Damon has limited experience in these areas. In addition, Damon expects that its ability to develop, maintain and strengthen the “Damon” brand will also depend heavily on the success of its user development and branding efforts. Such efforts mainly include building a community of online and offline users engaged with Damon through its mobile application and Damon stores as well as other branding initiatives and events. Such efforts may be non-traditional and may not achieve the desired results. To promote the “Damon” brand, Damon may be required to change its user development and branding practices, which could result in substantially increased expenses, including the need to use traditional media such as television, radio and print. If Damon does not develop and maintain a strong brand, its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially and adversely impacted.

 

In addition, if incidents with Damon’s business, vehicles or services occur or are perceived to have occurred, whether or not such incidents are Damon’s fault, Damon could be subject to adverse publicity. In particular, given the popularity of social media, posts and opinions regarding Damon, whether true or not, could quickly proliferate and harm consumer perceptions and confidence in the “Damon” brand. Further, there is the risk of potential adverse publicity related to Damon’s manufacturing or other partners, whether or not such publicity is related to their collaboration with Damon. Damon’s ability to successfully position its brand could also be adversely affected by perceptions about the quality of its partners’ vehicles. In addition, from time-to-time, Damon’s vehicles are evaluated and reviewed by third parties. Any negative reviews or reviews which compare Damon unfavorably to competitors could adversely affect consumer perception about Damon’s vehicles.

 

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The motorcycle market is highly competitive, and Damon may not be successful in competing in this industry.

 

The motorcycle market is highly competitive, and Damon expects it will become even more so in the future. Currently, Damon’s principal competition for its vehicles comes principally from manufacturers of motorcycles with internal combustion engines powered by gasoline, including in the premium and other segments of its business. Damon cannot assure that customers will choose its vehicles over those of its competitors’ internal combustion-engine motorcycles. Although Damon intends to strategically enter into the market in the premium electric vehicle segment, it similarly expects this segment will become more competitive in the future as additional competitors enter into it, both from established brands and new entrants from various regions of the globe.

 

Many of Damon’s current and potential competitors have significantly greater financial, technical, manufacturing, marketing and other resources than Damon and may be able to devote greater resources to the design, development, manufacturing, distribution, promotion, sale and support of their products. Based on publicly available information, a number of Damon’s competitors already have displayed prototype electric motorcycles and have announced target availability and production timelines, while others have launched pilot programs or full commercial offerings in certain markets.

 

Notably, Damon expects competition in its industry to intensify in the future in light of increased demand and regulatory push for alternative fuel vehicles, continuing globalization and consolidation in the worldwide motorcycle industry. Factors affecting competition include, among others, product quality and features, innovation and development time, pricing, reliability, safety, fuel and energy economy, customer service (including breadth of service network) and financing terms. Damon’s ability to successfully compete in the motorcycle industry will be fundamental to its future success in existing and new markets and its market share. There can be no assurance that Damon will be able to compete successfully in the markets in which it operates. If Damon’s competitors introduce new models or services that successfully compete with or surpass the quality, price, performance or availability of Damon’s vehicles or services, Damon may be unable to satisfy existing customers or attract new customers at the prices and levels that would allow it to generate attractive rates of return on its investment. Increased competition could result in lower vehicle unit sales, price reductions and revenue shortfalls, loss of customers and loss of market share, which may materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

There may be unanticipated obstacles to the execution of Damon’s business model.

 

Damon’s business plans may change significantly. Damon’s business model is capital intensive. Damon believes that its chosen activities and strategies are achievable in light of current economic and legal conditions with the skills, background, and knowledge of Damon’s principals and advisors. Damon’s management reserves the right to make significant modifications to its stated strategies depending on future events.

 

Damon’s proposed plan of operation and prospects will depend largely upon its ability to successfully establish Damon’s presence in a timely fashion, retain and continue to hire skilled management, technical, marketing, and other personnel, and attract and retain significant numbers of quality business partners and corporate clients. There can be no assurance that Damon will be able to successfully implement its business plan or develop or maintain future business relationships, or that unanticipated expenses, problems or technical difficulties which would result in material delays in implementation will not occur.

 

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Demand in the motorcycle industry is highly volatile.

 

Volatility of demand in the motorcycle industry may materially and adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. The markets in which Damon will be competing have been subject to considerable volatility in demand in recent periods. Demand for motorcycle sales depends to a large extent on general, economic, political and social conditions in a given market and the introduction of new motorcycles and technologies. As a new start-up manufacturer, Damon will have fewer financial resources than more established motorcycle manufacturers to withstand changes in the market and disruptions in demand.

 

Damon’s ability to generate meaningful product revenue will depend upon consumer’s willingness to adopt electric motorcycles.

 

Damon’s growth will greatly depend upon the adoption by consumers of, and Damon is subject to an elevated risk of any reduced demand for, alternative fuel motorcycles in general and electric motorcycles in particular. If the market for electric motorcycles does not develop as expected or develops more slowly than expected, Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected. The market for alternative fuel motorcycles is relatively new, rapidly evolving, characterized by rapidly changing technologies, price competition, additional competitors, evolving government regulation and industry standards, frequent new motorcycle announcements and changing consumer demands and behaviors. Factors that may influence the adoption of alternative fuel motorcycles, and specifically electric motorcycles, include:

 

perceptions about electric motorcycle quality, safety (in particular with respect to lithium-ion battery packs), design, performance and cost, especially if adverse events or accidents occur that are linked to the quality or safety of electric motorcycles;

 

perceptions about motorcycle safety in general, in particular safety issues that may be attributed to the use of advanced technology, including motorcycle electronics and braking systems;

 

the limited range over which electric motorcycles may be driven on a single battery charge;

 

the decline of an electric motorcycle’s range resulting from deterioration over time in the battery’s ability to hold a charge or short-term declines resulting from adverse weather conditions;

 

concerns about electric grid capacity and reliability, which could derail Damon’s efforts to promote electric motorcycles as a practical solution to motorcycles which require gasoline;

 

the availability of alternative fuel motorcycles, including plug-in hybrid electric motorcycles;

 

improvements in the fuel economy of the internal combustion engine;

 

the availability of service for electric motorcycles;

 

the environmental consciousness of consumers;

 

volatility in the cost of oil and gasoline;

 

government regulations and economic incentives promoting fuel efficiency and alternate forms of energy;

 

access to charging stations, standardization of electric motorcycle charging systems and consumers’ perceptions about convenience and cost to charge an electric motorcycle;

 

the availability of tax and other governmental incentives to purchase and operate electric motorcycles or future regulation requiring increased use of nonpolluting motorcycles;

 

perceptions about and the actual cost of alternative fuel; and

 

macroeconomic factors.

 

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The influence of any of the factors described above may cause current or potential customers not to purchase Damon’s electric motorcycles, which would materially adversely affect Damon’s business, operating results, financial condition and prospects.

 

The transportation industry has significant barriers to entry that Damon must overcome in order to manufacture and sell its electric motorcycles at scale.

 

The transportation industry is characterized by significant barriers to entry, including large capital requirements, investment costs of developing, designing, manufacturing and distributing vehicles, long lead times to bring vehicles to market from the concept and design stage, the need for specialized design and development expertise, regulatory requirements, establishing a brand name and image and the need to establish sales and service locations. Since Damon is focused on electric motorcycles, it faces a variety of added challenges to entry that a traditional motorcycle manufacturer would not encounter, including additional costs of developing and producing an electric powertrain that has comparable performance to a traditional internal combustion engine in terms of range and power, inexperience with servicing electric vehicles, regulations associated with the transport of batteries, the need to establish or provide access to sufficient charging locations and unproven high-volume customer demand for fully electric motorcycles. If Damon is not able to overcome these barriers, its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected, and its ability to grow its business may be harmed.

 

Damon’s planned distribution model is different from the predominant current distribution model for motorcycle manufacturers, which makes evaluating its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects difficult.

 

Damon’s planned distribution model is not common in the automotive industry today, particularly in North America. Damon plans to conduct vehicle sales directly to customers rather than through dealerships, primarily through Damon’s website, subject to obtaining applicable dealer licenses and equivalent permits in such jurisdictions. Further, generally all Damon vehicles will be made to order. This model of vehicle distribution is relatively new and unproven, and subjects Damon to substantial risk as it requires, in the aggregate, significant expenditures and provides for slower expansion of distribution and sales systems than may be possible by utilizing the traditional dealer franchise system. For example, Damon may not be able to utilize long established sales channels developed through a franchise system to increase its sales volume. Moreover, Damon will be competing with companies with well established distribution channels. Damon’s success will depend in large part on Damon’s ability to effectively develop its own sales channels and marketing strategies.

 

Implementing such distribution model is subject to numerous significant challenges, including obtaining licenses or equivalent permits and approvals from government authorities, and there is no assurance that Damon will be able to obtain such licenses, permits and approvals. Further, there are substantial automotive franchise laws in place in many jurisdictions around the world and Damon may be exposed to significant franchise dealer litigation risks.

 

If Damon’s direct sales and leasing model does not develop as expected or develops more slowly than expected, it may be required to modify or abandon its sales and leasing model, which could materially and adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon’s marketing programs may not be successful.

 

Damon believes its brand is critical to its business. Damon will incur costs and expend other resources in its marketing efforts to raise brand awareness and attract and retain customers. These initiatives may not be successful, resulting in expenses incurred without the benefit of revenues or growth. Additionally, most, if not all, of Damon’s competitors have greater financial resources, which enable them to spend significantly more than Damon is able to on marketing and advertising. Should Damon’s competitors increase spending on marketing and advertising or Damon’s marketing funds decrease for any reason, or should its advertising and promotions be less effective than its competitors, there could be a material adverse effect on Damon’s results of operations and financial condition.

