$400,000
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Effective
Date:
March
31,2006
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1.
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Definitions.
For
purposes of this Note, certain other capitalized terms used herein
shall
have the following meanings:
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(a)
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“Acceleration”
is defined later herein.
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(b)
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“Borrowers”
shall mean Oxis and each of the undersigned subsidiaries of Oxis,
individually, collectively, jointly, severally, and interchangeably
any,
each, and/or all of them.
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(c)
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“Effective
Date” shall mean March 31, 2006.
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(d)
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“Event
of Default” is defined later
herein.
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(e)
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“Excluded
Indebtedness” shall mean the following obligations of the Borrowers:
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i.
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The
Existing Secured Debt in a principal amount not to exceed at any
time
$3,100,000, plus accrued interest thereon,
plus
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ii.
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Any
indebtedness which is specifically subordinated to this Note (and
upon
which no payments of principal can be made while any Financial Obligations
are outstanding).
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(f)
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“Existing
Secured Debt” shall mean the existing loan due by Borrowers to Bridge Bank
N.A. whose address is 2120 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050.,
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(g)
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“Financial
Obligations” shall mean collectively, the principal amount of this Note,
plus all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, plus any other sums
owing
under this Note.
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(h)
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“Fundamental
Transaction” is defined later
herein.
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(i)
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“Indebtedness”
shall mean all indebtedness of the Borrowers (inclusive of the Financial
Obligations), as the term indebtedness is generally understood;
provided
that the term Indebtedness specifically shall not include normal
course
trade debt and normal course accrued expenses which are generally
being
paid when due.
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(j)
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“Indemnified
Party” is defined later herein.
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(k)
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“Lien”
shall mean a lien and/or security interest.
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(l)
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“Maturity
Date” is defined later herein.
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(m)
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“Maximum
Legal Rate” shall mean the highest legal non-usurious interest rate
permissible by law from time to time under the laws of the State
of Texas
or the federal laws of the United States, or the laws of an applicable
foreign jurisdiction in the case of non-U.S. companies, as the case
may
be, whichever applicable laws allow the highest rate of interest
to be
charged on all amounts due under the
Note.
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(n)
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“Non-Permitted
Event” is defined later herein.
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(o)
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“Note”
shall mean this Promissory Note.
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(p)
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“Permitted
Lien” shall mean the existing Lien on a certificate of deposit owned by
Borrowers, in a face amount not to exceed at any time $3,100,000,
plus
accrued interest, which certificate of deposit secures the Existing
Secured Debt.
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2.
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Payments
Due Under This Note.
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(a)
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Unless
sooner paid, all principal and accrued interest shall be due and
payable
on June 2, 2006, or earlier upon the occurrence of an Event of Default
(the “Maturity Date”).
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(b)
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Interest
shall accrue and be payable on the outstanding principal balance
until the
Maturity Date at the lesser of eight percent (8%) per annum or the
Maximum
Legal Rate.
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(c)
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Upon
an Event of Default, the Financial Obligations shall thereafter bear
interest from such date until paid in full at the lesser of eighteen
percent (18%) per annum or the Maximum Legal
Rate.
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(d)
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Notwithstanding
anything else to the contrary, it is the intent of Borrowers and
Lender to
conform to and contract in strict compliance with applicable usury
laws
from time to time in effect. All agreements between Lender and Borrowers
are hereby limited by the provisions of this paragraph which shall
override and control all agreements, whether now existing or hereafter
arising and whether written or oral. In no way, nor in any event
or
contingency (including, but not limited to, prepayment, default,
demand
for payment, or acceleration of the maturity of any obligation),
shall the
interest taken, reserved, contracted for, charged or received under
this
Note or otherwise, exceed the maximum non-usurious amount permissible
under applicable law. If, from any possible construction of any document,
interest would otherwise be payable in excess of the maximum non-usurious
amount, any such construction shall be subject to the provisions
of this
paragraph and such document shall be automatically reformed and the
interest payable shall be automatically reduced to the maximum
non-usurious amount permitted under applicable law, without the necessity
of execution of any amendment or new document. If Lender shall ever
receive anything of value which is characterized as interest under
applicable law and which would apart from this provision be in excess
of
the maximum lawful amount, an amount equal to the amount which would
have
been excessive interest shall, without penalty, be applied to the
reduction of the Financial Obligations other than accrued interest
or
shall be refunded to Borrowers to the extent such amount exceeds
the
then-outstanding Financial Obligations other than accrued interest.
