-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Mr5SbqmgmXdh3tzKzFQJ4sHH7wASTxs1UqVZ6xoBqvGOHMBNWCxiOtNlGuVepKQc Smgam+i8DP30uFy1uYf4Kw== 0001158957-06-000045.txt : 20060314 0001158957-06-000045.hdr.sgml : 20060314 20060314155741 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001158957-06-000045 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 9 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060310 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Bankruptcy or Receivership ITEM INFORMATION: Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in Control of Registrant ITEM INFORMATION: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year ITEM INFORMATION: Change in Shell Company Status ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20060314 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060314 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: GL ENERGY & EXPLORATION INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001122771 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: METAL MINING [1000] IRS NUMBER: 522190362 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-31032 FILM NUMBER: 06685135 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 141 ADELAIDE STREET WEST STREET 2: SUITE 1004 CITY: TORONTO CANADA STATE: A6 ZIP: M5H 3L5 BUSINESS PHONE: 416-214-1473 8-K 1 f8k031306.htm 8-K UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

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



Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  March 10, 2006


GL ENERGY AND EXPLORATION, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware

000-31032

52-2190362

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


8721 Sunset Blvd., Penthouse 7 Hollywood, California

90069

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

(310) 659-8770




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


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.below):


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Section 1 – Registrant’s Business and Operations


Item 1.01   Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.


On March 13, 2006, GL Energy and Exploration, Inc. (the “Company”)  entered into an agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”)  pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the equity of American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc., a Texas corporation (“American”).  Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, the Company issued 22,500,000 shares of its common stock and 23,980 shares of its series A convertible preferred stock to David Michery and Kent Puckett, the owners of American.  Messrs. Michery and Puckett are currently officers and directors of the Company, positions they have held since October 2004 in connection with the Company’s entering into the Merger Agreement with American in October 2004.  The Merger Agreement was never consummated and has been terminated.  See Item 1.02.


Item 1.02   Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.


On March 10, 2006, our board of directors approved the termination of that certain Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of October 13, 2004 (the “Merger Agreement”).  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, all of American’s outstanding shares were to be converted into shares of the Company’s capital stock, with the Company being the surviving corporation.  Although the Merger Agreement was executed, certain closing conditions were never satisfied, including the filing of a certificate of merger with the Delaware Secretary of State and as such the merger was never consummated.  The Board of Directors of the Company deemed it in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders to terminate the Merger Agreement and to enter into the transaction described under Item 1.01 above.


Item 1.03   Bankruptcy or Receivership.


  Not applicable.


Section 2 – Financial Information


Item 2.01   Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.


See Item 1.01 above.  Information in response to this Item 2.01 is keyed to the Item numbers of Form 10SB.



Part I

Item 1.   Description of Business



SUMMARY


On March 13, 2006, the Company acquired the stock of American pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, which is described under “Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.”


References to “we,” “us,” “our” and similar words refer to the Company and, where applicable, American, which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, unless the context indicates otherwise.  Prior to the effectiveness of the Exchange Agreement, these terms refer to American.


American was incorporated in the State of Texas in May 2004.  In July 2004, we acquired the assets of Celestial Breakaway Records’ and Out of Control Records’ music catalog, which consisted of rights to various master recordings previously released commercially.  This acquisition provided us the exclusive right to commercially exploit those master recordings worldwide.


American’s business is the production, acquisition, marketing and sale of pre-recorded music. American’s pre-recorded music products will include releases of the new musical performances of recording artists, as



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well as compilations featuring various artists or repackaged releases of previously recorded music from American’s master music catalog and derived from licenses of music masters from third-parties.   


American’s expansion and exploitation of its music catalog is an integral part of its business and growth strategy.  American owns a music catalog with 25 album masters, and intends to add to the music catalog through strategic and complementary acquisitions, licensing agreements, and by executing recording agreements with artists, production companies and other record labels with new recordings.  


American will enter into rights acquisition, licensing, distribution and recording agreements ("Recording Agreements") with artists, third party record labels and production companies ("Labels") to provide American with master recordings that have not been previously released for sale to consumers ("New Masters").  Through each Recording Agreement, American will acquire the worldwide copyright and exclusive right to distribute and license music products derived from the New Masters that will be recorded and produced by the Labels, during the term of the Recording Agreement or any extension thereof.  American will also acquire the exclusive right to record and market all New Masters of the recording artist(s) featured on any and all New Masters recorded by the Labels during the term of the Recording Agreements.  American will also have the right to extend the term of the Recording Agreement through the exercise of multiple option s pursuant to the terms of the Recording Agreements.


We are a Delaware corporation, organized in 1998.  Our executive offices are located at 8721 Sunset Blvd., Penthouse 7, West Hollywood, California 90069, telephone (310) 659-8770.   



Risk Factors


Our shares are speculative and involve a high degree of risk, including, but not necessarily limited to, the several factors described below. Each prospective investor should carefully consider the following risk factors inherent in and affecting the proposed business of, together with all of the other information included or incorporated by reference into this disclosure statement, before you decide whether to purchase shares of our common stock.


Risks Associated with our Business


We are a development stage company, and we have no significant operating history.  


We are a development stage company that has not had operations for many years.  Our plans and businesses are “proposed” and “intended” but we may not be able to successfully implement them. Our primary business is the production, acquisition, marketing and sale of pre-recorded music.  However, we have not yet released a music product and have not earned any revenues and have incurred losses since our incorporation.  To date, American’s management’s efforts have been limited to organizational activities, business planning and seeking initial funding.  We currently lack sufficient capital to generate revenue or operate our business in a profitable manner. As a development stage company, our prospects are subject to all the risks and uncertainties frequently encountered by companies in the music industry.  In addition, we are subject to all of the risks, uncertainties, expenses, delays, problems, and difficulties typicall y encountered in the establishment of a new business.  We expect that unanticipated expenses, problems, and technical difficulties will occur and that they will result in material delays in the development of our business.  We may not obtain sufficient capital or achieve a significant level of operations and, even if we do, we may not be able to conduct such operations on a profitable basis.


We have limited financial resources which if not corrected will prevent and inhibit our ability to implement its business plan.


We have limited financial resources and have not generated any revenues to date. We cannot achieve revenues until we release and market new records from our catalog or from new musical performances of recording artists pursuant to Recording Contracts with those recording artists, their production companies or record labels. To secure new Recording Contracts requires us to pay substantial advances to the



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recording artists, their production companies or record labels. Prior to and concurrent with any commercial release of a new music product requires us to pay substantial marketing costs and consultant fees related to the marketing of the product.  To begin generating revenues, we must have substantial funding.  There can be no assurance that we will raise sufficient funds to release its music products, and therefore no assurances that we will receive any revenues from its operation, nor operate on a profitable basis.


We may not be able to find music products with mass consumer acceptance and we cannot predict sales revenues from the release of music products.


Although we will attempt to locate and secure Recording Agreements with record labels, production companies, producers, and recording artists, the record industry is very competitive, there is no assurance that we will secure contracts with talented record labels, production companies, producers, and recording artists.  Although we may secure Recording Agreements, the music products derived from the master recordings delivered pursuant to those Recording Agreements and the compilation albums derived from American’s music catalog may not receive mass consumer appeal and may not generate significant sales revenues despite our marketing efforts and expenditures.  The sale of recorded music products to consumers is entirely speculative, and there is no way to assure the amount of music products that will be sold from any of our commercial releases of its music products.  


We may not be able to obtain sufficient capital to implement our business plan.


To successfully implement our business plan, we need access to capital. Our ability to implement our business plan will be limited unless we are able to obtain capital through additional debt or equity financing. We cannot assure that such debt or equity financing will be obtained or that, if obtained, such financing will be on terms that are favorable to us or sufficient for our needs. If we are unable to obtain sufficient financing, we may be unable to fully implement our business plan, and we may be required to limit or discontinue our operations.


Acquisitions involve risks that could cause our actual growth to differ from our expectations and lower the market price for our common stock


While we are not currently a party to any agreements regarding any material acquisitions, we expect to continue to seek to acquire master recordings, music publishing rights and other record companies. Acquisitions involve risks that could cause our actual growth to differ from our expectations. For example:

 

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We may not be successful in identifying attractive acquisitions. We compete with other companies to acquire master recordings, music publishing rights and other record companies. We expect that this competition will continue, which may inhibit our ability to complete suitable acquisitions on favorable terms.

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We may be unable to successfully integrate acquired businesses and realize anticipated economic, operational and other benefits in a timely manner. If we are unable to successfully integrate acquired businesses, product lines and personnel, we may incur substantial costs and delays or other operational, technical or financial problems. In addition, efforts to integrate or failure to successfully integrate acquisitions may divert management's attention from our existing business and may damage our relationships with our key employees and customers.


The recorded music industry is highly competitive, and we cannot assure the success of our individual products, or the overall success of our business plan.


The recorded music industry is highly competitive. We face competition for discretionary consumer purchases of our products from other record companies and other entertainment companies, such as film and video companies.  Many of these competitors have greater financial and other resources, larger development staffs, and more effective marketing organizations than we do.  In the United States three record companies control eighty percent (80%) of record sales: Warner Music Group, Universal Music



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Group, and Sony Music Entertainment/BMG. Independent record companies generate the balance of record sales. Our ability to compete in this market depends largely on:


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The skill and creativity of our employees and their relationships with artists;

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Our ability to sign new and established artists and songwriters;

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The expansion and utilization of our music catalog;

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The acquisition of licenses to enable us to create compilation packages;

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The effective and efficient distribution our products; and

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Our ability to build and maintain a reputation for producing, licensing, acquiring, marketing and distributing high quality music.


Since we are in a creative industry, we may be able to generate sufficient revenues from successful releases to exceed the costs of unsuccessful product releases.


The recorded music industry, like other creative industries, involves a substantial degree of risk. Each recording is an individual artistic work, and its commercial success is primarily determined by consumer taste, which is unpredictable and constantly changing. As a result, we cannot assure the financial success of any particular release, the timing of success or the popularity of any particular artist. We may be unable to generate sufficient revenues from successful releases to cover the costs of unsuccessful releases.


Delays in the delivery of new master records by third-party labels could materially adversely affect our business, financial results, and operating results.


The timing of releases of New Records may materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. To secure New Records for release and sale to consumers, we will enter into Distribution Agreements with third party Labels. Pursuant to these Distribution Agreements, the third party Labels agree to deliver to us commercially satisfactory master recordings that have not been previously released for sale to consumers. Our results of operations are subject to seasonal variations. In particular, our revenues and operating income are affected by end-of-the-year holiday sales. In accordance with industry practice, we record revenues for music products when the products are shipped to retailers. In anticipation of holiday sales, retailers purchase products from us prior to December. As a result, our revenues and operating income typically decline during December, January and February. If releases planned for the peak holiday season are delayed, our business, financial results and operating results could be materially adversely affected.

 

If we experience higher than expected returns, our financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.


Our products are sold on a returnable basis, which is standard music industry practice. We set reserves for future returns of products estimated based on return policies and experience. We expect that our actual return experience will be within standard industry parameters. However, we may experience an increase in returns over our established reserves. If this occurs our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.


Losses of Key Personnel could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.


Our success depends largely on the skills, experience and efforts of our executive officers and key employees, especially our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, David Michery. The loss of the services of Mr. Michery or other members of our senior management, could materially adversely affect our



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business, financial condition or results of operations. In addition, in large part, our success will depend on our ability to attract and retain qualified management, marketing and sales personnel. We experience competition for qualified personnel with other companies and organizations. Our inability to hire or retain qualified personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.


We may not manage our growth properly.


We intend to grow in the future, and our growth presents numerous challenges and places significant additional pressure on our managerial, financial and other resources.   To manage such growth it is necessary that we continue to implement and improve our operating systems, attract and train more qualified personnel, integrate acquired businesses and products, and expand our facilities.  If we fail to effectively manage our growth, our business, operating results or financial condition could be materially adversely affected.


Our operations are seasonal.


Our results of operations are subject to seasonal variations.  In particular, our revenues and operating income are affected by end-of-the-year holiday sales.  In accordance with industry practice, we record revenues for music products when the products are shipped to retailers.  In anticipation of holiday sales, retailers purchase products from us prior to December.  As a result, our revenues and operating income typically decline during December, January and February.  In addition, timing of a new release may materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.  For example, if releases planned for the peak holiday season are delayed, our business, financial results and operating results could be materially adversely affected.


We are dependent on third parties for certain licensing rights.


We license the rights to numerous master recordings and compositions from third parties for recording and re-recording of music to produce compilations and to expand of our catalog.  We also seek to license the rights to our master recordings and compositions to third parties for use in albums for a royalty or a flat fee.  These cross-licensing arrangements are generally made possible by existing industry practices based on reciprocity.  If these practices change, we cannot assure that we will be able to obtain licenses from third parties on satisfactory terms, or at all, and our business, financial condition and operating results, particularly with respect to compilation products, could be materially and adversely affected.


If David Michery dies or becomes incapacitated or in the event that he ceases to be actively engaged in management, in a controlling capacity, Universal will have the right to terminate the Domestic Distribution Agreement.


Our Exclusive Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement with Universal is a material contract to our current and future operations (see “Business – Contracts with Universal”).  Pursuant to the terms of the Domestic Distribution Agreement, David Michery’s active and full time participation in our business affairs is required. In the event of his death or incapacity or in the event that he ceases, for whatever reason to be actively engaged in our management in a controlling capacity, Universal has the right, without liability of any kind to us whatsoever, to terminate the Domestic Distribution Agreement.  Currently, this is our only agreement in place, and its termination would have a material effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.


Risks Associated with Investing in our Common Stock


There is a limited trading market for our common stock.


Our common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin board under the symbol “GEEX.OB.”  There has been virtually no trading activity in our stock recently, and when it has traded, the price has fluctuated widely.  We consider our common stock to be “thinly traded” and any last reported sale prices may not be a true



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market-based valuation of the common stock.  A consistently active trading market for our stock may not develop at any time in the future.  Stockholders may experience difficulty selling their shares if they choose to do so because of the illiquid market and limited public float for our stock.  It is possible that even a limited public market for our common stock will not be sustained after the date of this annual report or at a time at which you may desire to sell your shares.    


The volatility of our stock price affect our may adversely affect the market price for our common stock.


The market price of our common stock has historically been volatile. We believe the market price of the common stock could continue to fluctuate substantially, based on a variety of factors, including quarterly fluctuations in results of operations, timing of product releases, announcements of new products and acquisitions or acquisitions by our competitors, changes in earnings estimates by research analysts, and changes in accounting treatments or principles. The market price of our common stock may be affected by our ability to meet or exceed analysts' or "street" expectations, and any failure to meet or exceed such expectations could have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock. Furthermore, stock prices for many companies, particularly entertainment companies, fluctuate widely for reasons that may be unrelated to their operating results. These fluctuations and general economic, political and market conditions, such as recessions or i nternational currency fluctuations and demand for our products, may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.


Our common stock is considered to be a “penny stock” and, as such, the market for our common stock may be further limited by certain SEC rules applicable to penny stocks.


As long as the price of our common stock remains below $5.00 per share or we have net tangible assets of $2,000,000 or less, our shares of common stock are likely to be subject to certain “penny stock” rules promulgated by the SEC.  Those rules impose certain sales practice requirements on brokers who sell penny stock to persons other than established customers and accredited investors (generally institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or individuals with net worth in excess of $1,000,000).  For transactions covered by the penny stock rules, the broker must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to the sale.  Furthermore, the penny stock rules generally require, among other things, that brokers engaged in secondary trading of penny stocks provide customers with written disclosure documents, monthly statements of the market value of penny stocks, d isclosure of the bid and asked prices and disclosure of the compensation to the brokerage firm and disclosure of the sales person working for the brokerage firm.  These rules and regulations make it more difficult for brokers to sell our shares of our common stock and limit the liquidity of our securities.


We do not expect to pay dividends for the foreseeable future.


For the foreseeable future, it is anticipated that earnings, if any, that may be generated from our operations will be used to finance our operations and that cash dividends will not be paid to holders of our common stock.  


Any projections used in this report may not be accurate.


Any and all projections and estimates contained in this report or otherwise prepared by us are based on information and assumptions which management believes to be accurate; however, they are mere projections and no assurance can be given that actual performance will match or approximate the projections.  


Because stock ownership is concentrated, you and other investors will have minimal influence on stockholders’ decisions.

 

Assuming that issued and outstanding warrants and options for our common stock have not been exercised, our executive officers and/or their affiliated companies directly or beneficially own approximately 94% of our outstanding common stock (on a fully converted basis) as of March, 2006.  As a result our executive



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officers may be able to significantly influence the management of the company and all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors.  Such concentration of ownership may also have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control of our company.


Our directors and executive officers control the company.


Our directors, executive officers and/or their affiliated companies directly or beneficially own approximately 94% of our outstanding common stock (on a fully converted basis).  Accordingly, these persons, as a group, may be able to exert significant influence over the direction of our affairs and business, including any determination with respect to our acquisition or disposition of assets, future issuances of common stock or other securities, and the election of directors.  Such a concentration of ownership may also have the effect of delaying, deferring, or preventing a change in control of the company.


Substantial sales of our stock may impact the market price of our common stock.

 

Future sales of substantial amounts of our common stock, including shares that we may issue upon exercise of options and warrants, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.  Further, if we raise additional funds through the issuance of common stock or securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock, the percentage ownership of our stockholders will be reduced and the price of our common stock may fall.

 

Issuing preferred stock with rights senior to those of our common stock could adversely affect holders of common stock.