 

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Damon is dependent on its suppliers, some of which are single or limited source suppliers, and the inability of these suppliers to deliver necessary components of Damon’s vehicles at prices and volumes acceptable to Damon would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon is dependent on third-party suppliers and manufacturers to supply and manufacture parts and components, sub-assemblies and assemblies included in its vehicles, and it expects to continue to rely on third parties to supply and manufacture such parts and components, sub-assemblies and assemblies in the future. While Damon obtains parts and components, sub-assemblies and assemblies from multiple sources whenever possible, some of the parts and components, sub-assemblies and assemblies used in its vehicles are purchased from a single source.

 

Damon intends to mitigate supply chain risk by entering into long-term supply agreements with key manufacturers and suppliers where appropriate, including where there is a single source supplier, but has not secured such long-term supply agreements to date, and there can be no assurance that it will be able to do so on terms that are acceptable to Damon, or at all. Further, the supplier agreements Damon may enter into with key suppliers in the future may contain provisions where such agreements can be terminated in various circumstances, including potentially without cause. While Damon believes that it may be able to establish alternate supply relationships and can obtain or potentially engineer replacement components for some of its single source components, it may be unable to do so in the short-term or at all, or at prices, volumes or quality levels that are acceptable to it. Changes in business conditions, pandemics, governmental changes, political conflict and other factors beyond Damon’s control, or that it does not presently anticipate, could affect its ability to receive components from its suppliers.

 

Any disruption in the supply of parts and components, sub-assemblies and assemblies, whether or not from a single source supplier, could temporarily disrupt manufacturing of Damon’s vehicles until an alternative supplier is able to supply the required material. Changes in business conditions, unforeseen circumstances, governmental changes, and other factors beyond Damon’s control or which it does not presently anticipate, could also affect Damon’s suppliers’ ability to deliver components to Damon on a timely basis and ultimately, Damon’s ability to economically produce and distribute its vehicles.

 

In particular, Damon’s vehicles contain electronics, microprocessors control modules, and other computer chips. As a result of the supply chain disruptions commencing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge in demand for semiconductor microchips, which led to a worldwide supply shortage at the end of 2020 and into 2022 in the transportation industry. Damon is dependent on its suppliers to deliver many components that contain these microchips, and a shortage of microchips could disrupt Damon’s operations and its ability to timely deliver vehicles to customers. Damon is closely monitoring the availability of these components, assessing the supply chain and production impacts and seeking potential alternatives.

 

Also, if any of Damon’s suppliers become economically distressed or go bankrupt, Damon may be required to provide substantial financial support or take other measures to ensure supplies of components or materials, which could increase its costs, affect its liquidity or cause production disruptions.

 

The inability of any of Damon’s suppliers to deliver necessary parts and components, sub-assemblies and assemblies according to Damon’s schedule and at prices, volumes or quality levels acceptable to Damon, Damon’s inability to efficiently manage these parts and components, sub-assemblies and assemblies, or the termination or interruption of any material supply arrangement could materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results or prospects. Further, as the scale of Damon’s vehicle production increases, Damon will need to accurately forecast, purchase, warehouse and transport components to its manufacturing facilities and servicing locations internationally and at much higher volumes. If it is unable to accurately match the timing and quantities of component purchases to its actual needs or successfully implement automation, inventory management and other systems to accommodate the increased complexity in its supply chain, Damon may incur unexpected production disruption, storage, transportation and write-off costs.

 

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Any of the foregoing may materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results or prospects.

 

If Damon’s suppliers fail to use ethical business practices and comply with applicable laws and regulations, Damon’s brand image could be harmed due to negative publicity.

 

Damon’s core values, which include developing high quality electric motorcycles while operating with integrity, are an important component of the Damon brand image, which makes Damon’s reputation sensitive to allegations of unethical business practices. Damon does not control its suppliers or their business practices. Accordingly, there is no assurance of compliance on the part of Damon’s suppliers with ethical business practices, such as environmental responsibilities, fair wage practices, and compliance with child labor laws, among others. A lack of demonstrated compliance could lead Damon to seek alternative suppliers, which could increase its costs and results in delayed delivery of its products, product shortages or other disruptions of its operations.

 

Violation of labor or other laws by Damon’s suppliers or the divergence of a supplier’s labor or other practices from those generally accepted as ethical in the markets in which Damon operates could also attract negative publicity for Damon and its brand. If Damon, or other manufacturers in the industry in which Damon operates, encounters similar problems in the future, the Damon brand and Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

Damon could experience cost increases or disruptions in supply of raw materials or other components used in its vehicles.

 

Damon incurs significant costs related to procuring raw materials required to manufacture and assembling its vehicles. Damon uses various raw materials in its vehicles including aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, non-ferrous metals such as copper, lithium, nickel, and cobalt. The prices for these raw materials fluctuate depending on factors beyond Damon’s control including market conditions and global demand for these materials and could adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. Damon’s business will also depend on the continued supply of battery cells for its vehicles. Battery cell manufacturers may refuse to supply electric vehicle manufacturers to the extent they determine that their vehicles are not sufficiently safe. Damon is exposed to multiple risks related to availability and pricing of quality lithium-ion battery cells. These risks include:

 

the inability or unwillingness of current battery cell manufacturers to build or operate battery cell manufacturing plants to supply the numbers of lithium-ion cells required to support the growth of the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle industry as demand for such cells increases;

 

disruption in the supply of cells due to quality issues or recalls by the battery cell manufacturers; and

 

an increase in the cost or decrease in the availability of raw materials used in battery cells, such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, used in lithium-ion cells.

 

Further, currency fluctuations, tariffs or shortages in petroleum and other economic or political conditions may result in significant increases in freight charges and raw material costs. Substantial increases in the prices for Damon’s raw materials or components would increase its operating costs and could reduce its margins. In addition, a growth in popularity of electric vehicles without a significant expansion in battery cell production capacity could result in shortages which would result in increased materials costs to Damon, and its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

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Increased freight and shipping costs or disruptions in transportation and shipping infrastructure could materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon intends to utilize air, sea and ground freight via third-party freight services for the transportation of supplies to its facilities and assembled vehicles to its customers. Adverse fluctuations in freight costs, limitations on shipping and receiving capacity, and other disruptions in the transportation and shipping infrastructure at important shipping and delivery points for Damon’s products, as well as for parts and components, sub-assemblies and assemblies used in Damon’s vehicles could materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. For example, delivery delays or increases in transportation costs (including through increased energy costs, increased carrier rates or driver wages as a result of driver shortages, a decrease in transportation capacity, or work stoppages or slowdowns) could significantly decrease Damon’s ability to make vehicle sales and earn revenues. Labor shortages or work stoppages in the transportation industry or long-term disruptions to the national and international transportation infrastructure that lead to delays or interruptions of deliveries or which would necessitate Damon securing alternative shipping suppliers could also increase Damon’s costs or otherwise materially adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon depends on certain key personnel, and its success will depend on its continued ability to retain and attract qualified management, technical and vehicle engineering and sales personnel.

 

Damon’s success will depend on the efforts, abilities, continued service and performance of Damon’s senior management team and key management, technical, vehicle engineering and sales personnel, and in particular from Jay Giraud, Chief Executive Officer, Bal Bhullar, Chief Financial Officer, Derrek Dorresteyn, Chief Technology Officer, Amber Spencer, Chief Marketing Officer. A number of these key employees have significant experience in the motorcycle and electric vehicle manufacturing industry. If any key personnel were to terminate their employment with, or cease providing services to, Damon, the risks described in this section may be heightened and Damon may have difficulty or may not be able to locate and hire a suitable replacement. Damon has not obtained any “key person” insurance on certain key personnel at this time.

 

Damon’s directors and executive officers may have other business interests and obligations to other entities.

 

None of Damon’s directors or officers will be required to manage Damon as their sole and exclusive function and they may have other business interests and may engage in other activities in addition to those relating to Damon, provided that such activities do not compete with the business of Damon or otherwise breach their agreements with Damon. Damon is dependent on its directors and officers to successfully operate Damon. Their other business interests and activities could divert time and attention from operating Damon’s business.

 

Potential conflicts of interest may arise in the course of Damon’s operations involving any member of management’s interest, or an affiliate company’s interest, as well as their respective interests in other potential unrelated activities. While Damon does have processes and procedures in place to identify, analyze or monitor conflicts of interest, there is no assurance that such processes and procedures will identify or disclose every conflict of interest that may arise.

 

Damon’s business may be adversely affected by labor and union activities.

 

Although none of Damon’s employees are currently represented by a labor union, it is common throughout the motorcycle industry generally for many employees at motorcycle companies to belong to a union, which can result in higher employee costs and increased risk of work stoppages. Damon also directly and indirectly depends upon other companies with unionized work forces, such as parts suppliers and trucking and freight companies. If a work stoppage occurs within Damon’s business or that of Damon’s key suppliers, it could delay the manufacture and sale of Damon’s electric motorcycles and may have a material adverse effect on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. Additionally, if Damon expands its business to include full in-house manufacturing of motorcycles, Damon’s employees might join or form a labor union and Damon may be required to become a union signatory.

 

Damon has undergone recent reductions in force and may undergo additional reductions in force in the future. However, any headcount reduction may not result in anticipated cost savings and could have negative or unanticipated impacts on Damon’s business.

