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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On July 6, 2026, Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Exclusive License Agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Argent Biopharma Limited (the “Licensor”) pursuant to which the Company acquired the exclusive worldwide rights to the pharmaceutical product marketed under the brand name CannEpil®, comprising the Licensor’s proprietary compounded isolated cannabinoid formulation of CBD and THC isolates in a liquid solution, manufactured by the Licensor (the “Licensed Product”), for the treatment, prevention, management, or amelioration of drug-resistant epilepsy, refractory epilepsy, seizure disorders, and all related neurological conditions in humans, including as an adjunctive or add-on therapy.
Pursuant to the License Agreement, the Company granted to the Licensor a 15% royalty on net revenue generated from the Company’s sales of the Licensed Product, until the longer of: (a) 10 years following the first commercial sale in each country; or (b) the expiration of the last-to-expire patent claiming the Licensed Product in each country. The Licensor was also granted the right to act as the manufacturer for the Company’s sale of the Licensed Product, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the License Agreement and to a detailed supply agreement and quality agreement which the parties agreed to negotiate in good faith and execute a within 90 days.
Under the License Agreement, the Company agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to achieve the following development milestones: (a) initiate a Phase I clinical trial within 24 months; (b) initiate a Phase II clinical trial within 48 months; and (c) file an New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration within a commercially reasonable time following successful clinical trials.
The initial term of the License Agreement is 20 years, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the termination provisions set forth therein. Following the initial term, the License Agreement will automatically renew for successive five-year periods unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least 12 months prior to the expiration of the then-current term. The Company may terminate the License Agreement for convenience upon 180 days’ prior written notice to the Licensor, subject to payment of all accrued royalties and other amounts owed through the effective date of termination. Either party may terminate the License Agreement in connection with a material breach by the other party, upon the other party becoming insolvent, and upon a change of control of the other party, subject in each case to the applicable terms and conditions set forth in the License Agreement with respect thereto. In addition, the Licensor may terminate the License Agreement if (i) the Company fails to achieve an enumerated development milestones or provide a reasonable remediation plan with 60 days of receiving a notice from the Licensor specifying such failure, provided that if within 180 days of providing such a remediation plan the Company achieves the applicable milestone, such termination shall not take effect, and (ii) with 180 days’ notice if the Company fails to obtain regulatory approval to commercialize the Licensed Product in the United States within five years.
In connection with the License Agreement, the Company also entered into a Cancellation and Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with the Licensor and a noteholder of the Licensor (the “Holder”) pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue to the Holder 5,500 shares of a newly designated Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series D”) having a total combined stated value of $5,500,000 as part of the consideration for entering into the License Agreement, and the Holder and the Licensor agreed to the cancellation of the Licensor’s promissory notes held by the Holder in the amount of approximately $5,500,000. A description of the material terms of the Series D is included in Item 5.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, which description is incorporated herein by reference.
In connection with the License Agreement, C/M Capital Partners, LP, an affiliate of C/M Capital Master Fund, LP, the Company’s equity line of credit provider (“C/M”), committed to invest at least $1 million in securities of the Company, as may be determined between the parties, within 60 days to support the Company’s commercialization efforts with respect to the Licensed Product. In addition, the Company agreed to pay C/M a sales bonus of $1 million upon the Company achieving $5 million in cumulative net revenue, in the form of preferred equity, cash, or a combination thereof, as mutually agreed in good faith between C/M and the Company, within 30 days of such achievement.
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The License Agreement also contains customary representations and warranties, covenants, indemnifications and other terms and conditions which are customary for a transaction of its type.
The foregoing description of the License Agreement, the Exchange Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby does not purport to be complete, as is qualified in its entirety by the full text of such documents, forms of which are filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively and are incorporated herein by reference.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company’s acquisition of an exclusive worldwide license to the Licensed Product and the intended uses and benefits of the license, the potential prospects and demand for the Licensed Product, progress and plans with respect to the development and commercialization of the product, and C/M’s commitment to invest $1 million to support the development of the program. Forward-looking statements are prefaced by words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “intend,” “potential,” “believe,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” and similar words.
Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s business and future conditions and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the possibility that the license does not yield the benefits anticipated or sought, the risk that we and the Licensor are not able to obtain, maintain or protect intellectual property rights in the Licensed Product in jurisdictions in which we seek to develop and commercialize the product and that competitors market the same or similar products, our ability to raise the capital necessary to develop and commercialize the product and otherwise meet our working capital needs, our need to comply with extensive regulations including clinical testing before we can market the product in applicable jurisdictions including the U.S., our ability to recommence revenue generating activities with our limited staffing, and the status of evolving regulatory conditions within the cannabinoid and wellness industries.
Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the Final Prospectus on Form 424B3 filed on June 26, 2026. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.
The description of the issuance of the Series D and the terms thereof contained in Items 1.01 and 5.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K are incorporated herein by reference. Such issuance was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) thereof and Rue 506(b) thereunder on the basis that the Holder is an accredited investor and the issuance was made in a transaction not involving a public offering.
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On June 30, 2026, the Board of Directors approved, and the Company filed with the Nevada Secretary of State, a Certificate of Designations of the Preferences, Rights and Limitations (the “Certificate of Designations”) of the Series D Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company. The Series D Certificate of Designations was subsequently amended and restated on July 2, 2026. The Certificate of Designations as amended and restated authorizes the issuance of up to 5,500 shares of Series D, with each share of Series D having a stated value of $1,000. Beginning on the later of (i) December 31, 2026, (ii) the date on which the NYSE American LLC or such other exchange or trading market on which the Company’s common stock is then listed or quoted (the “Principal Market”) has approved and authorized the issuance of the shares of common stock pursuant to the rules and regulations thereof, and (iii) the date on which the Company’s stockholders have approved the issuance of shares of common stock as and to the extent required by the rules and regulations of Principal Market (such date, the “Initial Conversion Date”), the Series D is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock in an amount determined by dividing the stated value of the shares of Series D being converted by the conversion price of $0.25 per share. The conversion price is subject to potential downward adjustment in the event of a lower-priced sale or issuance of common stock or derivative securities, subject to a floor price of $0.15 per share. The conversion price and the floor price are subject to customary adjustments for reverse stock splits, forward stock splits, stock combinations, stock dividends and similar corporate events. Conversions of the Series D are also subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation which may be increased to up to 9.99% upon 61 days’ notice.
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Beginning on the Initial Conversion Date, the Series D are entitled to vote with the Company’s common stock on an as-converted basis, subject to the beneficial ownership limitation. The Series D ranks on parity with the Company’s common stock with respect to dividend rights and rights on liquidation, dissolution and winding up of the Company. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, subject to the rights of any senior securities, the holders of the Series D are entitled to receive, on a pro rata basis with holders of any parity securities, an amount per share of Series D equal to the stated value plus any accrued but unpaid dividends thereon.
The foregoing description of the Series D does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the complete text of the Series D Certificate of Designations, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 4.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit | Description | |
| 4.1 | Amended and Restated Certificate of Designations of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock | |
| 10.1 | Form of License Agreement* | |
| 10.2 | Form of Exchange Agreement* | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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SIGNATURES
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.
| SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC. | ||
| Date: July 6, 2026 | By: | /s/ Brady Cobb |
| Name: | Brady Cobb | |
| Title: | Interim Chief Executive Officer | |
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EXHIBIT 4.1
AMENDED AND RESTATED
CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS OF PREFERENCES,
RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS
OF
SERIES D CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
OF
SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC.
The undersigned, Brady Cobb, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Splash Beverage Group Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Corporation”), DOES HEREBY CERTIFY that, pursuant to Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (the “NRS”) and the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation, the following resolutions were duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation on July 2, 2026;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors is authorized within the limitations and restrictions stated in the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation, as amended, to provide by resolution or resolutions for the issuance of shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Corporation, in such series and with such designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights and qualifications, limitations or restrictions as the Corporation’s Board of Directors shall fix by resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance thereof duly adopted by the Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Directors, pursuant to its authority as aforesaid, to authorize and fix the terms of a series of Preferred Stock and the number of shares constituting such series;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. Designation and Authorized Shares. Pursuant to this Amended and Restated Certificate of Designations of Preferences, Rights and Limitations (the “Certificate of Designations”), the Corporation shall be authorized to issue 5,500 shares of Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series D Preferred Stock” or “Series D”), having a stated value of $1,000 per share (the “Stated Value”). Each share of Series D Preferred Stock shall be identical in all respects to every other share of Series D Preferred Stock.
Section 2. Ranking. The Series D Preferred Stock shall, with respect to dividend rights and rights on liquidation, dissolution, and winding up of the Corporation, rank: (i) senior to all classes or series of capital stock of the Corporation the terms of which specifically provide that such class or series will rank junior to the Series D Preferred Stock (collectively, “Junior Securities”); (ii) on a parity with all classes or series of Common Stock of the Corporation and with each class or series of capital stock of the Corporation the terms of which specifically provide that such class or series will rank on a parity with the Series D Preferred Stock (collectively, “Parity Securities”); and (iii) junior to each class or series of capital stock of the Corporation the terms of which specifically provide that such class or series will rank senior to the Series D Preferred Stock.
Section 3. Voting Rights; Liquidation Rights.
(a) Voting Rights. Beginning on the Initial Conversion Date (as defined below), each share of Series D shall be entitled to vote with the Corporation’s Common Stock on an as-converted basis, subject to the limitations on conversion set forth in Section 4. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the holders of the Series D shall not be entitled to vote on any matters for which stockholder approval is sought in order to comply with the rules and regulations of the Principal Market (as defined below) and on which the holders are not entitled or are precluded from voting pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Principal Market (as defined below).
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(b) Liquidation Rights. Upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, before any distribution or payment shall be made to holders of Junior Securities, the holders of Series D Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive out of the assets of the Corporation available for distribution to stockholders, on a pro rata basis with holders of any Parity Securities, an amount per share of Series D Preferred Stock equal to the Stated Value, plus any accrued but unpaid dividends thereon (the “Liquidation Preference”). If upon any such liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the assets of the Corporation available for distribution to stockholders shall be insufficient to pay the holders of Series D Preferred Stock the full Liquidation Preference and the full liquidation preference of any Parity Securities, then such assets shall be distributed among the holders of Series D Preferred Stock and such Parity Securities ratably in proportion to the full amounts to which they would otherwise be entitled. After payment of the Liquidation Preference, the holders of Series D Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to any further participation in any distribution of assets of the Corporation.
Section 4. Conversion.
(a) Conversion Right. Subject to the Maximum Percentage (as defined below), beginning on the later of (i) December 31, 2026, (ii) the date on which the NYSE American, LLC or such other exchange or trading market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted (the “Principal Market”) has approved and authorized the issuance of the shares of Common Stock hereunder pursuant to the rules and regulations thereof (if such Principal Market approval and authorization is required), and (iii) the date on which the Corporation’s stockholders have approved the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable hereunder as and to the extent required by the rules and regulations of Principal Market (such date, the “Initial Conversion Date”), each holder of Series D may, from time to time, convert any or all of such holder’s shares of Series D into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock in an amount determined by dividing (i) the Stated Value of the shares of Series D being converted by (ii) the Conversion Price then in effect.
(b) Conversion Procedure. In order to exercise the conversion right hereunder, the holder of any shares of Series D to be converted shall give written notice to the Corporation at its principal office or such other address or via e-mail as is designated by the Corporation for such purpose, that such holder elects to convert such shares of Series D or a specified portion thereof into shares of Common Stock as set forth in such notice. Within three Trading Days following the Corporation’s receipt of a written notice of conversion setting forth the number of shares of Series D being converted (the “Conversion Notice”) delivered by the holder to the Corporation, the Corporation shall issue the number of shares of Common Stock determined pursuant to this Section 4, which shares of Common Stock may be certificated or in book entry form as the Corporation may elect. In case of conversion hereunder of only a part of the shares of Series D held by the holder, the Corporation shall update its stock ledger for the Series D to reflect the holders’ shares of Series D which have not been converted. The Corporation shall pay all documentary, stamp or similar issue or transfer tax due on the issue of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series D.