 

Our charter documents give our board of directors the authority to issue series of preferred stock without a vote or action by our stockholders.  The board also has the authority to determine the terms of preferred stock, including price, preferences and voting rights.  The rights granted to holders of preferred stock may adversely affect the rights of holders of our common stock.  For example, a series of preferred stock may be granted the right to receive a liquidation preference – a pre-set distribution in the event of a liquidation – that would reduce the amount available for distribution to holders of common stock.  In addition, the issuance of preferred stock could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire a majority of our outstanding voting stock.  As a result, common stockholders could be prevented from participating in transactions that would offer an optimal price for their shares.


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


Statements in this current report on Form 8-K may be “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions or any other statements relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may, and are likely to, differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including those described above and those risks discussed from time to time in this prospectus, including the risks described under “Risk Factors,” and “Management’s Di scussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this current report and in other documents which we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, such statements could be affected by risks and uncertainties related to the ability to conduct business in the PRC, product demand, our ability to diversify our client base, market and customer acceptance of our products, our ability to raise any financing which we may require for our operations, competition, government regulations and requirements, pricing and development difficulties, our ability to make acquisitions and successfully integrate those acquisitions with our business, as well as general industry and market conditions and growth rates, and general economic conditions. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this current report.




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BUSINESS


We were incorporated in the State of Texas in May 2004.  In July 2004, we acquired the assets of Celestial Breakaway Records’ and Out of Control Records’ music catalog, which consisted of rights to various master recordings previously released commercially.  Pursuant to that acquisition, we procured the exclusive right to commercially market and sell those master recordings worldwide.


Our current offices are located at 8721 Sunset Blvd., Penthouse 7, West Hollywood, California 90069.  American’s telephone number is (310) 659-8770.   


Our business is the production, acquisition, marketing and sale of pre-recorded music. Our pre-recorded music products will include releases of the new musical performances of recording artists, as well as compilations featuring various artists or repackaged releases of previously recorded music from our master music catalog and derived from licenses of music masters from third-parties.   


Our expansion and exploitation of its music catalog is an integral part of its business and growth strategy.  American owns a music catalog with 25 album masters, and intends to add to the music catalog through strategic and complementary acquisitions, licensing agreements, and by executing recording agreements with artists, production companies and other record labels with new recordings.  


We will enter into rights acquisition, licensing, distribution and recording agreements ("Recording Agreements") with artists, third party record labels and production companies ("Labels") to provide us with master recordings that have not been previously released for sale to consumers ("New Masters").  Through each Recording Agreement, we will acquire the worldwide copyright and exclusive right to distribute and license music products derived from the New Masters that will be recorded and produced by the Labels, during the term of the Recording Agreement or any extension thereof.  We will also acquire the exclusive right to record and market all New Masters of the recording artist(s) featured on any and all New Masters recorded by the Labels during the term of the Recording Agreements.  We will also have the right to extend the term of the Recording Agreement through the exercise of multiple options pursuant to the terms of the Recording Agreements.


Most of our Recording Agreements will have an initial term and will usually have up separate, consecutive, irrevocable options, to renew the term for additional periods, at our sole discretion.   As a condition of the initial term, and prior to exercising each option, we will be required to pay recoupable advances to the Label.


Pursuant each Recording Agreement, each Label will agree to deliver one or more New Masters to us during the term of the Recording Agreement.  Each New Master will be required to contain at least twelve (12) newly recorded compositions of the featured recording artist(s), having an aggregate playing time of no less than forty (40) minutes ("Album”), and must be complete and satisfactory to us, in our managements’ sole discretion.


If an Album is satisfactory us, we will market and advertise the consumer release of the Album, and after the Label's delivery of an Album to us, we will commercially release the Album in the United States and Canada.  Whether or when an Album is commercially released to consumers is within our sole discretion. The actual amount of money spent marketing an Album will be determined by us  


Depending upon the initial success of any single, we will advance to the Label the costs to film and produce a music video featuring the single song selected by us.  Pursuant to the terms of the Recording Agreement, we have the right to supervise and approve all elements of the music video.  Once an acceptable music video is completed.  We will use our efforts and pay third-party promoters to secure airplay of the music video on regional and national music video shows, as part of our marketing of the particular Album.      


The marketing expenses we spend on any Album are variable, because the actual amount of expenditures for each Album will depend upon our management’s business judgment and discretion, about the



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commercial success (or lack thereof) of any Album, or the effectiveness of any Album’s marketing.  At any point, we can elect to continue to or discontinue spending money to market any individual Album.  If the Album realizes commercial success in the United States and Canada, the Album will be released in foreign territories.


Depending upon the terms of each Recording Agreement, we will pay each Label royalties from the net profits we actually receive from the sale of music products delivered during the term of the Recording Agreement.  According to the terms of each Recording Agreement, we will only be required to pay royalties to a Label after we recoup all advances (we make to or on behalf of the Label) from Label’s percentage of net sales of all music products derived from the New Master(s) delivered by the subject Label.  


Contracts With Universal


Distribution Agreement


On January 25, 2006, we entered into and Exclusive Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement (“Domestic Distribution Agreement”) with Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. (“Universal”). Pursuant to this Agreement, Universal will sell our music products, including compact discs, cassettes, and digital versatile discs (DVD) to consumer mainly through retailers and wholesalers in the United States and Canada.  During the term of the Domestic Distribution Agreement, Universal will be our exclusive manufacturer and distributor, through every distribution channel of recorded music in the United States and Canada.  Universal will also exclusively handle all of our on-line sales during the term of the Domestic Distribution Agreement.


In exchange for its distribution services, through normal retail channels, Universal is entitled to a distribution fee equal to twenty five percent (25%) of our Net Billings.  After the end of the calendar month, where our cumulative Net Billings exceed $8,000,000, Universal’s distribution fee will be twenty two and one half percent (22.5%) of our Net Billings.  After the end of the calendar month, in which our cumulative Net Billings exceeds $15,000,000, Universal’s distribution fee will be twenty percent (20%) of our Net Billings.  According to the Domestic Distribution Agreement, Net Billings means the cumulative wholesale price for sale of our products, less actual returns and credits to customers for such returns for the applicable accounting period.


In consideration for Universal’s services related to sales of our products in the United States and Canada, through channels other than normal retail channels, Universal shall be entitled to a licensing fee equal to fifteen percent (15%) of our Net Licensing Billings.  According to the Domestic Distribution Agreement, Net Licensing Billings mean royalties or flat payments received by Universal, on our behalf, attributed to sales, other than sales through normal retail channels.


At the end of the month, immediately following our first commercial release of a product pursuant to the Domestic Distribution Agreement, Universal will compute our Total Net Billings from the sale of American’s products, and Universal will compute such Total Net Billings, thereafter, on a calendar monthly basis.  Sixty (60) days, after the close of each such monthly period, Universal will send us an accounting statement covering the Total Net Billings and the Net Proceeds payable to us.  Along with each accounting statement, Universal will pay us the Net Proceeds realized by sales during the particular accounting period, if any, after deducting any taxes that Universal is required to withhold.  


Under the terms of the Domestic Distribution Agreement, Total Net Billings means all Net Billings and Net Licensing Billings that Universal receives from the sale and licensing of our products.  Net Proceeds mean Total Net Billings less the following:


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Universal’s applicable distribution fees and license fees;

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Reserves held, by Universal, against anticipated returns of our products;



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Universal’s charges for manufacturing and handling of our products;

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All Advances, if any, made by Universal on behalf of us;

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All applicable taxes imposed on Universal directly related to the manufacture and sale of our products;

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All co-op advertising costs advanced by Universal on our behalf;

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Universal’s charges for handling returns and refurbishing our products;

·

Credits to Universal’s customers for actual returns of our products;

·

Costs of any special program discounts or price reduction programs; and

·

Any other amounts that Universal is entitled to receive.

  

To secure our payment of any fees, advances or monies that become due and payable to Universal, pursuant to the Domestic Distribution Agreement, we executed a security agreement, granting Universal a first position security interest in the following collateral:


·

All master recordings contained solely on records actually distributed under the Domestic Distribution Agreement, and all contract rights and licenses relating to the master recordings;


·

All sound recordings contained in the all master recordings contained solely on records actually distributed under the Domestic Distribution Agreement, and all copyrights to such sound recordings;


·

Any derivatives or duplicates of all master recordings contained solely on records actually distributed under the Domestic Distribution Agreement;


·

All proceeds derived from all master recordings contained solely on records actually distributed under the Domestic Distribution Agreement;


·

Any and all monies which become payable to us under the Distribution Agreement;


·

All inventory now owned or hereafter acquired by us and all proceeds of the sale or other disposition of the inventory; and


·

Our names and logos used on records, including trademarks.


In addition to our obligations under the security agreement, David Michery, executed an inducement letter wherein he agreed that his active participation in the performance his duties as an employee is a vital part of the Domestic Distribution Agreement.  In the event of his death or incapacity or in the event that David Michery ceases to be actively engaged in our management, in a controlling capacity, Universal will have the right to terminate the Domestic Distribution Agreement.


In addition to distributing and selling our products, Universal will supervise and advance the costs of all of American’s manufacturing, and will warehouse all of American’s inventory. The Domestic Distribution Agreement became effective January 25, 2006 and will continue until January 25, 2008.  Universal has the right to extend the term of the Domestic Distribution Agreement for an additional two years, until January 25, 2010.


For each separate title of music products released, our management, along with Universal shall determine the applicable wholesale price per unit.  




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Under the Distribution Agreement, we are responsible for all recording costs and rights acquisition costs in securing all intellectual property rights and licenses necessary to allow us to sell records.  We will be responsible for paying all marketing and promotion costs for each Album title that it releases commercially, and will be responsible to pay artist royalties and royalties related to all licenses related to the exploitation of the Album and its content.


Upstream Agreement


On January 25, 2006, we entered into another agreement with Universal, pursuant to which we granted Universal the right to enter into exclusive recording services contracts with recording artists that have recording contracts with us, and whose performances are featured on Albums, distributed by Universal, on our behalf, that achieve sales in the United States equal to or in excess of 25,000 units (as reported by Soundscan) (“Upstream Agreement”).


Under the Upstream Agreement, Universal may exercise its rights to any recording artist, under contract with us, by providing us with written notice, at any time after we deliver an Album featuring the performances of the subject Artist, and ending on the date that Universal releases the Album to retail; or at any time during the period commencing on the date after the Album has been commercially released in the United States and has achieved sales in the United States equal to or in excess of twenty five thousand (25,000) units (as reported by Soundscan), and ending on the date such Album has achieved sales in the United States equal to fifty thousand (50,000) units. If, however, Universal does not exercise its rights under the Upstream Agreement for a particular Artist with sales exceeding 50,000, we have an obligation to provide Universal with written notice that an Artist reached such sales levels, and Universal will have an additional thirty (30) days to exercise its right to the particular recording artist.


If Universal exercises its rights under the Upstream Agreement, we will enter into to a contract to provide the exclusive recording services of the selected Artist to Universal.  Pursuant to the recording agreement and the Upstream Agreement, we will grant to Universal a fifty percent (50%) ownership interest in and to all Albums and related materials, relating to the selected artist, that exist prior to Universal’s exercise of its rights.  Although we will retain an ownership interest in the such Masters, we lose our right to sell, transfer, grant, convey, assign, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise dispose of, or create any liens, encumbrances or security interests on any nature in respect to our rights to the existing master that become subject to Upstream Agreement.


On the first full calendar month following the date that Universal exercises its rights under the Upstream Agreement, if the sum of the advances, recording costs, marketing costs and promotion costs actually expended by us, on any existing Album that becomes subject to the Upstream Agreement, exceeds the total Net Proceeds credited to us in connection with the sale of such Album, Universal will pay us, as an advance against our future Net Profits under the recording agreement and the Upstream Agreement, fifty percent (50%) of our actual expenditures.  


From the date that Universal receives its rights to any existing Album, Universal becomes, solely responsible for paying all artist royalties, third-party licensing fees and royalties, marketing, promotion and advertising costs related to the existing Album.


Under the Upstream Agreement, Universal grants us a fifty percent (50%) ownership interest in the copyright of each master subsequently recorded by the selected Artist, under the recording contract with Universal.  Universal, however, has the exclusive and unlimited right to sell or license such masters, and we will not have the right to sell, transfer, grant, convey, assign, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise dispose of, or create any liens, encumbrances or security interests on any nature in respect to our rights to such masters.


For all subsequently recorded masters, Universal will be responsible for paying all recording costs and rights acquisition costs in securing all intellectual property rights and licenses necessary to allow Universal to sell Albums.  Universal will, also, be responsible for paying all marketing and promotion costs for each Album title that it releases commercially, and will be responsible to pay artist royalties and royalties related



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to all licenses related to the exploitation of the Album and its content. According to the Upstream Agreement, Universal shall pay all advances, royalties and other monies payable directly to the particular Artist.


In consideration for the rights granted to Universal, under the Upstream Agreement, Universal agrees to pay us fifty percent (50%) of Universal’s Net Profits earned from the sale or other exploitation of any and all of the masters and Albums that are subject to the Upstream Agreement.  According to the Upstream Agreement, Net Profits mean the amount equal to Gross Revenues less the Deductions.


Under the Upstream Agreement, Gross Revenue include:


·

All monies actually received or credited to Universal from the sale of records in the United States minus reasonable reserves anticipated returns, actual returns and credits for returns, price discounts, and a distribution fee equal to twenty-five (25%) of United States Net Sales;


·

One hundred percent (100%) of Universal’s Net Receipts in respect to licenses;


·

Royalties of calculated at a basic rate of nineteen percent (19%) of the applicable Royalty Base Price for records sold through normal retail channels outside the United States by Universal’s direct and immediate principal foreign licensees; and


·

Fifty percent (50%) net receipts received by Universal, with respect to licenses of masters outside the United States on flat-fee or other royalty basis.


Deductions are:


·

A reserve for all reasonably anticipated future costs in connection with the particular Artist and/or masters recorded under the contract for anticipated marketing and promotions costs, recording costs, and music video costs; and


·

All direct costs and expenses incurred by Universal.


Under the Upstream Agreement, Universal will prepare accounting statements for us on a semi-annual basis.  On or before each September 30, or March 31, Universal will send such accounting statements to us for the semi-annual accounting period ending the immediately preceding June 30th or December 31st, and will send American the amount of our share of any Net Profits, if any are then due and payable.


Foreign License Agreement


On January 25, 2006, we entered into the Exclusive Foreign License Agreement (“Foreign License Agreement”) with Universal.  The term of the Foreign License Agreement runs simultaneously with the term of the Domestic Distribution Agreement.  During the term of the Foreign License Agreement, Universal has the exclusive right to sell, license or otherwise exploit records and videos that its distributes under the Domestic Distribution Agreement through the rest of the Universe, excluding the United States.


In consideration of the rights granted, Universal agrees to pay us royalties on Net Sales.  Under the Foreign License Agreement, Universal will prepare accounting statements for us on a semi-annual basis.  On or before each September 30, or March 31, Universal will send such accounting statements to American for the semi-annual accounting period ending the immediately preceding June 30th or December 31st, and will send us the amount of our Royalties, if any, that are then due and payable.   


Competition


The entertainment and recorded music industry is highly competitive.  We face competition, from many other record companies, and from entertainment companies from other sectors of the entertainment industry



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(film and video games) for consumer household discretionary purchases of entertainment products.  Record companies also compete for talented artists, producers and songwriters.  Although there are many independent record labels, similar to American, three major record companies (BMG/Sony, Warner Music and Universal) currently control the distribution and market for pre-recorded music in the United States and around the world.  Many of these record companies have significantly longer operating histories, greater financial resources, assets and larger music catalogs, and larger staffs than us.  Our ability to compete in this industry depends on many factors, including but not limited to:


·

Our management’s and employees’ creativity, skills and relationships with artists, promoters, radio stations, distributors and retailers;


·

Our ability to sign Recording Agreements to secure new artists and Masters, and to expansion its music catalog;


·

Our ability to effectively market and sell its music products; and


·

Our ability to establish, and maintain a reputation for commercially releasing high quality music products.




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Employees


As of March 13, 2006, we currently have 7 employees, and 6 are full-time.  None of our employees are represented by a labor union and we have not entered into a collective bargaining agreement with any union.  We have not experienced any work stoppages and consider our relations with our employees to be good.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations.


The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of American and the related notes, which appear elsewhere in this Form 8-K.  The following discussion includes forward-looking statements.  For a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ from results discussed in the forward looking statements, see “Forward Looking Statements.”


American was incorporated in the State of Texas in May 2004.  In July 2004, we acquired the assets of Celestial Breakaway Records’ and Out of Control Records’ music catalog, which consisted of rights to various master recordings previously released commercially.  This acquisition provided us the exclusive right to commercially exploit those master recordings worldwide.


American’s business is the production, acquisition, marketing and sale of pre-recorded music. American’s pre-recorded music products will include releases of the new musical performances of recording artists, as well as compilations featuring various artists or repackaged releases of previously recorded music from American’s master music catalog and derived from licenses of music masters from third-parties.   


American’s expansion and exploitation of its music catalog is an integral part of its business and growth strategy.  American owns a music catalog with 25 album masters, and intends to add to the music catalog through strategic and complementary acquisitions, licensing agreements, and by executing recording agreements with artists, production companies and other record labels with new recordings.  