 

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To reduce operating expenses, Damon reduced its headcount, approximately 50% in early 2023 to early 2023 and Damon may seek to undergo additional workforce restructurings in the future. Damon may not realize the anticipated benefits, savings and improvements in its cost structure from such restructurings because of unforeseen difficulties, delays or unexpected costs. In particular, headcount reductions could lead to disruptions to operations, material delays in research and development, attrition beyond planned layoffs and increased challenges to hire and retain qualified personnel. If Damon is unable to realize the expected operational efficiencies and cost savings from past or future restructurings, Damon’s operating results and financial condition would be adversely affected.

 

Damon is or may be subject to risks associated with strategic alliances and acquisitions.

 

Damon has entered into and may in the future enter into strategic alliances, including joint ventures or minority equity investments, with various third parties to further Damon’s business purpose from time-to-time. These alliances could subject Damon to a number of risks, including risks associated with sharing proprietary information, non-performance by the third party and increased expenses in establishing new strategic alliances, any of which may materially and adversely affect its business. Damon may have limited ability to monitor or control the actions of these third parties and, to the extent any of these strategic third parties suffer negative publicity or harm to their reputation from events relating to their business, Damon may also suffer negative publicity or harm to its reputation by virtue of its association with any such third party.

 

In addition, although Damon does not have any current acquisition plans, if appropriate opportunities arise, Damon may acquire additional assets, products, technologies or businesses that are complementary to its existing business. In addition to a potential requirement for shareholder approval, Damon may also have to obtain approvals and licenses from relevant government authorities for the acquisitions and to comply with any applicable laws and regulations, which could result in increased delay and costs, and may derail its business strategy if Damon fails to do so. Further, past and future acquisitions and the subsequent integration of new assets and businesses into Damon (including the Business Combination) may require significant attention from Damon’s management and could result in a diversion of resources from its existing business, which in turn could have an adverse effect on Damon’s business operations. Acquired assets or businesses may not generate the expected financial results. Acquisitions could result in the use of substantial amounts of cash, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, the occurrence of significant goodwill impairment charges, amortization expenses for other intangible assets and exposure to potential unknown liabilities of the acquired business. Moreover, the costs of identifying and consummating acquisitions may be significant.

 

Manufacturing in collaboration with partners is subject to risks.

 

Damon has agreed to a partnership with Auteco , for the manufacturer of a lower-cost global electric motorcycle (HyperLite) in the future. Damon intends to be paid by Auteco for each vehicle it assembles and sells on a per-vehicle basis monthly for the first five years of production. In addition, Damon has established a strategic partnership with Indika Energy for manufacturing, licensing and distribution in Indonesia, with the ability to expand that partnership to all of Southeast Asia. Damon may enter into similar with third party manufacturers in the future for its vehicles. Collaboration with third parties for the manufacturing of vehicles is subject to risks with respect to operations that are outside Damon’s control. Damon could experience delays to the extent its partners do not meet agreed upon timelines or experience capacity constraints. There is a risk of potential disputes with manufacturing partners, and Damon could be affected by adverse publicity related to its partners whether or not such publicity is related to their collaboration with Damon. Damon’s ability to successfully build a premium brand could also be adversely affected by perceptions about the quality of its manufacturing partners’ vehicles. In addition, although Damon is involved in each step of the supply chain and manufacturing process, given Damon’s reliance on its partners to meet Damon’s quality standards, there can be no assurance that Damon will be able to successfully maintain such quality standards if outsourced manufacturing is adopted.

 

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Damon may be unable to enter into new agreements or extend existing agreements with third-party manufacturing partners on terms and conditions acceptable to Damon and therefore may need to contract with other third parties or significantly add to its own production capacity. There can be no assurance that in such an event Damon would be able to partner with other third parties or establish or expand its own production capacity to meet its needs on acceptable terms or at all. The expense and time required to complete any transition, and to assure that vehicles manufactured at facilities of new third-party partners comply with Damon’s quality standards and regulatory requirements, may be greater than anticipated. The occurrence of any of the foregoing may materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Manufacturing at Damon’s leased facility presents inherent risk.

 

Damon is currently developing its battery and motorcycle assembly lines at its leased facility in San Rafael, California, in the greater San Francisco area. While Damon expects to be ready for initial production in 2026, there can be no assurance that Damon will be able to complete the build-out on schedule and within budget, and more generally that Damon will be able to establish and expand production capacity to satisfy current reservations or future anticipated demand. This risk extends to supply chain and manufacturing quality risk, which could lead to lower volumes or lower quality than expected by customers. Further, if Damon is able to scale its manufacturing to meet demand, Damon may need to lease a larger facility, and there is no guarantee that Damon will be able to do so on terms satisfactory to Damon.

 

The delivery of HyperSport and subsequent motorcycles to Damon’s future customers and the revenue derived therefrom depends on Damon’s ability to source and fulfill the required vehicle manufacturing capacity, and it will depend on the ability of a future lessor to build and outfit future manufacturing facility. A future lessor’s ability to fulfill its obligations is outside of Damon’s control and depends on a variety of factors including the lessor’s operations, financial condition and geopolitical and economic risks. If a future lessor is unable to fulfill its obligations or is only able to partially fulfill its obligations, Damon will not be able to manufacture and sell its HyperSport and other motorcycles in the volumes anticipated within the timeframe that Damon anticipates, if at all.

 

Damon is and will be dependent on its manufacturing facilities. If one or more of its current or future manufacturing facilities become inoperable, capacity constrained or if operations are disrupted, its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

Damon’s future revenue will be dependent on its manufacturing facilities. To the extent that Damon experiences any operational risk including, among other things, natural or man-made disasters, including earthquakes, flooding, fire and power outages, or by health epidemics or pandemics, and labor work force and work stoppages, resulting in any of its current or future manufacturing facilities becoming inoperable or capacity constrained, Damon will be required to make capital expenditures even though it may not have available resources at such time. Additionally, there is no guarantee that the proceeds available from Damon’s insurance policies would be sufficient to cover such capital expenditures. As a result, Damon’s insurance coverage and available resources may prove to be inadequate for events that may cause any of its current or future manufacturing facilities to become inoperable or capacity constrained, or any significant disruption to its operations. Any disruption in Damon’s manufacturing processes could result in delivery delays, scheduling problems, increased costs, or production interruption, which, in turn, may result in its customers deciding to purchase products from its competitors. Damon is and will be dependent on its current and future manufacturing facilities which will in the future require a high degree of capital expenditures. If Damon’s current or future assembly facilities becomes inoperative, capacity constrained or if operations are disrupted, its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

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Damon relies on complex machinery for its operations, and production of its vehicles involves a significant degree of risk and uncertainty in terms of operational performance, safety, security and costs.

 

Damon relies heavily on complex machinery for its operations and its production will involve a significant degree of uncertainty and risk in terms of operational performance, safety, security, and costs. Damon’s contemplated and its partners’ manufacturing facilities make use of large-scale machinery combining many components. The manufacturing plant components are likely to suffer unexpected malfunctions from time-to-time and will depend on repairs and spare parts to resume operations, which may not be available when needed. Unexpected malfunctions of the manufacturing facility components may significantly affect operational efficiency. Operational performance and costs can be difficult to predict and are often influenced by factors outside of Damon’s control, including, but not limited to, scarcity of natural resources, environmental hazards and remediation, costs associated with decommissioning of machines, labor disputes and strikes, difficulty or delays in obtaining governmental permits, damages or defects in electronic systems, industrial accidents, pandemics, fire, seismic activity, and natural disasters. There is no guarantee that adverse events will not occur in the future, or that Damon will be able to contain such events without damage or delay. Should operational risks materialize, it may result in the personal injury to or death of workers, the loss of production equipment, damage to manufacturing facilities, vehicles, supplies, tools and materials, monetary losses, delays and unanticipated fluctuations in production, environmental damage, administrative fines, increased insurance costs, and potential legal liabilities, all which could have a material adverse effect on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results or prospects. Although Damon generally carries insurance to cover such operational risks, there is no assurance that such insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover potential costs and liabilities arising therefrom. A loss that is uninsured or exceeds policy limits may require Damon to pay substantial amounts, which could adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon’s business may be negatively impacted by depreciation of equipment.

 

Damon expects to continue to invest significantly in what it believes is state of the art tooling, machinery and other manufacturing equipment for the product lines where the HyperSport and subsequent HyperDrive powertrain platforms based vehicles are manufactured/assembled, and Damon will depreciate the cost of such equipment over its expected useful life. Additionally, Damon expects manufacturing partners will be investing in their production lines in support of Damon’s vehicle delivery goals. However, manufacturing technology may evolve rapidly, and Damon or its partners may decide to update its manufacturing process with cutting-edge equipment more quickly than expected. Moreover, as Damon ramps the commercial production of its vehicles, Damon’s experience may cause it to discontinue the use of already installed equipment in favour of different or additional equipment. The useful life of any equipment that would be retired early as a result would be shortened, causing the depreciation on such equipment to be accelerated, and to the extent such equipment is owned by us, Damon’s results of operations could be negatively impacted.

 

Misconduct by employees of Damon or third-party service providers could cause significant losses to Damon.

 

Misconduct by employees of Damon or third-party service providers could cause significant losses to Damon. Losses could also result from actions by third party service providers, including, without limitation, failing to recognize trades and misappropriating assets. In addition, employees and third-party service providers may improperly use or disclose confidential information, which could result in litigation or serious financial harm, including limiting Damon’s business prospects or future marketing activities. No assurances can be given that the due diligence performed by Damon will identify or prevent any such misconduct.

 

Risks Related to Economic Conditions

 

Global economic conditions, including inflation, could materially adversely impact demand for Damon’s products and services.

