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(Rev. 01/10)
SECURITY ESCROW AGREEMENT
THIS ESCROW AGREEMENT made and entered into this _____ day of __________________, ______,
among the persons and parties who have signed this Agreement as security holders (hereinafter
collectively referred to as the "Security Holders”), the Issuer, _________________________________
the Escrow Agent, _______________________________________, and the Director of the New Mexico
Securities Division (hereinafter “the Director”).
WITNESSETH THAT:
A.
Each of the Security Holders is the owner of the number of shares of common stock of the Issuer
or possesses conversion rights, warrants or options to acquire shares of stock of the Issuer listed
opposite his or her name on the Exhibit A attached hereto.
B.
The Issuer has applied to the Director for registration of __________ shares of _____________
stock (warrants) (options) (units) for sale to the residents of New Mexico, and elsewhere. As a condition
of registration the Security Holders, the Escrow Agent, the Issuer and the Director agree to be bound by
this Agreement and the applicable Rules of the Director pertaining to such agreements.
C.
Each of the Security Holders has deposited the securities listed opposite his or her name or
documents evidencing the right to acquire the securities on Exhibit A with the Escrow Agent, and the
Escrow Agent hereby acknowledges receipt thereof. The securities are herein collectively referred to as
"Escrowed Stock" or "Shares".
NOW THEREFORE, the persons and parties hereto agree as follows:
1.
DEPOSIT OF CERTIFICATES. Simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement, the
Security Holder is depositing with the Escrow Agent and the Escrow Agent hereby acknowledges receipt
of the certificates and documents listed on Exhibit A, representing, convertible into, exercisable for,
_________ Shares of stock of the Issuer. At the written request of the Issuer, the Escrow Agent shall
make available to the Issuer and any affected Security Holder, such documents as are necessary to
exercise the foregoing rights.
2.
TERM. The term of this Agreement and of the escrow provided herein shall commence on the
date that the offering is declared effective by the Director. The certificates evidencing the securities are to
be deposited with the Escrow Agent and are to be held pursuant hereto, for a period of three years,
unless released earlier in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
3.
RELEASE OF SHARES. One hundred (100%) percent of the shares shall be released from
escrow to Security Holders at the earliest of the following:
a.
The issuer’s aggregate revenues are $500,000 or more, provided that neither the
auditor’s report nor any foot notes to the issuer’s latest audited financial statement
contains an opinion or statement regarding the ability of the issuer to continue as a going
concern. Beginning one year from the date the offering is declared effective, two and
one-half (2½%) percent of promotional shares may be released per quarter pro rata
among the Security Holders. All remaining promotional shares shall be released from
escrow on the second anniversary from the date the offering is declared effective; or,
b.
The issuer’s aggregate revenues are $500,000 or less. Beginning two years from the
date the offering is declared effective, two and one-half (2½%) percent of promotional
shares held in escrow may be released each quarter pro rata among the Security
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Holders. All remaining promotional shares shall be released from escrow on the third
anniversary from the date the offering is declared effective.
c.
The Escrowed Stock becomes a “federal covered security”, as that term is defined in
Section 58-13B-2G of the New Mexico Securities Act of 1986.
4.
DOCUMENTATION TO ESCROW AGENT REGARDING RELEASE. A request for termination of
the escrow shall be forwarded to the Escrow Agent. A request for termination of the escrow based upon
paragraph 3a, above, shall be accompanied by an aggregate revenue calculation audited and reported on
by an independent certified public accountant.
5.
TERMINATED OR PARTIAL OFFERING. The foregoing notwithstanding, the Shares will be
released by the Escrow Agent if:
a. The public offering has been terminated, and no securities were sold pursuant thereto; or
b. The public offering has been terminated, and all of the gross proceeds that were derived
therefrom have been returned to the public investors.
6.
RESTRICTION ON TRANSFER. The Escrowed Stock may be transferred by will, or pursuant to
the laws of descent and distribution, operation of law, or any court of competent jurisdiction and proper
venue or through appropriate legal proceedings, but in all cases the Shares shall remain in escrow and
subject to the terms of this Agreement until released pursuant to paragraph 3, above. The Shares in
escrow may be transferred by gift to family members, provided that the Shares shall remain subject to the
terms of this Agreement. Promotional Shares, any interest therein, or any right or title thereto, may not be
transferred other than as provided in this paragraph.