(c) Limitation on Beneficial Ownership. The Corporation shall not effect the conversion of any of the Series D held by a holder thereof, and such holder shall not have the right to convert any of the Series D held by such holder pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Certificate of Designations and any such conversion shall be null and void and treated as if never made, to the extent that after giving effect to such conversion, such holder together with the other Attribution Parties of such holder would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% (the “Maximum Percentage”) of the shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such conversion. For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such holder and the other Attribution Parties of such holder shall include the number of shares of Common Stock held by such holder and the other Attribution Parties of such holder plus the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series D with respect to which the determination of such sentence is being made, but shall exclude shares of Common Stock which would be issuable upon (A) conversion of the remaining, nonconverted Series D beneficially owned by such holder and the other Attribution Parties of such holder and (B) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or nonconverted portion of any other securities of the Corporation (including any convertible notes,
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convertible preferred stock or warrants) beneficially owned by such holder and the other Attribution Parties of such holder subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained in this Section 4(c). For purposes of this Section 4(c), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). For the avoidance of doubt, the calculation of the Maximum Percentage shall take into account the concurrent exercise and/or conversion, as applicable, of the unexercised or unconverted portion of any other securities of the Corporation beneficially owned by such holder and/or any other Attribution Party, as applicable. For purposes of determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock a holder may acquire upon the conversion of such Series D without exceeding the Maximum Percentage, such holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (x) the Corporation’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, Current Report on Form 8-K or other public filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as the case may be, (y) a more recent public announcement by the Corporation or (z) any other written notice by the Corporation or its transfer agent, if any, setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding (the “Reported Outstanding Share Number”). If the Corporation receives a Conversion Notice from a holder at a time when the actual number of outstanding shares of Common Stock is less than the Reported Outstanding Share Number, the Corporation shall notify such holder in writing of the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding and, to the extent that such Conversion Notice would otherwise cause such holder’s beneficial ownership, as determined pursuant to this Section 4(c), to exceed the Maximum Percentage, such holder must notify the Corporation of a reduced number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased pursuant to such Conversion Notice. For any reason at any time, upon the written or oral request of any holder, the Corporation shall within one Trading Day confirm orally and in writing or by electronic mail to such holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding. In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Corporation, including such Series D, by such holder and any other Attribution Party since the date as of which the Reported Outstanding Share Number was reported. In the event that the issuance of shares of Common Stock to a holder upon conversion of such Series D results in such holder being deemed to beneficially own, in the aggregate, more than the Maximum Percentage of the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock (as determined under Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act), the number of shares so issued by which such holder’s and the other Attribution Parties’ aggregate beneficial ownership exceeds the Maximum Percentage (the “Excess Shares”) shall be deemed null and void and shall be cancelled ab initio, and such holder shall not have the power to vote or to transfer the Excess Shares. Any holder of Series D may from time to time increase (with such increase not effective until the 61st day after delivery of such notice) or decrease the Maximum Percentage applicable to such holder hereunder to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99% as specified in such notice; provided that (i) any such increase in the Maximum Percentage will not be effective until the 61st day after such notice is delivered to the Corporation and (ii) any such increase or decrease will apply only to such holder and the other Attribution Parties of such holder and not to any other holder that is not an Attribution Party of such holder. For purposes of clarity, the shares of Common Stock issuable to a holder pursuant to the terms of this Certificate of Designations in excess of the Maximum Percentage shall not be deemed to be beneficially owned by such holder for any purpose including for purposes of Section 13(d) or Rule 16a-1(a)(1) of the Exchange Act. No prior inability to convert such Series D pursuant to this paragraph shall have any effect on the applicability of the provisions of this paragraph with respect to any subsequent determination of convertibility. The provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 4(c) to the extent necessary to correct this paragraph (or any portion of this paragraph) which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended beneficial ownership limitation contained in this Section 4(c) or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The provisions of this Section 4(c) shall be of no further force or effect if the holder participates in a subsequent transaction with the Corporation which results in the holder beneficially owning in excess of the Maximum Percentage of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding which shall include securities convertible into Common Stock which do not contain a beneficial ownership limitation. In connection with each conversion of the Series D, the holder shall represent that it is not exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation as a result of such conversion. The limitation contained in this paragraph may not be waived and shall apply to a successor holder of such Series D.
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(d) Reservation of Common Stock. The Corporation shall use commercially reasonable efforts to at all times reserve from its authorized Common Stock a sufficient number of shares to provide for conversion of all Series D from time-to-time outstanding.
(e) Certain Definitions. For purposes hereof, certain capitalized terms used herein shall have the following meanings:
“Affiliate” means any Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a Person, as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933.
“Attribution Parties” means, collectively, the following Persons and entities: (i) any investment vehicle, including, any funds, feeder funds or managed accounts, currently, or from time to time after the initial issuance of the Series D, directly or indirectly managed or advised by a holder’s investment manager or any of its Affiliates or principals, (ii) any direct or indirect Affiliates of such holder or any of the foregoing, (iii) any Person acting or who could be deemed to be acting as a Group together with such holder or any of the foregoing and (iv) any other Persons whose beneficial ownership of the Corporation’s Common Stock would or could be aggregated with such holder’s and the other Attribution Parties for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. For clarity, the purpose of the foregoing is to subject collectively such holder and all other Attribution Parties to the Maximum Percentage.
“Conversion Price” shall mean $0.25, subject to adjustment in accordance with Section 5, provided that in no event shall the Conversion Price be lower than the Floor Price.
“Exempt Issuance” shall mean the issuance of (i) shares of Common Stock, restricted stock units or options, and the issuance of Common Stock under such restricted stock units and the exercise of such options, to consultants, employees, officers or directors of the Corporation pursuant to any stock or option plan duly adopted for such purpose, by a majority of the non-employee members of the Board of Directors or a majority of the members of a committee of non-employee directors established for such purpose for services rendered to the Corporation, (ii) securities issued upon the exercise or exchange of or conversion of any outstanding securities as of the date of this Certificate of Designations, provided that such securities have not been amended since the date of this Certificate of Designations to increase the number of such securities or to decrease the exercise price, exchange price or conversion price of such securities (other than in connection with standard price protection or stock dividends, stock splits or combinations) or to extend the term of such securities, (iii) securities issued pursuant to any merger or business combination (including an amalgamation under Canadian or other foreign law), acquisition, change of control or strategic transaction approved by a majority of the directors of the Corporation, including without limitation any capital raising transaction entered into pursuant thereto or in connection therewith, (iv) securities issued pursuant to any purchase money equipment loan or capital leasing arrangement or in connection with any amendment to any real estate lease to which the Corporation or any subsidiary is a party, (v) Common Stock or warrants (and the Common Stock issuable upon exercise of such warrants) issued to any registered broker-dealer in connection with any capital raising or financing transaction, and (vi) Common Stock or other securities issued to C/M Capital Partners, LP, C/M Capital Master Fund, LP, or an affiliate of either of the foregoing, in a capital raising transaction including without limitation the Corporation’s existing equity line of credit facility with C/M Capital Master Fund, LP.
“Floor Price” shall mean $0.15, subject to adjustment in accordance with Section 5.
“Person” means an individual or corporation, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company, joint stock company, government (or an agency or subdivision thereof) or other entity of any kind.
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“Trading Day” means any day on which the Common Stock is traded on the Principal Market, provided that “Trading Day” shall not include any day on which the Common Stock is scheduled to trade on such exchange or market for less than 4.5 hours or any day that the Common Stock is suspended from trading during the final hour of trading on such exchange or market (or if such exchange or market does not designate in advance the closing time of trading on such exchange or market, then during the hour ending at 4:00:00 p.m., New York, New York time).
Section 5. Certain Adjustments.
(a) Adjustment of Conversion Rate upon Subdivision or Combination of Common Stock. With respect to any unconverted shares of Series D, if the Corporation at any time subdivides (by any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or otherwise) of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares, each of the Conversion Price and the Floor Price for any unconverted shares of Series D in effect immediately prior to such subdivision will be proportionately adjusted by having each of the Conversion Price and the Floor Price multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock (excluding any treasury shares of the Corporation) outstanding immediately before such event, and of which the denominator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event. With respect to any unconverted shares of Series D, if the Corporation at any time combines (by combination, reverse stock split or otherwise) of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, each of the Conversion Price and the Floor Price for any unconverted shares of Series D in effect immediately prior to such combination will be proportionately adjusted by having each of the Conversion Price and the Floor Price multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock (excluding any treasury shares of the Corporation) outstanding immediately before such event, and of which the denominator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after such event. Any adjustment pursuant to this Section 5(a) shall become effective immediately after the effective date of the applicable event.
(b) Adjustments for Reclassification, Exchange or Substitution. If the Common Stock at any time or from time-to-time while the Series D is outstanding shall be changed to the same or different number of shares or other securities of any class or classes of stock or other property, whether by reclassification, exchange, substitution or otherwise (other than by way of a stock split or combination of shares or stock dividends provided for in Section 5(a) hereof), then, and in each event, an appropriate adjustment or revision to each of the Conversion Price and the Floor Price shall be made and provisions shall be made so that the holder shall have the right thereafter to convert the Series D into the kind and amount of shares of stock or other securities or other property receivable upon reclassification, exchange, substitution or other change, by holders of the number of shares of Common Stock into which such Series D might have been converted immediately prior to such reclassification, exchange, substitution or other change, all subject to further adjustment as provided herein.
(c) Adjustment Upon Subsequent Sales of Securities. In the event the Corporation issues or sells any securities including options, warrants or convertible securities, except for any Exempt Issuance, at a price of or with an exercise or conversion price of, or an exchange at, less than the Conversion Price, then upon such issuance or sale, the Conversion Price shall be reduced to the sale price or the exercise or conversion price of the securities issued or sold. Provided, however, that if the Conversion Price is reduced as the result of the issuance of convertible or derivative securities, and all of such convertible or derivative securities lapse without the issuance of Common Stock, then the Conversion Price shall be re-adjusted to what it would be but for the issuance of the convertible or derivative securities.
(d) Fractional Shares. The Corporation shall not issue any fraction of a share of Common Stock upon any conversion. If the issuance would result in the issuance of a fraction of a share of Common Stock, the Corporation shall round such fraction of a share of Common Stock up to the nearest whole share.
Section 6. Record holders. The Corporation and its transfer agent, if any, for the Series D may deem and treat the record holder of any shares of Series D as reflected on the books and records of the Corporation as the sole true and lawful owner thereof for all purposes, and neither the Corporation nor any such transfer agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary.
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Section 7. Restriction and Limitations. Except as expressly provided herein or as required by law so long as any shares of Series D remain outstanding, the Corporation shall not, without the vote or written consent of the holders of at least a majority of the then outstanding shares of the Series D, take any action which would adversely and materially affect any of the preferences, limitations or relative rights of the Series D.
Section 8. Redemption. The Series D Preferred Stock shall not be redeemable at the option of the Corporation or any holder thereof, except as may be required by law or as otherwise expressly set forth in this Certificate of Designations.
Section 9. Amendment. This Certificate of Designations or any provision hereof may be amended by obtaining the affirmative vote at a meeting duly called for such purpose, or written consent without a meeting in accordance with the NRS, of the holders of Series D representing a majority of the outstanding shares of Series D, voting separately as a single class, and with such other stockholder approval, if any, as may then be required pursuant to the NRS and the Articles of Incorporation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Section 4(c) of this Certificate of Designations may not be amended, waived or modified except as expressly set forth therein.
[Signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of Designations this 2nd day of July, 2026.
| By: | /s/ Brady Cobb | |
| Name: | Brady Cobb | |
| Title: | Interim Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT 10.1
EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Exclusive License Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of July 6, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), by and between:
Argent Biopharma Limited (ACN 637 530 498), a company organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: RGT), with its principal office at ___________ (“Licensor” or “RGT”); and
Splash Beverage Group, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Nevada, listed on NYSEA (NYSE American: SBEV), with its principal office at ___________ (“Licensee” or “SBEV”).
RGT and SBEV are each referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. RGT is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, and commercialization of nano-engineered therapeutics targeting immune dysregulation in drug-resistant epilepsy and cytokine-driven inflammatory disorders.
B. RGT has developed CannEpil®, a proprietary pharmaceutical-grade compounded isolated cannabinoid formulation comprising two isolated cannabinoids-cannabidiol (“CBD”) and tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) - each dissolved in a liquid solution and manufactured by RGT under European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (“EU-GMP”) standards. CannEpil® is intended as an adjunctive therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy (also known as refractory epilepsy), a condition that affects approximately thirty percent (30%) of all epilepsy patients and represents a major unmet medical need.
C. CannEpil® is currently accessible for prescription in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany, and other markets worldwide. In 2024, CannEpil® was assigned an Investigational New Drug (“IND”) number by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), positioning CannEpil® for potential entry into the U.S. market.
D. RGT desires to grant SBEV an exclusive license to develop, commercialize, distribute, and sell the Licensed Product (as defined below) in the Territory (as defined below), and SBEV desires to obtain such license, on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
E. As part of the consideration for this Agreement, Mercer Street Global Opportunity Fund, LLC (“Mercer Street”), RGT’s senior secured creditor, will forgive $5,521,432 of RGT-issued convertible notes held by Mercer Street, and in exchange therefor, SBEV will issue to Mercer Street preferred equity (series to be designated in accordance with applicable securities laws and NYSEA listing requirements) with an aggregate stated value equal to $5,500,000 (the “Debt Exchange”).
F. In further consideration of the license granted herein, RGT will receive a royalty as set forth in Article 4 herein.
G. As part of the transactions contemplated herein, C/M Capital Partners, LP (“C/M Capital”) or an affiliate thereof will invest a minimum of One Million U.S. Dollars ($1,000,000) into SBEV to support the commercialization of the Licensed Product.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, representations, and warranties set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
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ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them below. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Article 1 shall have the meanings ascribed to them elsewhere in this Agreement.
1.1. “Affiliate” means, with respect to a Party, any entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such Party. For purposes of this definition, “control” means the direct or indirect ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding voting securities of an entity, or the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such entity, whether through ownership of securities, by contract, or otherwise.
1.2. “Applicable Laws” means all applicable federal, state, local, and foreign laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, guidance documents, orders, judgments, decrees, and directives of any Governmental Authority, including without limitation the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.), the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.), the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
1.3. “cGMP” means the current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations as promulgated by the FDA under 21 C.F.R. Parts 210 and 211, as amended from time to time, and the equivalent thereof in other jurisdictions within the Territory, including EU-GMP.