 

Damon’s operations and performance depend significantly on economic conditions. Motorcycles are generally considered discretionary items for consumers. Many factors impact discretionary spending, including general economic conditions, inflation, unemployment, credit markets and consumer confidence in future economic conditions. Global economic conditions continue to be uncertain, particularly in light of high inflation and recent instability in the U.S. banking system. Consumer purchases of discretionary items tend to be suppressed during recessionary periods when disposable income is lower, or during periods of economic instability or uncertainty when consumer confidence is low, which may make potential customers more likely to forgo or to postpone purchasing Damon’s vehicles, or to purchase less expensive product offerings, which may be less profitable to Damon.

 

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Any financial or economic crisis, or perceived threat of such a crisis, including a significant decrease in consumer confidence, may materially and adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

The global financial markets experienced significant disruptions in 2008 and the Canadian, United States, European and other economies went into recession. The recovery from the lows of 2008 and 2009 was uneven and the global financial markets are facing new challenges, including and supply chain shortages or disruptions, and future potential economic slowdowns. It is unclear whether these challenges will be contained and what effects they each may have. There is considerable uncertainty over the long-term effects of the expansionary monetary and fiscal policies that have been adopted by the central banks and financial authorities of some of the world’s leading economies. Economic conditions in China are sensitive to global economic conditions. Recently there have been signs that the rate of China’s economic growth is declining. Any prolonged slowdown in China’s economic development might lead to tighter credit markets, increased market volatility, sudden drops in business and consumer confidence and dramatic changes in business and consumer behaviors.

 

Sales of high-end and luxury consumer products, such as Damon’s performance electric motorcycles, depend in part on discretionary consumer spending and are even more exposed to adverse changes in general economic conditions. In response to their perceived uncertainty in economic conditions, consumers might delay, reduce or cancel purchases of Damon’s electric vehicles and Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

Damon faces risks related to natural disasters, health epidemics and other outbreaks, which could significantly disrupt its operations.

 

Damon’s business could be adversely affected by the effects of local or global outbreaks, and epidemics or pandemics. Damon’s business operations could be disrupted if any of its employees are suspected of having contracted any contagious and virulent viruses or other diseases, since it could require its employees to be quarantined or its offices to be disinfected. In addition, to the extent that any such outbreak, epidemic or pandemic would have detrimental effects on general economic conditions Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results or prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

Damon’s headquarters and Damon-operated locations, as well as certain of Damon’s vendors and customers, are located in areas which have been and could be subject to natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires or earthquakes. Adverse weather conditions or other extreme changes in the weather, including resulting electrical and technological failures, may disrupt Damon’s business and may adversely affect Damon’s ability to continue its operations. These events also could have indirect consequences such as increases in the costs of insurance if they result in significant loss of property or other insurable damage. Any of these factors, or any combination thereof, could adversely affect Damon’s operations.

 

Although Damon has data hosted in offsite locations, Damon’s backup system does not capture data on a real-time basis and Damon may be unable to recover certain data if a server fails. Damon cannot assure that any backup systems will be adequate to protect it from the effects of fire, floods, typhoons, earthquakes, power loss, telecommunications failures, break-ins, war, riots, terrorist attacks or similar events. Any of the foregoing events may give rise to interruptions, breakdowns, system failures, technology platform failures or internet failures, which could cause the loss or corruption of data or malfunctions of software or hardware as well as adversely affect Damon’s ability to provide services on its platform.

 

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Damon’s risk management efforts may not be effective which could result in unforeseen losses.

 

Damon could incur substantial losses and its business operations could be disrupted if Damon is unable to effectively identify, manage, monitor, and mitigate financial risks, such as credit risk, interest rate risk, prepayment risk, liquidity risk, and other market-related risks, as well as operational risks related to its business, assets and liabilities. Damon’s risk management policies, procedures, and techniques, including its scoring methodology, may not be sufficient to identify all of the risks Damon is exposed to, mitigate the risks Damon has identified or identify additional risks to which Damon may become subject in the future.

 

Damon is subject to risks related to customer credit.

 

Damon has partnered to offer leasing and financing of its vehicles to potential customers within the U.S. and is working to establish partnerships outside the U.S. through other third-party financing partners, Damon currently has no agreements in place with any potential financing partners. Damon cannot provide any assurance that such third-party financing partners would be able or willing to provide such services on terms acceptable to Damon or its customers, or to provide such services at all. Further, because Damon has not yet sold any vehicles and no secondary market for its vehicles exists, the future resale value of its vehicles is difficult to predict, and the possibility that resale values could be lower than expected increases the difficulty of providing leasing terms that appeal to potential customers through such third-party financing partners. Damon believes that the ability to offer attractive leasing and financing options is particularly relevant to customers in the luxury motorsport vehicle segments in which Damon will compete, and if Damon is unable to offer its customers an attractive option to finance the purchase of or lease HyperSport motorcycles or planned future models, such failure could substantially reduce the pool of potential customers and decrease demand for Damon’s vehicles.

 

Further, offering leasing and financing alternatives to customers could expose Damon to risks commonly associated with the extension of consumer credit. Competitive pressure and challenging markets could increase credit risk through leases and loans to financially weak customers, extended payment terms, and leases and loans into new and immature markets, and any such credit risk could be further heightened in light of the economic uncertainty and any economic recession or other downturn, including by reason of a disease outbreak, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. If Damon is unable to provide leasing and financing arrangements that appeal to potential customers, or if the provision of such arrangements exposes it to excessive consumer credit risk, Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected.

 

Motorcycle retail sales depend heavily on affordable interest rates and availability of credit for financing and a substantial increase in interest rates could materially and adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

In certain regions, including North America and Europe, financing for new vehicle sales was available at relatively low interest rates in recent years due to, among other things, expansive government monetary policies. Interest rates began to rise sharply in early 2022, and market rates for new vehicle financing have increased as well. Higher interest rates make Damon’s vehicles less affordable to customers and could steer customers to less expensive vehicles that would be less profitable for Damon compared to premium vehicles. Additionally, if consumer interest rates remain high or increase further, or if financial service providers further tighten lending standards or restrict their lending to certain classes of credit, customers may not desire or be able to obtain financing to purchase or lease Damon’s vehicles.

 

Fluctuations in exchange rates could have a material and adverse effect on Damon’s results of operations.

 

Damon reports its financial results in U.S. dollars and anticipates that a material portion of its sales and operating costs will be realized in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. If the value of any of said currencies depreciates relative to the U.S. dollar, Damon’s foreign currency revenue will decrease when translated to U.S. dollar for reporting purposes. Alternatively, if the value of any of these currencies appreciates relative to the U.S. dollar, Damon’s operating costs will increase when translated to U.S. dollar for reporting purposes. Although these risks may sometimes be naturally hedged by a match in Damon’s sales and operating costs denominated in the same currency, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could create discrepancies between Damon’s sales and its operating costs in a given currency which may have a material adverse effect on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

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Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could also have a material adverse effect on the relative competitive position of Damon’s products in markets where they face competition from manufacturers who are less affected by such fluctuations in exchange rates. The value of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar and other currencies is affected by changes in various political and economic conditions. It is difficult to predict how market forces or government policy may impact the exchange rate between U.S. dollars and other currencies in the future. Changes in currency exchange rates can have impacts on the costs of imported goods for motorcycle assembly, and it can change the relative value or demand for motorcycles abroad.

 

Damon’s sales and operating results may fluctuate from quarter-to-quarter and from year-to-year as they are affected, among other things, by the seasonal nature of Damon’s products, fluctuation in Damon’s operating costs and prevailing market conditions.

 

Damon’s future sales and operating results may experience substantial fluctuations from quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year. It is anticipated that sales for motorcycles in the principal markets in which Damon operates will be highest in spring and summer. In addition, Damon’s revenues and operating costs will fluctuate from period-to-period with the pace at which it increases its production capacity and designs, develops and produces new vehicles. As a result of these fluctuations in revenues and expenses, along with other factors that are beyond Damon’s control, including general economic conditions, changes in consumer preferences, weather conditions, vehicle sales mix, changes in the cost or availability of raw materials or labour, discretionary spending habits and currency exchange rate fluctuations, Damon may not be able to accurately predict its quarterly and annual sales and operating results, which are likely to fluctuate significantly from period-to-period. Sales and operating results in any period should not be considered indicative of the results to be expected for any future period.

 

Risks Related to Technology

 

Damon’s motorcycles rely on software and hardware that is highly technical, and if these systems contain errors, bugs or vulnerabilities, or if Damon is unsuccessful in addressing or mitigating technical limitations in its systems, its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects could be materially adversely affected.

 

Damon’s vehicles rely on software and hardware, including software and hardware developed or maintained by third parties, that is highly technical and complex and will require modification and updates over the life of the vehicles. In addition, the performance of the software solutions included in Damon’s vehicles depends on the ability of such software and hardware to store, retrieve, process and manage immense amounts of data. Damon’s software and hardware may contain errors, bugs or vulnerabilities, and its systems are subject to certain technical limitations that may compromise Damon’s ability to meet its objectives. Some errors, bugs or vulnerabilities inherently may be difficult to detect and may only be discovered after the code has been released for external or internal use. Errors, bugs, vulnerabilities, design defects or technical limitations may be found within Damon’s software and hardware. Although Damon attempts to remedy any issues it observes in its vehicles and software as effectively and rapidly as possible, such efforts may not be timely, may hamper production or may not be to the satisfaction of Damon’s customers. Additionally, if Damon is able to deploy updates to the software addressing any issues, but such updates cannot or are not installed by its customers, such customers’ software will be subject to these vulnerabilities until they install such updates. If Damon is unable to prevent or effectively remedy errors, bugs, vulnerabilities or defects in its software and hardware, Damon may suffer damage to its reputation, loss of customers, loss of revenue or liability for damages, any of which may materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

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There are complex software and technology systems that need to be developed by Damon and in coordination with vendors and suppliers to reach production for its vehicles, and there can be no assurance such systems will be successfully developed or integrated.

