SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

 

2. PURCHASER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.  Purchaser represents and warrants to PSWS that:

a. Accredited Purchaser; Investment Purpose. Purchaser represents that it is an “Accredited Investor” as defined in Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933. Purchaser is purchasing the Note and Warrant for its own account for investment purposes only and not with a view toward, or for resale in connection with, the public sale or distribution thereof, except pursuant to sales registered or exempted under the 1993 Act and applicable state securities laws; provided, however, that by making the representations herein, Purchaser does not agree to hold the Note or Warrant for any minimum or other specific term and reserves the right to dispose of the Note and Warrant at any time in accordance with or pursuant to a registration statement or an exemption under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws.

 

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

c. Information. Purchaser and its advisors, if any, have been furnished with materials relating to the business, finances and operations of PSWS and materials relating to the offer and sale of the Note which have been requested by Purchaser or its advisors. Neither such inquiries nor any other due diligence investigation conducted by Purchaser or any of its advisors or representatives shall modify, amend or affect Purchaser’s right to rely on PSWS’s representations and warranties contained in Section 3 below. Purchaser understands that its investment in the Note and Warrant involves a significant degree of risk.

d. Governmental Review. Purchaser understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed upon or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Note and Warrant.

e. Transfer or Resale. Purchaser understands that (i) the sale or resale of the Note and Warrant and any underlying conversion shares of common stock has not been and is not being registered under the 1933 Act or any applicable state securities laws, and the Note and the Warrant may not be transferred unless (a) the Note, the Warrant and Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Note (“Conversion Shares”) are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the 1933 Act, (b) the Note, the Warrant and the Conversion Shares are sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration, (c) the Note, the Warrant and the Conversion Shares are sold or transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the 1933 Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”)) of Purchaser who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the Note or the Warrant only in accordance with this Section 2(e) and who is an Accredited Investor, or (d) (i) the Note, the Warrant and the Conversion Shares are sold pursuant to Rule 144, if such Rule is available; (ii) any sale of such Note, the Warrant and the Conversion Shares made in reliance on Rule 144 may be made only in accordance with the terms of said Rule and further, if said Rule is not applicable, any resale of such Note, the Warrant and the Conversion Shares under circumstances in which the seller (or the person through whom the sale is made) may be deemed to be an underwriter (as that term is defined in the 1933 Act) may require compliance with some other exemption under the 1933 Act or the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder; and (iii) neither BRZG nor any other person is under any obligation to comply with the terms and conditions of any exemption under the 1933 Act.

f. Legends. Purchaser understands that the Note, the Warrant, and the Conversion shares shall bear a restrictive legend in the following form:

“NEITHER THIS SECURITY NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON CONVERSION HEREOF HAVE BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR THE SECURITIES COMMISSION OF ANY STATE OR UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED. THE SECURITIES ARE RESTRICTED AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, RESOLD, PLEDGED OR TRANSFERRED EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE ACT PURSUANT TO REGISTRATION OR EXEMPTION OR SAFE HARBOR THEREFROM.”

g. Authorization; Enforcement. This Agreement has been duly and validly authorized by Purchaser. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of Purchaser, and this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding agreement of Purchaser enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of creditors’ rights and remedies or by other equitable principles of general application.

i. No Brokers. Purchaser has taken no action which would give rise to any claim by any person for brokerage commissions, finder’s fees or similar payments relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

 

3. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PSWS.  PSWS represents and warrants to Purchaser that:

a. Authorization; Enforcement. (i) PSWS has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and to sell the Note and the Warrant, in accordance with the terms hereof, (ii) the execution and delivery of this Agreement by PSWS and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby (including without limitation, the sale of the Note and Warrant to Purchaser) have been duly authorized by PSWS and no further consent or authorization of PSWS or its shareholders is required, (iii) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by PSWS, and (iv) this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of PSWS enforceable against PSWS in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, liquidation or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally, the enforcement of creditors’ rights and remedies or by other equitable principles of general application.

b. Title; Rule 144 Matters. PSWS acknowledges that Pledgor, as defined in the Stock Pledge Agreement of even date, has good and marketable title to the Pledge Shares, free and clear of all liens, pledges and encumbrances of any kind, and that Pledgor has owned the Shares since at least August 1, 2010.

c. No Conflicts. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by PSWS and the consummation by PSWS of the transactions contemplated hereby (including, without limitation, the sale of the Note and Warrant to Purchaser) will not (i) conflict with or result in a violation of any provision of its certificate of formation or other organizational documents, or (ii) violate or conflict with, or result in a breach of any provision of, or constitute a default (or an event which with notice or lapse of time or both could become a default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any agreement, note, bond, indenture or other instrument to which PSWS is a party, or (iii) result in a violation of any law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws and regulations and regulations of any self-regulatory organizations to which PSWS is subject) applicable to PSWS or by which any property of PSWS are bound or affected. Except as specifically contemplated by this Agreement and as required under the 1933 Act and any applicable federal and state securities laws, PSWS is not required to obtain any consent, authorization or order of, or make any filing or registration with, any court, governmental agency, regulatory agency, self regulatory organization or stock market or any third party in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof. Except for filings that may be required under applicable federal and state securities laws in connection with the issuance and sale of the Note and the Warrant, all consents, authorizations, orders, filings and registrations which PSWS is required to obtain pursuant to the preceding sentence have been obtained or effected on or prior to the date hereof.