American will enter into rights acquisition, licensing, distribution and recording agreements ("Recording Agreements") with artists, third party record labels and production companies ("Labels") to provide American with master recordings that have not been previously released for sale to consumers ("New Masters").  Through each Recording Agreement, American will acquire the worldwide copyright and exclusive right to distribute and license music products derived from the New Masters that will be recorded and produced by the Labels, during the term of the Recording Agreement or any extension thereof.  American will also acquire the exclusive right to record and market all New Masters of the recording artist(s) featured on any and all New Masters recorded by the Labels during the term of the Recording Agreements.  American will also have the right to extend the term of the Recording Agreement through the exercise of multiple option s pursuant to the terms of the Recording Agreements.


We are a Delaware corporation, organized in 1998.  Our executive offices are located at 8721 Sunset Blvd., Penthouse 7, West Hollywood, California 90069, telephone (310) 659-8770.   


Plan of Operation


We had no revenues for the year-ended December 31, 2005 or since its inception.  We incurred $387,018 in operating expenses for the year-ended December 31, 2005.  We have also incurred $83,500 in legal and accounting fees.  These fees were related to negotiating Recording Agreements, the merger with GL Energy and Exploration, litigation and SEC compliance requirements.  We paid our management $61,645.  


We remain a development stage company.  Since our inception, we have had minimum working capital to fund our operations.  In order to pay the expenses of its operations, we have relied on third-party loans and loans from shareholders. As a result, we have incurred debt in the total amount of $504,628 to pay our expenses.  Consequently, our balance sheet for the period of May 2004 (inception) through October, 31, 2005, reflects a current asset value of $13,817 and a total asset value of $4,497,689 of which $4,180 is in the form of cash.



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During the next twelve months of operations, we plan to carry out its plan of operation as described herein (See Item 2.01, Item 1, Description of Business).  Our management is currently seeking to execute several recording agreements with various production companies, labels and artists. There is no assurance as to when or whether we will locate suitable production companies, labels and artist or suitable master recordings.  Also, there are not assurances that we will have sufficient capital to secure the rights under any Recording Agreement negotiated.


On January 25, 2006, we entered into an Exclusive Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement, Upstream Agreement and Exclusive Foreign License Agreement with Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.


Our management plans to select masters from its catalog for commercial release in 2006, and seeking third-party licensing agreements to be included in the proposed compilation Albums derived from its catalog.  


In the second calendar quarter of 2006, we plan to begin marketing the release of new Albums it intends to commercially release in the third and fourth calendar quarters of 2006. During the remainder of 2006 to mid-November 2006, we plan to release nine (9) separate Albums.


In the next 12 months, we plan to hire up 5 additional employees.


We have a working capital deficit and only a minimum amount of operating cash with which to fund our future operations.  We must obtain adequate funding in order to fulfill our obligations under any recording agreement that we intend to execute, and adequate funding to market and advertise any of music products that we intend to release.  If we do not receive adequate funding, its management must either discontinue or substantially scale back our planned operations.


We intend to seek either debt or equity capital or both. As of the date of this report, we do not have commitments for funding or any other agreements that will provide us with adequate working capital to conduct its full operating plan for the next twelve months.  We cannot give any assurance that we will locate any funding or enter into any agreements that will provide the required operating capital to fund our planned business operations.  In addition, we may consider receiving advances against future sales from Universal (as customary in the music industry) or to agree to sell rights to Master recordings, copyrights, or rights to any artist under a Recording Agreement or in our catalog.  In addition, we may consider strategic alliances, mergers or acquisition as a means of pursuing our business plan or otherwise funding our business plan.


Our existing capital is expected to be sufficient to enable it to meet its cash needs in conjunction with complying with our reporting obligations under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for a period of twelve months following the date hereof.  


Regardless of whether our cash assets are adequate to meet its operational needs, we will seek to compensate its management, consultants, employees and other service providers by issuing its shares of stock, or options to buy shares of its common stock in lieu of cash.  For information as to our policy in regard to payment for services, see "Other Compensation Arrangements."


We anticipate obtaining funding from the sale of our common stock and from additional loans.


Item 3. Description of Property


Our executive office is located at 8721 Sunset Blvd., Penthouse 7, West Hollywood, California 90069, telephone (310) 659-8770.  We have a two-year lease that began on November 2005 and expires on October 31, 2007 for which we pay $1,685/month. Other than the office in West Hollywood, California, we do not currently maintain any other office facilities.  We plan to open an office in Houston, Texas in the next 12 months.  We believe there is an adequate supply of suitable office space for lease on terms acceptable to us.




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Item 4. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management


Security Ownership Of Beneficial Owners, Management And Affiliates Following The Exchange Agreement.


The following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of March 13, 2006 by the following persons:


·

each person who is known to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock;

·

each of our directors and executive officers; and

·

all of our directors and executive officers as a group.


The following table assumes that there are 59,882,042 common shares issued and outstanding immediately following the Exchange Agreement.  Except as set forth in the footnotes to the table, the persons names in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to community property laws where applicable.  A person is considered the beneficial owner of any securities as of a given date that can be acquired within 60 days of such date through the exercise of any option, warrant or right.  Shares of common stock subject to options, warrants or rights which are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days are considered outstanding for computing the ownership percentage of the person holding such options, warrants or rights, but are not considered outstanding for computing the ownership percentage of any other person.  



Name And Address (1)

Number Of Shares Beneficially Owned


Percentage Owned

   

David Michery

561,045,000 (2)

85.1%

Kent Puckett

60,995,000 (3)

9.24%

Marcus Sanders

-0-

              

Donald Byers

#300 – 1497 Marine Drive

West Vancouver, BC Canada V7T 1B8

16,400,000

27.38%

   

All directors and officers as a group (3 persons)

622,000,000

44.33%

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* Less than 1% of the outstanding shares of common stock.


(1)

Unless otherwise noted, the address for each person is 8721 Sunset Blvd., Penthouse 7, West Hollywood, California 90069.


(2)

Includes 540,750,000 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of 21,630 shares of series A preferred stock.


(3)

Includes 58,750,000 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of 2,350 shares of series A preferred stock.


Item 5.   Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons


The directors and executive officers currently serving the Company are as follows:


Name

Age

Position


David Michery

38

Chief Executive Officer, President, Director




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Kent Puckett

40

Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer, Director

Marcus A. Sanders

43

Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel



David Michery has served as our Chief Executive Officer and Director since October 2004. Mr. Michery has worked in the music business for 17 years. His area's of expertise include, but are not limited to, domestic distribution, intellectual properties, music publishing, copyrights; licensing, international distribution, sales, marketing and promotion. He was Chief Executive Officer and President of American Southwest Music Distribution since its inception in June 2004. He was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of AMC American Music Corporation from September 1999 to May 2004. He was also President of Celestial Breakaway Entertainment from October 1996 to October 1998.


Kent Puckett has served as our Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer since October 2004 and as a Director since May 2005.  Mr. Puckett has been an accountant for 15 years and has accounting, tax and financial experience in corporations, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, copyrights and licensing in the entertainment industry. From 1999 to 2003 he worked for A-1 Business Service with a focus on clients in the entertainment industry and as a tax specialist. From January 2004 to the present he has been working for Direct Business Service as an entertainment accountant and tax specialist, corporate structure advisor, financial analyst, and financial transaction specialist. Mr. Puckett is also a part owner of this business. Mr. Puckett received a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Pensacola Christian College.


Marcus Sanders has served as our Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel since October 2004. Mr. Sanders has been an attorney for 17 years, and he has legal experience in corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions; business bankruptcy; intellectual property and copyrights; licensing; software development; entertainment industry contracts; product distribution contracts; domestic and transnational joint venture and corporate partnering transactions; commercial real estate development and finance; reorganization and restructuring transactions; employment contracts; insurance coverage. From 1999 to present, has had a solo practice and has served as legal counsel for several public and privately held companies in various industries, and has been legal counsel for several recording artists and independent recording companies. Mr. Sanders holds a Bachelors of Art degree from the University of California, Davis, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley.  Mr. Sanders previously served as a Director of GL Energy & Exploration, Inc. from October 2004 to May 2005.


Item 6.   Executive Compensation


Prior to the consummation of the Exchange Agreement, we did not pay any compensation to any executive officers.  Set forth below is information for our Chief Executive Officer. No other officer received compensation in excess of $100,000 for 2005 or 2004.


  

Annual Compensation

 

Long-Term Compensation

  
            

Common Shares

  
            

Underlying

 

All

          

Restricted

 

Options

 

Other

        

Other Annual

 

Stock

 

Granted

 

Compen

Name and Position

 

Year

 

Salary

 

Bonus

 

Compensation

 

Awards ($)

 

(# Shares)

 

-sation

               

David Michery

 

2005

 

$53,945

 

-0-

 

$

 

-0-

 

------

 

-0-

President, Chief Executive Officer

 

2004

 

$46,856

 

-0-

 

$

 

-0-

 

------

 

-0-

and Director

              

(as of October 2004)

              





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In the next twelve months, we intend to enter into employment agreements with each of our executive officers at an annual salary to be determined based on their then levels, time devoted and the scope of their responsibilities.  In addition to cash compensation, we intend to use shares of our common stock, and options to purchase shares of its common stock to compensate its officers. In addition, we may use common stock to compensate others for services provided.


There is no plan in place for compensation of persons who are salary directors, but it is expected that in the future that we will create a remuneration and reimbursement plan for such directors.


Other Compensation Arrangements


In March 2004, a majority of GL Energy’s shareholders approved an equity performance plan for 10,000,000 shares of common stock ("2004 Equity Performance Plan"), and in October 2004, the board of directors approved the registration of an additional 35,000,000 shares of common stock on form S-8 for the purpose of having shares of common stock available to compensate directors, consultants, employees, management and others for services.  The rights of the common stock were not changed.  We intend to issue the shares of common stock from time to time as determined by the board of directors to directors, employees, management, consultants and others.  The Company’s board of directors believes the 2004 Equity Performance Plan, and the additional 35,000,000 shares of common stock will provide flexibility in structuring compensation arrangements and provide an equity incentive for employees and others who are awarded these shares. These shares m ay be issued at less than market price at the discretion of the board of directors.  None of the shelf-registered shares are allocated to any particular person or class of persons among those eligible to receive awards.  As of March 2006, GL Energy has issued a total of 4,500,000 shares of common stock to various  consultants and employees.


Item 7.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions


In March 2006, we consummated the Exchange Agreement pursuant to which we issued 22,500,000 shares of our common stock and 23,980 shares of our series A preferred stock to the stockholders of American in exchange for all of their capital stock in American.  David Michery and Kent Puckett, our officers and directors, were the sole stockholders of American.  Messrs. Michery and Puckett were appointed as officers of the Company in October 2004 in connection with the original Merger Agreement entered into between the Company and American.  The Merger Agreement was never consummated and recently terminated.


Byers and Associates advanced money to American and GL Energy in the form of a loan represented in a promissory note in the amount $49,008. Donald Byers is the sole owner of Byers and Associates and owns 16,400,000 of GL Energy’s common stock. At the time of the loan, Donald Byers was the majority shareholder of GL Energy.  The loaned funds were used to pay expenses for both GL Energy and American. The original loan principal in January 2005 was $23,500, and the principal was due April 30, 2005.  Byers and Associates loaned additional funds to American and G.L Energy bringing the balance to $38,092.57.  As American’s and GL Energy’s consideration for Byers and Associates’ agreement to renew the loan that was in default, American and GL Energy agreed to increase the principal due to $49,008.00, to include unpaid interest due and to take into consideration fluctuations in the exchange rate between the United States and Canada since the orig inal date of the loan.  Byers and Associates agreed to extend the due date of the loan to February 28, 2006.   The Promissory Note was a zero coupon promissory note.  If American and GL Energy fail to pay the principal on the Note or any other Note issued to Byers and Associates on or before their due date the promissory note will be considered in default.  If the promissory note is in default, the entire balance of the loan principal, then, outstanding, shall bear interest at the rate of 10% per annum.  Such interest shall accrue from the date of the promissory note until the promissory note is paid.  This note is currently in default.


Byers and Associates advanced money to American in the form of a loan represented in a promissory note in the amount $16,592.  Donald Byers is the sole owner of Byers and Associates and owns 16,400,00 of GL Energy’s common stock.  At the time of the loan, Donald Byers was the majority shareholder of GL Energy.   The loaned funds were used to pay expenses for American.  The promissory note was due and payable on February 28, 2005.  The Promissory Note was a zero coupon promissory note.  If American



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fails to pay the principal on the Note or any other Note issued to Byers and Associates on or before their due date, the promissory note will be considered in default.  If the promissory note is in default, the entire balance of the loan principal, then, outstanding, shall bear interest at the rate of 10% per annum.  Such interest shall accrue from the date of the promissory note until the promissory note is paid.  This note is currently in default.


In September 2004, American entered into an agreement with Donald Byers, in his capacity as the majority shareholder of the Company.  Pursuant to the agreement, in September 2004, American paid Mr. Byers $150,000. As consideration for American’s payment, Messrs. Byers and Frank Rossi resigned from GL Energy’s board of directors and appointed Marcus Sanders and David Michery to GL Energy’s board of directors.  As additional consideration, Mr. Byers approved  the Merger Agreement and  cooperated and provided assistance in connection with the same.  


In September 2004, as additional consideration for Mr. Byer’s cooperation and assistance, American agreed to pay Mr. Byers an additional $50,000, on the date that is sixty (60) days, after the Closing date of the Reorganization Agreement. Pursuant to the same agreement, American also agreed to pay GL Energy’s Current Liabilities, as of the date of the agreement, in the aggregate amount of $126,925.00 (the sum of Accounts Payable in the amount of $30,000, and debts Due to Shareholders in the amount of  $96,925).  Pursuant to this agreement, David Michery unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed the payments when due, and granted to Mr. Byers a security interest in 1,250,000 shares of the GL Energy common stock that shall be issued to Mr. Michery pursuant to the Reorganization Agreement. Mr. Michery’s obligation to make such guarantee and provide such security to Mr. Byers was conditioned upon the Close of the Reorganization Agreement.


In August 2004, Mr. Michery loaned us $20,877 for working capital.  To evidence the loan, we issued a promissory note with an interest rate of 5.5%.  This note is currently in default.


In August 2004, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Celestial Breakaway Records pursuant to which we purchased all of their assets in exchange for 3,746 shares of our common stock.  Their assets were valued at $3,746,000.  David Michery and Kent Puckett, our officers and directors, were the sole stockholders of Celestial Records.


In August 2004, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Out of Control Records pursuant to which we purchased all of their assets in exchange for 470 shares of our common stock.  Their assets were valued at $470,000.  David Michery and Kent Puckett, our officers and directors, were the sole stockholders of Out of Control Records.


On June 1, 2004, the Company entered into a management services agreement with Wellstar International, Inc. (`Wellstar") pursuant to which Wellstar agreed to provide management services and office facilities on an ongoing basis for $10,000 per month for the 12-month period ending May 31, 2005.  This agreement was terminated in September 2004. The Company's former President and Chairman, Donald Byers, was the sole director of Wellstar.


In June 2003, the Company entered into an agreement with its then President and Chairman, Donald Byers, pursuant to which it agreed to pay him $8,000 per month as compensation  and office  rental  through  May 2004.  These management  fees  have  been  paid  through  May  2004  and  the  agreement  was terminated.


In June 2003,  GL Energy  issued  20,000,000  shares of common  stock  valued at $20,000 to two directors  for an  investment  in a mining claim in Chile.  These shares were issued to two individuals, as follows: Donald Byers - 17,500,000 and Arthur Lang - 2,500,000.  These issuances were exempt under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  


Item 8.   Description of Securities




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We are authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. As of March 13, 2006, we had 59,882,042 shares of common stock and 23,988 shares of series A preferred stock outstanding.


The following summary of certain provisions of our common stock, preferred stock, certificate of incorporation and by-laws is not intended to be complete. It is qualified by reference to the provisions of applicable law and to our certificate of incorporation and by-laws.


Common Stock


Holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders and do not have cumulative voting rights. Accordingly, holders of a majority of the shares of common stock entitled to vote in any election of directors may elect all of the directors standing for election. Holders of common stock are entitled to receive proportionately any dividends as may be declared by our board of directors, subject to any preferential dividend rights of outstanding preferred stock. Pursuant to the certificate of designation relating to the series A preferred stock, we are prohibited from paying dividends on our common stock prior to payment to holders of series A preferred stock. Upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of common stock are entitled to receive proportionately our net assets available after the payment of all debts and other liabilities and subject to the prior rights of any outstanding preferred st ock. Holders of common stock have no preemptive, subscription, redemption or conversion rights. Our outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of common stock are subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of shares of any series of preferred stock that we may designate and issue in the future.


Preferred Stock


Our certificate of incorporation gives our board of directors the power to issue shares of preferred stock in one or more series without stockholder approval. Our board of directors has the discretion to determine the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting rights, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, of each series of preferred stock. The purpose of authorizing our board of directors to issue preferred stock and determine its rights and preferences is to eliminate delays associated with a stockholder vote on specific issuances. The issuance of preferred stock, while providing desirable flexibility in connection with possible acquisitions and other corporate purposes, could have the effect of making it more difficult for a third party to acquire, or could discourage a third party from acquiring, a majority of our outstanding voting stock. Except for the series A preferred stock, we have no present plans to issue any shares of preferred stock.


Series A Preferred Stock


23,980 shares of our preferred stock have been designated as series A preferred stock. As of March 13, 2006, we had outstanding 23,980 shares of series A preferred stock. Each share of series A preferred stock has a stated value of $1,000, which is convertible into our common stock at a fixed conversion price equal to $0.04 per share.