 

Damon’s vehicles and operations will use a substantial amount of complex third-party and in-house software and hardware. The development and integration of such advanced technologies are inherently complex, and Damon will need to coordinate with its vendors and suppliers to reach production for its vehicles. Defects and errors may be revealed over time and Damon’s control over the performance of third-party services and systems may be limited. Thus, Damon’s potential inability to develop and integrate the necessary software and technology systems may harm its competitive position.

 

Damon relies on third-party suppliers to develop a number of emerging technologies for use in its products, including battery technology and the use of different battery cell chemistries. Certain of these technologies and chemistries are not today, and may not ever be, commercially viable. There can be no assurances that Damon’s suppliers will be able to meet the technological requirements, production timing, and volume requirements to support Damon’s business plan. In addition, the technology may not comply with the cost, performance useful life and warranty characteristics that are anticipated. As a result, Damon’s business plan could be significantly impacted, and Damon may incur significant liabilities under warranty claims which may materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon’s industry and its technology are rapidly evolving and may be subject to unforeseen changes. Developments in alternative technologies or improvements in the internal combustion engine may materially and adversely affect the demand for its electric vehicles.

 

Damon will operate in the electric vehicle industry, which is rapidly evolving and may not develop as anticipated. The regulatory framework governing the industry is currently uncertain and may remain uncertain for the foreseeable future. As the industry in which Damon operates and Damon’s business develop, Damon may need to modify its business model or change its vehicles and services. These changes may be costly and may not achieve expected results, which could have a material adverse effect on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Further, Damon may be unable to keep up with changes in electric vehicle technology or alternatives to electricity as a fuel source and, as a result, its competitiveness may suffer. Damon’s research and development efforts may not be sufficient to adapt to changes in electric vehicle technology. As technologies change, Damon plans to upgrade or adapt its vehicles and introduce new models in order to continue to provide vehicles with the latest technology, in particular safety technology and battery technology, which could involve substantial costs and lower its return on investment for existing vehicles. There can be no assurance that Damon will be able to compete effectively with alternative vehicles or source and integrate the latest technology into its vehicles, against the backdrop of Damon’s rapidly evolving industry. Even if Damon is able to keep pace with changes in technology and develop new models, Damon is subject to the risk that its prior models will become obsolete more quickly than expected, potentially reducing its return on investment.

 

Developments in alternative technologies, such as advanced diesel, ethanol, fuel cells or compressed natural gas, or improvements in the fuel economy of the internal combustion engine, may materially and adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects in ways not currently anticipated. For example, relatively inexpensive fuel, such as compressed natural gas, may emerge as consumers’ preferred alternative to petroleum-based propulsion.

 

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Damon may face challenges providing charging solutions.

 

Demand for Damon’s vehicles will depend in part on the availability of charging infrastructure. While the prevalence of charging stations has been increasing, charging station locations are significantly less widespread than gas stations. Some potential customers may choose not to purchase an electric vehicle because of the lack of a more widespread service network or charging infrastructure at the time of sale. Although Damon intends to offer the ability to use alternative current and direct current charging infrastructure, allowing customers to use existing charging infrastructure and standards to charge their motorcycles, Damon has very limited experience in the actual provision of charging solutions to customers and providing these services is subject to challenges, which include dependence on existing charging networks and installation providers in appropriate areas. Damon’s ability to generate customer loyalty and grow its business could be impaired by a lack of satisfactory access to charging infrastructure. To the extent Damon is unable to meet customer expectations or experiences difficulties in providing charging solutions, demand for its vehicles may suffer, and Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially and adversely affected.

 

If Damon were to pursue development of a proprietary charging solution, Damon would face significant challenges and barriers, including successfully navigating the complex logistics of rolling out a network and teams in appropriate areas, resolving issues related to inadequate capacity or overcapacity in certain areas, addressing security risks and risks of damage to vehicles, securing agreements with third-party providers to roll out and support a network of charging solutions in appropriate areas, obtaining any required permits and land use rights and filings, and providing sufficient financial resources to successfully roll out the proprietary charging solution, which could require diverting such resources from Damon’s other important business initiatives. In addition, Damon’s limited experience in providing charging solutions could contribute to additional unanticipated challenges that would hinder its ability to provide such solutions or make the provision of such solutions costlier than anticipated.

 

The range of Damon’s electric motorcycles on a single charge decline over time, which may negatively influence potential customers’ decisions whether to purchase its motorcycles.

 

The battery life and range of Damon’s motorcycles may vary or decline over time, like other vehicles that use current battery technology, including due to factors outside of Damon’s control. Factors such as rider behaviour, usage, speed, terrain, time and stress patterns may also impact the battery’s ability to hold a charge, which may decrease Damon’s motorcycles’ range before needing to recharge or could require Damon to limit vehicles’ battery charging capacity, including via over-the-air or other software updates, for safety reasons or to protect battery capacity, which could further decrease Damon’s vehicles’ range between charges. Such decreases in or limitations of battery capacity and therefore range, whether imposed by deterioration, software limitations or otherwise, could also lead to customer complaints or warranty claims, including claims that prior knowledge of such decreases or limitations would have affected customers’ purchasing decisions. In addition, Damon cannot guarantee that battery life and range deterioration will not be greater than what is currently anticipated, nor that Damon will be able to improve the performance of its battery packs, or increase its vehicles’ range, in the future. Any deterioration above the expected level could affect Damon’s reputation or could materially adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon’s vehicles make use of lithium-ion battery cells, which have been observed to catch fire or vent smoke and flame.

 

The battery packs that Damon produces make use of lithium-ion cells. On rare occasions, lithium-ion cells can rapidly release the energy they contain by venting smoke and flames in a manner that can ignite nearby materials as well as other lithium-ion cells. While the battery pack has been designed to passively contain any single cell’s release of energy without spreading to neighboring cells, a field or testing failure of Damon’s vehicles or other battery packs that it produces could occur, which could result in bodily injury or death and could subject Damon to lawsuits, product recalls, or redesign efforts, all of which would be time consuming and expensive. Also, negative public perceptions regarding the suitability of lithium-ion cells for automotive applications or any future incident involving lithium-ion cells such as a vehicle or other fire, even if such incident does not involve Damon’s vehicles, could materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

In addition, once Damon begins mass manufacturing of its vehicles, it will be required to store a significant number of lithium-ion cells at its facilities. While safety procedures related to the handling of the cells have been implemented, any mishandling of battery cells, or safety issue or fire related to cells, may cause damage, injury and disruption to the operation of its facilities. Such damage or injury could lead to adverse publicity and potentially a safety recall.

 

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Damon may be subject to risks associated with assisted driving technology.

 

Damon’s vehicles are being designed to offer some assisted driving functionality through Damon’s CoPilot ADAS, including forward crash warning functionalities. Through research and development, Damon plans to continue to update and improve its assisted driving technology. Assisted driving technologies are subject to risks and there have been accidents and fatalities associated with such technologies. The safety of such technologies depends in part on driver interactions, and drivers may not be accustomed to using or adapting to such technologies. To the extent accidents associated with Damon’s assisted driving systems occur, Damon could be subject to liability, negative publicity, government scrutiny, and further regulation. Moreover, any incidents related to assisted driving systems of Damon’s competitors could adversely affect the perceived safety and adoption of Damon’s vehicles and assisted driving technology more broadly. Any of the foregoing could materially and adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Risks Related to Intellectual Property

 

Damon’s patent applications may not result in issued patents, which may have a material adverse effect on its ability to prevent others from interfering with the commercialization of Damon’s products.

 

The registration and enforcement of patents involves complex legal and factual questions, and the breadth and effectiveness of patented claims is uncertain. Damon cannot be certain that it is the first to file patent applications on the inventions it wishes to protect, nor can it be certain that its pending patent applications will result in issued patents or that any of its issued patents will afford sufficient protection against someone creating competing products, or as a defensive portfolio against a competitor who claims that Damon is infringing such competitor’s patents. In addition, patent applications filed in foreign countries are subject to laws, rules and procedures that may differ from those of applicable in Canada or the U.S., and thus there is no certainty that foreign patent applications, if any, will result in issued patents in those foreign jurisdictions or that such patents can be effectively enforced, even if they relate to patents issued in Canada or the U.S.

 

Damon may need to defend itself against patent or trademark infringement claims, which may be time-consuming and would cause Damon to incur substantial costs.

 

Companies, organizations or individuals, including Damon’s competitors, may hold or obtain patents, trademarks or other proprietary rights that would prevent, limit or interfere with Damon’s ability to make, use, develop, sell or market its motorcycles or components, which could make it more difficult for Damon to operate its business. From time-to-time, Damon may receive communications from third parties that allege its products are covered by their patents or trademarks or other intellectual property rights. Companies holding patents or other intellectual property rights may bring suits alleging infringement of such rights or otherwise assert their rights.

 

In addition, various “non-practicing entities” that own patents and other intellectual property rights often attempt to aggressively assert their rights in order to extract value from technology companies. Furthermore, from time-to-time Damon may introduce or acquire new products and services, including in areas where Damon historically has not competed, which could increase Damon’s exposure to patent and other intellectual property claims from competitors and non-practicing entities.