1.4. “Change of Control” means, with respect to a Party: (a) the acquisition by any Person or group of Persons (as such term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of beneficial ownership (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding voting securities of such Party; (b) the consummation of a merger, consolidation, reorganization, or similar transaction involving such Party, unless the holders of the voting securities of such Party immediately prior to such transaction hold more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting securities of the surviving or resulting entity immediately following such transaction; or (c) the sale, transfer, or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of such Party to a third party.
1.5. “Commercially Reasonable Efforts” means, with respect to a Party’s obligation to develop, obtain Regulatory Approval for, or commercialize the Licensed Product, the level of effort and resources that a similarly situated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical company would devote to a product at a similar stage of development or commercialization and with similar market potential, taking into account all relevant factors, including: (a) the product’s proprietary position and patent coverage; (b) the regulatory environment and status; (c) the competitive landscape; (d) the anticipated profitability and return on investment; (e) technical, scientific, and medical factors; and (f) the safety and efficacy profile.
1.6. “Competing Product” means any pharmaceutical product (other than the Licensed Product) containing one or more cannabinoid active ingredients and indicated for the treatment, prevention, management, or amelioration of drug-resistant epilepsy, refractory epilepsy, seizure disorders, or related neurological conditions in humans that fall within the Field.
1.7. “Confidential Information” means all non-public, proprietary, or confidential information disclosed by or on behalf of one Party (the “Disclosing Party”) to the other Party (the “Receiving Party”) in connection with this Agreement, whether disclosed orally, in writing, electronically, or by any other means, including without limitation: (a) technical data, trade secrets, know-how, formulations, compositions, processes, and manufacturing information; (b) research, development, clinical, and preclinical data, including, without limitation, all information contained in or derived from the Data Package; (c) business plans, strategies, financial information, pricing, customer lists, and marketing plans; (d) the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (e) all regulatory submissions, correspondence, approvals, INDs, NDAs, and related filings, whether prepared by or on behalf of either Party; (f) all information disclosed to SBEV by any sublicensee in connection with the exercise of the licensed rights; and (g) any other information that is marked as “confidential” or “proprietary” at the time of disclosure, or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. For the avoidance of doubt: (i) information that constitutes a trade secret under applicable law shall be protected as such indefinitely for so long as such information is considered a trade secret under applicable law and shall not be subject to any time-limited confidentiality obligation; (ii) the Receiving Party shall not use any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party retained in the unaided memory of the Receiving Party’s personnel for any purpose that would otherwise constitute a breach of this Agreement; and (iii) each Receiving Party shall maintain and protect all Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party using no less than industry-standard technical and organizational security measures (including access controls, encryption, and audit logging), and in no event less than the same degree of care used to protect its own most sensitive confidential information.
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1.8. “Data Package” means all preclinical data, clinical data, toxicology data, pharmacokinetic data, manufacturing data, stability data, regulatory correspondence, and other scientific and technical information in RGT’s possession or control relating to the Licensed Product as of the Effective Date.
1.9. “Field” means the treatment, prevention, management, or amelioration of drug-resistant epilepsy, refractory epilepsy, seizure disorders, and all related neurological conditions in humans, including as an adjunctive or add-on therapy.
1.10. “First Commercial Sale” means the first bona fide, arm’s-length sale of the Licensed Product by SBEV, any of its Affiliates, or any of its or their sublicensees to a third party in any country within the Territory following receipt of the applicable Regulatory Approval in such country.
1.11. “Force Majeure Event” means any event beyond a Party’s reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, government actions, labor disputes, pandemics, or supply chain disruptions.
1.12. “Governmental Authority” means any federal, state, local, or foreign government or political subdivision thereof, or any agency, authority, bureau, commission, department, official, or instrumentality of any such government or political subdivision, or any court, tribunal, or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, or any self-regulatory organization.
1.13. “IND” means an Investigational New Drug application filed with the FDA under 21 C.F.R. Part 312, including any supplements or amendments thereto, or the foreign equivalent thereof in any country within the Territory.
1.14. “Intellectual Property” means, collectively: (a) all Patents; (b) all Trademarks; (c) all Know-How; (d) all copyrights, mask works, and design rights; (e) all regulatory filings, submissions, and approvals; and (f) all other intellectual property and proprietary rights of any kind or nature, in each case, that are owned by or licensed to RGT and that relate to, cover, or are used or useful in connection with the Licensed Product, whether now existing or hereafter created or acquired during the Term.
1.15. “Know-How” means all trade secrets, unpatented inventions, data (including preclinical data, clinical data, pharmacological data, toxicological data, pharmacokinetic data, and chemical and manufacturing data), formulas, compositions, processes, techniques, methods, protocols, specifications, information, and results, whether or not patentable, that are owned or controlled by RGT and that relate to the Licensed Product.
1.16. “Licensed Product” means the pharmaceutical product marketed under the brand name CannEpil®, comprising RGT’s proprietary compounded isolated cannabinoid formulation of CBD and THC isolates in a liquid solution, manufactured by RGT or its designee under EU-GMP standards as described in the Recitals, together with: (a) any improvements, line extensions, dosage form modifications, or reformulations thereof developed by or on behalf of RGT during the Term; and (b) any next-generation formulations incorporating RGT’s proprietary nano-engineered delivery technologies, in each case for use in the Field.
1.17. “Major Market” means each of the United States, Canada, the European Union, Japan, Australia, and China.
1.18. “NDA” means a New Drug Application submitted to the FDA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 355 and 21 C.F.R. Part 314, or any equivalent application for Regulatory Approval submitted to a Governmental Authority in any jurisdiction within the Territory.
1.19. “NYSEA” means NYSE American LLC, the national securities exchange operated by NYSE Group, Inc.
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1.20. “Net Revenue” means the gross amounts actually received by SBEV, its Affiliates, or their respective sublicensees for sales of the Licensed Product in the Territory to unaffiliated third parties in bona fide, arm’s-length transactions, less the following deductions to the extent actually incurred, allowed, accrued, or specifically allocated to the Licensed Product in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as used in the United States (“GAAP”) consistently applied: (a) normal and customary trade, cash, and quantity discounts; (b) government-mandated and managed care rebates, chargebacks, and retroactive price reductions; (c) credits, allowances, and refunds for rejected, returned, damaged, or recalled product; (d) freight, shipping, insurance, and distribution charges separately stated on invoices; (e) customs duties and governmental import/export charges; (f) sales, use, excise, and value-added taxes directly imposed on the sale and not recovered; and (g) amounts written off as uncollectible in accordance with GAAP after commercially reasonable collection efforts. For clarity, deductions shall not be duplicated, and no single item shall be deducted under more than one category. Transfer prices between SBEV and its Affiliates shall not be included in Net Revenue; only the end sale to an unaffiliated third party shall be counted.
1.21. “Patents” means all patents and patent applications (including provisional applications, continuations, continuations-in-part, divisionals, reissues, re-examinations, inter partes reviews, and extensions) that are owned or controlled by RGT and that claim or cover the composition of matter, formulation, method of manufacture, or method of use of the Licensed Product.
1.22. “Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, association, unincorporated organization, Governmental Authority, or other entity.
1.23. “Regulatory Approval” means any and all approvals, authorizations, registrations, licenses, clearances, and permits granted by any Governmental Authority in any country within the Territory that are necessary or required for the development, manufacture, use, storage, importation, exportation, transport, marketing, promotion, distribution, offer for sale, sale, or commercialization of the Licensed Product in such country, including any pricing or reimbursement approvals.
1.24. “Regulatory Authority” means the FDA, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (the “DEA”), and any other Governmental Authority in any country within the Territory that is responsible for granting Regulatory Approvals for the Licensed Product.
1.25. “Representatives” means, with respect to a Party, such Party’s directors, officers, employees, agents, consultants, advisors, accountants, and legal counsel.
1.26. “Sell-Off Period” means the one hundred eighty (180) day period following termination of this Agreement during which SBEV may sell existing finished inventory of the Licensed Product pursuant to Section 9.7(f).
1.27. “Specifications” means the detailed specifications for the Licensed Product, including all quality control standards, analytical methods, stability requirements, packaging requirements, and labeling requirements, as set forth in Schedule A attached hereto, as may be amended from time to time by mutual written agreement of the Parties.
1.28. “Term” means the period commencing on the Effective Date and continuing until this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Article 9.
1.29. “Territory” means all countries and jurisdictions worldwide.
1.30. “Trademarks” means the registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, and trade dress owned by RGT and used in connection with the Licensed Product, including without limitation the CannEpil® mark and all associated goodwill.
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1.31. “Royalty” means the running royalty payment calculated as a percentage of Net Revenue, payable by SBEV to RGT pursuant to Section 4.2. For the avoidance of doubt, the Royalty shall be calculated solely on Net Revenue from sales of the Licensed Product to unaffiliated third parties, and shall not include or be calculated on (a) any sublicensing fees, milestone payments, or non-sales-based income received by SBEV from sublicensees, (b) revenue from services ancillary to the Licensed Product, or (c) any amounts attributable to combination products that are not the Licensed Product, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing.
ARTICLE 2 - GRANT OF LICENSE
2.1. Exclusive License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, RGT hereby grants to SBEV an exclusive (even as to RGT within the Territory), royalty-bearing license, with the right to sublicense in accordance with Section 2.3, under the Intellectual Property to develop, have developed, use, reproduce, prepare derivative works based upon, display, import, export, market, promote, distribute, offer for sale, sell, and otherwise commercialize the Licensed Product in the Field in the Territory during the Term.
2.2. Scope of Exclusivity. During the Term, RGT shall not, and shall cause its Affiliates not to, directly or indirectly: (a) market, distribute, sell, or otherwise commercialize the Licensed Product in the Field in the Territory (other than manufacturing pursuant to Section 5.9); or (b) grant any other Person a license or other rights to the Intellectual Property for the marketing, distribution, or sale of the Licensed Product in the Field in the Territory.
2.3. Sublicensing. SBEV may grant sublicenses under Section 2.1 to its Affiliates without RGT’s prior consent. SBEV may grant sublicenses to third parties with RGT’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. Each sublicense shall be in writing and consistent with this Agreement, SBEV shall provide RGT with a copy of each executed sublicense within thirty (30) days of execution, and SBEV shall remain primarily responsible for all obligations under this Agreement. No sublicense shall relieve SBEV of any obligations hereunder.
2.4. Retained Rights. RGT retains: (a) all rights to the Licensed Product outside the Field worldwide, provided that RGT shall not exercise such rights in any manner that competes with, diminishes, or materially interferes with SBEV’s exercise of the licensed rights in the Field; (b) the right to practice the Intellectual Property solely for internal research and development purposes unrelated to commercialization; and (c) the right to manufacture the Licensed Product in accordance with Section 5.9. For the avoidance of doubt, the retained rights in this Section 2.4 do not include any right to market, distribute, sell, promote, or otherwise commercialize the Licensed Product in the Field in the Territory, and RGT shall not grant any third party rights that would conflict with or diminish the exclusivity of the license granted to SBEV hereunder.
2.5. Non-Compete. (a) During the Term, SBEV shall not, and shall cause its Affiliates not to, directly or indirectly develop, manufacture, market, distribute, sell, or otherwise commercialize any Competing Product in the Territory without RGT’s prior written consent; provided, however, that SBEV may acquire an entity that markets a Competing Product if such Competing Product accounts for less than fifteen percent (15%) of the acquired entity’s annual revenue, so long as SBEV divests or discontinues such Competing Product within twelve (12) months of closing. (b) During the Term, RGT shall not, and shall cause its Affiliates not to, directly or indirectly develop (other than pursuant to Section 2.4(b)), market, distribute, sell, license to any third party, or otherwise commercialize any Competing Product in the Territory. (c) For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Section 2.5 shall restrict either Party from engaging in any business activities outside the Field, including research, development, or commercialization of products that are not Competing Products.
ARTICLE 3 - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT AND POST-SIGNING COVENANT
3.1. Conditions to Effectiveness. The license granted in Section 2.1 is conditioned upon satisfaction or waiver of each of the following on or prior to the Effective Date:
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(a) Debt Exchange. The Debt Exchange shall have been consummated, with Mercer Street forgiving $5,521,432 of RGT-issued convertible notes, which amount constitutes all outstanding obligations of RGT under the Convertible Securities Agreement dated 8 September 2020, the Convertible Securities Agreement dated 28 July 2022, and the General Security Deeds entered into in connection therewith, each between RGT (or its predecessor, MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd) and Mercer Street (collectively, the “Mercer Street Financing Documents”), and upon consummation of the Debt Exchange, RGT shall be fully and unconditionally released from all obligations under the Mercer Street Financing Documents, and SBEV issuing to Mercer Street preferred equity with an aggregate stated value of $5,500,000.
(b) Board Approvals. Each Party shall have obtained all necessary board and stockholder approvals.
(c) No Material Adverse Effect. No material adverse effect shall have occurred with respect to either Party.
3.2. C/M Capital Investment Covenant. As soon as reasonably practicable, and in any event within 60 days of the Effective Date, C/M Capital shall invest, or shall cause an affiliate to invest, at least One Million U.S. Dollars ($1,000,000) into SBEV to support commercialization of the Licensed Product, which investment shall be in the form and have such terms as are negotiated in good faith and mutually agreed between C/M Capital and SBEV.