The
right to accelerate maturity of this Note does not include the right
to
accelerate any interest which has not otherwise accrued on the date
of
such acceleration, and Lender does not intend to charge or receive
any
unearned interest in the event of acceleration. All interest paid
or
agreed to be paid to Lender shall, to the extent permitted by applicable
law, be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread throughout the
full
stated term (including any renewal or extension) of the Note so that
the
amount of interest on account of such Note does not exceed the maximum
non-usurious amount permitted by applicable
law.
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(e)
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All
interest shall be computed on the basis of a year of 360 days for
the
actual number of days (including the first day but excluding the
last day)
elapsed.
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(f)
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All
payments on the Financial Obligations are payable in lawful money
of the
United States of America in immediately available funds at Fagan
Capital
Inc., 5201 North O'Connor Blvd. Suite 440, Irving, Texas 75039, or
at such
other office as the Lender may
designate.
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3.
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Representations
and Warranties of Borrowers. Borrowers
hereby represent and warrant as follows:
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(a)
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Oxis
is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Delaware.
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(b)
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Each
undersigned subsidiary of Oxis is a corporation or other legal entity
duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of
the
jurisdiction shown in the signature block for each such subsidiary.
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(c)
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Excluding Biocheck Inc., a California corporation (“Biocheck”) which is a 51%-owned subsidiary of Oxis and which is not a party to this Note as of the Effective Date, the Borrowers do not have any other direct or indirect subsidiaries which own any assets. Within 21 days after Effective Date, Borrowers will provide a letter to Lender which is signed by an officer of Oxis reaffirming this representation, after conducting a further internal review of the status of any subsidiaries presently believed to have no assets. |
(d)
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The
execution, delivery and performance of this Note by Borrowers are
within
Borrowers' corporate powers, have been duly authorized by all necessary
corporate action, and do not contravene (i) Borrowers' charter or
by-laws
or (ii) any law or any contractual restriction binding on or affecting
Borrowers or their properties;
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(e)
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No
authorization or approval or other action by, and no notice to or
filing
with, any governmental authority or regulatory body is required for
the
due execution, delivery and performance by Borrowers of this Note
and any
other documents or instruments executed in connection with this
Note;
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(f)
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This
Note constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Borrowers,
enforceable against Borrowers in accordance with its
terms;
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(g)
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All
information and other materials concerning Borrowers which have been
made
available by, or on behalf of Borrowers are, when considered as a
whole,
complete and correct in all material respects and do not contain
any
untrue statement of material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary in order to make the statements contained therein not misleading
in light of the circumstances under which such statements have been
made.
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(h)
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There
is no action, litigation or proceeding pending or, to the knowledge
of
Borrowers, threatened against Borrowers before any court or administrative
agency which might result in any material adverse change in the business
or financial condition of
Borrowers.
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4.
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Representations
and Warranties of Lender.
Lender hereby represents and warrants as follows:
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(a)
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Lender
represents that Lender has full power and authority to enter into
and
purchase this Note.
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(b)
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This
Note is being purchased for investment for Lender’s own account, not as a
nominee or agent, and not with a view to the public resale or distribution
thereof within the meaning of the 1933 Act, and Lender has no present
intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise
distributing the same.
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(c)
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Lender
has received or has had full access to all the information it considers
necessary or appropriate to make an informed investment decision
with
respect to the Note. Lender further has had an opportunity to ask
questions and receive answers from Borrowers regarding the terms
and
conditions of the offering of the Note and to obtain additional
information (to the extent the Borrowers possessed such information
or
could acquire it without unreasonable effort or expense) necessary
to
verify any information furnished to Lender.
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(d)
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Lender
understands that the purchase of the Note involves substantial risk.
Lender has experience as an investor in securities of companies and
acknowledges that Lender is able to fend for itself, can bear the
economic
risk of Lender’s investment in the Note and has such knowledge and
experience in financial or business matters that Lender is capable
of
evaluating the merits and risks of this investment in the Note and
protecting its own interests in connection with this investment.