 

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Damon may receive notice letters from patent holders alleging that certain of its products and services infringe their patent rights. Defending patent and other intellectual property litigation is costly and can impose a significant burden on management and employees, and there can be no assurances that favourable final outcomes will be obtained in all cases. In addition, plaintiffs may seek, and Damon may become subject to, preliminary or provisional rulings in the course of any such litigation, including potential preliminary injunctions requiring Damon to cease some or all of its operations. Damon may decide to settle such lawsuits and disputes on terms that are unfavorable to it. Similarly, if any litigation to which Damon is a party is resolved adversely, Damon may be subject to an unfavorable judgment that may not be reversed upon appeal. The terms of such a settlement or judgment may require Damon to cease some or all of its operations or pay substantial amounts to the other party. In addition, Damon may have to seek a license to continue practices found to be in violation of a third party’s rights, which may not be available on reasonable terms, or at all, and may significantly increase Damon’s operating costs and expenses. As a result, Damon may also be required to develop alternative non-infringing technology or practices or discontinue the practices. The development of alternative non-infringing technology or practices could require significant effort and expense or may not be feasible. Damon’s business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely affected as a result of an unfavorable resolution of the disputes and litigation referred to above.

 

If Damon is determined to have infringed upon a third party’s intellectual property rights, Damon may be required to do things that include one or more of the following:

 

cease making, using, selling or offering to sell processes, goods or services that incorporate or use the third-party intellectual property;

 

pay substantial damages;

 

seek a license from the holder of the infringed intellectual property right, which license may not be available on reasonable terms or at all;

 

redesign its motorcycles or other goods or services to avoid infringing the third-party intellectual property; or

 

establish and maintain alternative branding for its products and services.

 

In the event of a successful claim of infringement against Damon and its failure or inability to obtain a license to the infringed technology or other intellectual property right, its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects may be materially adversely affected. In addition, any litigation or claims, whether or not valid, could result in substantial costs, negative publicity and diversion of resources and management attention.

 

Risks Related to Regulation and Taxation

 

The lack of availability, reduction or elimination of government and economic incentives or government policies which are favourable for electric vehicles and Canadian produced vehicles could have a material adverse effect on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Any reduction, elimination or discriminatory application of government subsidies and economic incentives because of policy changes, the reduced need for such subsidies and incentives due to the perceived success of electric motorcycles, fiscal tightening or other reasons may result in the diminished competitiveness of the alternative fuel motorcycle industry generally or Damon’s electric motorcycles in particular. This could materially adversely affect the growth of the alternative fuel motorcycle markets and Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon’s vehicles also benefit from government policies including tariffs on imported motorcycles to both Europe and the U.S. However, trade dynamics can change quickly between regions, and this advantage could become a disadvantage with new regulations or duties. Additionally, the amount of subsidies provided for purchasers of certain new energy motorcycles in various regions (both at national and local levels) could be reduced in the future, increasing the net cost experienced by customers. These policies are subject to change and are beyond Damon’s control. There is no assurance that any changes would be favourable to Damon’s business. Any of the foregoing could materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

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Damon’s business could be adversely affected by trade tariffs or other trade barriers.

 

Damon plans to initially build Damon motorcycles in California and will be shipping those motorcycles globally. It is not clear what impact changes to tariffs may have or what actions other governments may take in the future. In the future, tariffs could potentially impact Damon’s raw material prices. In addition, changes in tariffs could have a material adverse effect on global economic conditions and the stability of global financial markets. Any of these factors could have a material adverse effect on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

The construction and operation of Damon’s assembly facility in San Rafael, or other assembly facilities that Damon may seek to establish in the future, are or will be subject to regulatory approvals, and may be subject to delays, cost overruns or may not produce expected benefits.

 

Damon’s leased manufacturing facility in San Rafael, California is subject to broad and strict government supervision and approval procedures, including, but not limited to, the project approvals and filings, construction land and project planning approval, environment protection approval, pollution discharge permits, work safety approvals, fire protection approvals, and the completion of inspection and acceptance by relevant authorities. As a result, Damon may be subject to administrative uncertainty regarding the construction within a specified time frame, fines or the suspension of work. Damon may face similar challenges with respect to any additional facilities it seeks to establish in the future to scale manufacturing capacity or otherwise. Any of the foregoing may have a material adverse impact on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results or prospects.

 

Damon’s vehicles are subject to motor vehicle standards and the failure to satisfy such mandated safety standards would have a material adverse effect on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

All vehicles sold must comply with various standards of the market where the vehicles were sold. Rigorous testing and the use of approved materials and equipment are among the requirements for achieving such standards. Vehicles must pass various tests and undergo a certification process, before receiving delivery from the factory, being sold, or being used in any commercial activity, and such certification is also subject to periodic renewal. Damon expects to begin the process of obtaining certifications for the HyperSport in 2025/2026. If Damon’s certification efforts fail, or a certified vehicle has a defect resulting in quality or safety accidents, or consistent failure of compliance with certification requirements is discovered, the approval can be withheld, suspended or even revoked. With effect from the date of revocation or during suspension of certification, any vehicle that fails to satisfy the requirements for certification may not continue to be delivered, sold, exported or used in any commercial activity. Failure by Damon to have the HyperSport or any future model electric vehicle satisfy motor vehicle standards would have a material adverse effect on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon is subject to anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, financial and economic sanctions and similar laws, and noncompliance with such laws can subject Damon to administrative, civil and criminal fines and penalties, collateral consequences, remedial measures and legal expenses, all of which could materially adversely affect Damon’s business, results of operations, financial condition and reputation.

 

Damon is subject to anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, financial and economic sanctions and similar laws and regulations in various jurisdictions in which Damon conducts activities, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (Canada) (“CFPOA”), the U.K. Bribery Act 2010 and other similar anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, financial and economic sanctions, laws and regulations. The FCPA, the CFPOA and the U.K. Bribery Act 2010 prohibit Damon and its officers, directors, employees and business partners acting on Damon’s behalf, including agents, from corruptly offering, promising, authorizing or providing anything of value to a “foreign official” for the purposes of influencing official decisions or obtaining or retaining business or otherwise obtaining favourable treatment. The FCPA also requires companies to make and keep books, records and accounts that accurately reflect transactions and dispositions of assets and to maintain a system of adequate internal accounting controls. The UK Bribery Act also prohibits non-governmental “commercial” bribery and soliciting or accepting bribes. A violation of these laws or regulations could harm the Damon brand and adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

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Damon has direct or indirect interactions with officials and employees of government agencies and state-owned affiliated entities in the ordinary course of business. These interactions subject Damon to an increased level of compliance-related concerns. Damon is in the process of implementing policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance by it and its directors, officers, employees, representatives, consultants, agents and business partners with applicable anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, financial and economic sanctions and similar laws and regulations. However, Damon’s policies and procedures may not be sufficient, and its directors, officers, employees, representatives, consultants, agents, and business partners could engage in improper conduct for which Damon may be held responsible.

 

Non-compliance with anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering or financial and economic sanctions laws and regulations could subject Damon to whistleblower complaints, adverse media coverage, investigations, and severe administrative, civil and criminal sanctions, collateral consequences, remedial measures and legal expenses, all of which could harm the Damon brand and materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. In addition, changes in economic sanctions laws in the future could adversely impact Damon’s business and investments in Damon’s securities.

 

Damon is subject to numerous environmental, health and safety laws and any breach of such laws may have a material adverse effect on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon is subject to numerous environmental, health and safety laws, including statutes, regulations, bylaws and other legal requirements. These laws relate to the generation, use, handling, storage, transportation and disposal of regulated substances, including hazardous substances (such as batteries), dangerous goods and waste, emissions or discharges into soil, water and air, including noise and odours (which could result in remediation obligations), and occupational health and safety matters, including indoor air quality. These legal requirements vary by location and can arise under federal, provincial, state or municipal laws. Any breach of such laws, regulations, directives or requirements would have a material adverse effect on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon may be adversely affected by the complexity, uncertainties and changes in automotive or internet related Canadian regulations or similar regulations of any countries it is selling motorcycles into.

 

Damon operates in the motorcycle and internet industry, both of which are extensively regulated by various governments. Regulations on vehicle homologation requirements may change over time, and potentially diverge in various regions, driving the need for increased vehicle variants, or discontinuation (temporary or permanent) of existing vehicle models.

 

In addition, Damon’s mobile applications are also regulated by various regulations, for example there are regulations related to the collection and sharing of data. If Damon’s mobile applications were found to be violating the regulations, Damon may be subject to administrative penalties, including warning, service suspension or removal of Damon’s mobile applications from the relevant mobile application store, which may materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

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Risks Related to Cybersecurity and Privacy

 

Damon’s inability to leverage vehicle and customer data could impact the servicing of its products, its software algorithms and impact research and development.

 

Damon will rely on data collected from the use of its vehicles, including vehicle data and data related to battery usage statistics. Damon will use this data in connection with the servicing and normal course software updates of its products, its software algorithms and the research, development and analysis of its motorcycles. Damon’s inability to obtain this data or the necessary rights to use this data or Damon’s inability to properly analyze or use this data could result in Damon’s inability to adequately service its vehicles or delay or otherwise negatively impact its research and development efforts. Any of the foregoing could materially adversely affect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Failure of information security and privacy concerns could subject Damon to penalties, damage its reputation and brand, and harm its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon faces significant challenges with respect to information security and privacy, including the storage, transmission and sharing of confidential information. Damon collects, transmits and stores confidential and private information of its customers, such as personal information, including names, accounts, user IDs and passwords, and payment or transaction related information. In certain jurisdictions, Damon is also subject to certain laws and regulations, such as “Right to Repair” laws, which require Damon to provide third-party access to its network or vehicle systems.