The number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion is subject to adjustment for stock splits, recapitalizations or other dilutive transactions, as well as issuances of common stock at a price below the conversion price in effect, or the issuance of warrants, options, rights, or convertible securities which have an exercise price or conversion price less than the conversion price then in effect.


The 23,980 shares of series A preferred stock outstanding will convert automatically into common stock at the applicable conversion price then in effect on the day immediately preceding the effective date of a 1-for-35 reverse split of our common stock, which reverse split has been approved by our board of directors and is authorized for submission to our stockholders at the next annual or special meeting.




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Upon any sale of all or substantially all our assets, or a recapitalization, reorganization, reclassification, consolidation or merger with or into another company in which we are not the surviving entity, we will obtain from the acquiring person or entity a written agreement whereby the other corporation will assume all of our obligations under the series A preferred stock.


The holders of the series A preferred stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends, when and as declared, in preference to any dividends on our common stock, at a rate equal to six percent (6%) per annum based on the stated value. The holders of the series A preferred stock is entitled to vote with the holders of common stock on an as converted basis and as provided by law.


In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of the series A preferred stock are entitled to receive in cash out of our assets, whether from capital or from earnings available for distribution to our stockholders, before any amount shall be paid to any class junior in rank to the series A preferred stock, an amount per share of series A preferred stock equal to $1,000 plus any accrued and unpaid dividends.


Proposed Amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation


Our board of directors have approved and authorized the submission to stockholders at the next annual or special meeting, an amendment to our certificate of incorporation to provide for the following:  (i) a 1-35 reverse split of our outstanding common stock; and (ii) changing our name to “American Southwest Music Distribution.”


Delaware law and certain charter and bylaw provisions


We are subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law statute. Section 203 prohibits a publicly-held Delaware corporation from engaging in a “business combination” with an “interested stockholder” for a period of three years after the person became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. A “business combination” includes mergers, asset sales and other transactions resulting in a financial benefit to the interested stockholder. Subject to certain exceptions, an “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns, or within the prior three years did own, 15% or more of the corporation’s voting stock.


Our certificate of incorporation contains certain provisions permitted under Delaware General Corporation Law relating to the liability of directors.  The provisions eliminate a director’s liability for monetary damages for a breach of fiduciary duty, except in certain circumstances where such liability may not be eliminated under applicable law. Further, our certificate of incorporation contains provisions to indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware General Corporation Law.



Part II


Item 1.   Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrants Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.


Our common stock trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “GEEX.OB.”  The following table shows the high and low bid or close prices for our common stock for each quarter since January 1, 2004 as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board.  We consider our stock to be “thinly traded” and any reported sale prices may not be a true market-based valuation of the stock.  Some of the bid quotations from the OTC Bulletin Board set forth below may reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions.  


January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005

High Close

Low Close

First quarter

$0.035

$0.013

Second quarter

0.020

0.002



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Third quarter

0.015

0.007

Fourth quarter

0.080

0.009


January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004

High Bid

Low Bid

First quarter

$   0.16

$    0.03

Second quarter

0.05

0.04

Third quarter

0.05

0.04

Fourth quarter

0.04

0.14


As of March 13, 2006, there were approximately 1,400 record holders of our common stock.


We have not paid any cash dividends since our inception and do not contemplate paying dividends in the foreseeable future.  It is anticipated that earnings, if any, will be retained to retire debt and for the operation of the business.


Shares eligible for future sale could depress the price of our common stock, thus lowering the value of a buyer’s investment.  Sales of substantial amounts of common stock, or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices for shares of our common stock.


Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans.  The following provides information concerning compensation plans under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance as of December 31, 2005:

  

(a)

 

(b)

 

(c)

Plan Category

 

Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights

 

Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights

 

Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders(1)

 

--

 

$--

 

110,000(1)

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders (2)(3)

 

--

 

--

 

10,000,000(2)

32,000,000(3)

Total

 

--

 

$--

 

42,110,000


(1) On April 23, 2003, a majority of the stockholders of the Company approved a performance equity plan for 10,000,000 shares of Common Stock ("2003 Performance Equity Plan").  The rights of the common stock were not changed.  We intend to issue the shares of common stock from time to time as determined by the board of directors to directors, employees, consultants and others.  The board  of  directors  of  the  Company  believes  the  2003  Plan  will  provide flexibility  in  structuring  compensation  arrangements  and  provide an equity incentive for  employees and others who are awarded  shares under the 2003 Plan. The shares under an award may be issued at less than market price at the discretion of the board of directors.  None of the awards as provided under the 2003 Plan are allocated to any particular person or class of persons among those eligible to receive awards.  As of December 31, 2005 we have issued a total of 9,890,000 shares of common stock to various consultants under the Plan.


(2) On February 27, 2004, the board of directors of the Company (and approved by a majority of the Company’s stockholders in March 2004) approved a performance equity plan for 10,000,000 shares of common stock.  The rights of the common stock were not changed. The purpose of the GL Energy and Exploration,  Inc. 2004 Equity  Performance  Plan is to enable the  Company  to offer to its  employees, officers,  directors  and  consultants  whose  past,  present  and/or  potential contributions  to the  Company  and  its  Subsidiaries  have  been,  or  will be important  to the  success  of the  Company.  The various



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types of  long-term incentive  awards that may be provided under the Plan will enable the Company to respond to changes in compensation  practices,  tax laws, accounting regulations and the size and diversity of its  business.  As of December 31, 2004, no shares have been issued under this plan.


On October 7, 2004, the board of directors of the Company approved the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan for 35,000,000 shares of Common Stock.  The rights of the common stock were not changed.  The purpose of the Plan is to encourage and enable officers, directors, and employees of GL Energy and Exploration, Inc. and its Subsidiaries and other persons to acquire a proprietary interest in the Company.  It is anticipated  that  providing  such  persons  with a  direct  stake in the Company's  welfare will assure a closer  identification  of their interests with those of the Company and its shareholders,  thereby stimulating their efforts on the Company's behalf and strengthening their desire to remain with the Company.  As of March 2006, GL Energy has issued a total of 4,500,000 shares of common stock to various consultants and employees.


Item 2.   Legal Proceedings


In May 2005, Vestcom, Ltd. filed suit against us, our officers, and several other unrelated companies including AMC American Music Corporation.  The lawsuit arose from a loan made by Vestcom on or about July 3, 2003 in the amount of $500,000 to AMC American Music Corporation.  Vestcom alleges that AMC American Music Corporation fraudulently transferred its assets (“Subject Assets”) to Celestial Breakaway Records, which is owned and controlled by our President, David Michery, and/or us.  We contend that none of its assets belonged previously to AMC American Music Corporation.


Vestcom, Ltd. is seeking not less than $1.2 million from all the defendants including us, to be awarded ownership of all Subject Assets, punitive damages, and other remuneration.  We and our counsel strongly feel that Vestcom’s claims against us have no merit, the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is very low, and is prepared to vigorously defend the matter.  However, we are in the process of negotiating a possible settlement with Vestcom, Ltd. and will consider the merits of an out-of-court settlement.          


Item 3.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants


Not applicable.


Item 4. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities


Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, in March 2006 we issued 22,500,000 shares of our common stock and 23,980 shares of our series A preferred stock to David Michery and Kent Pucket, the sole stockholders of American, in exchange for all of the American stock held by them.  This issuance was exempt under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


During the year ending December 31, 2004, GL Energy issued 2,900,000  shares of common stock for as compensatory stock grants.  The Company’s board valued the common stock at $0.079 for a total value of $229,001.  These issuances were exempt under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


On September 23, 2004, we issued 0% promissory notes to a single accredited investor in the amount of $175,000.  These notes are, at the option of the holder, convertible into shares of our common stock at market value.  The maturity date of the notes was March 23, 2005.  Upon default, the notes bear interest at 10%.  The notes are currently in default.


In August 2004, we issued 3,746 shares of our common stock to David Michery and Kent Puckett as consideration for our purchase of all of the assets of Celestial Breakaway Records, a company owned solely by Messrs. Michery and Puckett.  Our board of directors valued these assets at $3,746,000.  This issuance was exempt under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


In August 2004, we issued 470 shares of our common stock to David Michery as consideration for our purchase of all of the assets of Out of Control Records, a company owned by Messrs. Michery and Puckett.



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Our board of directors valued these assets at $470,000 This issuance was exempt under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


In August 2004, we issued 76 shares of our common stock to Mr. Michery in exchange for certain furniture, fixtures and equipment contributed to us by Mr. Michery. This issuance was exempt under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


In August 2004, we issued 2 shares of our common stock to Mr. Michery for a cash purchase price of $2,000.  This issuance was exempt under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


From February through September 30, 2004, GL Energy issued 538,401 shares of common stock to 25 non-U.S. investors in a private placement for an aggregate purchase price of $110,428..  These issuances were exempt under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  During the quarter ended June 30, 2004, GL Energy sold 538,401 shares from the trust for net proceeds of $110,428.  GL Energy also issued a total of 1,370,000 shares of stock through December 31, 2004 as compensatory stock grants to 2 consultants. The Company’s board valued the common stock at $.098 for a total value of $134,300.  This issuance was exempt under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


During the year ending December 31, 2003, GL Energy issued 8,490,000 shares of common stock for services valued at $1,896,600 and issued  20,000,000 shares for an  investment  in a joint  venture  valued at  $20,000.  These issuances were exempt under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.


In June 2003,  GL Energy  issued  20,000,000  shares of common  stock  valued at $20,000 to two directors  for an  investment  in a mining claim in Chile.  These shares were issued to two individuals, as follows: Donald Byers - 17,500,000 and Arthur Lang - 2,500,000.  These issuances were exempt under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  


Item 5. Indemnification of Directors and Officers


Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a corporation may indemnify directors and officers as well as other employees and individuals against expenses including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement in connection with various actions, suits or proceedings, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative other than an action by or in the right of the corporation, a derivative action, if they acted in good faith and in a manner they reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, if they had no reasonable cause to believe their conduct was unlawful. A similar standard is applicable in the case of derivative actions, except that indemnification only extends to expenses including attorneys' fees incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of such actions, and the statute requires court approval before there c an be any indemnification where the person seeking indemnification has been found liable to the corporation. The statute provides that it is not exclusive of other indemnification that may be granted by a corporation's certificate of incorporation, bylaws, agreement, a vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise.

  

Our Certificate of Incorporation provides that we will indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended from time to time, each person that such section grants us the power to indemnify.

 

The Delaware General Corporation Law permits a corporation to provide in its certificate of incorporation that a director of the corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability for any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders; acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; payments of unlawful dividends or unlawful stock repurchases or redemptions, or any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.

 



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Our certificate of incorporation provides that, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, none of our directors will be personally liable to us or our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director. Any repeal or modification of this provision will be prospective only and will not adversely affect any limitation, right or protection of a director existing at the time of such repeal or modification.


Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than director, officer or controlling person in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.


PART F/S


Reference is made to the filings by GL Energy on Forms 10KSB and 10QSB for GL Energy’s Financial Statements.


The financial statements of American begin on page F-1


The pro forma financial information is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.



PART III


The exhibits are listed and described in Item 9.01 to this Form 8-K.



Item 2.02   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.


Not applicable.


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


Not applicable.


Item 2.04   Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation Under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement.


Not applicable.


Item 2.05   Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.


Not applicable.


Item 2.06   Material Impairments.


Not applicable.


Section 3 – Securities and Trading Markets




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Item 3.01   Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard:  Transfer of Listing.


Not applicable.


Item 3.02   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.


See Item 1.01 above.


Item 3.03   Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders.


Not applicable


Section 4 – Matters Related to Accountants and Financial Statements


Item 4.01   Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant.


Not applicable.  


Item 4.02   Non-Reliance on Previously Issued Financial Statements or a Related Audit Report or Completed Interim Review.


Not applicable.


Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management


Item 5.01   Changes in Control of Registrant.


The Exchange Agreement with American resulted in a change of control.  For information concerning our current officers and directors, see “Item 5. Directors and Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons” under “Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.”  For information on stock holdings by our officers, directors and principal stockholders, see “Item 4. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” under “Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.”


The current directors and officers were elected in connection with original entry into the Merger Agreement., which agreement was terminated in connection with the entry into the Exchange Agreement.  See Item 1.01 and Item 1.02.


Item 5.02   Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.


Not applicable.


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


On March 10, 2006, we filed a certificate of designation setting forth the rights, preferences, privileges and limitations of the holders of our series A preferred stock.  See the caption “Series A Preferred Stock” in “Item 8.  Description of Securities” under “Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets” for information concerning the rights of the holders of the series A preferred stock.


On March 10, 2006, our board of directors has approved, subject to stockholder approval, an amendment to our certificate of incorporation to provide for: (i) a 1-for-35 reverse split of our outstanding common stock; and (ii) changing our name to “American Southwest Music Distribution.”


Item 5.04   Temporary Suspension of Trading Under Registrant’s Employee Benefit Plans.




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Not applicable.


Item 5.05   Amendments to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics.


Not applicable.


Item 5.06   Change in Shell Company Status.


As a result of the transaction described under Item 1.01 above, we are no longer a shell company.  See Item 1.01 for information relating to the agreements pursuant to which  the Exchange Agreement was consummated and Item 2.01 for a description of our business following completion of the transaction described under Item 1.01.


Section 6 – [Reserved]


Not applicable.


Section 7 – Regulation FD


Item 7.01   Regulation FD Disclosure.


Not applicable.


Section 8 – Other Events


Item 8.01   Other Events.


Not applicable.


Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits




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Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.


(a)

Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.


Financial Statements of American.  See Page F-1


(b)

Pro Forma Financial Information.


See Exhibit 99.1.


(c)

See (a) and (b) of this Item 9.01


(d)

Exhibits.


2.1

  Securities Purchase Agreement and Plan of Reorganization

4.1

  Certificate of Designation of the Series A Preferred Stock

10.1  Domestic Distribution Agreement

10.2  Upstream Agreement

10.3  Foreign License Agreement

99.1

  Pro Forma Financial Information





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AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



Reviewed Financial Statements:

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

F-2

Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2005

F-3

Statement of Operations for the

six months ended October 31, 2005 and from Inception through  October 31, 2005

F-5

Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity during the development stage

 

(from inception (July 1, 2004) through October 31, 2005

F-6

Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended

 

October 31, 2005 and from inception (July 1, 2004) through October 31, 2005

F-7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

F-8

Notes to Reviewed Financial Statements

F-10

 

 

Audited Financial Statements:

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

F-16

Balance Sheet as of August 30, 2005

F-17

Statements of Operations for the period from inception (July 1, 2004) to  

April 30, 2005

F-19

Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the period from inception (July 1, 2004)

 

to April 30, 2005

F-20

Statements of Cash Flows for the period from inception (July 1, 2004) to April 30, 2005

 F-21

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

F-22

Notes to Financial Statements

F-24




F-1



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Registered accountants’ review report



To the Stockholders

American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc.

Santa Fe Springs, California


We have reviewed the accompanying balance American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. (a development stage company) as of October 31, 2005, and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the six months then ended, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States of America).  All information included in these financial statements is the representation of the management of American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc.


A review consists of inquiries of Company personnel and analytical procedures applied to financial data.  It is substantially less in scope than an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.


Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying financial statements in order for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.


The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 9 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations, and is dependent upon the sale of equity securities and debt financing from related parties to provide sufficient working capital to maintain continuity.  These circumstances create substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

KBL, LLP

KBL, LLP

Certified Public Accountants

February 7, 2006







67 Wall Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10005

      212.785-9700



F-2



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

BALANCE SHEET

OCTOBER 31, 2005



Assets


Current assets

Cash

$

4,180

Officer’s loan receivable

5,269

Prepaid expenses

4,368


Total current assets

13,817


Fixed assets

Furniture and fixtures

42,488

Equipment

40,500

Leasehold improvements

7,000


89,988

Less: accumulated depreciation

18,546


Net fixed assets

71,442


Other assets

Music catalog (net of accumulated amortization of $0)

4,216,000

   Deferred transaction costs

183,900

Loan origination fees (net of accumulated amortization of $2,500)

12,500


Total other assets

4,412,400


Total assets

$

4,497,659















See accountants' review report, the notes to the financial statements, and the summary of significant accounting policies.  



F-3



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

BALANCE SHEET

OCTOBER 31, 2005



Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity


Current liabilities

Accounts and accrued expenses payable

$

66,028

Notes payable

438,600


Total current liabilities

504,628


Total liabilities

504,628


Stockholders’ equity

Common stock (9,000 shares $.001 par value authorized,

4,294 shares issued and outstanding respectively)

4

Preferred stock (1,000 shares $0 par value authorized, 0 shares

 issued and outstanding respectively)

-

Additional paid-in capital

4,294,733

Accumulated deficit

 (301,706)


Total stockholders’ equity

3,993,031


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$       4,497,659




















See accountants' review report, the notes to the financial statements, and the summary of significant accounting policies.  