ARTICLE 4 - CONSIDERATION AND PAYMENT
4.1. Debt Exchange Consideration. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Debt Exchange described in Section 3.1(a) constitutes a material component of the consideration for the license granted by RGT to SBEV under this Agreement.
4.2. Running Royalty. SBEV shall pay to RGT a royalty equal to fifteen percent (15%) of Net Revenue (the “Royalty”), for so long as SBEV or any Affiliate or sublicensee sells the Licensed Product in the Territory and the longer of: (a) ten (10) years following the First Commercial Sale in each country; or (b) the expiration of the last-to-expire Patent claiming the Licensed Product in each country. For sales by sublicensees, the Royalty shall be calculated on the Net Revenue received by SBEV from such sublicensee.
4.3. Sales Bonus Payment. Upon SBEV achieving Five Million U.S. Dollars ($5,000,000) in cumulative Net Revenue, SBEV shall pay to C/M Capital a sales bonus of One Million U.S. Dollars ($1,000,000) in preferred equity, cash, or a combination thereof, as mutually agreed in good faith between C/M Capital and SBEV, within thirty (30) days of such achievement.
4.4. Royalty Payment Terms.
(a) Calculation and Payment. Royalties shall be calculated quarterly and paid within thirty (30) days following each quarter-end, together with a written report certified by an authorized officer of SBEV setting forth gross revenues, deductions, Net Revenue, Royalty due, and exchange rates used.
(b) Currency. All payments shall be in U.S. Dollars, with foreign currency converted using Wall Street Journal closing rates for the last business day of each month in the quarter.
(c) Method of Payment. All payments shall be made by wire transfer in immediately available funds to the account(s) designated in writing by RGT from time to time. RGT shall provide SBEV with written wire transfer instructions no later than five (5) business days prior to the first payment due date, and shall provide at least ten (10) business days’ prior written notice of any change to such instructions. SBEV shall not be liable for any misdirected payment made in good-faith reliance on wire instructions provided by RGT in accordance with this Section. Payments directed to Mercer Street shall apply solely to the extent expressly required by Section 3.1(a). Upon request, RGT shall promptly confirm receipt of any wire transfer.
(d) Late Payments. Unpaid amounts shall accrue interest at one and half percent (1.5%) per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less.
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4.5. Records and Audit Rights. SBEV shall maintain complete and accurate books and records sufficient to verify Net Revenue for three (3) years following the end of the calendar year to which they relate. Upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice, and no more than once per calendar year, RGT may engage an independent certified public accounting firm of recognized national standing (reasonably acceptable to SBEV) to examine SBEV’s relevant records for the preceding two (2) fiscal years during normal business hours. Prior to any such audit: (i) the auditor shall execute a confidentiality agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to SBEV, containing non-disclosure and non-use obligations at least as restrictive as those in Article 8; (ii) the auditor shall comply with SBEV’s reasonable security policies and site access procedures; and (iii) RGT shall be responsible for any breach of confidentiality or security by the auditor. Audit costs shall be borne by RGT unless an audit reveals an underpayment of ten percent (10%) or more for any annual period, in which case SBEV shall pay the deficiency with interest and reimburse RGT’s reasonable , documented audit costs proportionate to the verified underpayment. All audit information shall be Confidential Information of SBEV and may only be used to verify royalty compliance.
4.6. Taxes. Each Party is responsible for its own taxes. Payments to RGT shall be made without deduction except as required by law, in which case SBEV shall deduct and withhold such taxes, remit them to the appropriate authority, and provide RGT with evidence of payment. RGT shall be entitled to seek refunds or credits for such withheld taxes in its own name.
ARTICLE 5 - DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION
5.1. Development Diligence. SBEV shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to develop and obtain Regulatory Approvals for the Licensed Product, prioritizing the United States. SBEV shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to: (a) initiate a Phase I clinical trial within twenty-four (24) months following the Effective Date; (b) initiate a Phase II clinical trial within forty-eight (48) months following the Effective Date; and (c) file an NDA with the FDA within a commercially reasonable time following successful clinical trials. The foregoing timelines shall be extended on a day-for-day basis for any delays caused by Force Majeure Events, actions or omissions of RGT, regulatory requirements imposed by the FDA or other Governmental Authority, or delays in the delivery of the Data Package beyond the sixty (60) day period specified in Section 5.6(a). The Development Plan prepared pursuant to Section 5.2 may include updated timelines based on scientific, regulatory, or commercial developments, and RGT shall give good-faith consideration to such updated timelines before exercising any termination right under Section 9.4.
5.2. Development Plan. Within ninety (90) days following the Effective Date, SBEV shall deliver to RGT a development plan (the “Development Plan”) setting forth activities, timelines, milestones, and budgets for the Licensed Product. The Development Plan shall be updated annually for RGT’s review and comment (provided that the Development Plan shall not require RGT’s approval). SBEV shall provide quarterly written progress reports.
5.3. Commercialization. Following receipt of Regulatory Approval in any country, SBEV shall use Commercially Reasonable Efforts to commercialize the Licensed Product, including launching within twelve (12) months of approval and maintaining an active commercial presence thereafter.
5.4. Commercialization Plan. No later than twelve (12) months prior to anticipated First Commercial Sale in any Major Market (U.S., Canada, EU, Japan, Australia, China), SBEV shall deliver to RGT a commercialization plan (the “Commercialization Plan”) setting forth commercial strategy, pricing, distribution, and projected sales. Commercialization Plans shall be updated annually for RGT’s review and comment (provided that the Commercialization Plan shall not require RGT’s approval).
5.5. Regulatory Compliance. SBEV shall be solely responsible for, and bear all costs of, obtaining and maintaining all Regulatory Approvals necessary for commercialization of the Licensed Product in the Territory, and shall comply with all applicable laws. SBEV shall keep RGT reasonably informed of material regulatory submissions and approvals.
5.6. Technical Assistance and Technology Transfer.
(a) Data Package. Within sixty (60) days following the Effective Date, RGT shall deliver to SBEV the Data Package comprising preclinical, clinical, toxicology, manufacturing, and regulatory data relating to the Licensed Product.
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(b) Ongoing Technical Support. RGT shall provide reasonable technical assistance to support SBEV’s development and commercialization efforts at no additional charge for personnel time. SBEV shall reimburse RGT for reasonable out-of-pocket costs (including travel expenses) that are pre-approved in writing by SBEV’s designated representative. RGT shall submit written requests for approval at least ten (10) business days prior to incurring any such expense, describing the proposed activity, estimated cost, and business purpose. SBEV shall respond within five (5) business days, and failure to respond shall not constitute approval. No individual expense exceeding Five Thousand U.S. Dollars ($5,000) shall be incurred without a separate written approval. SBEV shall have no obligation to reimburse unapproved expenses, except that RGT may seek retroactive approval for emergency expenditures within two (2) business days of incurrence. RGT shall submit quarterly reimbursement requests with supporting documentation within thirty (30) days following each quarter-end.
5.7. Pharmacovigilance. (a) Interim Obligations. Pending execution of the Safety Data Exchange Agreement (the “SDEA”), the Parties shall comply with the interim pharmacovigilance obligations set forth in this Section 5.7, including, without limitation, prompt exchange of adverse event information, cooperation in regulatory reporting and safety matters, and allocation of manufacturing-related reporting responsibilities to RGT as set forth herein. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith and execute a detailed SDEA within ninety (90) days after the Effective Date, provided that failure to execute the SDEA within such period shall not relieve either Party of its safety and compliance obligations under this Agreement or under Applicable Laws. (b) Safety Data Exchange Agreement. The SDEA shall be consistent with this Section 5.7 and shall govern the collection, investigation, reporting, and exchange of safety information relating to the Licensed Product, including Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs), and Risk Management Plans (“RMPs”). In the event of any conflict between the SDEA and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control. (c) SBEV Reporting Obligations. SBEV, as the marketing authorization holder in the Territory, shall be responsible for all regulatory safety reporting obligations to applicable Regulatory Authorities in the Territory, to the extent based on safety data provided to SBEV by RGT in accordance with subsection (d) below. SBEV’s reporting obligations are expressly conditioned on RGT’s timely and complete discharge of its obligations under subsection (d), and SBEV shall not be liable for any regulatory non-compliance arising solely from RGT’s failure to timely provide required safety data. (d) RGT Manufacturer Reporting Obligations. RGT, as manufacturer, shall be responsible for promptly reporting to SBEV any adverse events, quality complaints, or safety signals arising from manufacturing, quality control testing, or stability studies, within the timelines specified in the SDEA (but in no event more than twenty-four (24) hours for serious adverse events and seventy-two (72) hours for non-serious adverse events). If RGT fails to meet any such reporting timeline, RGT shall: (i) indemnify SBEV for any regulatory fines, penalties, or enforcement actions attributable to such failure; (ii) bear all reasonable costs incurred by SBEV in remedying any resulting regulatory non-compliance; and (iii) be deemed in material breach of this Agreement if such failure is not cured within the applicable cure period under Section 9.2. (e) Global Safety Database. The Parties shall maintain a single global safety database, which shall be owned and maintained by SBEV. RGT shall provide all safety data to SBEV in a format compatible with SBEV’s pharmacovigilance systems, at RGT’s cost. RGT shall not retain or separately maintain any safety database relating to the Licensed Product in the Territory without SBEV’s prior written consent. (f) No Duplicative Reporting. Neither Party shall establish a duplicative regulatory reporting system for the Licensed Product without the other Party’s prior written consent.
5.8. Recalls. SBEV shall be responsible for implementing any recall or withdrawal of the Licensed Product in the Territory at its cost; provided that if such action is caused in whole or in part by a manufacturing defect attributable to RGT, RGT shall bear the reasonable costs to the extent such recall or withdrawal is attributable to RGT’s manufacturing defect.
5.9. Manufacturing. (a) Primary Manufacturing Right. Subject to subsection (b) below, RGT shall have the right to manufacture, or have manufactured through its designees (each of which shall be subject to SBEV’s prior written approval, not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed), all Licensed Product for distribution by SBEV in the Territory. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith and execute a detailed supply agreement and quality agreement within ninety (90) days following the Effective Date, which agreements shall address, among other things, lead times, minimum and maximum order quantities, batch documentation, certificates of analysis, change control procedures, shipping terms, risk of loss, and storage conditions. Pending execution of such agreements, the terms of this Section 5.9 shall govern. RGT warrants that all Licensed Product supplied hereunder shall (I) conform to the Specifications, (II) be manufactured in compliance with cGMP, EU-GMP, and all Applicable Laws, (III) be free from defects in materials and workmanship,
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and (IV) have no less than seventy-five percent (75%) of its labeled shelf life remaining at the time of delivery. SBEV shall have the right to inspect all delivered Licensed Product and to reject any non-conforming product by written notice within thirty (30) days of delivery, in which case RGT shall, at SBEV’s election, promptly replace such product or issue a full credit. SBEV shall purchase all Licensed Product from RGT or RGT’s designees at prices to be agreed, which prices shall be competitive with prevailing market rates charged by comparable contract manufacturing organizations for similar pharmaceutical products manufactured under EU-GMP standards and shall not exceed RGT’s fully-burdened cost of goods plus a reasonable margin (not to exceed twenty percent (20%)); for the avoidance of doubt, such fully-burdened cost of goods shall include direct production costs (including raw materials, packaging, batch release analysis, and filling), quality assurance, and manufacturing overhead directly attributable to production of the Licensed Product; no labor costs, or other indirect costs shall be included in calculating such margin.. RGT shall maintain adequate manufacturing capacity to fulfill SBEV’s requirements and shall provide reasonable forecasts and delivery schedules. RGT shall maintain at all times a safety stock of Licensed Product equal to at least ninety (90) days of SBEV’s most recent quarterly demand forecast, or such other amount as the Parties may agree in writing. SBEV shall provide RGT with rolling twelve (12) month demand forecasts, updated quarterly, and RGT shall provide delivery schedules and order acknowledgments within ten (10) business days of receipt of each purchase order. SBEV shall submit purchase orders in accordance with minimum order quantities (“MOQs”) to be specified in the supply agreement; provided that such MOQs shall be commercially reasonable and shall not exceed quantities reasonably calculated based on SBEV’s most recent quarterly demand forecast. If SBEV exercises any alternative manufacturing right under this Section 5.9, RGT shall not be obligated to maintain safety stock or manufacturing capacity in excess of the quantities reflected in SBEV’s most recent binding purchase orders placed with RGT, and RGT may adjust future MOQs accordingly upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to SBEV.
(b) Alternative Manufacturing Rights. Notwithstanding subsection (a), SBEV shall have the right, at its sole discretion, to manufacture the Licensed Product itself or through one or more third-party contract manufacturers (each, an “Alternative Manufacturer”) upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
(i) RGT fails to supply conforming product within fifteen (15) days of a confirmed purchase order (or thirty (30) days if RGT provides written notice of the delay and a reasonable remediation plan within five (5) business days of the confirmed purchase order);
(ii) RGT’s manufacturing facility loses its regulatory approvals or cGMP/EU-GMP certification;
(iii) RGT experiences repeated quality failures (defined as two (2) or more batches failing to meet Specifications in any twelve (12) month period);
(iv) RGT is unable to fulfill at least eighty percent (80%) of SBEV’s forecasted demand for two (2) consecutive quarters;
(v) RGT’s pricing exceeds the pricing cap set forth in subsection (a) and RGT fails to cure such excess within thirty (30) days of written notice from SBEV; or
(vi) RGT undergoes a Change of Control or becomes subject to insolvency proceedings.