 

Damon is required by the laws of its various operating regions to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability and authenticity of the information of its customers and suppliers, which is also essential to maintaining their confidence in its vehicles and services. Damon intends to implement strict information security policies and deploy advanced measures to implement the policies, including, among others, advanced encryption technologies. However, advances in technology, an increased level of sophistication and diversity of Damon’s vehicles and services, an increased level of expertise of hackers, new discoveries in the field of cryptography or others can still result in a compromise or breach of the measures that are used by Damon. If Damon is unable to protect its systems, and hence the information stored in its systems, from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction, such problems or security breaches could cause a loss, give rise to Damon’s liabilities to the owners of confidential information or even subject Damon to fines and penalties. In addition, complying with various laws and regulations could cause Damon to incur substantial costs or require Damon to change its business practices, including its data practices, in a manner adverse to its business.

 

Any unauthorized control or manipulation of Damon’s vehicles’ systems could result in loss of confidence in Damon and its vehicles and harm its business.

 

Damon’s vehicles contain complex information technology systems and built-in data connectivity to accept and install periodic remote updates to improve or update functionality. Damon has designed, implemented and tested security measures intended to prevent unauthorized access to its information technology networks and its vehicles and related systems. However, hackers may attempt to gain unauthorized access to modify, alter and use such networks, vehicles and systems to gain control of or to change Damon’s solutions’ functionality, user interface and performance characteristics, or to gain access to data stored in or generated by the vehicles. Future vulnerabilities could be identified and Damon’s efforts to remediate such vulnerabilities may not be successful. Any unauthorized access to or control of Damon’s vehicles, or any loss of customer data, could result in legal claims or proceedings and remediation of such problems could result in significant, unplanned capital expenditures. In addition, regardless of their veracity, reports of unauthorized access to its technology systems or data, as well as other factors that may result in the perception that Damon’s vehicles, technology systems or data are capable of being “hacked,” could materially adversely affect Damon’s brand and its business, financial conditions, operating results and prospects.

 

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Damon is subject to information technology and cybersecurity risks to operational systems, security systems, infrastructure, integrated software in its motorcycles and customer data processed by it, and any material failure, weakness, interruption, cyber event, incident or breach of security could prevent Damon from effectively operating its business, harm its reputation or materially adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon is at risk for interruptions, outages and breaches of: (i) operational systems, including business, financial, accounting, product development, data processing or production processes, owned by it or its third-party vendors or suppliers; (ii) facility security systems, owned by it or its third-party vendors or suppliers; (iii) transmission control modules or other in-product technology, owned by it or its third-party vendors or suppliers; (iv) the integrated software in Damon’s vehicles; or (v) customer or driver data that Damon processes or Damon’s third-party vendors or suppliers process on its behalf. Such cyber incidents could materially disrupt operational systems; result in loss of intellectual property, trade secrets or other proprietary or competitively sensitive information; compromise certain information of customers, employees, suppliers or others; jeopardize the security of Damon’s facilities; or affect the performance of transmission control modules or other in-product technology and the integrated software in Damon’s vehicles. A cyber incident could be caused by disasters, insiders (through inadvertence or with malicious intent) or malicious third parties (including nation-states or nation-state supported actors) using sophisticated, targeted methods to circumvent firewalls, encryption and other security defences, including hacking, fraud, trickery, social engineering or other forms of deception. The techniques used by cyber attackers change frequently and may be difficult to detect for long periods of time.

 

Although Damon maintains information technology measures designed to protect it against intellectual property theft, data breaches and other cyber incidents, such measures will require updates and improvements, and there is no guarantee that such measures will be adequate to detect, prevent or mitigate cyber incidents. Any implementation, maintenance, segregation and improvement of Damon’s systems may require significant management time, support and cost. Moreover, there are inherent risks associated with developing, improving, expanding and updating current systems, including the disruption of Damon’s data management, procurement, production execution, finance, supply chain and sales and service processes. These risks may affect Damon’s ability to manage its data and inventory, procure parts or supplies or produce, sell, deliver and service its vehicles, adequately protect its intellectual property or achieve and maintain compliance with, or realize available benefits under, applicable laws, regulations and contracts. Damon cannot be sure that these systems upon which it relies, including those of its third-party vendors or suppliers, will be effectively implemented, maintained or expanded as planned. If Damon does not successfully implement, maintain or expand these systems as planned, its operations may be disrupted, Damon’s ability to accurately and timely report its financial results could be impaired, and deficiencies may arise in Damon’s internal control over financial reporting, which may impact Damon’s ability to certify its financial results. Moreover, Damon’s proprietary information or intellectual property could be compromised or misappropriated, and its reputation may be adversely affected. If these systems do not operate as expected, Damon may be required to expend significant resources to make corrections or find alternative sources for performing these functions.

 

A significant cyber incident could impact Damon’s manufacturing capacity or production capability, harm its reputation, cause Damon to breach its contractual arrangements with other parties or subject Damon to regulatory actions or litigation, any of which could materially adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results or prospects. In addition, Damon’s insurance coverage for cyberattacks may not be sufficient to cover all the losses it may experience as a result of a cyber incident.

 

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Damon also collects, uses, discloses, stores, transmits and otherwise processes customer and employee and others’ data as part of its business and operations, which may include personal data or confidential or proprietary information. Damon uses its vehicles’ electronic systems to log information about each vehicle’s use, such as charge time, battery usage, mileage and rider behaviour, in order to aid it in vehicle diagnostics, repair and maintenance, as well as to help it customize and optimize the riding experience. Damon’s users may object to the use of this data, which may harm Damon’s business. Damon also works with partners and third-party service providers or vendors that may in the course of their business relationship with Damon collect, store and process such data on Damon’s behalf and in connection with Damon’s vehicles and services. There can be no assurance that any security measures that Damon or its third-party service providers, vendors, or suppliers have implemented will be effective against current or future security threats. While Damon has developed systems and processes designed to protect the availability, integrity, confidentiality and security of Damon’s, Damon’s customers’, and employees’ and others’ data, such security measures or those of its third-party service providers, vendors or suppliers could fail and result in unauthorized access to or disclosure, acquisition, encryption, modification, misuse, loss, destruction or other compromise of such data. If a compromise of such data were to occur, Damon may become liable under its contracts with other parties and under applicable law for damages and incur penalties and other costs to respond to, investigate and remedy such an incident. Laws in all 50 states of the U.S., in Canada and in Europe require Damon to provide notice to individuals, customers, regulators, credit reporting agencies and others when certain sensitive information has been compromised as a result of a security breach or where a security breach creates a real risk of significant harm to an individual. Such laws are inconsistent and compliance if there is a widespread data breach could be costly. Depending on the facts and circumstances of such an incident, these damages, penalties, fines and costs could be significant. Any such event could harm Damon’s reputation and result in litigation against it, or otherwise materially adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Risks Related to Litigation, Product Warranty and Recalls

 

Damon may become subject to product liability claims, which could harm Damon’s financial condition and liquidity if it is not able to successfully defend or insure against such claims.

 

Damon may become subject to product liability claims, which could harm Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. The motorcycle industry experiences significant product liability claims and Damon faces inherent risk of exposure to claims if its motorcycles do not perform as expected or malfunction resulting in personal injury or death. Damon’s risks in this area are particularly pronounced given the limited field experience of its motorcycles. A successful product liability claim against Damon could require it to pay a substantial monetary award. Moreover, a product liability claim could generate substantial negative publicity about Damon’s motorcycles and business and inhibit or prevent commercialization of other future motorcycle candidates which could harm the Damon brand and have a materially and adverse effect Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. Damon plans to seek adequate product liability insurance for all its motorcycles, but any such insurance might not be sufficient to cover all potential product liability claims and may not be available on terms satisfactory to Damon. Any lawsuit seeking significant monetary damages either in excess of such liability coverage, or outside of such liability coverage, may harm the Damon brand and have a material adverse effect on Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects. Damon may not be able to secure additional product liability insurance coverage on commercially acceptable terms or at reasonable costs when needed, particularly if it faces liability for its products and is forced to make a claim under its product liability insurance policy(ies).

 

Damon’s warranty reserves may be insufficient to cover future warranty claims which could adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

As Damon’s vehicles enter production, Damon will need to maintain warranty reserves to cover warranty-related claims. If Damon’s warranty reserves are inadequate to cover future warranty claims on its vehicles, Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects could be materially and adversely affected. Damon expects to record and adjust warranty reserves based on changes in estimated costs and actual warranty costs. However, Damon has limited operating experience with its vehicles, and therefore no experience with warranty claims for these vehicles or with estimating warranty reserves, which renders necessary reserves hard to predict. In the future, Damon may become subject to significant and unexpected warranty expenses. There can be no assurances that then-existing warranty reserves will be sufficient to cover all claims.

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Damon may be compelled to undertake product recalls or take other actions, which could adversely affect its brand image and financial performance.

 

If Damon’s vehicles are subject to recalls in the future, Damon may be subject to adverse publicity, damage to its brand and liability for costs. In the future, Damon may at various times, voluntarily or involuntarily, initiate a recall if any of its vehicles, including any systems or parts sourced from its suppliers, prove to be defective or noncompliant with applicable laws and regulations. Such recalls, whether voluntary or involuntary or caused by systems or components engineered or manufactured by Damon or its suppliers, could involve significant expense and could materially adversely affect the Damon brand image in the target markets of Damon, as well as Damon’s business, financial condition, operating results and prospects.