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(e)
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Lender
understands that this Note may be characterized as a “restricted security”
under the 1933 Act and Rule 144 promulgated thereunder inasmuch as it
is being acquired from the Borrowers in a transaction not involving
a
public offering, and that under the 1933 Act and applicable regulations
thereunder such Note may be subject to restrictions on resale.
Lender understands that the Borrowers are under no obligation to
register
the Note.
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5.
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Covenants
of Borrowers. So
long as any portion of the Financial Obligations shall remain outstanding,
unless the Lender shall otherwise consent in
writing:
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(a)
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Borrowers
will comply in all material respects with all applicable laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations, orders and other requirements of governmental
authorities;
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(b)
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Borrowers
will maintain and preserve their existence, rights and privileges,
intellectual property, licenses and franchises and obtain, maintain
and
preserve all permits, licenses, authorizations and approvals that
are
necessary in the proper conduct of their
business;
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(c)
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Borrowers
will keep adequate and proper records and books of account, in which
complete and correct entries will be made in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles consistently applied, reflecting all
financial matters and transactions in relation to the business and
activities of Borrowers and their subsidiaries and
affiliates;
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(d)
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Borrowers
shall file, on a timely basis, all Federal, state and local tax returns
and other reports required by applicable law to be filed by Borrowers
and
all taxes, assessments and other charges imposed by any governmental
authority upon Borrowers or any property of Borrowers (including,
without
limitation, all federal income and social security taxes on employees'
wages) and all such taxes, assessments and other charges which become
due
and payable shall be paid when due;
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(e)
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Borrowers
will not merge or consolidate with any person or entity or sell,
convey,
transfer, lease or dispose of (whether in one transaction or in a
series
of transactions) all or substantially all of their assets to any
person or
entity, or abandon all or substantially all of their assets (any
such
transaction, a "Fundamental Transaction"); provided, however, that
Borrowers may consummate a Fundamental Transaction if (i) Borrowers
are
the surviving entities and, after the consummation of such Fundamental
Transaction, Borrowers will reaffirm in writing their obligations
under
this Note if requested to do so by Lender, (ii) no other provision
of this
Note would be violated by or after consummation of such Fundamental
Transaction, and (iii) no Non-Permitted Event shall have occurred
either
before or after giving effect to such Fundamental Transaction;
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(f)
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Borrowers
shall not incur or maintain total Indebtedness, other than Excluded
Indebtedness, which at any time exceeds a total of $1,000,000;
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(g)
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Other
than the Permitted Lien, Borrowers shall not pledge, grant or convey
to
any other party a Lien in or on any of the assets of Borrowers. If
Borrowers should attempt to grant any Lien other than the Permitted
Lien
to a creditor, Borrowers shall be deemed hereby to have pledged,
granted
and conveyed to Lender, to secure all Financial Obligations, a prior
Lien
in the collateral subject to such Lien, and the Lien of such creditor
shall be automatically subordinated to the Lien of Lender;
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(h)
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Oxis
shall not reduce its ownership of the capital stock of Biocheck or
its
voting interest in Biocheck below fifty one percent
(51%);
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(i)
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Oxis
shall not make any distributions or dividends of any of its cash
or assets
to any of its shareholders and shall not redeem or repurchase any
of its
outstanding capital stock;
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(j)
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Any
transaction which Borrowers purport to enter into, which would be
in
violation of Borrowers’ covenants in Sections 5(f), 5(g), 5(h), or 5(i) of
this Note shall
be null and void and of no force or effect;
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(k)
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If
subsequent to the Effective Date, Borrowers increase their ownership
of
the capital stock of or voting interest in Biocheck to 80% or greater,
Borrowers will immediately cause Biocheck to enter into this Note
as one
of the joint and several obligors hereunder (or at the option of
Lender,
to enter into a full guaranty of this Note); and
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(l)
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Subsequent
to the Effective Date, Borrowers will not acquire or form, or contribute
any assets to any existing, acquired or newly formed subsidiary,
in any
jurisdiction worldwide, without simultaneously causing each such
entity to
become a joint and several obligor under this Note (or at the option
of
Lender, to enter into a full guaranty of this
Note).