F-4



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2005

AND

FROM INCEPTION (JULY 1, 2004) THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2005



Six months

    Inception

ended

      through

October 31, 2005

October 31, 2005


Revenue

$

-

$

-


Operating expenses

Officer’s compensation

61,845

68,945

Salaries

-

5,781

Payroll tax expense

-

691

Professional fees

83,500

123,021

Rent

-

30,352

Depreciation and amortization

10,478

21,046

Telephone

2,507

6,827

Office expense

1,474

5,035

Repairs and maintenance

-

2,160

Travel

1,463

1,463

Insurance

-

803

Meals and entertainment

447

447


Total operating expenses

161,714

266,571


Loss from operations

(161,714)

(266,571)


Other expense

Interest expense

22,746

35,135


Total other expense

22,746

35,135


Net loss

$

 (184,460)

$    (301,706)


Loss per weighted average shares of

  common stock outstanding

$      (42.96)

$    (70.26)


Weighted average number of shares of

  common stock outstanding           

4,294

4,294



See accountants' review report, the notes to the financial statements, and the summary of significant accounting policies.



F-5



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FROM INCEPTION (JULY 1, 2004) THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2005



Additional

Total

Common

paid-in

Accumulated

stockholders’

Stock

capital

deficit

equity


Balance, July 1, 2004

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Common shares issued

  for cash

2,000

2,000

Common shares issued

  for furniture and fixtures,

     and equipment

76,737

76,737

Common shares issued

  for music catalog

4

4,215,996

4,216,000

Net loss

(117,246)

(117,246)


Balance, April 30,

2005

4

4,294,733

(117,246)

4,177,491

Net loss for six months

  ended October 31, 2005

(184,460)

(184,460)


Balance, October 31,

   2005

$

4

$

4,294,733$

(301,706)

$

3,993,031





















See accountants' review report, the notes to the financial statements, and the summary of significant accounting policies.  



F-6



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2005 AND

FROM INCEPTION (JULY 1, 2004) THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2005



Six months

    Inception

ended

      through

October 31, 2005

October 31, 2005


Cash flows from operating activities

Net loss

$

(184,460)

$

(301,706)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash

  used by operating activities

Depreciation and amortization

 10,478

21,046

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses

6,378

(4,368)

Increase in accounts and accrued expenses payable

21,400

66,028


Net cash used by operating activities

(146,204)

(219,000)


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchases of furniture and fixtures, and equipment

 (4,080)

(6,251)

Leasehold improvements

 (7,000)

(7,000)

Deferred transaction costs

-

(183,900)


Net cash used by investing activities

(11,080)

(197,151)


Cash flows from financing activities

Loans to officer

 

(15,142)

Common shares issued for cash

2,000

Net decrease in loans to shareholder

9,873

9,873

Loan origination fees

(15,000)

(15,000)

Proceeds from notes payable

166,591

438,600


Net cash provided by investing activities

161,464

420,331


Increase in cash and cash equivalents

4,180

4,180

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

-


Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

4,180

$

4,180


Supplementary disclosures of cash flow information

  Cash paid during the year for:

Income taxes

$

-

$

-

Interest expense

-

1,875


See accountants' review report, the notes to the financial statements, and the summary of significant accounting policies.



F-7



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES



Organization


American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. (“the Company”) was incorporated in the State of Texas in May of 2004.  The Company remained inactive until it commenced activity in July of 2004.  The Company currently maintains offices in California.


The Company was created to generate revenue through music licensing, recording, and distribution.  The Company acquired the rights to several music master catalogs for the purpose of generating revenues from the sale of records derived from these catalogs.  

Activity to date has been limited to raising capital and activities relative to setting up the Company’s offices.  


Cash and cash equivalents


The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.  Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates market value.

    

Accounting basis


The Company uses the accrual basis of accounting for financial statement and income tax reporting.  Accordingly revenues are recognized when services are rendered and expenses realized when the obligation is incurred.


Estimates


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Music catalog


The cost basis in the music catalog is recorded at cost.  Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over periods ranging from 1 to 5 years.  Amortization will be recorded once revenues commence.


Loan origination fees


Loan origination fees are recorded at cost.  Amortization will be computed using the straight-line method over a period of 1 year.  For the six months ended October 31, 2005, two months of amortization has been recorded.


See accountants’ review report and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.

             



F-8



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Fixed assets


Fixed assets are stated at cost.  Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

Estimated

Description

useful life


Furniture and fixtures

5 years

Equipment

5 years

Leasehold improvements

Life of lease


Impairment of long-lived assets


Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.  For assets that are to be held and used, impairment is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than their carrying value.  If impairment exists, an adjustment is made to write the asset down to its fair value, and a loss is recorded as the difference between the carrying value and fair value.  Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows or internal and external appraisals, as applicable.  Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value.  


As the Company is currently in development stage, no amount was recorded as a write-off to impairment.  

 

Income taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities.  Deferred taxes also are recognized for operating losses that are available to offset future taxable income.


Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.  Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.


Loss per share


The Company complies with the requirements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earning per share” (“SFAS No. 128”). SFAS No. 128 specifies the compilation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earning per share for entities with publicly held common stock or potentially common stock.  Net loss per common share is determined by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.   


See accountants’ review report and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.



F-9



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS





NOTE 1 – AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BETWEEN AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC. AND G. L. ENERGY AND EXPLORATION, INC.


In September 2004, the Company and G. L. Energy and Exploration, Inc. (“GL Energy”) entered into a Reorganization Agreement wherein GL Energy will acquire the Company and merge the Company into GL Energy.  Concurrent with the execution of the agreement, Donald Byers, in his capacity as the majority shareholder of GL Energy, entered into an agreement to vote his shares to approve and cooperate with the Reorganization Agreement between the Company and GL Energy.  In consideration, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Byers $200,000, $150,000 of which was paid on the closing date of the Reorganization Agreement, and the amount of $50,000, which was due 60 days after the closing date of the Reorganization Agreement.  In addition, the Company agreed to pay GL Energy’s current liabilities in the aggregate amount of $126,925.


As of the date of this report, the reorganization transaction between GL Energy and the Company has not been completed.  Accordingly, while $150,000 was paid to Mr. Byers, $50,000 is still outstanding to him, and GL Energy’s current liabilities in the aggregate amount of $126,925 have not been paid by the Company.

 

NOTE 2 – OFFICER’S LOANS RECEIVABLE


Officer’s loans receivable represents advances made to the Company’s President, David Michery.  The amounts are non-interest bearing and due on demand.


NOTE 3 - DEFERRED TRANSACTION COSTS


As of October 31, 2005, the Company incurred $183,900 of deferred transaction costs in connection with the pending transaction with GL Energy (see Note 1).  These costs include a $150,000 payment to Donald Byers (see Note 1) and $33,900 of professional fees incurred by both the Company and GL Energy in contemplation of the planned transaction.  









See accountants’ review report and the accompanying summary of significant accounting policies.  



F-10



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE


Notes payable are as follows:


$150,000 note dated August 26, 2005.  The note is due and payable on

August 31, 2006.  The note calls for a monthly payment of $1,875, which

represents interest only calculated on an annual interest rate of 15%.  All

assets of the Company including intangibles, patents, and purchase

contracts shall be security for repayment.

$    150,000


$150,000 note dated September 23, 2004.  The note accrues interest at a rate

of 6.5% per annum.  The entire outstanding unpaid principal balance plus

accrued interest is due and payable on November 21, 2004 in either cash or

common stock of the Company equal to the fair market value of the unpaid

obligation.  In the event of default, the entire unpaid principal balance and

all accrued interest shall become immediately due and payable, and interest

will accrue at a rate of 10% starting from the date of the note.  The

principal balance plus accrued interest that was due on November 21, 2004

had not been paid and the note was in default.

      150,000


$38,000 note dated April 25, 2005.  The note is due and payable on

March 1, 2006 and under the note provision does not accrue interest.  In

the event of default, interest will accrue at a rate 10% per annum.  The

entire outstanding unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest is due

and payable in either cash or common stock of the Company equal to the

fair market value of the unpaid obligation.

  38,000


$49,009 note dated April 25, 2005.  The note is due and payable on

February 28, 2006.  The note accrues interest at a rate of 10% per annum,

in the event of default, on the entire unpaid principal balance.  The note

includes an amount equal to $10,916 which represents prepaid interest

expense.  $6,378 of this prepaid interest expense amount has been charged

to interest expense for the period.

  49,009










See accountants’ review report and the accompanying summary of significant accounting policies.  



F-11



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED)


$25,000 note dated September 23, 2004.  The note accrues interest at a rate

of 6.5% per annum.  The entire outstanding unpaid principal balance plus

accrued interest is due and payable on November 21, 2004 in either cash or

common stock of the Company equal to the fair market value of the unpaid

obligation.  In the event of default, the entire unpaid principal balance and

all accrued interest shall become immediately due and payable, and interest

will accrue at a rate of 10% starting from the date of the note.  The

principal balance plus accrued interest that was due on November 21, 2004

had not been paid and the note was in default.

$

  25,000


$16,591 note dated May 26, 2005.  The note is due and payable on

February 28, 2006.  The note accrues interest at a rate of 10% per annum.

  16,591


$10,000 note dated August 31, 2004.  The note accrues interest at a rate

of 6.5% per annum.  The entire outstanding unpaid principal balance plus

accrued interest is due and payable on August 31, 2005.  There shall be no

pre-payment of any kind without the written consent of both parties.  In

the event of default, the entire unpaid principal balance and all accrued

interest shall become immediately due and payable, and interest will accrue

at a rate of 25% starting from the date of the note.  The principal balance

plus accrued interest that was due on August 31, 2005 had not been paid

and the note was in default.

  10,000


$    438,600



The Company incurred $22,746 of interest expense in connection with the above notes.


NOTE 5 – OPERATING FACILITIES


The Company maintained its offices under a sublease operating agreement. The sublease agreement required monthly payments of $3,900, and expired August 31, 2006. The lease was terminated in June 2005 and the lease was settled with a final payment of $12,592.









See accountants’ review report and the accompanying summary of significant accounting policies.  



F-12



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 5 – OPERATING FACILITIES (CONTINUED)


The Company entered into a new lease for its office space which commenced November 2005 and will expire on October 31, 2007.  The lease agreement requires monthly payments of $1,685.  Future minimum lease payments are as follows:


October 31, 2006

$

  

20,220

   2007

20,220



The Company incurred $0 of rent expense for the period.  For the period between the lease termination and the commencement of the new lease, the Company did not occupy office space.


NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES


The Company incurred no federal income tax expense for the period ended October 31, 2005.  The Company has a net operating loss carryover of approximately $301,706 to offset future net income. Due to uncertainty surrounding the realization of the favorable tax attributes in future tax returns, the Company has placed a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax asset.  At such time as it is determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset is realizable, the valuation allowance will be reduced. Furthermore, the net operating loss carry forward may be subject to further limitation pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.


NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS


Costs associated with the agreement and plan of merger between American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. and G. L. Energy and Exploration, Inc


In September 2004, the Company and GL Energy entered into a Reorganization Agreement wherein GL Energy will acquire the Company and merge the Company into GL Energy.  Concurrent with the execution of the agreement, Donald Byers, in his capacity as the majority shareholder of GL Energy, entered into an agreement to vote his shares to approve and cooperate with the Reorganization Agreement between the Company and GL Energy.  In consideration, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Byers $200,000, $150,000 of which was paid on the closing date of the Reorganization Agreement, and $50,000 which was due 60 days after the closing date of the

Reorganization Agreement.  In addition, the Company agreed to pay GL Energy’s current liabilities in the aggregate amount of $126,925.








See accountants’ review report and the accompanying summary of significant accounting policies.  



F-13



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS (CONTINUED)


Costs associated with the agreement and plan of merger between American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. and G. L. Energy and Exploration, Inc (continued)


As of the date of this report, the reorganization transaction between GL Energy and the Company has not been completed.  Upon completion, the Company will be liable to Mr. Byers for the remaining $50,000 in addition to up to $126,925 of GL Energy’s liabilities.


Alexander & Wade, Inc.


The Company has entered into an agreement with Alexander & Wade, Inc. whereby they will provide advice and assistance in reviewing the Company’s customer business portfolios and business contacts for possible sale of products, provide business management and infrastructure consulting services, and identify funding methods to help the Company meet short-term and long-term funding needs.  The contract commenced August 1, 2005 and expires on November 30, 2005, and requires monthly payments of $15,000.


Litigation


In May 2005, Vestcom, Ltd. filed suit against the Company, its officers, and several other unrelated companies including AMC American Music Corporation.  The lawsuit arose from a loan made by Vestcom on or about July 3, 2003 in the amount of $500,000 to AMC American Music Corporation.  Vestcom alleges that AMC American Music Corporation fraudulently transferred its assets (“Subject Assets”) to Celestial Breakaway Records, which is owned and controlled by the Company’s President, David Michery, and/or the Company.  The Company contends that none of its assets belonged previously to AMC American Music Corporation.


Vestcom, Ltd. is seeking not less than $1.2 million from all the defendants including the Company, to be awarded ownership of all Subject Assets, punitive damages, and other remuneration.  The Company and its counsel strongly feel that Vestcom’s claims against the Company have no merit, the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is very low, and is prepared to vigorously defend the matter.  However, the Company is in the process of negotiating a possible settlement with Vestcom, Ltd. and will consider the merits of an out-of-court settlement.          










See accountants’ review report and the accompanying summary of significant accounting policies.  



F-14



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



NOTE 9 - GOING CONCERN


These financial statements are presented on the basis that the Company is a going concern.  Going concern contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the  normal course of business over a reasonable period of time.  


The Company has incurred cumulative losses since inception of $301,706.


The Company’s existence in the current and prior period has been dependent upon operational revenues, advances from related parties and other individuals, and obtaining additional capital and financing.  


The Company’s management believes that its ongoing efforts to increase revenue and raise additional capital through the sale of equity securities and debt instruments will provide additional cash flows.  However, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional funding.


The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
























See accountants’ review report and the accompanying summary of significant accounting policies.  



F-15



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Registered Independent Auditors' Report



To the Stockholders

American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc.

Santa Fe Springs, California


We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. (a development stage company) as of April 30, 2005, and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows, for the period from inception (July 1, 2004) to April 30, 2005.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.


We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States of America). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.


In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc as of April 30, 2005, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from inception (July 1, 2004) to April 30, 2005 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 9 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered losses from operations, and is dependent upon the sale of equity securities and debt financing from related parties to provide sufficient working capital to maintain continuity.  These circumstances create substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


KBL, LLP

KBL, LLP

Certified Public Accountants

February 7, 2006






67 Wall Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10005

      212.785-9700



F-16



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

BALANCE SHEET

APRIL 30, 2005



Assets


Current assets

Cash

$

       -

Officer’s loan receivable

 15,142

Prepaid expenses

 10,746


Total current assets

 25,888


Fixed assets

Furniture and fixtures

 40,671

Equipment

 38,237


78,908

Less: accumulated depreciation

 10,568


Net fixed assets

 68,340


Other assets

Music catalog (net of accumulated amortization of $0)

   4,216,000

   Deferred transaction costs

      183,900


Total other assets

   4,399,900


Total assets

$

   4,494,128











See independent auditors’ report, the summary of significant accounting policies, and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.



F-17



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

BALANCE SHEET

APRIL 30, 2005



Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity


Current liabilities

Accounts and accrued expenses payable

$

    44,628

Notes payable

  272,009


Total current liabilities

  316,637


Total liabilities

  316,637


Stockholders’ equity

Common stock (9,000 shares $.001 par value authorized,

4,294 shares issued and outstanding respectively)

       4

Preferred stock (1,000 shares $0 par value authorized, 0 shares

 issued and outstanding respectively)

    -

Additional paid-in capital

  4,294,733

Accumulated deficit

   (117,246)


Total stockholders’ equity

  4,177,491


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$    4,494,128















See independent auditors’ report, the summary of significant accounting policies, and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.



F-18



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION

(JULY 1, 2004)

TO

APRIL 30, 2005



Revenue

$

   -


Operating expenses

Officer’s compensation

7,100

Salaries

5,781

Payroll tax expense

  691

Professional fees

 39,521

Rent

 30,352

Depreciation and amortization

 10,568

Telephone

   4,320

Office expense

3,561

Repairs and maintenance

2,160

Insurance

803


Total operating expenses

 104,857


Loss from operations

   (104,857)


Other expense

Interest expense

 12,389


Total other expense

12,389


Net loss

$ (117,246)


Loss per weighted average shares of common stock outstanding      $    

 (34.15)

Weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding     

  3,433








See independent auditors’ report, the summary of significant accounting policies, and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.



F-19



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION

(JULY 1, 2004)

TO

APRIL 30, 2005



Additional

Total

Common

paid-in

Accumulated

stockholders’

Stock

capital

deficit

equity


Balance, July 1, 2004

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

Common shares issued

  for cash

2,000

2,000

Common shares issued

  for furniture and fixtures,

     and equipment

76,737

76,737

Common shares issued

  for music catalog

4

4,215,996

4,216,000

Net loss

(117,246)

(117,246)


Balance, April 30,

2005

$

4

$

4,294,733

$(117,246)

$

4,177,491

















See independent auditors’ report, the summary of significant accounting policies, and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.



F-20



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION

(JULY 1, 2004) TO APRIL 30, 2005



Cash flows from operating activities

Net loss

$

 (117,246)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities

Depreciation and amortization

 10,568

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

Increase in prepaid expenses

(10,746)

Increase in accounts and accrued expenses payable

 44,628


Net cash used by operating activities

(72,796)


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchases of furniture and fixtures, and equipment

  (2,171)

Deferred transaction costs

     (183,900)


Net cash used by investing activities

   (186,071)


Cash flows from financing activities

Loans to officer

       (15,142)

Common shares issued for cash

2,000

Proceeds from notes payable

      272,009


Net cash provided by investing activities

     258,867


Increase in cash and cash equivalents

       -

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 -


Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

          -


Supplementary disclosures of cash flow information

  Cash paid during the year for:

Income taxes

$

 -

Interest expense

 -


  Non-cash operating, investing and financing activities:

Common shares issued for music catalog

    4,216,000

Common shares issued for furniture and fixtures, and equipment

 

  

  76,737



See independent auditors’ report, the summary of significant accounting policies, and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.  