 

Damon is currently involved in a dispute with the lessee of Damon’s former manufacturing facility in Surrey, British Columbia.

 

In April 2023, Damon received a notice of default from a property management company related to Damon’s lease of a facility in Surrey, British Columbia. Damon had planned to commence its initial manufacturing at the facility before relocating operations to its new facility in San Rafael, California. The notice of default asserts a breach of the lease and seeks approximately CAD$4.3 million in damages, in addition to accruing interest and other costs. Damon executed a settlement agreement effective on June 30, 2023, whereby it subsequently settled the amount owing with an issuance of convertible notes and instalments of cash payments. Should Damon default under the terms of the settlement agreement, Damon could be forced to pay a substantial monetary sum to the property management company and may also suffer reputational or other harm. Damon is in compliance with the settlement and has agreed with the lessor to extend the terms of the agreement on any further payments as follows (a) 1/3 of the remaining settlement amount on or before the date that is thirty (30) days following completion of the Business Combination; (b) 1/3 of the remaining settlement amount on or before the date that is sixty (60) days following completion of the Business Combination; and (c) 1/3 of the remaining settlement amount on or before the date that is ninety (90) days following completion of the Business Combination.

 

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Exhibit 99.8

 

For Immediate Release

 

Damon Inc. (Nasdaq: DMN) Makes Nasdaq Debut With Over
$100 Million in Reservations

 

Maker of Flagship HyperSport and HyperFighter Electric Motorcycles

Set to Begin Trading on November 18, 2024 Under Ticker Symbol “DMN”

 

San Rafael, CA, November 18, 2024 – Damon Inc. (“Damon”), maker of high-tech, high-performance motorcycles that are safer, smarter, and cleaner and deliver up to 200 hp, 200 mph, and 200 miles of range, today announced its debut on the Nasdaq Global Market. This moment marks a historic milestone as Damon joins the ranks of publicly traded motorcycle companies, standing alongside renowned competitors such as Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire (NYSE: LVWR). The company’s flagship HyperSport and HyperFighter models have more than $100 million USD in deposit backed reservations1, underscoring Damon’s market leading opportunity among electric motorcycle manufacturers.

 

Damon is set to redefine the premium motorcycle category by directly challenging the highest performance internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles. Unlike previous EV motorcycle companies which often fell short in power, range, and overall appeal for serious riders, Damon is not only matching, but in many ways surpassing the standards of top-tier ICE models.

 

The high performance of Damon motorcycles places the company squarely in competition with premium gas-powered superbikes, with the bulk of its orders coming from owners of Yamaha, Honda, Ducati, Kawasaki and BMW motorcycles, whose median age is 19 years younger than the American average motorcyclist. In addition, a surprising 24% of Damon’s reservations are from people who do not currently own a motorcycle, and 10% are from people who have yet to obtain a motorcycle license, according to Damon reservation holder surveys. Such demographics reflect a significant shift toward products that resonate with the modern rider’s values; people are seeking safer, smarter and cleaner alternatives that deliver advanced technology and exceptional performance.

 

CEO Jay Giraud on Reaching This Historic Milestone

 

“Our vision is resonating with a global community that’s ready for a more modern riding experience – what the old guard keeps selling year after year has gotten stale,” said Jay Giraud, CEO and Founder of Damon. “And reaching $100M in reservations is a pretty good indication that it’s time to think different.”

 

Today’s generation of riders often learned to drive in automatic or electric vehicles equipped with modern collision warning systems, so many never learned to shift gears. They expect smooth and highly responsive power delivery, which EV powertrains provide, along with advanced safety features, connectivity, and GPS-based experiences that seamlessly work together as a unified system.

 

To answer this call, Damon’s novel technology suite includes CoPilot™, an AI-enhanced 360º collision warning system, and Shift™, electronically adaptive ergonomics that transform the riding position from sport to commuter on the fly, all upgradeable over the air with its embedded 4G LTE + GPS connection. By offering high-speed performance, extended range, and a seamless riding experience enhanced by technology, Damon is redefining the riding experience– a feat unmatched by premium motorcycle companies. This combination of features has positioned Damon to lead the shift from ICE to EV motorcycles for new and experienced riders alike.

 

 

1Based on total credit card-backed reservations as at October 31, 2024 using current prices. The receipt of credit card reservations is being provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be perceived as revenue or potential revenue. Damon’s customers may cancel their reservations without penalty and for any reason until they place an order for their motorcycle, at which point the deposit becomes non-refundable and the customer is required to pay an additional non-refundable deposit.

 

 

 

 

Growth Market On Track To Reach $225Bn

 

According to Statista, the motorcycle market size was valued at USD 136 billion in 2023, with an anticipated CAGR of 8.5% between 2024 and 2032, potentially reaching USD 225.8 billion by 2032. The global EV motorcycle market has been experiencing significant growth and is projected to continue expanding in the coming years. The EV motorcycle market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 19.0% from 2023 to 2030. Introduction of charging station ecosystems, declining battery costs, and development of battery management technologies is contributing to industry growth. Additionally, inclusion of telematics, cellular connectivity, and improvement in aerodynamic characteristics of vehicles are creating new opportunities for electric motorcycle development, according to Grand View Research.

 

Damon’s Nasdaq Global Market debut under the ticker symbol “DMN” represents a meaningful step to take a leadership position in the growing motorcycle space and forward in its mission to redefine the future of motorcycling.

 

CEO Jay Giraud’s Vision for the Future of Motorcycling

 

“Listing on Nasdaq isn’t just a financial milestone for us; it’s a powerful affirmation of our mission to transform urban mobility and future-proof motorcycling,” said Jay Giraud, CEO and Founder of Damon.

 

Driving Towards Production

 

Damon’s public listing is set to fuel the final stage of development of the HyperDrive platform and prepare operations for HyperSport production. The company is working closely with global supply chain partners to streamline integration and prepare for assembly of a fleet of production intent vehicles in 2025. This phase will see expanded testing, component optimization, and advancements in production capabilities to prepare for full-scale commercialization.

 

This public listing aims to accelerate Damon’s mission to unleash the full potential of motorcycling for the world.

 

About Damon

 

Damon is on a mission to cause a paradigm shift for safer, smarter motorcycling. With its development offices in San Rafael, California, Damon is led by entrepreneurs and executives from world-class EV and technology companies. Anchored by the groundbreaking HyperDrive™ electric powertrain, all Damon motorcycles are set to deliver power and range that exceeds that of gas without the noise, emissions, or maintenance hassles. Damon has captured the attention of the motorcycling world cutting edge designs and innovative safety technologies including CoPilot™ and Shift™, which are attracting a new generation of motorcycle riders. With strong consumer interest in the US and abroad, Damon aims to set the standard for motorcycle safety and sustainability worldwide. For more information , please visit damon.com.

 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This press release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) that reflect current expectations and projections of Damon Inc. (“Damon”) about its future development. When used in this press release, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” or by such words as “will,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “consider,” “expect,” “anticipate,” and “objective” and similar expressions or variations of such words. Forward-looking statements are, by their nature, not guarantees of Damon’s future operational or financial performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause Damon’s actual results, performance, prospects, or opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. No representation or warranty is intended with respect to anticipated future results, or that estimates, or projections will be sustained.

 

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Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the expected performance level of Damon motorcycles, the estimated demand of Damon motorcycles, and the potential safety ratings of Damon motorcycles.

 

In developing the forward-looking statements in this press release, we have applied several material assumptions, including the general business and economic conditions of the industries and countries in which Damon operates, and general market conditions.

 

Many risks, uncertainties, and other factors could cause the actual results of Damon to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements, or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

the risk that the price of common shares of Damon may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including changes in the highly competitive industries in which Damon operates, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws, regulations, technologies that may impose additional costs and compliance burdens on Damon’s operations, global supply chain disruptions and shortages, and macro-economic and social environments affecting Damon’s businesses;

 

the inability to implement Damon’s business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, or identify and realize additional opportunities;

 

the risk that Damon has not achieved sufficient sales and production capacity at a mass-production facility, and Damon and its current and future collaborators may be unable to successfully develop and market Damon’s motorcycles or solutions, or may experience significant delays in doing so;

 

the risk that Damon may never achieve or sustain profitability;

 

the risk that Damon may be unable to raise additional capital on acceptable terms to finance its operations and remain a going concern;

 

the risk that Damon experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations;

 

any adverse changes in U.S. or Canadian general economic, business, market, financial, political or legal conditions, including as a consequence of the ongoing uncertainties relating to inflation and interest rates;

 

any inability to successfully and economically manufacture and distribute Damon’s motorcycles at scale;

 

the reliance on key management, including Damon’s Chief Executive Officer, Jay Giraud, and any inability to attract and/or retain key personnel;

 

any inability to raise additional funds to meet its capital requirements and pursue its growth strategy when and in the amounts needed; and

 

any inability to secure adequate insurance coverage or a potential increase in insurance costs.

 

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of the press release or as of the date otherwise specifically indicated herein. Due to risks and uncertainties, events may differ materially from current expectations. Damon disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required pursuant to applicable securities law. All forward-looking statements contained in the press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. 

 

Additional information about Damon Inc., and the foregoing risks and uncertainties, can be found in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10 and Form S-1 registration statements and subsequent filings, at www.sec.gov, and our filings with the British Columbia Securities Commission, including our non-offering prospectus filed following our completed business combination with Damon Motors Inc. and subsequent filings, at www.sedarplus.ca.

 

Contact Information:

 

Investor Relations Contact

HaydenIR

James Carbonara

646.755.7412

[email protected]

 

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