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(m)
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If
subsequent to the Effective Date, Borrowers discover than any of
their
existing subsidiaries which are not obligors under this Note, in
fact have
any assets whatsoever, Borrowers will immediately cause each subsidiary
which has assets to become a joint and several obligor under this
Note (or
at the option of Lender, to enter into a full guaranty of this
Note).
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6.
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Payments
and Prepayments. Borrowers
may, at their option, prepay the principal amount of the Note, in
whole at
any time and in part from time to time. No check, draft or other
instrument shall constitute final payment unless and until such checks,
drafts or instruments have actually been collected. Any monies received
shall be applied first to accrued and unpaid interest hereunder,
second to
principal of the Note, and third to any other Financial
Obligations.
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7.
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Non-Permitted
Event.
Any of the following events will be a “Non-Permitted Event”:
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(a)
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Borrowers
shall fail to pay any principal of, or interest on, this Note when
due
(whether by scheduled maturity, acceleration, demand or
otherwise):
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(b)
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Any
representation or warranty made by Borrowers in this Note shall have
been
incorrect in any material respect when
made;
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(c)
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Borrowers
shall fail to perform or observe any term, covenant or agreement
contained
in the Note;
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(d)
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Borrowers
or any of their subsidiaries shall fail to pay when due any payment
on any
debt for borrowed money or other similar obligation or liability
in excess
of $200,000;
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(e)
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One
or more judgments or orders for the payment of money exceeding any
applicable insurance coverage by more than $200,000 in the aggregate
shall
be rendered against Borrowers or any of their subsidiaries;
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(f)
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Borrowers
or any of their subsidiaries shall be generally not paying their
debts as
such debts become due, or shall admit in writing their inability
to pay
their debts generally, or shall make a general assignment for the
benefit
of creditors;
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(g)
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The
filing by or against Borrowers of any voluntary or involuntary petition
in
bankruptcy or any petition for relief under the federal bankruptcy
code or
any other state or federal law for the relief of debtors; provided
,
however
,
with respect to an involuntary petition in bankruptcy, such petition
has
not been dismissed within sixty (60) days after the filing of such
petition;
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(h)
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The
execution by Borrowers of an assignment for the benefit of creditors
or
the appointment of a receiver, custodian, trustee or similar party
to take
possession of a material portion of Borrowers’ assets or property.
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(i)
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Any
provision of this Note shall at any time for any reason be declared
to be
null and void by a court of competent jurisdiction, or the validity
or
enforceability thereof shall be contested by Borrowers, or a proceeding
shall be commenced by Borrowers seeking to establish the invalidity
or
unenforceability thereof, or Borrowers shall deny that they have
any
liability or obligation hereunder or thereunder.
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8.
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Event
of Default.
If any Non-Permitted Event occurs and is not cured within five (5)
days
after written notice is delivered to Borrowers regarding such
Non-Permitted Event, then such Non-Permitted Event will constitute
an
“Event of Default”. Upon an Event of Default, all Financial Obligations
will become immediately due and payable ("Acceleration"), without
the need for any further action on the part of Lender. Lender will
have,
in addition to its rights and remedies under this Note, full recourse
against any real, personal, tangible or intangible assets of Borrowers,
and may pursue any legal or equitable remedies that are available
to
Lender, and
Lender may take any other actions or remedies available to it under
this
Note or other applicable law. Borrowers will not have an opportunity
to
cure any Event of Default, and prevent Acceleration, if Borrowers
have
failed to cure within the cure period provided in this Section 8,
absent
written Lender approval at such time, which approval may be granted
or
withheld in Lender's sole discretion.
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9.
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Amendments
and Waivers of Note Provisions.
No amendment of any provision of this Note shall be effective unless
it is
in writing and signed by Borrowers and Lender, and no waiver of any
provision of this Note, and no consent to any departure therefrom,
shall
be effective unless it is in writing and signed by Lender, and then
such
waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance
and for
the specific purpose for which given. No
course of dealing between Borrowers and Lender will operate as a
waiver or
modification of any party’s rights or obligations under this Note.
No delay or failure on the part of Lender in exercising any right
or
remedy under this Note will operate as a waiver of such right or
any other
right. A waiver given on one occasion will not be construed as a bar
to, or as a waiver of, any right or remedy on any future occasion.