d. No Brokers. PSWS has taken no action which would give rise to any claim by any person for brokerage commissions, finder’s fees or similar payments relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

e. No Other Representations. Except as specifically set forth herein, PSWS makes no representations or warranties with respect its financial status, earnings, assets, liabilities, corporate status or any other matter.

 

4. COVENANTS.

5. CONDITIONS TO COMPANY’S OBLIGATION TO SELL. The obligation of PSWS hereunder to sell and deliver the Note and the Warrant to Purchaser at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date of each of the following conditions thereto, provided that these conditions are for PSWS’s sole benefit and may be waived by PSWS at any time in its sole discretion:

a. Purchaser shall have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to PSWS.

b. Purchaser shall have delivered the Purchase Price in accordance with Section 1(b) above.

c. The representations and warranties of Purchaser shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date), and Purchaser shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by Purchaser at or prior to the Closing Date.

d. No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

6. CONDITIONS TO PURCHASER’S OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE. The obligation of Purchaser hereunder to purchase the Shares at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for Purchaser’s sole benefit and may be waived by Purchaser at any time in its sole discretion.

a. PSWS shall have executed this Agreement and delivered the same to Purchaser.

b. PSWS shall have delivered to Purchaser duly executed Note and Warrant (in such denominations as Purchaser shall reasonably request) in accordance with Section 1(b) above.

c. The representations and warranties of PSWS shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at such time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date) and PSWS shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by PSWS at or prior to the Closing Date.

d. No litigation, statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or endorsed by or in any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or any self-regulatory organization having authority over the matters contemplated hereby which prohibits the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

e. The Guarantor(s) has delivered to Purchaser or Purchaser’s escrow agent to pledge shares associated with the loan amount and has otherwise performed all his or her obligations in connection with the Stock Pledge Agreement and Guarantee.

 

7. GOVERNING LAW; MISCELLANEOUS.

a. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE ENFORCED, GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITH SUCH STATE, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS. THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK WITH RESPECT TO ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THE AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. BOTH PARTIES IRREVOCABLY WAIVE THE DEFENSE OF AN INCONVENIENT FORUM TO THE MAINTENANCE OF SUCH SUIT OR PROCEEDING. BOTH PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON A PARTY MAILED BY FIRST CLASS MAIL SHALL BE DEEMED IN EVERY RESPECT EFFECTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON THE PARTY IN ANY SUCH SUIT OR PROCEEDING. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT ANY PARTY’S RIGHT TO SERVE PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT A FINAL NON-APPEALABLE JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH SUIT OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON SUCH JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER LAWFUL MANNER. THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM BROUGHT BY EITHER OF THE PARTIES HERETO AGAINST THE OTHER IN RESPECT OF ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT.

b. Counterparts; Signatures by Facsimile. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party. This Agreement, once executed by a party, may be delivered to the other party hereto by facsimile transmission of a copy of this Agreement bearing the signature of the party so delivering this Agreement.

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

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

e. Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement and the instruments referenced herein contain the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters covered herein and therein and, except as specifically set forth herein or therein, neither PSWS nor Purchaser makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters. No provision of this Agreement may be waived or amended other than by an instrument in writing signed by the party to be charged with enforcement.

f. Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement shall be sent by certified or registered mail (return receipt requested) or delivered personally or by courier (including a recognized overnight delivery service) or by facsimile and shall be effective five days after being placed in the mail, if mailed by regular United States mail, or upon receipt, if delivered personally or by courier (including a recognized overnight delivery service) or by facsimile, in each case addressed to a party. The addresses for such communications shall be:

 

If to PSWS:

25 Fairchild Avenue, Ste 250

Plainview, NY 11803

Attention: President

Phone: 516 ###-###-####

Facsimile:

 

If to Purchaser:

Southridge Partners II, LP

90 Grove Street

Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877

Tel: 203 ###-###-####

Fax: 203 ###-###-####

Email: ***@***

 

g. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and assigns. Neither PSWS nor Purchaser shall assign this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other. Notwithstanding the foregoing, subject to Section 2(e), Purchaser may assign its rights hereunder to any person that purchases the Note, the Warrant or any Conversion Shares in a private transaction from Purchaser or to any of its “affiliates,” as that term is defined under the 1934 Act, without the consent of PSWS.

h. Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns, and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other person.

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

j. No Strict Construction. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party.