(b-1) Right of First Refusal. In addition to the rights set forth in subsection (b), if SBEV identifies an Alternative Manufacturer that is able to supply the Licensed Product at a lower fully-burdened cost than RGT’s then-current pricing under subsection (a), SBEV shall provide RGT with written notice thereof, including reasonable documentation of the Alternative Manufacturer’s proposed pricing and terms (a “Competitive Offer Notice”). RGT shall have thirty (30) days from receipt of the Competitive Offer Notice to notify SBEV in writing whether RGT elects to match such pricing and terms. If RGT timely elects to match and thereafter supplies the Licensed Product at or below the pricing and on terms no less favorable than those set forth in the Competitive Offer Notice, SBEV shall continue to purchase the Licensed Product from RGT in accordance with subsection (a) and the applicable MOQs. If RGT fails to deliver a timely matching election, or if RGT delivers a matching election but thereafter fails to supply the Licensed Product at or below the matched pricing or on the matched terms, SBEV may engage the applicable Alternative Manufacturer without being subject to the conditions set forth in subsection (b).
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(c) Secondary Manufacturer Qualification. SBEV shall have the right, at any time and at its own cost, to qualify one or more secondary manufacturers as back-up supply sources. RGT shall not unreasonably withhold, condition, or delay its approval of any proposed Alternative Manufacturer, provided that such manufacturer (i) maintains cGMP and/or EU-GMP certification as applicable, (ii) agrees in writing to comply with the Specifications and quality standards set forth in this Agreement, and (iii) executes a confidentiality agreement protecting RGT’s Confidential Information on terms no less restrictive than those set forth in Article 8. RGT’s approval shall be deemed granted if RGT fails to respond within thirty (30) days of receiving SBEV’s written request identifying the proposed Alternative Manufacturer and providing evidence of the foregoing qualifications.
(d) Technology Transfer for Alternative Manufacturing. Upon SBEV’s exercise of any alternative manufacturing right under this Section 5.9, RGT shall, within sixty (60) days of SBEV’s written request: (i) provide SBEV and/or the applicable Alternative Manufacturer with all Know-How, technical information, manufacturing processes, analytical methods, and other information reasonably necessary to manufacture the Licensed Product in accordance with the Specifications; (ii) make RGT’s qualified manufacturing personnel available for consultation and training at reasonable times, at SBEV’s expense for out-of-pocket travel costs; and (iii) grant SBEV and the Alternative Manufacturer access to any third-party contracts, licenses, or supply agreements necessary to manufacture the Licensed Product, or, if such contracts are not assignable, use commercially reasonable efforts to assist SBEV in obtaining equivalent arrangements. RGT shall not charge any technology transfer fee for such assistance, but SBEV shall reimburse RGT’s reasonable, documented out-of-pocket costs incurred in connection with such technology transfer. Notwithstanding SBEV’s exercise of any alternative manufacturing right, RGT shall continue to supply Licensed Product to SBEV in accordance with this Section 5.9 to the extent RGT is able to do so, until such time as SBEV notifies RGT in writing that the Alternative Manufacturer is qualified and operational.
(e) Quality Standards. All Licensed Product manufactured by SBEV or any Alternative Manufacturer shall comply with the Specifications, cGMP, EU-GMP (as applicable), and all Applicable Laws. SBEV shall be responsible for ensuring that any Alternative Manufacturer maintains appropriate quality systems and permits RGT to conduct quality audits of such Alternative Manufacturer’s facilities upon reasonable advance notice (not more than once per calendar year absent cause), at RGT’s expense. SBEV shall have the reciprocal right to conduct quality audits of RGT’s manufacturing facilities (and those of RGT’s designees) upon reasonable advance notice (not more than twice per calendar year absent cause), at SBEV’s expense, and RGT shall cooperate fully with any such audit and promptly remediate any deficiencies identified.
(f) Non-Exclusivity of RGT’s Manufacturing Right. For the avoidance of doubt, RGT’s manufacturing right under this Section 5.9 is non-exclusive, and SBEV’s exercise of any alternative manufacturing right shall not terminate or diminish RGT’s right to continue manufacturing the Licensed Product for SBEV, subject to SBEV’s right to allocate orders among qualified manufacturers in its sole discretion.
ARTICLE 6 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
6.1. Ownership. All Intellectual Property relating to the Licensed Product existing as of the Effective Date is and shall remain the sole property of RGT. Nothing herein transfers any ownership interest to SBEV in RGT’s pre-existing Intellectual Property.
6.2. Improvements.
(a) RGT Improvements. Any improvements relating to the Licensed Product developed solely by RGT shall be RGT’s property and automatically included in the license granted under Section 2.1.
(b) SBEV Improvements. Any improvements relating to the Licensed Product developed solely by SBEV shall be the exclusive property of SBEV, and shall be automatically licensed to RGT on a non-exclusive, royalty-free basis for use outside the Field only, and only following expiration or termination of this Agreement. Any improvements developed jointly by the Parties shall be jointly owned, with each Party having the right to exploit such joint improvements without accounting to the other, subject to the exclusive license granted to SBEV in Section 2.1 within the Field during the Term. All improvements owned or jointly owned by SBEV shall automatically be included in the license granted under Section 2.1.
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(b-1) Automatic Inclusion. For the avoidance of doubt, all improvements, whether developed by RGT, SBEV, or jointly, that relate to the Licensed Product in the Field shall be automatically included in the exclusive license granted to SBEV under Section 2.1 without additional consideration. RGT shall not retain or exploit any such improvement (whether owned by RGT or jointly owned) within the Field in the Territory in a manner that competes with or diminishes SBEV’s rights hereunder.
(c) Invention Disclosure. Each Party shall promptly disclose to the other Party any improvements, inventions, or discoveries relating to the Licensed Product made by such Party or its Affiliates, employees, contractors, or agents, and shall cooperate in the preparation and prosecution of any patent applications relating thereto.
6.3. Patent Prosecution. (a) RGT shall have the primary right and responsibility to file, prosecute, maintain, and defend all Patents within the Intellectual Property worldwide at its expense, prioritizing filings in the United States and thereafter in each Major Market. RGT shall consult with SBEV prior to making any material prosecution decisions (including claim scope, office action responses, and abandonment) and shall give due consideration to SBEV’s reasonable comments, provided that RGT shall retain final decision-making authority with respect to Patents it solely owns. (b) RGT shall provide SBEV with copies of all material correspondence with patent offices in the Territory at least fifteen (15) days prior to any applicable deadline. (c) If RGT elects not to prosecute, maintain, or defend any Patent in any country within the Territory, RGT shall provide SBEV at least ninety (90) days’ prior written notice, and SBEV may assume prosecution, maintenance, or defense of such Patent at its own expense, in RGT’s name or SBEV’s name as appropriate. Any Patent so assumed shall remain subject to the license granted hereunder. (d) The Parties shall cooperate in developing a patent strategy that prioritizes registration in the United States first, followed by expansion to each Major Market and other commercially significant jurisdictions identified by SBEV.
6.4. Enforcement. Each Party shall promptly notify the other of any known or suspected infringement of the Intellectual Property in the Territory. SBEV shall have the first right, but not obligation, to enforce against infringement in the Field in the Territory at its expense, keeping RGT informed and obtaining RGT’s consent (not unreasonably withheld or delayed) before settling any claim that would affect RGT’s ownership of the Intellectual Property. If SBEV elects not to enforce within ninety (90) days of becoming aware of such infringement, RGT may enforce at its expense after consulting with SBEV. Recoveries from any enforcement action shall first reimburse the enforcing Party’s reasonable costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees), and the remainder shall be allocated seventy percent (70%) to SBEV and thirty percent (30%) to RGT. RGT shall provide reasonable cooperation and assistance (including joining as a party where legally required) at the enforcing Party’s expense.
6.5. Third-Party Infringement Claims. Each Party shall promptly notify the other of any third-party claim that the Licensed Product infringes such party’s intellectual property. RGT shall defend such claims at its expense (as provided in Section 10.2), keeping SBEV informed and obtaining SBEV’s consent before settling any claim that imposes obligations on SBEV, affects SBEV’s rights under this Agreement, or includes any admission of liability or wrongdoing by SBEV.
6.5A. Costs of Third-Party Claims. If a third-party infringement claim results in a judgment, settlement, or licensing obligation requiring payment, RGT shall bear such costs to the extent the claim relates to the Intellectual Property as it existed on the Effective Date. To the extent a claim relates solely to an SBEV Improvement, SBEV shall bear such costs. Joint improvements shall be allocated equitably between the Parties based on relative contribution and benefit. In no event shall SBEV be obligated to cease commercialization of the Licensed Product or pay any damages or royalties to a third party as a result of infringement by RGT’s pre-existing Intellectual Property without RGT’s prior indemnification of such amounts.
6.6. Trademarks. SBEV shall market and sell the Licensed Product under the CannEpil® trademark, comply with RGT’s usage guidelines, maintain quality consistent with the Specifications and CannEpil® brand reputation, and not alter or use confusingly similar marks without RGT’s consent. All goodwill arising from SBEV’s use of the Trademarks shall inure to RGT’s benefit.
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6.7. IP Schedules. All Patents, Trademarks, copyrights, and regulatory registrations included in the Intellectual Property as of the Effective Date are set forth in Schedules C, D, and E, respectively. RGT represents and warrants that such Schedules are complete and accurate in all material respects as of the Effective Date. RGT shall update such Schedules promptly (and in no event later than thirty (30) days) upon any new filing, issuance, registration, abandonment, or expiration and shall provide updated Schedules to SBEV no less than annually. Any Intellectual Property owned or controlled by RGT that is used in, or reasonably necessary for, the development, manufacture, commercialization, or exploitation of the Licensed Product in the Field in the Territory shall be deemed automatically included in the license granted under Section 2.1, regardless of whether such Intellectual Property is listed in Schedules C, D, or E. If RGT fails to update the Schedules within thirty (30) days of a triggering event, any Intellectual Property subject to such triggering event shall, for the avoidance of doubt, be deemed included in the license granted under Section 2.1 and SBEV shall have no liability arising from its use of such Intellectual Property prior to the date of the Schedule update.
ARTICLE 7 - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
7.1. Mutual Representations and Warranties. Each Party represents and warrants that: (a) it is duly organized and in good standing; (b) it has full authority to execute and perform this Agreement; (c) this Agreement is enforceable against it; (d) execution does not conflict with its organizational documents, applicable laws, or material agreements; and (e) it has not violated any anti-corruption laws in connection with this Agreement.
7.2. RGT Representations and Warranties. RGT further represents and warrants that: (a) RGT owns or has valid licenses to all Intellectual Property necessary to grant the license herein, free and clear of any liens, encumbrances, or rights of third parties that would materially interfere with SBEV’s exercise of the licensed rights; (b) to RGT’s knowledge after reasonable inquiry, the Licensed Product does not infringe third-party intellectual property rights; (c) there is no pending or, to RGT’s knowledge, threatened litigation relating to the Intellectual Property or Licensed Product that would materially affect SBEV’s rights; (d) to RGT’s knowledge after reasonable inquiry, issued Patents are valid and enforceable; (e) RGT has disclosed all material information in its possession or control relating to the Licensed Product’s safety, efficacy, regulatory status, and commercial potential; (f) the Pre-IND submission (No. 170471) filed with the FDA on February 7, 2024 remains on file; (g) RGT’s manufacturing facility is EU-GMP compliant and capable of manufacturing the Licensed Product in accordance with the Specifications; (h) all data in the Data Package is materially accurate and complete in all material respects; (i) neither RGT nor its personnel have been debarred under FDA regulations; and (j) the Licensed Product has not been subject to any regulatory action, recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert in any jurisdiction.
7.2A. Representations Regarding Third Parties. RGT further represents and warrants that: (a) except as disclosed in Schedule B, no third party (meaning any Person other than RGT, SBEV, or their respective Affiliates) has any right, title, or interest in or to any Intellectual Property that would materially impair or conflict with the license rights granted to SBEV hereunder; (b) there are no outstanding royalty, milestone, or other payment obligations to any third party that would affect SBEV’s rights or increase SBEV’s costs under this Agreement; and (c) the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not result in any breach or default under any agreement to which RGT is a party that would adversely affect the rights granted to SBEV hereunder.
7.3. SBEV Representations and Warranties. SBEV further represents and warrants that: (a) SBEV is in compliance with all NYSE listing standards; (b) SBEV has timely filed all required SEC reports; (c) SBEV has authority to issue the securities contemplated herein; (d) as of the Effective Date, SBEV has sufficient financial resources to perform its initial obligations under this Agreement for the twelve (12) month period following the Effective Date; (e) there has been no material adverse change in SBEV’s business since its most recent Form 10-K; and (f) this Agreement does not conflict with any material SBEV contract or debt instrument.