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10.
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Joint
and Several Obligation.
It
is the express intention of Lender and Borrowers that the obligations
under this Note shall be joint and several as to Borrowers. The fact
that
this Note is a joint and several obligation of Borrowers, is a material
inducement and bargained-for exchange pursuant to which Lender has
agreed
to purchase this Note. Borrowers agree that they have received or
shall
receive a material benefit, whether direct or indirect, from entering
into
this Note, and do hereby waive any claim or argument, whether now
or
hereafter existing, relating in any way to fraudulent conveyance
or lack
of consideration for entering into this Note.
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11.
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Other Waivers by Borrowers. Presentment for payment, demand, notice of nonpayment or nonperformance, protest, notice of protest, notice of intent to accelerate, notice of acceleration, and all other notices (except only for any notices which are specifically required by this Note), filing of suit and diligence in collecting this Note or enforcing any of the security herefor are hereby waived by Borrowers, all makers, sureties, guarantors and endorsers hereof. This Note shall be the joint and several obligation of Borrowers, all makers, sureties, guarantors and endorsers, and shall be binding upon them and their successors and assigns. Borrowers, and any endorsers, or guarantors hereof, severally waive and relinquish, to the fullest extent permitted by law, all rights to the benefits of any moratorium, reinstatement, marshaling, forbearance, valuation, stay, extension, redemption, appraisement, and exemption now or hereafter provided by the constitution and laws of the United States of America and of each state thereof and any other jurisdiction, both as to themselves and in and to all of their property, real and personal, against the enforcement of the obligations evidenced by this Note. |
12.
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Exercise
of Remedies. No
failure on the part of the Lender to exercise, and no delay in exercising,
any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall
any
single or partial exercise of any such right preclude any other or
further
exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right.
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13.
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Severability; Unenforceability;
Deemed Amendment. The
invalidity or unenforceability of any term or provision of this Note
will
not affect the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision
hereof. Any
provision of this Note which is prohibited or unenforceable in any
jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the
extent
of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the
remaining
portions hereof or thereof or affecting the validity or enforceability
of
such provision in any other jurisdiction. With respect to any
jurisdiction, it
is also the intent and agreement of the Borrowers and Lender that
this
Note shall be deemed amended by modifying such invalid or unenforceable
provision to the extent necessary to make it legal and enforceable
while
preserving its intent or, if that is not possible, by substituting
therefor another provision that is legal and enforceable and achieves
the
same objectives.
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14.
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Fees
and Expenses.
Borrowers hereby agree to reimburse on demand, to Lender all costs
and
expenses (including, without limitation, all legal fees and expenses)
incurred by Lender in connection with (i) the preparation, execution,
delivery and administration of this Note, and (ii) the enforcement of
Lender's rights, and the collection of all amounts due, hereunder.
Notwithstanding the above, in connection with the preparation and
execution of this Note, Lender’s costs and expenses will be deemed to be
exactly $4500, for work performed through the Effective Date only.
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15.
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Indemnification.
Borrowers hereby indemnify and hold harmless to the fullest lawful
extent
the Lender and each of its directors, officers, shareholders, employees,
agents, affiliates and advisors (each, an “Indemnified Party”) from and
against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities and expenses
(including, without limitation, all legal fees and expenses) which
may be
incurred by or asserted against Lender or any other Indemnified Party
in
connection with or arising out of any investigation, litigation or
proceeding related to or arising out of this Note or any other related
document or instrument or any transaction contemplated hereby or
thereby
(but in any case excluding any such claims, damages, losses, liabilities
or expenses incurred solely by reason of the gross negligence or
willful
misconduct of any such Indemnified Party). The obligations of Borrowers
under this Section shall survive the payment in full of this
Note.
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16.
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Exchange
Rights.
At any time on or before the repayment of the Financial Obligations
in
full, if Borrowers enter into an agreement with any party other than
Lender, to incur debt, then Lender may, at Lender’s sole option and
discretion, exchange the remaining Financial Obligations due under
this
Note into such debt arrangement, on the same terms and conditions
(including the right to receive or purchase any equity-linked securities
which are offered to such other debt providers in conjunction with
such
debt offering).