F-21



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES




Organization


American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. (“the Company”) was incorporated in the State of Texas in May of 2004.  The Company remained inactive until it commenced activity in July of 2004.  The Company currently maintains offices in California.


The Company was created to generate revenue through music licensing, recording, and distribution.  The Company acquired the rights to several music master catalogs for the purpose of generating revenues from the sale of records derived from these catalogs.  

Activity to date has been limited to raising capital and activities relative to setting up the Company’s offices.  


Cash and cash equivalents


The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.  Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates market value.

    

Accounting basis


The Company uses the accrual basis of accounting for financial statement and income tax reporting.  Accordingly revenues are recognized when services are rendered and expenses realized when the obligation is incurred.


Estimates


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.


Music catalog


The cost basis in the music catalog is recorded at cost.  Amortization will be computed using the straight-line method over periods ranging from 1 to 5 years.  Amortization will be recorded once revenues commence.







See independent auditors’ report and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.



F-22



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES




Fixed assets


Fixed assets are stated at cost.  Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

Estimated

Description

useful life


Furniture and fixtures

5 years

Equipment

5 years


Impairment of long-lived assets


Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.  For assets that are to be held and used, impairment is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset or group of assets is less than their carrying value.  If impairment exists, an adjustment is made to write the asset down to its fair value, and a loss is recorded as the difference between the carrying value and fair value.  Fair values are determined based on quoted market values, discounted cash flows or internal and external appraisals, as applicable.  Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of carrying value or estimated net realizable value.  


As the Company is currently in development stage, no amount was recorded as a write-off to impairment.  

 

Income taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of existing assets and liabilities.  Deferred taxes also are recognized for operating losses that are available to offset future taxable income.


Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.  Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.


Loss per share


The Company complies with the requirements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earning per share” (“SFAS No. 128”). SFAS No. 128 specifies the compilation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earning per share for entities with publicly held common stock or potentially common stock.  Net loss per common share is determined by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.   


See independent auditors’ report and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.



F-23



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS





NOTE 1 – AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BETWEEN AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC. AND G. L. ENERGY AND EXPLORATION, INC.


In September 2004, the Company and G. L. Energy and Exploration, Inc. (“GL Energy”) entered into a Reorganization Agreement wherein GL Energy will acquire the Company and merge the Company into GL Energy.  Concurrent with the execution of the agreement, Donald Byers, in his capacity as the majority shareholder of GL Energy, entered into an agreement to vote his shares to approve and cooperate with the Reorganization Agreement between the Company and GL Energy.  In consideration, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Byers $200,000, $150,000 of which was paid on the closing date of the Reorganization Agreement, and the amount of $50,000, which was due 60 days after the closing date of the Reorganization Agreement.  In addition, the Company agreed to pay GL Energy’s current liabilities in the aggregate amount of $126,925.


As of the date of this report, the reorganization transaction between GL Energy and the Company has not been completed.  Accordingly, while $50,000 was paid to Mr. Byers, $150,000 is still outstanding to him, and GL Energy’s current liabilities in the aggregate amount of $126,925 have not been paid by the Company.

 

NOTE 2 – OFFICER’S LOANS RECEIVABLE


Officer’s loans receivable represents advances made to the Company’s President, David Michery.  The amounts are non-interest bearing and due on demand.


NOTE 3 - DEFERRED TRANSACTION COSTS


As of April 30, 2005, the Company incurred $183,900 of deferred transaction costs in connection with the pending transaction with GL Energy (see Note 1).  These costs include a $150,000 payment to Donald Byers (see Note 1) and $33,900 of professional fees incurred by both the Company and GL Energy in contemplation of the planned transaction.  
















See independent auditors’ report and the summary of significant accounting policies.



F-24



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE


Notes payable are as follows:


$150,000 note dated September 23, 2004.  The note accrues interest at a rate

of 6.5% per annum.  The entire outstanding unpaid principal balance plus

accrued interest is due and payable on November 21, 2004 in either cash or

common stock of the Company equal to the fair market value of the unpaid

obligation.  In the event of default, the entire unpaid principal balance and

all accrued interest shall become immediately due and payable, while interest

will accrue at a rate of 10% starting from the date of the note.  The

principal balance plus accrued interest that was due on November 21, 2004

had not been paid and the note was in default.

$    150,000


$38,000 note dated April 25, 2005.  The note is due and payable on

March 1, 2006, and under the note provision does not accrue interest.  In the

event of default, interest will accrue at a rate 10% per annum.  The entire

outstanding unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest is due and payable

in either cash or common stock of the Company equal to the fair market

value of the unpaid obligation.

  38,000


$49,009 note dated April 25, 2005.  The note is due and payable on February 28, 2006.  

The note accrues interest at a rate of 10% per annum, in the event of default, on the entire

unpaid principal balance.  The note includes an amount equal to $10,916 which represents

prepaid interest expense.  $170 of this prepaid interest expense amount has been charged

to interest expense for the period.

  49,009


$25,000 note dated September 23, 2004.  The note accrues interest at a rate

of 6.5% per annum.  The entire outstanding unpaid principal balance plus

accrued interest is due and payable on November 21, 2004 in either cash or

common stock of the Company equal to the fair market value of the unpaid

obligation.  In the event of default, the entire unpaid principal balance and

all accrued interest shall become immediately due and payable, while interest

will accrue at a rate of 10% starting from the date of the note.  The

principal balance plus accrued interest that was due on November 21, 2004

had not been paid and the note was in default.

  25,000


$10,000 note dated August 31, 2004.  The note accrues interest at a rate

of 6.5% per annum.  The entire outstanding unpaid principal balance plus

accrued interest is due and payable on August 31, 2005.  There shall be no

pre-payment of any kind without the written consent of both parties.  In

the event of default the entire unpaid principal balance and all accrued

interest shall become immediately due and payable, while interest will accrue

at a rate of 25% starting from the date of the note.  The principal balance

plus accrued interest that was due on August 31, 2005 had not been paid

and the note was in default.

 10,000


$    272,009


See independent auditors’ report and the summary of significant accounting policies.  



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AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED)


The Company accrued $12,389 of interest expense in connection with the above notes.


NOTE 5 – EQUITY AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


During 2004, the Company issued 470 shares and 3,746 shares of its $.001 par value common stock to Out of Control Records, Inc. and Celestial Breakaway Records in exchange for music catalogs valued at $470,000 and $3,746,000, respectively.  Out of Control Records, Inc. and Celestial Breakaway Records are owned and controlled by the Company’s President, David Michery.  In addition, the Company issued 76 shares of its $.001 par value common stock to David Michery in exchange for furniture and fixtures, and equipment valued at $76,737.  David Michery also paid $2,000 for 2 shares of $.001 par value common stock.


NOTE 6 – OPERATING FACILITIES


The Company maintained its offices under a sublease operating agreement.  The sublease agreement required monthly payments of $3,900, and expired August 31, 2006.  The lease was terminated in June 2005 and was settled with a final payment of $12,592.  


The Company entered into a new lease for its office space, which commenced November 2005 and is to expire on October 31, 2007.  The lease agreement requires monthly payments of $1,685.  


Future minimum lease payments are as follows:


April 30, 2006

$

 10,110

  2007

 20,220

  2008

    10,110


The Company incurred $30,352 of rent expense for the period.  For the period between the lease termination and the commencement of the new lease, the Company did not occupy office space.


NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES


The Company incurred no federal income tax expense for the period ended April 30, 2005.  The Company has a net operating loss carryover of approximately $117,246 to offset future net income. Due to uncertainty surrounding the realization of the favorable tax attributes in future tax returns, the Company has placed a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax asset.  At such time as it is determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset is realizable, the valuation allowance will be reduced.  Furthermore, the net operating loss carry forward may be subject to further limitation pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.




See independent auditors’ report and the summary of significant accounting policies.  



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AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS





NOTE 8 – COMMITMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS


Costs associated with the agreement and plan of merger between American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. and G. L. Energy and Exploration, Inc


In September 2004, the Company and GL Energy entered into a Reorganization Agreement wherein GL Energy will acquire the Company and merge the Company into GL Energy.  Concurrent with the execution of the agreement, Donald Byers, in his capacity as the majority shareholder of GL Energy, entered into an agreement to vote his shares to approve and cooperate with the Reorganization Agreement between the Company and GL Energy.  In consideration, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Byers $200,000, $150,000 of which was paid on the closing date of the Reorganization Agreement, and $50,000 which was due 60 days after the closing date of the

Reorganization Agreement.  In addition, the Company agreed to pay GL Energy’s current liabilities in the aggregate amount of $126,925.


As of the date of this report, the reorganization transaction between GL Energy and the Company has not been completed.  Upon completion, the Company will be liable to Mr. Byers for the remaining $50,000 in addition to up to $126,925 of GL Energy’s liabilities.


Litigation


In May 2005, Vestcom, Ltd. filed suit against the Company, its officers, and several other unrelated companies, including AMC American Music Corporation.  The lawsuit arose from a loan made by Vestcom on or about July 3, 2003 in the amount of $500,000 to AMC American Music Corporation.  Vestcom alleges that AMC American Music Corporation fraudulently transferred its assets (“Subject Assets”) to Celestial Breakaway Records, which is owned and controlled by the Company’s President, David Michery, and/or the Company.  The Company contends that none of its assets belonged previously to AMC American Music Corporation.


Vestcom, Ltd. is seeking not less than $1.2 million from all the defendants including the Company, to be awarded ownership of all Subject Assets, punitive damages, and other remuneration.  The Company and its counsel strongly feel that Vestcom’s claims against the Company have no merit, the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome is very low, and is prepared to vigorously defend the matter.  However, the Company is in the process of negotiating a possible settlement with Vestcom, Ltd. and will consider the merits of an out-of-court settlement.          









See independent auditors’ report and the summary of significant accounting policies.



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AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




NOTE 9 - GOING CONCERN


These financial statements are presented on the basis that the Company is a going concern.  Going concern contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business over a reasonable period of time.  


The Company has incurred cumulative losses since inception of $117,246.


The Company’s existence has been dependent upon advances from related parties and other individuals, and obtaining additional capital and financing.  


The Company’s management believes that its ongoing efforts to raise additional capital through the sale of equity securities and debt instruments will provide additional cash flows.  However, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain additional funding.


The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.




























See independent auditors’ report and the summary of significant accounting policies.



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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.



GL ENERGY AND EXPLORATION

(Registrant)



Date:  March 14, 2006

By: /s/ David Michery

David Michery, President and Chief Executive Officer




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EXHIBIT 2.1


SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

THIS SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION (the “Agreement”) is entered into effective as of March 13, 2006 by and among GL Energy & Exploration, Inc. a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Target”), and the stockholders of Target (the “Selling Stockholders”) listed on Exhibit A attached hereto.


R E C I T A L S

A.

The Company has authorized capital stock consisting of 100,000,000 shares of common stock (“Common Stock”), $0.001 par value, of which 37,382,042 shares are issued and outstanding and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock (“Preferred Stock”), $0.001 par value, none of which are issued and outstanding.

B.

Target has authorized capital stock consisting of 9,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, of which 4,294 shares (the “Target Shares”) are issued and outstanding and held by the Selling Stockholders, 1,000 shares of preferred stock (“Target Preferred Stock”), $0.001 par value, none of which are issued and outstanding.  

C.

The Selling Stockholders wish to sell, and the Company wishes to purchase, all of the Target Shares on the Closing Date (as defined below), in exchange for 22,500,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Common Shares”) and 23,980 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Shares”), which shall be convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock (as converted, the “Conversion Shares”) in accordance with the terms of the Company’s Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of the Series A Preferred Stock, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “Certificate of Designations”).  The Common Shares and the Preferred Shares are collectively referred to as the “Company Shares.”


A G R E E M E N T

It is agreed as follows:

1.

Securities Purchase and Reorganization

1.1

Agreement to Exchange Securities.  Subject to the terms and upon the conditions set forth herein, each Selling Stockholder agrees to sell, assign, transfer and deliver to the Company, and the Company agrees to purchase from each Selling Stockholder, the Target Shares owned by the respective Selling Stockholder as set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto, in exchange for the transfer, at the Closing, by the Company to each Selling Stockholder a pro rata share of the Company Shares, as determined herein.  The number of Common Shares and Preferred Shares that each Selling Stockholder is entitled to receive at the Closing as determined hereunder is set forth opposite each Selling Stockholder’s name on Exhibit A.



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1.2.

Instruments of Transfer.

(a)

Target Shares.  Each Selling Stockholder shall deliver to the Company original certificates evidencing the Target Shares along with executed stock powers, in form and substance satisfactory to the Company, for purposes of assigning and transferring all of their right, title and interest in and to the Target Shares.  From time to time after the Closing Date, and without further consideration, the Selling Stockholders will execute and deliver such other instruments of transfer and take such other actions as the Company may reasonably request in order to facilitate the transfer to the Company of the securities intended to be transferred hereunder.

(b)

The Company Shares.  The Company shall deliver to the Selling Stockholders on the Closing Date original certificates evidencing (i) the Common Shares and (ii) the Preferred Shares, in form and substance satisfactory to the Selling Stockholders, in order to effectively vest in the Selling Stockholders all right, title and interest in and to the Company Shares.  From time to time after the Closing Date, and without further consideration, the Company will execute and deliver such other instruments and take such other actions as the Selling Stockholders may reasonably request in order to facilitate the issuance to them of the Common Shares and, when authorized, the Preferred Shares.

1.3

Closing.  The closing (“Closing”) of the exchange of the Target Shares and the Company Shares shall take place at the offices of Spectrum Law Group, LLP, 1900 Main Street, Suite 125, Irvine, CA 92614 concurrently with the execution of this Agreement.  The date on which the Closing takes place is referred to herein as the “Closing Date.”  The Closing shall be effective as of the execution of this Agreement.

1.4

Tax Free Reorganization.  The parties intend that the transaction under this Agreement qualify as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

2.

Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Selling Stockholders.  Each Selling Stockholder severally represents, warrants and covenants to and with the Company with respect to himself, as follows:

2.1.

Title to Shares.  Each Selling Stockholder is the sole record and beneficial owner of the Target Shares held by such Selling Stockholder, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, equities, assessments and claims, and that there are no warrants, options, subscriptions, calls, or other similar rights of any kind for the issuance or purchase of any of the Target Shares or other securities of the Target held by such Selling Stockholder.  Upon delivery of the Target Shares by each Selling Stockholder and payment of the Company Shares in full by the Company pursuant to this Agreement, each Selling Stockholder will transfer to the Company valid legal title to the Target Shares held by such Selling Stockholder, free and clear of all restrictions, liens, encumbrances, equities, assessments and claims (other than any restrictions, liens, encumbrances, equities, assessments or claims as ma y arise from or as a result of (i) restrictions under applicable Federal and state securities laws, and (ii) any act or omission of the Company).



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2.2.

Authority Relative to this Agreement.  Each Selling Stockholder has all requisite individual or corporate power and authority, as the case may be, to enter into and to carry out all of the terms of this Agreement and all other documents executed and delivered in connection herewith (collectively, the “Documents”).  All individual or corporate action, as the case may be, on the part of each Selling Stockholder necessary for the authorization, execution, delivery and performance of the Documents by such Selling Stockholder has been taken and no further authorization on the part of such Selling Stockholder is required to consummate the transactions provided for in the Documents.  When executed and delivered by each Selling Stockholder, the Documents shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of such Selling Stockholder, enforceable in accordance w ith their respective terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency reorganization and moratorium laws and other laws affecting enforcement of creditor’s rights generally and by general principles of equity.

2.3.

Securities Matters.

(a)

Each Selling Stockholder understands that (i) the Company Shares and the Conversion Shares (collectively, the “Shares”) have not been registered or qualified under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or any state securities or “blue sky” laws, on the ground that the sale provided for in this Agreement and the issuance of the securities hereunder is exempt from registration and qualification under Sections 4(2) and 18 of the Securities Act, and (ii) the Company’s reliance on such exemptions is predicated on the each Selling Stockholder’s representations set forth herein.


(b)

Each Selling Stockholder acknowledges that an investment in the Company involves an extremely high degree of risk, lack of liquidity and substantial restrictions on transferability and that such Selling Stockholder may lose his, her or its entire investment in the Company Shares.


(c)

The Company has made available to each Selling Stockholder or the advisors of any such Selling Stockholder the opportunity to obtain information to evaluate the merits and risks of the investment in the Company Shares, and each Selling Stockholder has received all information requested from the Company.  Each Selling Stockholder has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the Company regarding the terms and conditions of the offering of the Company Shares and the business, properties, plans, prospects, and financial condition of the Company and to obtain additional information as such Selling Stockholder has deemed appropriate for purposes of investing in the Company Shares pursuant to this Agreement.




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(d)

Each Selling Stockholder, personally or through advisors, has expertise in evaluating and investing in private placement transactions of securities of companies in a similar stage of development to the Company and has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to assess the relative merits and risks of an investment in the Company.  In connection with the purchase of the Company Shares, each Selling Stockholder has relied solely upon independent investigations made by such Selling Stockholder and has consulted such Selling Stockholder’s own investment advisors, counsel and accountants.  Each Selling Stockholder has adequate means of providing for current needs and personal contingencies, has no need for liquidity, and can sustain a complete loss of the investment in the Company Shares.