7.4. DISCLAIMER. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE 7, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. RGT DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE LICENSED PRODUCT WILL RECEIVE REGULATORY APPROVAL, ACHIEVE ANY SAFETY OR EFFICACY LEVEL, OR BE COMMERCIALLY SUCCESSFUL.
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ARTICLE 8 - CONFIDENTIALITY
8.1. Confidentiality Obligations. During the Term and for seven (7) years thereafter (or indefinitely for trade secrets), each Receiving Party shall hold the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information in strict confidence, not disclose it to third parties without consent except as permitted herein, use it solely to exercise rights and perform obligations under this Agreement, and protect it with at least the same care used for its own confidential information.
8.2. Permitted Disclosures. The Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information: (a) to Affiliates and Representatives with a need to know, bound by confidentiality obligations; (b) to potential sublicensees, investors, or acquirers subject to confidentiality agreements; (c) to Regulatory Authorities as necessary; and (d) as required by law, regulation, or stock exchange rules, after providing the Disclosing Party reasonable advance notice where legally permitted.
8.3. Exceptions. Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes public through no fault of the Receiving Party; (b) was known to the Receiving Party prior to disclosure; (c) is independently developed without use of Confidential Information; or (d) is received from a third party not in breach of confidentiality obligations.
8.4. Return of Information. Upon termination or request, each Receiving Party shall promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information and certify compliance, except that one copy may be retained in legal archives for compliance purposes.
8.5. Equitable Relief. Each Party acknowledges that unauthorized disclosure may cause irreparable harm, entitling the Disclosing Party to injunctive relief without posting bond.
8.6. Publicity. Neither Party shall issue press releases or public announcements regarding this Agreement without the other Party’s consent, except as required by law or stock exchange rules (with reasonable advance notice). The Parties shall cooperate on an initial joint press release.
ARTICLE 9 - TERM AND TERMINATION
9.1. Term. This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues for an initial term of twenty (20) years (the “Initial Term”), unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Article 9. Following the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive five (5) year periods unless either Party provides written notice of non-renewal at least twelve (12) months prior to the expiration of the then-current term. SBEV may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon one hundred eighty (180) days’ prior written notice to RGT, subject to payment of all accrued Royalties and other amounts owed through the effective date of termination.
9.2. Termination for Material Breach. Either Party may terminate upon written notice if:
(a) the other Party commits a material breach and fails to cure within sixty (60) days after written notice specifying the breach in reasonable detail (or, if such breach cannot reasonably be cured within sixty days, fails to commence cure within such period and diligently pursue cure to completion within ninety (90) days); or
(b) the other Party fails to make any undisputed payment within fifteen (15) days after written notice that such payment is overdue.
9.3. Termination for Insolvency. Either Party may terminate immediately upon notice if the other Party: (a) becomes insolvent or admits inability to pay debts; (b) makes a general assignment for creditors; (c) files or has filed against it a bankruptcy petition (not dismissed within sixty (60) days); (d) has a receiver appointed; or (e) is dissolved.
9.4. Termination for Development Failure. RGT may terminate upon written notice if SBEV fails to achieve any development milestone in Section 5.1 (as extended pursuant to Section 5.1) and SBEV fails to provide a reasonable remediation plan within sixty (60) days of receiving written notice from RGT specifying the failure. If SBEV provides a remediation plan and uses Commercially Reasonable Efforts to implement such plan, RGT shall not terminate this Agreement solely on account of such milestone failure, provided that SBEV achieves the applicable milestone within one hundred eighty (180) days following delivery of the remediation plan.
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9.5. Termination upon Change of Control. (a) If SBEV undergoes a Change of Control involving an acquirer deriving more than twenty-five percent (25%) of annual revenues from a Competing Product, RGT may terminate upon ninety (90) days’ notice, delivered within sixty (60) days after notice of such Change of Control. (b) If RGT undergoes a Change of Control involving an acquirer that directly or indirectly markets or distributes a Competing Product, SBEV may terminate upon ninety (90) days’ notice, delivered within sixty (60) days after notice of such Change of Control, and in the event of such termination by SBEV, the license granted hereunder shall convert to a fully paid-up, perpetual, irrevocable license for the remainder of the then-current Term.
9.6. Termination for Regulatory Failure. If SBEV fails to obtain Regulatory Approval in the United States within five (5) years following the Effective Date (subject to extension for any Force Majeure Event or delays attributable to RGT or FDA), RGT may terminate upon one hundred eighty (180) days’ notice.
9.7. Effects of Termination. Upon termination:
(a) all licenses to SBEV terminate and revert to RGT, and SBEV shall immediately cease all activities with the Licensed Product except during any Sell-Off Period;
(b) SBEV shall pay all accrued Royalties and other amounts within thirty (30) days with a final report;
(c) each Party shall return or destroy the other’s Confidential Information;
(d) at RGT’s request and expense, SBEV shall assign to RGT all Regulatory Approvals, INDs, NDAs, and related data; provided, however, that if this Agreement is terminated by SBEV pursuant to Section 9.2 (Termination for Material Breach by RGT) or Section 9.3 (Termination for RGT Insolvency), SBEV shall have no obligation to assign such Regulatory Approvals, INDs, NDAs, or related data, and SBEV shall retain a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such regulatory assets for a period of twenty-four (24) months following termination to transition to an alternative product;
(e) at RGT’s request and expense, SBEV shall provide RGT with a written list of all third-party contracts relating exclusively to the Licensed Product within thirty (30) days of termination, and RGT shall be responsible for obtaining the assignment of such contracts from the applicable third parties;
(f) SBEV may sell existing finished inventory for one hundred eighty (180) days following termination subject to Royalty payment, after which remaining inventory shall be destroyed or delivered to RGT; and
(g) all sublicenses shall automatically terminate, except that non-breaching sublicensees in good standing shall be entitled to a direct license from RGT on terms no less favorable than the terms of their sublicense, which RGT shall grant within thirty (30) days of request.
9.8. Survival. The following provisions shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason: Article 1 (Definitions); Sections 4.2 through 4.6 (with respect to sales occurring prior to termination and during any Sell-Off Period, and with respect to SBEV’s record-keeping obligations under Section 4.5 for the period specified therein); Section 5.7 (solely with respect to adverse events, safety signals, and pharmacovigilance reporting obligations arising from activities occurring prior to the effective date of termination); Section 5.9 (solely as to supply obligations during the Sell-Off Period); Section 6.1 (Ownership); Sections 6.2(a), 6.2(b), 6.2(b-1), and 6.2(c) (Improvements and Invention Disclosure); Section 6.5A (Costs of Third-Party Claims, with respect to claims relating to pre-termination activities); Section 6.6 (Trademarks, until expiration of the Sell-Off Period); Section 6.7 (IP Schedules, with respect to RGT’s update and maintenance obligations through the effective date of termination); Article 7 (Representations and Warranties, including Section 7.2A, solely with respect to claims arising from acts or omissions prior to termination); Article 8 (Confidentiality); Sections 9.7 through 9.9; Article 10 (Indemnification); Article 11 (Limitation of Liability); and Article 12 (General Provisions).
9.9. Rights Cumulative. Termination does not prejudice accrued rights or claims for breach.
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ARTICLE 10 - INDEMNIFICATION
10.1. Indemnification by SBEV. SBEV shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RGT and its Affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from any damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) the commercialization, marketing, promotion, distribution, or sale of the Licensed Product by or on behalf of SBEV in the Territory (excluding claims arising from manufacturing defects or RGT’s breach); (b) any breach by SBEV of this Agreement; (c) any violation of Applicable Laws by SBEV in the performance of its commercialization obligations; (d) SBEV’s negligence, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud; or (e) any claims arising from SBEV’s securities issuances; in each case, except to the extent arising from RGT’s negligence, willful misconduct, material breach of this Agreement, or manufacturing-related obligations.
10.2. Indemnification by RGT. RGT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SBEV and its Affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from any damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) any breach by RGT of this Agreement, including any breach of RGT’s representations and warranties; (b) RGT’s negligence, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud; (c) third-party claims that the Licensed Product or the Intellectual Property infringes such third party’s intellectual property rights (except to the extent arising from SBEV’s unauthorized modification of the Licensed Product, unauthorized combinations with non-RGT products, or use outside the Field); (d) any product defect, contamination, or adulteration arising from the manufacturing process for the Licensed Product; (e) any failure by RGT to manufacture the Licensed Product in compliance with cGMP, EU-GMP, or applicable Specifications; (f) any regulatory non-compliance, warning letter, consent decree, or enforcement action attributable to RGT’s manufacturing operations; and (g) any personal injury or property damage claims arising from defects in the Licensed Product attributable to RGT’s manufacturing; in each case, except to the extent arising from SBEV’s negligence, willful misconduct, or material breach of this Agreement.
10.3. Indemnification Procedures. The Party seeking indemnification shall promptly notify the other Party in writing (provided that failure to provide timely notice shall not relieve the indemnifying Party of its obligations except to the extent actually and materially prejudiced by such delay), and the indemnifying Party may assume control of the defense. Settlement requires the indemnified Party’s consent if it imposes obligations on such Party or includes any admission of liability.
10.4. Insurance. Each Party shall maintain during the Term and for five (5) years thereafter: (a) commercial general liability insurance of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 aggregate; and (b) products liability insurance of at least $10,000,000 per occurrence and $20,000,000 aggregate (which products liability insurance may be obtained no later than ninety (90) days prior to the anticipated First Commercial Sale in any country), from insurers rated A- or better by A.M. Best. Each Party shall name the other Party as an additional insured on all liability policies. Each Party shall provide evidence of insurance within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date and upon request thereafter.
ARTICLE 11 - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
11.1. Exclusion of Certain Damages. EXCEPT FOR INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY, BREACH OF THE NON-COMPETE, PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS, IP INFRINGEMENT OR MISAPPROPRIATION, OR A PARTY’S FRAUD, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE.
11.2. Cap on Liability. EXCEPT FOR INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY, BREACH OF THE NON-COMPETE, PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS, IP INFRINGEMENT OR MISAPPROPRIATION, OR A PARTY’S FRAUD, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, NEITHER PARTY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL EXCEED THE GREATER OF (I) FIVE MILLION U.S. DOLLARS ($5,000,000) AND (II) THE TOTAL ROYALTIES PAID OR PAYABLE DURING THE THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
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ARTICLE 12 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
12.1. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by Delaware law, without regard to conflict of laws principles. The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.
12.2. Dispute Resolution.
(a) Escalation. Any dispute shall first be referred to each Party’s Chief Executive Officer for attempted resolution through good-faith negotiation for thirty (30) days following written notice.
(b) Arbitration. Unresolved disputes shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the AAA under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The seat shall be Wilmington, Delaware; three arbitrators with pharmaceutical licensing experience shall preside; the language shall be English; Delaware law shall apply; and the award shall be final, binding, and enforceable in any court. Each Party bears its own costs, with AAA fees shared equally, unless the arbitrators award fees to the prevailing Party.
(c) Provisional Remedies. Either Party may seek injunctive relief from Delaware state or federal courts to prevent irreparable harm or enforce confidentiality or IP provisions. Each Party submits to such jurisdiction and waives venue objections.
(d) Jury Waiver. EACH PARTY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL.
12.3. Notices. All notices shall be in writing and deemed given when: (a) delivered by hand; (b) sent by email with confirmation and courier copy within one business day; or (c) one business day after deposit with overnight courier. Notices to RGT: Argent Biopharma Limited, ___________, Attn: CEO. Notices to SBEV: Splash Beverage Group, Inc., Attn: CEO. Either Party may change its address by written notice.
12.4. Assignment. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the other’s prior written consent (not to be unreasonably withheld), except: (a) to an Affiliate (with the assignor remaining liable); and (b) either Party may assign this Agreement without the other Party’s consent in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets, provided that the assignee agrees in writing to be bound by all terms of this Agreement. In the case of an assignment by SBEV in connection with a Change of Control, Section 9.5 shall apply. Purported assignments in violation hereof are null and void and without effect.
12.5. Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement (including Schedules A through E) constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements, whether written or oral. No amendment is effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties.
12.6. Waiver; Severability. No waiver is effective unless in writing. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect and shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
12.7. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, including by electronic signature, each of which is an original.
12.8. Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the Parties and their permitted successors, except that Mercer Street is an intended third-party beneficiary of Sections 3.1(a), 4.4, and this Section 12.8, and C/M Capital is an intended third-party beneficiary of Sections 3.1(b), 4.3, and this Section 12.8, each with independent enforcement rights. These beneficiary rights may not be amended without the affected beneficiary’s consent.
12.9. Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be liable for delays caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, government actions, labor disputes, or supply chain disruptions, provided that the affected Party gives prompt notice and uses commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate. If a Force Majeure Event continues for more than one hundred eighty (180) days, the unaffected Party may terminate upon thirty (30) days’ notice.
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12.10. Further Assurances. Each Party shall execute such documents and take such actions as reasonably necessary to effectuate this Agreement.
12.11. Relationship. The Parties are independent contractors. Nothing creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship.
12.12. Construction. This Agreement was jointly drafted, and no provision shall be construed against any Party. “Include” means “include without limitation.”