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17.
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Assignment.
This
Note is freely transferable and assignable by Lender, provided that
such
transfer is made in compliance with all applicable state and federal
laws. Any reference to Lender herein will be deemed to refer to any
subsequent transferee of this Note at such time as such transferee
acquires title to this Note. This Note may not be assigned or
delegated by Borrowers, whether by voluntary assignment or transfer,
operation of law, merger or
otherwise.
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18.
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No
Impairment.
Borrowers will not, by amendment of any of Borrowers’ charters, by-laws or
similar governing documents, or through any reorganization,
recapitalization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution,
issue or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid
or seek
to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms and covenants
to be observed or performed hereunder by Borrowers, but will at all
times
in good faith assist in the carrying out and abidance of all the
terms and
covenants of this Note and in the taking of all such action as may
be
necessary or appropriate in order to protect the intent of all the
terms
and covenants of this Note.
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19.
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Notices.
All notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall
be in
writing and shall be mailed, telecopied or delivered, if to Lender,
to
Fagan Capital Inc., 5201 North O'Connor Blvd. Suite 440, Irving,
Texas
75039, facsimile no.: 972-869-4066; and if to Borrowers, to Oxis
International Inc., 323 Vintage Park Drive, Suite B, Foster City,
California 94404, facsimile no.: 650-573-1969
attention: Steven Guillen; or at such other addresses as shall be
designated in a written notice complying as to delivery with the
terms of
this paragraph. All such demands, notices, and other communications
shall
be effective (i) if mailed, three days after being deposited in the
mails, (ii) if telecopied, when received, and (iii) if
delivered, upon delivery.
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20.
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Headings.
The
headings of this Note have been inserted for convenience of reference
only
and shall in no way restrict or otherwise modify any of the terms
or
provisions hereof or affect in any way the meaning or interpretation
of
this Note.
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21.
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Pronouns
and Plurals.
Whenever the context may require, any pronoun used in this Note shall
include the corresponding masculine, feminine, or neuter forms, and
the
singular form of nouns, pronouns, and verbs shall include the plural
and
vice versa.
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22.
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Further
Action. Borrowers
and Lender shall execute all documents, provide all information,
and take
or refrain from taking all actions as may be necessary or appropriate
to
comply with the terms and covenants of this
Note.
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23.
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Binding
Effect.
The terms and covenants of this Note shall be binding upon and enforceable
by Borrowers and Lender and their respective executors, administrators,
successors, personal represent-atives, heirs, and
assigns.
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24.
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Replacement
of Note.
On
receipt by Borrowers of evidence of the loss, theft, destruction
or
mutilation of this Note, Borrowers shall execute and deliver, in
lieu
thereof, a new Note of like tenor.
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25.
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Entire
Agreement.
This Note constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between
Borrower and Lenders relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof
and
supersedes all prior representations, inducements, promises, projections,
endorsements, premises, agreements, memoranda, communications,
negotiations, discussions, understandings, and arrangements, whether
oral,
written, or inferred, between the parties relating to the subject
matter
hereof.
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26.
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Counterparts.
This Note may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which
shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument. The parties intend that faxed versions
or pdf
versions of signature pages will be enforceable without presentation
of
the manually executed signature
pages.
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27.
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Jurisdiction.
BORROWERS HEREBY (A) IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION
OF
ANY TEXAS STATE OR FEDERAL COURT SITTING IN DALLAS, TEXAS IN ANY
ACTION OR
PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS NOTE, (B) WAIVE ANY
DEFENSE BASED ON DOCTRINES OF VENUE OR FORUM NON CONVENIENS, OR SIMILAR
RULES OR DOCTRINES, AND (C) IRREVOCABLY AGREE THAT ALL CLAIMS IN
RESPECT OF SUCH AN ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE HEARD AND DETERMINED
IN
SUCH TEXAS STATE OR FEDERAL COURT.
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28.
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Jury
Trial.
BORROWERS AND LENDER MUTUALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN
ANY
ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO
THIS
NOTE.
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29.
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Governing
Law.
This Note shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in
accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Texas applicable
to
contracts made and to be performed therein without consideration
as to
choice of law.
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