Upon the death of the Security Holder of any Escrowed Stock, the Escrowed Stock of the deceased
Security Holder may be hypothecated subject to all of the terms of this Agreement, to the extent
necessary to pay the expenses of the Depositor’s estate. Other than provided in this paragraph,
Promotional Shares may not be pledged to secure a debt.
Promotional Shares, any interest therein or any right or title thereto, may not be transferred, sold or
disposed of other than as specified above until the Escrow Agent has received a written statement signed
by the proposed transferee which states that the transferee has full knowledge of the terms of the
Agreement, the transferee accepts the Promotional Shares subject to the terms of the Agreement and the
transferee realizes that the Promotional Shares shall remain in escrow until they are released pursuant to
paragraph 3, above.
7.
VOTING POWER. The Escrowed Shares shall have all voting rights to which the non-escrowed
shares are entitled.
8.
DIVIDENDS. Any dividends paid on the Shares shall be paid to the Escrow Agent by checks of
the Issuer made payable to the Escrow Agent with a notation of this Agreement thereon and any such
dividends shall be held pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The Escrow Agent shall treat such
dividends as assets of the Issuer, available for distribution under the terms of Paragraph 9, below, except
as provided herein. The Escrow Agent shall place the dividends in an interest bearing account. The
dividends and the interest earned thereon will be disbursed in proportion to the number of Shares
released from the escrow at the time the Shares are released pursuant to paragraph 3, above, or unless
they are applied to the payment of the fees of the Escrow Agent under paragraph 13, below.
9.
STOCK DIVIDENDS OR SPLITS. Stock dividends on, and shares resulting from stock splits of,
the Escrowed Stock shall be delivered to the Escrow Agent and shall be held pursuant to this Agreement
as if they were original shares of Escrowed Stock deposited hereunder. In the event of any stock
dividend, stock split or recapitalization of the Issuer, the price per share figures herein shall be adjusted
appropriately.
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10.
ADDITIONAL SHARES. Upon the exercise by any Security Holder of his or her conversion
rights, warrants or options to acquire additional shares of the Issuer pursuant to the documents listed on
Exhibit A, the additional shares received from the exercise of such warrants or options shall forthwith be
deposited in escrow with the Escrow Agent and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
11.
DISSOLUTION PREFERENCE. The Security Holders agree that in the event of dissolution,
liquidation, merger, consolidation, reorganization, sale or exchange of the issuer’s assets or securities
(including by way of tender offer), or any transaction or proceeding with a person who is not a promoter
which results in the distribution of the assets or securities, the Security Holders will initially share on a pro
rata, per share basis in the distribution, in proportion to the amount of cash or other consideration they
paid per share of equity securities, until the public shareholders have received, or have irrevocably set
aside for them, an amount that is equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the public offering price per
share times the number of shares of equity securities that they purchased pursuant to the public offering
and which they still hold at the time of the distribution, adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends,
recapitalizations and the like. Security Holders shall thereafter participate on an equal, per share basis
times the number of shares of equity securities they hold at the time of the distribution, adjusted for stock
splits, stock dividends, recapitalizations and the like. A distribution may proceed on lesser terms and
conditions than the terms and conditions stated above, if a majority of the equity securities that are not
held by promoters, or their associates or affiliates vote, or consent by consent procedure to approve the
lesser terms and conditions at a special meeting called for that specific purpose.
In the event of a dissolution, liquidation, merger, consolidation reorganization, sale or exchange of the
issuer’s assets or securities (including by way of tender offer), or any other transaction or proceeding with
a person who is a promoter, which results in a distribution while this Agreement remains in effect, the
Security Holders’ promotional shares shall remain in escrow subject to the terms of this Agreement.
In the event securities in the Escrow become “Covered Securities”, as defined in the National Securities
Markets Improvement Act of 1996, all securities in the Escrow shall be released.