12.13. Compliance with Laws. Each Party shall comply with all applicable laws, including export control laws, anti-corruption laws (including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”) and UK Bribery Act), and sanctions laws. Neither Party nor its personnel is designated on any U.S. sanctions list or located in a comprehensively sanctioned country.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the Effective Date first written above.
| ARGENT BIOPHARMA LIMITED | SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC. | |||
| By: | By: | |||
| Name: Roby Zomer | Name: Brady Cobb | |||
| Title: Chairman | Title: Interim Chief Executive Officer | |||
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ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED solely with respect to Sections 3.1(a), 4.4, and 12.8:
| MERCER STREET GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY FUND, LLC | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Jonathan Juchno | |
| Title: | Manager | |
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ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED solely with respect to Sections 3.1(b), 4.3, and 12.8:
| C/M CAPITAL PARTNERS, LP | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Jonathan Juchno | |
| Title: | Manager | |
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EXHIBIT 10.2
CANCELLATION AND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
by and among
ARGENT BIOPHARMA LIMITED
(formerly known as MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd)
MERCER STREET GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY FUND, LLC
and
SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC.
Dated as of July 6, 2026
This CANCELLATION AND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of July 6, 2026, by and among:
ARGENT BIOPHARMA LIMITED (ACN 637 530 498), a company organized under the laws of Australia, formerly known as MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ACN 116 800 269), whose securities are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol ASX: RGT, with its principal office at ___________ (“RGT” or “Argent”);
MERCER STREET GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY FUND, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, with its principal office at ___________ (“Mercer Street” or the “Investor”); and
SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, whose common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol SBEV, with its principal office at ___________ (“SBEV”).
Each of Argent, Mercer Street, and SBEV is referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. RGT and Mercer Street are parties to two separate convertible securities facilities: (i) the Convertible Securities Agreement dated 8 September 2020 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “2020 CSA”), under which AUD-denominated convertible notes were issued; and (ii) the Convertible Securities Agreement dated 29 July 2022 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “2022 CSA”, and together with the 2020 CSA, the “CSAs”), under which USD-denominated convertible notes were issued. Each CSA constitutes a separate agreement and each convertible note issued under it is a secured debt security evidencing RGT’s indebtedness to Mercer Street under the relevant CSA.
B. Each CSA is secured by a separate General Security Deed granted by RGT in favour of Mercer Street over all of RGT’s present and after-acquired property: (i) the General Security Deed dated on or about 8 September 2020 in respect of the 2020 CSA (the “2020 Security Deed”); and (ii) the General Security Deed dated on or about 29 July 2022 in respect of the 2022 CSA (the “2022 Security Deed”, and together with the 2020 Security Deed, the “Security Deeds”). Each Security Deed secures only the Secured Money and Secured Obligations under, and as defined in, the CSA to which it relates.
C. As of the date hereof, Mercer Street holds convertible notes issued by RGT comprising: (i) under the 2020 CSA, one (1) convertible notes with an aggregate outstanding face value of A$ 450,000 (the “2020 Cancelled Note”); and (ii) under the 2022 CSA, seven (7) convertible notes with an aggregate outstanding face value of US$ 5,206,432 (the “2022 Cancelled Notes”, and together with the 2020 Cancelled Note, the “Cancelled Notes”).
D. RGT and SBEV have entered into that certain License Agreement dated as of July __, 2026 (the “License Agreement”), pursuant to which RGT granted to SBEV an exclusive license to certain intellectual property of RGT, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein;
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E. As part of the consideration for the License Agreement, the License Agreement contemplates the consummation of a transaction (the “Debt Exchange”) pursuant to which Mercer Street will forgive the Cancelled Notes, and in exchange therefor, SBEV will issue to Mercer Street preferred stock with an aggregate stated value equal to Five Million Five Hundred Thousand U.S. Dollars ($5,500,000), such Debt Exchange being a condition precedent to the effectiveness of the License Agreement;
F. The Parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions upon which the Debt Exchange will be effected, including (i) the cancellation of the Cancelled Notes by Mercer Street, (ii) the release of the Security Deeds to the extent applicable, and (iii) the issuance by SBEV to Mercer Street of preferred stock in SBEV; and
G. Each Party has determined that the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are in its best interests and desires to consummate the Debt Exchange on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1 Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
“2020 CSA”, “2022 CSA” and “CSAs” have the meanings set forth in the Recitals.
“2020 Security Deed”, “2022 Security Deed” and “Security Deeds” have the meanings set forth in the Recitals.
“Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise.
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.
“Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or any day on which banking institutions in New York, New York are authorized or required by applicable Law to be closed.
“Cancelled Notes” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
“Certificate of Designation” means the Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of the Preferred Equity to be filed by SBEV with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada designating the series and setting forth the terms of the Preferred Equity, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Mercer Street.
“Closing” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
“Closing Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1.
“Debt Exchange” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
“Encumbrance” means any mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, security interest, claim, community property interest, option, equitable interest, restriction of any kind (including any restriction on use, voting, transfer, receipt of income, or exercise of any other attribute of ownership), or other encumbrance of any nature whatsoever.
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“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
“Governmental Authority” means any federal, state, provincial, local, municipal, foreign, or other government or governmental or quasi-governmental authority of any nature (including any governmental agency, branch, department, official, or entity and any court or other tribunal), or any self-regulatory organization.
“Law” means any federal, state, local, municipal, foreign, international, multinational, or other administrative order, constitution, law, ordinance, principle of common law, regulation, rule, or statute.
“License Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
“Material Adverse Effect” means, with respect to any Person, any event, circumstance, change, occurrence, or effect that, individually or in the aggregate with all other events, circumstances, changes, occurrences, or effects, (a) is or would reasonably be expected to be materially adverse to the business, assets, financial condition, or results of operations of such Person, or (b) would reasonably be expected to prevent or materially impair or delay the ability of such Person to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
“NYSEA” means the NYSE American LLC.
“Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, joint stock company, trust, joint venture, unincorporated organization, or Governmental Authority.
“Preferred Equity” means shares of a newly designated series of preferred stock of SBEV, to be designated in accordance with applicable securities Laws and NYSEA listing requirements, with an aggregate stated value of Five Million Five Hundred Thousand U.S. Dollars ($5,500,000), the terms of which shall be set forth in the Certificate of Designation.
“SEC” means the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
“Security Deed Release” means, in respect of a Security Deed, a deed of release and discharge of that Security Deed and the release of the related Security Interest, in registrable form and in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to RGT, together with all financing change statements and other steps necessary to discharge any corresponding registration(s) on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). References to “Security Deed Releases” are to each such release required under this Agreement.
“Transaction Documents” means, collectively, this Agreement, the Certificate of Designation, each Security Deed Release, and all other documents, instruments, and agreements executed and delivered in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 1.2 Interpretation. Unless the context otherwise requires: (a) words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa; (b) words importing any gender include the other genders; (c) a reference to any Party to this Agreement or any other agreement or document includes such Party’s successors and permitted assigns; (d) the words “include,” “includes,” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (e) the words “hereof,” “herein,” and “hereunder” and words of similar import, when used in this Agreement, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement; (f) all references to Articles, Sections, and Exhibits mean the Articles, Sections, and Exhibits of this Agreement unless otherwise specified; (g) all references to “$” or “dollars” mean U.S. dollars; and (h) all references to shares of capital stock, prices per share, and amounts per share shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend, stock combination, recapitalization, or other similar transaction affecting such shares.
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ARTICLE II
CANCELLATION OF DEBT
Section 2.1 Cancellation of Cancelled Notes. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, effective as of the Closing, Mercer Street irrevocably and unconditionally forgives, cancels, extinguishes and discharges the Cancelled Notes (being the 2020 Cancelled Note and the 2022 Cancelled Notes) in their entirety, including all principal, face value, accrued and unpaid interest (if any), premium (if any) and any other amounts owing under or in connection with each CSA in respect of the Cancelled Notes, such that, from and after the Closing: (a) RGT shall have no further obligation or liability to Mercer Street under either CSA in respect of the Cancelled Notes; (b) the Cancelled Notes shall be deemed satisfied, paid in full and discharged for all purposes and shall cease to be on issue; (c) Mercer Street shall, at or prior to Closing, surrender to RGT for cancellation the convertible security certificates representing the Cancelled Notes (or deliver a lost certificate indemnity in a form reasonably acceptable to RGT); and (d) RGT shall update its register of convertible securities to record the cancellation of the Cancelled Notes. For the avoidance of doubt, the satisfaction of the Cancelled Notes under this Section is by way of forgiveness and cancellation and not by conversion into Shares or repayment in cash.
Section 2.2 Release of Security Deeds. Subject to and effective upon the Closing, and against cancellation of the Cancelled Notes under Section 2.1: Mercer Street shall execute and deliver to RGT a Security Deed Release for the corresponding Security Deed and shall do all things reasonably required by RGT to release and discharge the Security Interest granted under that Security Deed, including (i) executing the Security Deed Release, (ii) promptly (and in any event within 5 Business Days of Closing) lodging, or consenting to RGT lodging, all financing change statements necessary to discharge any corresponding PPSR registration(s), and (iii) returning any certificates of title or other documents held under that Security Deed.
ARTICLE III
ISSUANCE OF PREFERRED EQUITY
Section 3.1 Issuance. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, in consideration for Mercer Street’s cancellation of the Cancelled Notes pursuant to Article II, effective as of the Closing, SBEV shall issue and deliver to Mercer Street the Preferred Equity , consisting of shares of a newly designated series of preferred stock of SBEV with an aggregate stated value of Five Million Five Hundred Thousand U.S. Dollars ($5,500,000). The series designation, number of shares, per-share stated value, and other terms of the Preferred Equity shall be as set forth in the Certificate of Designation.
Section 3.2 Certificate of Designation. Prior to the Closing, SBEV shall file the Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, designating the Preferred Equity series. The Certificate of Designation shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Mercer Street.
Section 3.3 Delivery of Preferred Equity. At the Closing, SBEV shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Mercer Street evidence of the issuance of the Preferred Equity, which may be in book-entry form registered in the name of Mercer Street on the books and records of SBEV, together with such other documentation as may be reasonably requested by Mercer Street to evidence such issuance.
Section 3.4 Exemption from Registration. The Parties intend that the issuance of the Preferred Equity to Mercer Street pursuant to this Agreement shall be exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) thereof and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and each Party shall take such actions and deliver such documents as may be reasonably necessary to ensure the availability of such exemption.
Section 3.5 NYSEA Compliance. SBEV shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the Preferred Equity is designated and issued in compliance with all applicable listing requirements of the NYSEA, and shall timely make all filings, applications, and notifications required by the NYSEA in connection with the issuance of the Preferred Equity.
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ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 4.1 Mutual Representations and Warranties. Each Party hereby represents and warrants to each other Party as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as follows:
(a) Organization and Good Standing. Such Party is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing (or the equivalent thereof) under the Laws of the jurisdiction of its organization and has all requisite power and authority to own, lease, and operate its assets and to carry on its business as presently conducted.
(b) Authority and Capacity. Such Party has all requisite power, authority, and capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which it is a party, to perform its obligations hereunder and thereunder, and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and each other Transaction Document to which such Party is a party have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of such Party.
(c) Enforceability. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by such Party and constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such Party, enforceable against such Party in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance, or similar Laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) general principles of equity, whether considered in a proceeding at law or in equity.
(d) No Conflicts. The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents by such Party, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not (i) violate or conflict with the organizational documents of such Party, (ii) violate or conflict with any Law or order applicable to such Party, or (iii) result in a breach of, constitute a default under, or give rise to any right of termination, acceleration, or cancellation under any material contract or agreement to which such Party is a party or by which any of its assets are bound, except in each case of clauses (ii) and (iii) as would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on such Party.
(e) Governmental Approvals. No consent, approval, order, or authorization of, or registration, declaration, or filing with, any Governmental Authority is required on the part of such Party in connection with the execution, delivery, or performance of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, except (i) filings required under applicable securities Laws, (ii) filings required by the NYSEA or the Australian Securities Exchange, as applicable, and (iii) such consents, approvals, orders, authorizations, registrations, declarations, or filings the failure of which to be obtained or made would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on such Party.
(f) No Litigation. There is no action, suit, proceeding, claim, arbitration, or investigation pending or, to the knowledge of such Party, threatened against such Party before any Governmental Authority that (i) challenges or seeks to prevent, enjoin, or materially delay the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or (ii) would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on such Party’s ability to perform its obligations hereunder.
Section 4.2 Representations and Warranties of Argent. Argent hereby represents and warrants to each other Party as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as follows:
(a) License Agreement. The License Agreement has been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by Argent and constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of Argent enforceable against Argent in accordance with its terms (subject to customary exceptions). The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement satisfies the condition set forth in Section 3.1(a) of the License Agreement.
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(b) No Other Consents. Other than as set forth in this Agreement, no consent of any third party is required for the cancellation of the Cancelled Notes or the release of the Security Deeds to the extent contemplated hereby.
Section 4.3 Representations and Warranties of Mercer Street. Mercer Street hereby represents and warrants to each other Party as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as follows:
(a) Ownership of Cancelled Notes. Mercer Street is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Cancelled Notes, free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than transfer restrictions arising under applicable securities Laws or the CSAs). Mercer Street has not assigned, pledged, hypothecated, or otherwise transferred the Cancelled Notes or any interest therein to any Person.