(e)

The Company Shares which the Company is to issue hereunder (and the Conversion Shares upon conversion of the Preferred Shares) will be acquired for each Selling Stockholder’s own account, for investment purposes, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution of the Shares in violation of applicable securities laws.


(f)

Each Selling Stockholder understands that no federal or state agency has passed upon the Shares or made any finding or determination as to the fairness of the investment in the Shares.


(g)

Each Selling Stockholder is an “Accredited Investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.  Each Selling Stockholder acknowledges that the Shares may be purchased only by persons who come within the definition of an “Accredited Investor” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.


(h)

No Selling Stockholder has received any general solicitation or general advertising concerning the Company Shares, nor is any Selling Stockholder aware of any such solicitation or advertising.


(i)

Each Selling Stockholder understands that the Shares will be characterized as “restricted” securities under federal securities laws inasmuch as they are being acquired in a transaction not involving a public offering and that under such laws and applicable regulations such securities may be resold without registration under the Securities Act only in certain limited circumstances.  Each Selling Stockholder agrees that such Selling Stockholder will not sell all or any portion of the Shares except pursuant to registration under the Securities Act or pursuant to an available exemption from registration under the Securities Act.  Each Selling Stockholder understands and acknowledges that all certificates representing the Shares shall bear the following legend or a legend of similar import and that the Company shall refuse to transfer the Shares except in accordance with such restrictions:




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“THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER CERTAIN STATE SECURITIES LAWS.  NO SALE OR TRANSFER OF THESE SHARES MAY BE MADE IN THE ABSENCE OF (1) AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE ACT OR (2) AN OPINION OF COUNSEL THAT REGISTRATION UNDER THE ACT OR UNDER APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS IS NOT REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PROPOSED SALE OR TRANSFER.”


2.4.

Full Disclosure.  No representations or warranties made by any Selling Stockholder in this Agreement, in any of the exhibits or schedules attached to this Agreement, or in the schedules attached hereto, or in any other statements furnished or to be furnished by the such Selling Stockholder to the Company pursuant to this Agreement contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary to make any statement contained herein or therein not misleading.  Copies of all documents heretofore or hereafter delivered or made available to the Company by any Selling Stockholder pursuant hereto were or will be complete and accurate records of such documents.

3.

Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Target and the Selling Stockholders.  The Target and each Selling Stockholder jointly and severally represents, warrants and covenants to the Company as follows (exceptions to the following representations and warranties shall be set forth on Schedules 3.1 through 3.22, which collectively are referred to as the “Disclosure Schedule”):

3.1.

Authority Relative to this Agreement.  The Target has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and to carry out all of the terms of this Agreement and all other documents executed and delivered in connection herewith (collectively, the “Documents”).  All corporate action on the part of the Target necessary for the authorization, execution, delivery and performance of the Documents by the Target has been taken and no further authorization on the part of the Target is required to consummate the transactions provided for in the Documents.  When executed and delivered by the Target, the Documents shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Target, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency reorganization and moratorium laws and other laws affecting enforcement of creditor’s rights generally and by general principles of equity.



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3.2.

Capitalization of the Target.  The authorized capital stock of the Target consists of 9,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value (the “Target Common Stock”), of which 4,294 shares are issued and outstanding, 1,000 shares of undesignated Target Preferred Stock, none of which are issued and outstanding.  All issued and outstanding shares of Target Common Stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and are held of record by the Selling Stockholders.  There are no outstanding options, warrants, rights, subscriptions, calls, contracts or other agreements to issue, purchase or acquire, or securities convertible into, shares of capital stock or other securities of any kind representing an ownership interest in the Target and no Selling Stockholder is a party to any proxy, voting trust or other agreements with respect to the voting of the Target Common Stock.

3.3.

Subsidiaries.  Target has, and as of the Closing Date will have, no subsidiaries.

3.4.

Organization and Standing.  The Target is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its state or jurisdiction of Texas and is duly qualified or registered to do business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the character of the business conducted by it or the location of the properties owned or leased by it makes such qualification necessary and where the failure to be so qualified would have a material adverse effect on the Target.  The Target has the full corporate power and authority to own or lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted.

3.5.

No Default or Legal Restrictions.  The Target is not in violation of its articles of incorporation, bylaws or other governing documents.  The Target is not in default under, or in breach of any term or provision of, any contract, agreement, lease, license, commitment, mortgage, indenture, bond, note, instrument or other obligation set forth on Schedule 3.22 (each a “Contract”) where such default or breach would have a material adverse effect on the Target.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Target and the Selling Stockholders and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not violate the articles of incorporation, bylaws or other governing documents of the Target, and, except where any such conflict, breach, default or violation would not have a mate rial adverse effect on the Target, the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Target and the Selling Stockholders and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (a) conflict with or result in any breach of (or create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel) any terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or require the consent of any party to, or result in the imposition of any lien or encumbrance upon any asset or property of the Target pursuant to the terms and conditions of, any Contract to which the Target or any Selling Stockholder is now a party or by which any of them or any of their respective properties, assets or rights may be bound or affected, (b) violate any provision of any law, rule or regulation of any administrative agency or governmental body, or any order, writ, injunction or decree of any court, administrative agency, governmental body or arbitrator, or (c) require any filing with, or license, perm it, consent or other governmental approval of, any federal, state or local governmental body or governmental agency (including, without limitation, the Securities and Exchange Commission, other than the filing of a From D and similar state securities laws filings.)



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3.6.

Compliance with Law.  The Target is not in violation of any federal, state, local or foreign law, ordinance, regulation, judgment, decree, injunction or order of any court or other governmental entity.  The Target has procured and are currently in possession of all licenses, permits and other governmental authorizations required by federal, state or local laws for the operation of the business of the Target in each jurisdiction in which the Target is currently conducting business, where the failure to possess such licenses, permits and authorizations would have a material adverse effect on the Target, and there is no basis for revoking any such license, permit or other authorization.  Except as otherwise disclosed on Schedule 3.6, such licenses are in full force and effect and there is no basis for any fines, pena lties, or revocation of such licenses.

3.7.

Financial Statements.

(a)

The Target is currently having an accounting firm authorized to practice before the Securities and Exchange Commission conduct an audit of the balance sheet of the Target as of October 31, 2005, and the related statements of operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the period from inception through October 31, 2005 (the “Target Audited Financial Statements”), and such audit shall be completed in sufficient time to have the Target Financial Statements to be filed as an exhibit to the amendment of the Current Report on Form 8-K described in Section 6.4 hereof.  The Target Audited Financial Statements will be true and accurate, in accordance with the books and records of Target.  Except as disclosed therein, the Target Financial Statements (i) will be in accordance with the books and records of the Target and will be prepared in conformity with generall y accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) consistently applied for all periods, and (ii) will fairly present the financial position of the Target as of the respective dates thereof, and the results of operations, and changes in shareholders’ equity and changes in cash flow for the periods then ended, all in accordance with GAAP consistently applied for all periods.

(b)

Except as set forth on the Target Audited Financial Statements, the Target has no debt, liability or obligations of any nature, whether accrued, absolute, contingent, or otherwise, whether due or to become due and whether or not the amount hereof is readily ascertainable, that will not be reflected as a liability in the Target Audited Financial Statements or except for liabilities incurred by the Target in the ordinary course of business, consistent with past practices which are not otherwise prohibited by, or in violation of, or which will not result in a breach of, the representations, warranties, and covenants of the Target contained in this Agreement.  There will be no material loss contingencies (as such term is used in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5 (“FAS No. 5”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) which wi ll not be adequately provided for in the Target Audited Financial Statements as required by FAS No. 5.



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3.8.

Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities.  The Target does not have any material liabilities, obligations or claims of any kind whatsoever which are required to be set forth in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, whether secured or unsecured, accrued or unaccrued, fixed or contingent, matured or unmatured, direct or indirect, contingent or otherwise and whether due or to become due (referred to herein individually as a “Liability” and collectively as “Liabilities”), other than (a) Liabilities that are reserved for or disclosed in the Target Audited Financial Statements, (b) Liabilities that are set forth on Schedule 3.8, (c) Liabilities incurred by the Target in the ordinary course of business after the date of the Target Audited Financial Statements (none of which results from, arises out of, relates to, is in the nature of, or was caused by any breach of contract, breach of warranty, tort, infringement or violation of law), or (d) Liabilities for Contracts (other than any express executory obligations that might arise due to any default or other failure of performance by the Target prior to the Closing Date).

3.9.

Absence of Material Adverse Changes.  Since the date of the Target Audited Financial Statements, there has not been any (a) material adverse change in the business, operations, properties, condition (financial or otherwise) of the Target, (b) damage, destruction or loss, whether covered by insurance or not, materially and adversely affecting the business, properties or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Target, or (c) change by the Target in accounting methods or principles used for financial reporting purposes, except as required by a change in generally accepted accounting principles and concurred with by the Target’s independent certified public accountants.

3.10.

Real Property.

(a)

Schedule 3.10 contains a list of all real property owned by or leased to the Target.  Neither the Target nor any Selling Stockholder has received any notification that there is any violation of any law, ordinance or regulation with respect to such real property that would result in a material fine or penalty or the abatement of which would require a material capital expenditure.


(b)

The Target has good and marketable title to all real property indicated on Schedule 3.10 as owned by the Target, subject to (i) easements, servitudes and rights-of-way of record or in actual or apparent use, (ii) any state of facts that a visual inspection might reveal, (iii) rights of the public in any portion of the premises that may fall in any public street, way or alley, (iv) zoning laws, building laws and building restrictions of record, (v) liens for current taxes not yet due and payable or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, (vi) liens imposed by law incurred in the ordinary course of business for obligations not yet due to carriers, warehousemen, laborers, materialmen and the like, (vii) liens or imperfections of title that do not materially detract or interfere with the present use or value of such real property, and (viii) mortgages, liens, encumbrances, claims or restrictions, if any, that do not materially detract from or interfere with the present use or value of such real property.


(c)

There are no pending or threatened condemnation proceedings relating to any real property owned by or leased to the Target, or other matters affecting materially or adversely the current use, occupancy, or value of any such real property.




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(d)

There are no leases, subleases, licenses, material concessions, or other material agreements, written or oral granting to any party or parties the right of use or occupancy of any portion of any real property owned by the Target.


(e)

There are no outstanding options or rights of first refusal to purchase any of the real property owned by the Target, or any portion thereof or interest therein.


(f)

The leases relating to the real property leased by the Target or any of the Subsidiaries are valid and in full force and there does not exist any default thereunder that materially detracts from or interferes with the present use or value of such real property.


3.11.

Tangible Personal Property.

(a)

The Target has good and marketable title to all tangible personal property it purports to own as of the date of the Target Audited Financial Statements (except for personal property sold or otherwise disposed of since the date of the Target Audited Financial Statements in the ordinary course of business), free and clear of all mortgages, liens, encumbrances, claims or restrictions other than (i) liens for current taxes not due and payable or being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, (ii) liens imposed by law and incurred in the ordinary course of business for obligations not yet due to carriers, warehousemen, laborers, materialmen and the like, and (iii) mortgages, liens, encumbrances, claims or restrictions, if any, that do not materially detract from or interfere with the present use or value of such personal property.


(b)

All leases relating to personal property are valid and in full force and there does not exist any default thereunder where such default would materially detract from or interfere with the present use or value of such personal property.


3.12.

Intellectual Property Rights.  Schedule 3.12 contains a list of all patents, trademarks, trade names, corporate names, service marks, computer software, customer lists, processes, know-how and trade secrets (collectively, the “Intellectual Property”) used in or necessary for the conduct of the business of the Target or any of the Subsidiaries as currently conducted.  The Target owns, or is licensed to use, all of the Intellectual Property.  No claim has been asserted or threatened by any person with respect to the use of such Intellectual Property or challenging or questioning the validity or effectiveness of any such license or agreement with respect thereto, and the use of such Intellectual Property by the Target does not infringe on the rights of any other person.



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3.13.

Taxes.

(a)

The Target has filed all material returns, declarations, reports, claims for refund, or information returns or statements relating to any Federal, State, local, or foreign income, gross receipts, license, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, windfall profits, environmental, custom duties, capital stock, franchise, profits, withholding, social security (or similar), unemployment, disability, real property, personal property, sales, use, transfer, registration, value added, alternative or add-on minimum, estimated, or other tax of any kind whatsoever, including any interest, penalty or addition thereto whether disputed or not (individually, a “Tax” and, collectively, “Taxes”), and further including any schedule or attachment thereto, and any amendment thereof, that the Target and the Subsidiaries were required to file under any Federal, State, local, or forei gn laws (individually, a “Tax Return” and, collectively, “Tax Returns”).  All such Tax  Returns were correct and complete in all material respects.  All Taxes owed by the Target have been paid when due or adequate provision has been made therefore in the applicable financial statements.  There are no security interests or liens on any of the assets or the stock or other securities of the Target that arose in connection with any failure (or alleged failure) to pay any Tax.


(b)

The Target has withheld and paid all Taxes required by law to have been withheld and paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employee, commissioned agent, creditor, stockholder, or other third party.


(c)

There is no dispute or claim concerning any Tax liability of, or attributable to, the Target (including, without limitation, any dispute or claim with respect to any jurisdiction in which the Target do not currently file Tax Returns) either (i) claimed or raised by any authority in writing, or (ii) as to which the Target or any Selling Stockholder has knowledge.


(d)

The Target has not waived or extended any statute of limitations in respect of any assessment or collection of Taxes or any alleged, proposed or actual deficiency in Taxes or agreed to any extension of time with respect to the filing of any Tax Return.


(e)

The Target has not filed a consent under Section 341(f) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”).


(f)

The Target has not made any payments, or is obligated to make payments, and is not a party to any agreement that under certain circumstances could obligate it to make any payments that will not be deductible under Section 280G of the Code.


(g)

The Target has no liability for the Taxes of any person or entity other than the Target (i) under Section 1.1502-6 of the Treasury Regulations (or any similar provision of State, local or foreign law), (ii) as a transferee or successor, (iii) by contract, or (iv) otherwise.


3.14.

Litigation.  Other than as set forth on Schedule 3.14, there is no legal, administrative, arbitration or other proceeding, suit, claim or action of any nature or investigation, review or audit of any kind pending or threatened against or involving the Target or its assets or properties.



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3.15.

Employee Benefit Plans.

(a)

The Target has complied in all material respects with all applicable laws relating to the employment of labor, including, without limitation, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and those relating to wage, hours, collective bargaining, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, equal employment opportunity and the payment of withholding taxes, including income and social security taxes, and has withheld (and paid over to the appropriate authorities) all amounts required by law or agreement to be held from the wages or salaries of its employees.


(b)

With respect to each employee welfare benefit plan of the Target or any of the Subsidiaries, as defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA (a “Welfare Plan”), and any deferred benefit plan of the Target, as defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA (a “Pension Plan”), there are no actions, suits or investigations or claim pending or to the best of Seller’s knowledge, threatened with respect to the assets thereof, other than routine claims for benefits.


(c)

The Target has made no contributions to or currently has any obligation to contribute to (or any other liability, including any potential liability) with respect to any Welfare or Pension Plan under which any employee was or may be entitled to any benefit that is a “Multiemployer Plan” as defined in Section 4001 of ERISA or any “Multiemployer Plan” within the meaning of Section 3(37) of ERISA.  In addition, there are no outstanding or authorized stock appreciation, phantom stock, profit participation or similar rights with respect to the Target.


3.16.

Environmental and Safety Laws.

(a)

The Target has complied with all Environmental Requirements (as defined below) and all health and safety laws, and no action, suit, proceeding, hearing, investigation, charge, complaint, claim, demand or notice has been filed or commenced against the Target alleging any failure to so comply, except in each case where the failure to comply would not have a material adverse effect on the Target.  The Target has obtained and been in compliance with all of the terms and conditions of all permits, licenses and other authorizations that are required under, and has complied with all other limitations, restrictions, conditions, standards, prohibitions, requirements, obligations, schedules and timetables that are contained in, all Environmental Requirements and health and safety laws, except in each case where the failure to comply would not have a material adverse effect on the Target.


(b)

The Target has no liability for, and have not handled or disposed of, any Hazardous Substance (as defined below), arranged for the disposal of any Hazardous Substance, exposed any employee or other individual to any Hazardous Substance, or owned or operated any property or facility in any manner that could form the basis for any present or future action, suit, proceeding, hearing, investigation, charge, complaint, claim or demand against the Target giving rise to any liability for damage to any site, location or body of water (surface or subsurface), for any illness of or personal injury to any employee or other individual, or for any reason under any Environmental Requirement or health and safety law, except where any such liability would not have a material adverse effect on the Company and the Subsidiaries, taken as a whole.



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(c)

None of the following exists at any real property or facility owned or operated by the Target:  (i) underground storage tanks, (ii) asbestos-containing materials in any form or condition, (iii) materials or equipment containing polychlorinated biphenyls, or (iv) landfills, surface impoundments or disposal areas.