12.
RELIANCE BY ESCROW AGENT. The Escrow Agent may conclusively rely on, and shall be
protected, when it acts in good faith upon, any statement, certificate, notice, request, consent, order or
other document which it believes to be genuine and signed by the proper party. The Escrow Agent shall
have no duty or liability to verify any such statement, certificate, notice, request, consent, order or other
document and its sole responsibility shall be to act only as expressly set forth in this Agreement. The
Escrow Agent shall be under no obligation to institute or defend any action, suit or proceeding in
connection with this Agreement unless it is indemnified to its satisfaction. The Escrow Agent may consult
counsel with respect to any question arising under this Agreement and the Escrow Agent shall not be
liable for any action taken, or omitted, in good faith upon advice of counsel. In performing any of its
duties hereunder, the Escrow Agent shall not incur any liability to anyone for any damages, losses or
expenses except for willful default or negligence, and it shall accordingly not incur any such liability with
respect to: (i) any action taken or omitted in good faith upon advice of its counsel or counsel for the Issuer
given with respect to any questions relating to the duties and responsibility of the Escrow Agent under this
Agreement; or, (ii) any action taken or omitted in reliance upon any instrument, including written advice
provided for herein, not only as to its due execution and the validity and effectiveness of its provisions, but
also as to the truth and accuracy of any information contained therein, which the Escrow Agent shall in
good faith believe to be genuine, to have been signed or presented by a proper person or persons, and to
conform with the provisions of the Agreement. All Shares and funds held pursuant to this Agreement
shall constitute trust property. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any interest on the Shares.
13.
COMPENSATION TO ESCROW AGENT. The Escrow Agent shall be entitled to receive from the
Issuer reasonable compensation for its services as set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto. In the event
that the Escrow Agent renders any additional services not provided for herein, or if any controversy arises
hereunder, or if the Escrow Agent is made a party to, or intervenes in any action, suit or proceeding
pertaining to this Agreement, it shall be entitled to receive from the Security Holders, or at the option of
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the Escrow Agent, the Issuer, reasonable compensation for such additional services. Upon notice to the
Security Holders, the Escrow Agent may deduct its compensation from any such dividend or distribution
held pursuant to paragraph 8, above.
14.
QUALIFICIATION AND INDEPENDENCE OF ESCROW AGENT. The Issuer hereby represents
that a complete list of its officers, directors and promoters is attached hereto as Exhibit C. Based
thereon, the Escrow Agent hereby represents and warrants that it is not affiliated with the Issuer, any
officer, director or promoter of the Issuer or any Security Holder.
15.
INDEMNIFICATION. The Issuer and the Security Holders agree to hold the Escrow Agent
harmless from, and indemnify the Escrow Agent for, any and all costs of disbursements arising out of any
administrative investigation or proceeding or any litigation commenced or threatened, relating to this
Agreement, including without limitation, the implementation of this Agreement, the distribution of stock or
funds, the investment of funds, the interpretation of this Agreement or similar matters, provided that the
Escrow Agent shall not be indemnified for any claims, costs, expenses or other liability arising from its
bad faith or negligence or that of its employees, officers, directors or agents.
16.
SCOPE. This agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto,
their heirs, successors and assigns.
17.
TERMINATION. Except for the Indemnification provisions of paragraph 15, above, which shall
survive in any event, this Agreement shall terminate in its entirety when all the Shares have been
released as provided in paragraph 3, above.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Security Holders, the Issuer, the Escrow Agent, and the Director have
entered into this Agreement as of the date first above written, in multiple counterparts, each of which shall
be considered an original.
SECURITY HOLDERS
X ____________________________________
X ___________________________________
X ___________________________________
X_____
X ___________________________________
X ___________________________________
X ___________________________________
X ___________________________________
X ___________________________________
X ___________________________________
X_____________________________________
ATTEST:
ISSUER:
_____________________________________
Secretary
____________________________________
By: __________________________________
President
DIRECTOR:
_____________________________________
ESCROW AGENT:
____________________________________
By: ___________________________________
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