(b) Authority to Cancel. Mercer Street has full right, power, and authority to forgive, cancel, and discharge the Cancelled Notes as contemplated by this Agreement without the consent of any other Person.
(c) Securities Law Representations. Mercer Street represents and warrants that: (i) it is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act; (ii) it is acquiring the Preferred Equity for its own account for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, any distribution thereof in violation of the Securities Act or any applicable state securities laws; (iii) it has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Preferred Equity and has the ability to bear the economic risk of such investment; (iv) it has been afforded access to information about SBEV and the Preferred Equity sufficient to make an informed investment decision; (v) it understands that the Preferred Equity is being offered and sold in reliance upon an exemption from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D thereunder, and that such securities have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws; and (vi) it acknowledges that the Preferred Equity may not be offered, sold, transferred, pledged, or otherwise disposed of unless registered under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an available exemption therefrom.
Section 4.4 Representations and Warranties of SBEV. SBEV hereby represents and warrants to each other Party as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as follows:
(a) Capitalization. SBEV has sufficient authorized but unissued shares of preferred stock available for designation and issuance of the Preferred Equity. Upon issuance in accordance with this Agreement and the Certificate of Designation, the Preferred Equity will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, and non-assessable, and free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than transfer restrictions arising under applicable securities Laws or as set forth in the Certificate of Designation).
(b) SEC Filings. To its knowledge, SBEV has filed all reports, schedules, forms, and statements required to be filed by it with the SEC under the Exchange Act for the twelve-month period preceding the date hereof (collectively, the “SEC Reports”). The SEC Reports, when filed, complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.
(c) NYSEA Listing. SBEV’s common stock is listed on the NYSEA, and except as disclosed in SEC Reports or on Schedule 4.4(c), SBEV is in compliance in all material respects with the applicable listing requirements of the NYSEA. Except as disclosed in SEC Reports or in Schedule 4.4(c), SBEV has not received any written notice from the NYSEA regarding the delisting or potential delisting of its common stock.
(d) No Integration. Neither SBEV nor any of its Affiliates, nor any Person acting on their behalf, has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any SBEV security or solicited any offers to buy any SBEV security, under circumstances that would cause the issuance of the Preferred Equity pursuant to this Agreement to be integrated with prior offerings by SBEV for purposes of the Securities Act or any applicable stockholder approval provisions.
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(e) License Agreement. The License Agreement has been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by SBEV and constitutes the legal, valid, and binding obligation of SBEV enforceable against SBEV in accordance with its terms (subject to customary exceptions). SBEV acknowledges that the consummation of the Debt Exchange is a condition precedent to the effectiveness of the License Agreement and a material component of the consideration thereunder.
(f) Brokers. No broker, finder, or investment banker is entitled to any brokerage, finder’s, or other fee or commission from SBEV in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
Section 5.1 Conditions to Obligations of All Parties. The obligations of each Party to consummate the Closing are subject to the satisfaction or waiver (to the extent permitted by applicable Law) at or prior to the Closing of each of the following conditions:
(a) No Injunction or Litigation. No Governmental Authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced, or entered any Law or order (whether temporary, preliminary, or permanent) that is then in effect and that enjoins, restrains, conditions, makes illegal, or otherwise prohibits the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and no action, suit, or proceeding shall be pending or threatened before any Governmental Authority seeking to restrain, prohibit, or invalidate such transactions.
(b) License Agreement. The License Agreement shall have been duly executed and delivered by each of Argent and SBEV, all conditions precedent to the effectiveness of the License Agreement (other than the consummation of the Debt Exchange) shall have been satisfied or waived, and the License Agreement shall be in full force and effect in accordance with its terms.
(c) Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of each Party set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects (or, in the case of representations and warranties qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect, in all respects) as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date as though made on and as of such date (except for representations and warranties that expressly speak as of a specific date, which shall be true and correct as of such date).
(d) Performance. Each Party shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants and agreements required to be performed or complied with by it under this Agreement at or prior to the Closing.
(e) Officer’s Certificates. Each Party shall have received a certificate signed by an authorized officer of each other Party, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that the conditions set forth in Sections 5.1(c) and 5.1(d) have been satisfied with respect to such certifying Party.
Section 5.2 Conditions to Obligations of Mercer Street. The obligations of Mercer Street to consummate the Closing are subject to the satisfaction or waiver (to the extent permitted by applicable Law) at or prior to the Closing of each of the following additional conditions:
(a) Certificate of Designation. The Certificate of Designation shall have been duly filed with and accepted by the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada, and a file-stamped copy thereof (or equivalent evidence of filing) shall have been delivered to Mercer Street.
(b) Issuance of Preferred Equity. SBEV shall have duly issued the Preferred Equity to Mercer Street, and Mercer Street shall have received evidence of such issuance in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to it.
Section 5.3 Conditions to Obligations of Argent. The obligations of Argent to consummate the Closing are subject to the satisfaction or waiver (to the extent permitted by applicable Law) at or prior to the Closing of the following additional condition:
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(a) Cancellation and Release Deliverables. Mercer Street shall be ready, willing and able to perform, and shall perform at Closing, its obligations under Sections 2.1 and 2.2, including surrender of the certificates for the Cancelled Notes and execution and delivery of each Security Deed Release and the related PPSR discharge documentation required under Section 2.2.
Section 5.4 Conditions to Obligations of SBEV. The obligations of SBEV to consummate the Closing are subject to the satisfaction or waiver (to the extent permitted by applicable Law) at or prior to the Closing of the following additional condition:
(a) Cancellation of Notes. Mercer Street shall be ready, willing and able to cancel, and shall cancel at Closing, the Cancelled Notes in accordance with Section 2.1.
ARTICLE VI
CLOSING
Section 6.1 Closing. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Article V, the closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall take place remotely by the electronic exchange of documents and signatures on the date on which all such conditions have been satisfied or waived (other than those conditions to be satisfied at Closing), or at such other time, date, or place as the Parties may mutually agree in writing (such date, the “Closing Date”).
Section 6.2 Deliveries by Mercer Street. At the Closing, Mercer Street shall deliver to the other Parties:
(a) the surrendered convertible security certificates for the Cancelled Notes (or a lost certificate indemnity in a form reasonably acceptable to RGT), each Security Deed Release required under Section 2.2, and the executed PPSR financing change statements (or written consent for RGT to lodge them) discharging any corresponding registration(s) over RGT;
(b) an officer’s certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying as to satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Sections 5.1(c) and 5.1(d) with respect to Mercer Street; and
Section 6.3 Deliveries and Post-Closing Obligations of Argent. (a) At the Closing, Argent shall deliver to the other Parties an officer’s certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying as to satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Sections 5.1(c) and 5.1(d) with respect to Argent and (b) Promptly following Closing, RGT shall: (i) update its register of convertible securities to record the cancellation of the Cancelled Notes; (ii) lodge any PPSR financing change statements required to discharge a Security Deed released under Section 2.2 (to the extent not lodged by Mercer Street); and (iii) lodge with ASX an Appendix 3H in respect of the cancellation of the convertible securities.
Section 6.4 Deliveries by SBEV. At the Closing, SBEV shall deliver to the other Parties:
(a) evidence of the issuance of the Preferred Equity to Mercer Street, in book-entry form or such other form as is reasonably acceptable to Mercer Street;
(b) a file-stamped copy of the Certificate of Designation (or equivalent evidence of filing);
(c) an officer’s certificate, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying as to satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Sections 5.1(c) and 5.1(d) with respect to SBEV.
Section 6.5 Additional Documents. At the Closing, each Party shall deliver such other documents, instruments, and agreements as are reasonably requested by any other Party to effectuate the transactions contemplated hereby.
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ARTICLE VII
COVENANTS AND ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
Section 7.1 Further Assurances. From and after the Closing, each Party shall, at the request of any other Party, execute and deliver such additional documents, instruments, conveyances, and assurances and take such further actions as may be reasonably required to carry out the provisions of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and to give effect to the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.
Section 7.2 Regulatory Filings. Each Party shall cooperate with the other Parties and use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly prepare and file all necessary documentation, and to effect all applications, notices, petitions, and filings, that are necessary or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Each Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all approvals, consents, registrations, permits, and authorizations necessary or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Section 7.3 Confidentiality. Each Party shall, and shall cause its respective Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives to, keep confidential and not disclose to any Person (other than its legal and financial advisors on a need-to-know basis) the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Transaction Documents, except (a) as required by applicable Law, regulation, or stock exchange rule (including filings with the SEC, the Australian Securities Exchange, and the NYSEA), (b) as necessary to enforce the rights of such Party under this Agreement, or (c) with the prior written consent of the other Parties (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed).
Section 7.4 Tax Matters. Each Party shall be responsible for its own tax obligations arising from or in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Parties shall cooperate in good faith with respect to any tax filings, reports, or elections that may be required in connection with the Debt Exchange.
Section 7.5 Notification of Certain Matters. From the date hereof until the Closing, each Party shall promptly notify the other Parties in writing upon becoming aware of (a) any event or circumstance that would cause any of the conditions set forth in Article V not to be satisfied, (b) any material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant, or agreement of such Party contained herein, or (c) any event or circumstance that has had or would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on such Party.
Section 7.6 Legend. Mercer Street acknowledges and agrees that the Preferred Equity shall bear a restrictive legend substantially in the following form (or such other legend as may be required under applicable Law):
“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE. THESE SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR RESOLD EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE ACT AND THE APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, PURSUANT TO REGISTRATION OR EXEMPTION THEREFROM.”
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 8.1 Governing Law. This Agreement and all claims, controversies, disputes, and causes of action (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal Laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the Laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.
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Section 8.2 Jurisdiction; Venue. Each Party hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if such court does not have subject matter jurisdiction, the Superior Court of the State of Delaware or the United States District Court for the District of Delaware) in any action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, and each Party irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action, suit, or proceeding shall be heard and determined in such courts. Each Party agrees that a final judgment in any such action, suit, or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by Law.
Section 8.3 Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY ACTION, SUIT, OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY. EACH PARTY CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (A) NO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER IN THE EVENT OF ANY SUCH ACTION, SUIT, OR PROCEEDING, (B) SUCH PARTY HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (C) SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY, AND (D) SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 8.3.
Section 8.4 Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given or made (a) when delivered in person, (b) when sent by email (with confirmation of transmission), (c) one (1) Business Day after being sent by nationally recognized overnight courier (with proof of delivery), or (d) three (3) Business Days after being mailed by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt requested), in each case to the Party at the following address (or at such other address as such Party may designate by written notice to the other Parties in accordance with this Section 8.4):
If to Argent:
Argent Biopharma Limited
___________
___________
Attention: Roby Zomer
Email: ___________
If to Mercer Street:
Mercer Street Global Opportunity Fund, LLC
___________
___________
Attention: Jonathan Juchno
Email: ___________
If to SBEV:
Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
___________
___________
Attention: Brady Cobb, Interim Chief Executive Officer
Email: ___________
Section 8.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with the other Transaction Documents, the Recitals, and any exhibits, schedules, or annexes hereto) constitutes the entire agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, warranties, understandings, and negotiations, both written and oral, among the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. No Party makes any representation or warranty with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement except as expressly set forth in this Agreement.
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Section 8.6 Amendment and Modification. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, supplemented, or waived except by a written instrument executed by each of the Parties. No course of dealing between the Parties shall be effective to amend, modify, supplement, or waive any provision of this Agreement.
Section 8.7 Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of any Party in exercising any right, power, or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege. The rights and remedies provided herein are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by Law.
Section 8.8 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable Law in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, and this Agreement shall be reformed, construed, and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. Upon such determination, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the Parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner.
Section 8.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts (including by facsimile or portable document format (.pdf) transmission), each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Agreement by facsimile or other electronic transmission (including .pdf) shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart.
Section 8.10 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No Party may assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of each other Party; provided, however, that Mercer Street may assign its rights to receive the Preferred Equity to any Affiliate of Mercer Street without the consent of the other Parties, so long as such Affiliate satisfies the requirements of an “accredited investor” under the Securities Act.
Section 8.11 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Except as expressly provided in this Section 8.11, nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any Person other than the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature under or by reason of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties acknowledge and agree that Mercer Street is an intended third-party beneficiary of Sections 3.1(a), 4.4, and 12.8 of the License Agreement and that the provisions of this Agreement are intended to effectuate the Debt Exchange described therein.
Section 8.12 Specific Performance. The Parties agree that irreparable damage would occur if any provision of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with its terms and that the Parties shall be entitled to seek specific performance of the terms hereof, in addition to any other remedy at law or in equity, without the necessity of proving actual damages or posting any bond or other security.
Section 8.13 Expenses. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
Section 8.14 Construction. The Parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. If any ambiguity or question of intent arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provision of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective duly authorized representatives.
| ARGENT BIOPHARMA LIMITED | ||
| (formerly known as MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd) | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Roby Zomer | |
| Title: | Chairman | |
| Date: | ||
| MERCER STREET GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY FUND, LLC | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Jonathan Juchno | |
| Title: | Manager | |
| Date: | ||
| SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC. | ||
| By: | ||
| Name: | Brady Cobb | |
| Title: | Interim Chief Executive Officer | |
| Date: | ||
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