(d)

Environmental Requirements” means all applicable statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, licenses, permits, orders, approvals, plans, authorizations, concessions, franchises and similar items, or all governmental agencies, departments, commissions, boards, bureaus or instrumentalities of the United States, states or political subdivisions thereof and all applicable judicial, administrative and regulatory decrees, judgments, and orders that are adopted and in effect as of the Closing and that relate to the protection of human health or the environment, including, without limitation, all requirements pertaining to reporting, licensing, permitting, investigation and remediation of emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of Hazardous Substances, chemical substances, pollutants, contaminants or hazardous or toxic substances, materials or wastes whether solid, liquid or gaseous in natu re, into the air, surface water, groundwater or land, or relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of chemical substances, materials or wastes, whether solid, liquid or gaseous in nature.


(e)

The term “Hazardous Substances” shall include without limitation:  (i) those substances included within the definition of “Hazardous Substances,” “Hazardous Materials,” “Toxic Substances” or “Solid Waste” in CERCLA (42 U.S.C. sections 9601 et seq.), RCRA (42 U.S.C. sections 6901 et seq.), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Action (49 U.S.C. Sections 1801 et seq.) and the TSCA (15 U.S.C. sections 2601 et seq.) and the regulations promulgated thereunder; (ii) those substances listed in the United States Department of Transportation Table of Hazardous Materials (49 CFR 172.101 and amendments thereto); and (iii) such other substances, materials and wastes that, prior to or as of the Closing, are classified as hazardous or toxic under federal, state or local laws or regulations and that are regulated as such under such laws.   


3.17.

Accounts Receivable.  All accounts receivable that are reflected on the Target Audited Financial Statements or that have arisen since the date of the Target Audited Financial Statements (except such accounts receivable as have been collected since the Target Audited Financial Statements) in excess of reserves for doubtful accounts are valid and enforceable claims and arise out of bona fide transactions in the ordinary course of business in conformity with the applicable purchase orders, agreements and specifications.  Such accounts receivable are subject to no valid defenses or offsets, except such discounts as are customarily offered to customers in the ordinary course of business and routine customer complaints or warranty demands that are not material in nature.  



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3.18.

Inventory.  All inventory of the Target, whether reflected on the Target Audited Financial Statements or otherwise, consists of a quality and quantity usable and salable in the ordinary course of business.  The value of all items of obsolete inventory and of inventory of below standard quality has been written down to realizable market value, and the value at which such inventory is carried reflects the Target’s normal inventory valuation policy of stating its inventory at the lower of cost or market value, in each case in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

3.19.

Brokers or Finders.  The Target and the Selling Stockholders have engaged no broker, agent, finder or investment advisor in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and no broker, agent or finder is entitled to any brokerage or finder’s fee or other commission in respect of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

3.20.

Employees.  

(a)

No executive, key employee or group of employees has any plans to terminate employment with the Target.


(b)

The Target is not a party to or bound by any collective bargaining agreement.  The Target has not experienced any strikes, grievances, claims of unfair labor practices or other collective bargaining disputes since the organization of the Target.


(c)

Except as set forth on Schedule 3.20, the Target is not a party to, and/or is bound by, any employment contract with any of its employees.


3.21.

Insurance.  The Target is insured under, or are the owners and beneficiaries under, as appropriate, the policies listed in Schedule 3.21, copies of  which policies of insurance have been provided to the Company.

3.22.

Contracts and Commitments; No Default.

(a)

Except as set forth in Schedule 3.22, the Target:


(i)

has no written or oral contract, commitment, agreement or arrangement with any person which (A) requires payments individually in excess of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) annually or in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) over its term (including without limitation periods covered by any option to extend or renew by either party) and (B) is not terminable on thirty (30) days’ or less notice without cost or other Liability;


(ii)

does not pay any person or entity cash remuneration at the annual rate (including without limitation guaranteed bonuses) of more than Fifty Thousand ($50,000) for services rendered;


(iii)

is not restricted by agreement from carrying on its businesses or any part thereof anywhere in the world or from competing in any line of business with any person or entity;



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(iv)

is not subject to any obligation or requirement to provide funds to or make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in any person or entity;


(v)

is not party to any agreement, contract, commitment or loan to which any of its directors, officers or shareholders or any Affiliate (or former Affiliate) thereof is a party;


(vi)

is not subject to any outstanding sales or purchase contracts, commitments or proposals which is anticipated to result in any loss upon completion or performance thereof;


(vii)

is not party to any purchase or sale contract or agreement that calls for aggregate purchases or sales in excess over the course of such contract or agreement of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) or which continues for a period of more than twelve months (including without limitation periods covered by any option to renew or extend by either party) which is not terminable on sixty (60) days’ or less notice without cost or other Liability at or any time after the Closing; and


(viii)

has no distributorship, dealer, manufacturer’s representative, franchise or similar sales contract relating to the payment of a commission.


(b)

True and complete copies (or summaries, in the case of oral items) of all items disclosed pursuant to this Section 3.22 have been made available to the Company for review.  Except as set forth in Schedule 3.22, all such items are valid and enforceable by and against the Target in accordance with their respective terms, the Target is not in breach, violation or default, however defined, in the performance of any of its obligations thereunder, and no facts and circumstances exist which, whether with the giving of due notice, lapse of time, or both, would constitute such a breach, violation or default thereunder or thereof; and to the best knowledge of the Target, no other parties thereto are in breach, violation or default, however defined, thereunder or thereof, and no facts or circumstances exist which, whether with the giving of due notice, lapse of time, or both, would constitute such a breach, viola tion or default thereunder or thereof.


3.23.

Full Disclosure.  No representations or warranties made by the Target and the Selling Stockholders in this Agreement, in any of the exhibits or schedules attached to this Agreement, or in the schedules attached hereto, or in any other statements furnished or to be furnished by the Target and the Selling Stockholders to the Company pursuant to this Agreement contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary to make any statement contained herein or therein not misleading.  Copies of all documents heretofore or hereafter delivered or made available to the Company by the Target and the Selling Stockholders pursuant hereto were or will be complete and accurate records of such documents.

4.

Representations, Warranties and Covenants of the Company.  The Company represents, warrants and covenants to Target and each of the Selling Stockholders as follows.  



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4.1.

Organization and Good Standing.  The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has full corporate power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.

4.2.

Capitalization.  The authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 100,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value, of which 37,382,042 shares are issued and outstanding and 5,000 shares of Preferred Stock, none of which is issued and outstanding.  All issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock immediately prior to the Closing are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.  Pursuant to the Company’s: (i) 2003 Equity Performance Plan; (ii) 2004 Stock Incentive Plan; and (iii) 2004 Equity Performance Plan and an additional registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form S-8, under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), there are collectively 45,000,000 shares of common stock which may be issued pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors authorizing such issuance for the purpos e of the compensation of Directors, Officers and outside consultants of the Company.  Except for the Conversion Shares, the items set forth under this Section 4.2 or otherwise set forth in Schedule 4.2, there are no outstanding options, warrants, rights, subscriptions, calls, contracts or other agreements to issue, purchase or acquire, or securities convertible into, shares of capital stock or other securities of any kind representing an ownership interest in the Company.

4.3.

Authority Relative to this Agreement.  The Company has all requisite corporate power and authority, to enter into and to carry out all of the terms of the Documents.  All corporate action on the part of the Company necessary for the authorization, execution, delivery and performance of the Documents (and the Certificate of Designations) by the Company has been taken and no further authorization on the part of the Company is required to consummate the transactions provided for in the Documents, including, without limitation, the issuance of the Company Shares and the reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares.  When executed and delivered by the Company, the Documents shall constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolve ncy reorganization and moratorium laws and other laws affecting enforcement of creditor’s rights generally and by general principles of equity.


4.4

Issance of Shares.

The Shares have been duly authorized and, upon issuance in accordance with the terms hereof, shall be (i) validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable, (ii) free from all taxes, liens and charges with respect thereof and (iii) with respect to the Preferred Shares, entitled to the rights and preferences set forth in the Certificate of Designations of 17,128,572 shares of Common Stock have been duly authorized and reserved for issuance upon conversion of the Preferred Shares (it being understood that this amount will need to be increased if the Reverse Split (as defined in Section 6.1) is not approved).  Upon conversion in accordance with the terms of the Certificate of Designations, the Conversion Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free from all taxes, liens and charges with respect to the issue thereof, with the holders being entitled to all rights accorded to a holder of Common Stock.  The issuance by the Company of the Shares is exempt from registration under the 1933 Act.




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4.5.

No Default or Legal Restrictions.  The Company is not in violation of its articles of incorporation, bylaws or other governing documents.  The Company is not in default under, or in breach of any term or provision of, any contract, agreement, lease, license, commitment, mortgage, indenture, bond, note, instrument or other obligation where such default or breach would have a material adverse effect on the Company, taken as a whole.  The execution and delivery of the Documents (and the Certificate of Designations) by the Company and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (including, without limitation, the reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares) do not and will not violate the articles of incorporation, bylaws or other governing documents of the Company, and, except where any such conflict, breach, default or violation would not have a material adverse effect o n the Company, taken as a whole, the execution and delivery of this and thereby (including, without limitation, the reservation for issuance of the Conversion Shares) by the Company and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (a) conflict with or result in any breach of (or create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel) any terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or require the consent of any party to, or result in the imposition of any lien or encumbrance upon any asset or property of the Company pursuant to the terms and conditions of, any contract to which the Company is now a party or by which any of them or any of their respective properties, assets or rights may be bound or affected, (b) violate any provision of any law, rule or regulation of any administrative agency or governmental body, or any order, writ, injunction or decree of any court, administrative agency, governmental body or arbitrator, or (c) require any filing with, or license, permit, consent or other governmental approval of, any federal, state or local governmental body or governmental agency (including, without limitation, the Securities and Exchange Commission, other than the filing of a Form D and similar state securities laws filings).


4.6.

Compliance with Law.  The Company is not in violation of any federal, state, local or foreign law, ordinance, regulation, judgment, decree, injunction or order of any court or other governmental entity.  The Company has procured and are currently in possession of all licenses, permits and other governmental authorizations required by federal, state or local laws for the operation of the business of the Company in each jurisdiction in which the Company is currently conducting business, where the failure to possess such licenses, permits and authorizations would have a material adverse effect on the Company, taken as a whole, and there is no basis for revoking any such license, permit or other authorization.  Such licenses are in full force and effect and there is no basis for any fines, penalties, or revocation of such licenses.

4.7.

SEC Reports.  The Company has delivered to Target and the Selling Stockholders its Annual Reports on Form 10-KSB for the year ending December 31, 2004; its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB for the periods ending March 31, 2005, June 30, 2005, and September 30, 2005; its Definitive Information Statement dated January 4, 2004, and its Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 2, 2005 (collectively, the “SEC Reports”).  The information in the SEC Reports is true and correct in all material respects and does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.



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4.8.

Absence of Material Adverse Changes.  Since the date of the latest SEC Report, there has not been any (a) material adverse change in the business, operations, properties, condition (financial or otherwise) of the Company, (b) damage, destruction or loss, whether covered by insurance or not, materially and adversely affecting the business, properties or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Company, taken as a whole, or (c) change by the Company in accounting methods or principles used for financial reporting purposes, except as required by a change in generally accepted accounting principles and concurred with by the Company’s independent certified public accountants.

4.9.

Taxes.

(a)

The Company has filed, or will file, all Tax Returns relating to any Tax.  All such Tax Returns were, or will be, correct and complete in all material respects.  All Taxes owed by the Company have been paid when due or adequate provision has been made therefore in the applicable financial statements.  There are no security interests or liens on any of the assets or the stock or other securities of the Company that arose in connection with any failure (or alleged failure) to pay any Tax.


(b)

The Company has withheld and paid all Taxes required by law to have been withheld and paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employee, commissioned agent, creditor, stockholder, or other third party.


(c)

There is no dispute or claim concerning any Tax liability of, or attributable to, the Company (including, without limitation, any dispute or claim with respect to any jurisdiction in which the Company does not currently file Tax Returns) either (i) claimed or raised by any authority in writing, or (ii) as to which the Company has knowledge.


(d)

The Company has not waived or extended any statute of limitations in respect of any assessment or collection of Taxes or any alleged, proposed or actual deficiency in Taxes or agreed to any extension of time with respect to the filing of any Tax Return.


(e)

The Company has not filed a consent under the Code.


(f)

The Company has not made any payments, nor is it obligated to make payments, and is not a party to any agreement that under certain circumstances could obligate it to make any payments that will not be deductible under Section 280G of the Code.


(g)

The Company does not have any liability for the Taxes of any person or entity other than the Company (i) under Section 1.1502-6 of the Treasury Regulations (or any similar provision of State, local or foreign law), (ii) as a transferee or successor, (iii) by contract, or (iv) otherwise.


4.10.

Litigation.  There is no legal, administrative, arbitration or other proceeding, suit, claim or action of any nature or investigation, review or audit of any kind pending or threatened against or involving the Company or its assets or properties.



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4.11.

Contracts and Commitments; No Default.

(a)

Except as set forth in Schedule 4.11, the Company:


(i)

has no written or oral contract, commitment, agreement or arrangement with any person which (A) requires payments individually in excess of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) annually or in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) over its term (including without limitation periods covered by any option to extend or renew by either party) and (B) is not terminable on thirty (30) days’ or less notice without cost or other liability;


(ii)

does not pay any person or entity cash remuneration at the annual rate (including without limitation guaranteed bonuses) of more than Fifty Thousand ($50,000) for services rendered;


(iii)

is not restricted by agreement from carrying on its businesses or any part thereof anywhere in the world or from competing in any line of business with any person or entity;


(iv)

is not subject to any obligation or requirement to provide funds to or make any investment (in the form of a loan, capital contribution or otherwise) in any person or entity;


(v)

is not party to any agreement, contract, commitment or loan to which any of its directors, officers or shareholders or any Affiliate (or former Affiliate) thereof is a party;


(vi)

is not subject to any outstanding sales or purchase contracts, commitments or proposals which is anticipated to result in any loss upon completion or performance thereof;


(vii)

is not party to any purchase or sale contract or agreement that calls for aggregate purchases or sales in excess over the course of such contract or agreement of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) or which continues for a period of more than twelve months (including without limitation periods covered by any option to renew or extend by either party) which is not terminable on sixty (60) days’ or less notice without cost or other Liability at or any time after the Closing; and


(viii)

has no distributorship, dealer, manufacturer’s representative, franchise or similar sales contract relating to the payment of a commission.




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(b)

True and complete copies (or summaries, in the case of oral items) of all items disclosed pursuant to this Section 4.11 have been made available to the Target and the Selling Stockholders for review.  Except as set forth in Schedule 4.11, all such items are valid and enforceable by and against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, the Company is not in breach, violation or default, however defined, in the performance of any of its obligations thereunder, and no facts and circumstances exist which, whether with the giving of due notice, lapse of time, or both, would constitute such a breach, violation or default thereunder or thereof; and to the best knowledge of the Company, no other parties thereto are in breach, violation or default, however defined, thereunder or thereof, and no facts or circumstances exist which, whether with the giving of due notice, lapse of time, or both, would constitute such a breach, violation or default thereunder or thereof.


4.12

Brokers or Finders.  The Company has not dealt with any broker or finder in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby.  The Company has not incurred, nor shall it incur, directly or indirectly, any liability for any brokerage or finders’ fees, agent commissions or any similar charges in connection with this Agreement or any transaction contemplated hereby.

4.13

Title. The Company has good and marketable title to all real property and good title to all personal property owned by them which is material to the business of the Company, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and defects except such as do not materially affect the value of such property and do not interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company. Any real property and facilities held under lease by the Company are held by it under valid, subsisting and enforceable leases with such exceptions as are not material and do not interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property and buildings by the Company.


4.14

Insurance. The Company is insured by insurers of recognized financial responsibility against such losses and risks and in such amounts as management of the Company believes to be prudent and customary in the businesses in which the Company is engaged. The Company has not been refused any insurance coverage sought or applied for and the Company has no reason to believe that it will not be able to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such coverage expires or to obtain similar coverage from similar insurers as may be necessary to continue its business at a cost that would not materially and adversely affect the condition, financial or otherwise, or the earnings, business or operations of the Company.


4.15

 Regulatory Permits. The Company possesses all material certificates, authorizations and permits issued by the appropriate federal, state or foreign regulatory authorities necessary to conduct their respective businesses, and the Company has not received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any such certificate, authorization or permit.




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4.16

Internal Accounting Controls. The Company maintains a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management's general or specific authorizations, (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and to maintain asset accountability, (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management's general specific or authorization and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.


4.17

Full Disclosure.  No representations or warranties made by the Company in this Agreement, in any of the exhibits or schedules attached to this Agreement, or in the schedules attached hereto, or in any other statements furnished or to be furnished by the Company to the Target and the Selling Stockholders pursuant to this Agreement contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary to make any statement contained herein or therein not misleading.  Copies of all documents heretofore or hereafter delivered or made available to the Target and the Selling Stockholders pursuant hereto were or will be complete and accurate records of such documents.

5.

Conditions to Closing; Deliveries.  All obligations of the parties under this Agreement are subject to the accuracy and truthfulness of all representations of the other parties, and the fulfillment prior to the Closing, of all conditions precedent and to performance of all convenants and agreements and completion of all deliveries contemplated herein, unless specifically waived in writing by the party entitled to performance or to demand fulfillment of the covenant or delivery of the documents.


5.1

Company’s Deliveries at Closing.  At the Closing, the following documents shall be delivered (or caused to be delivered) by the Company to the Target and each of the Selling Stockholders:


(a)

Certificates representing such Selling Stockholder’s pro-rata share of the Common Shares and the Preferred Shares;


(b)

A certificate of an officer of the Company, in a form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Target, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that (i) all representations and warranties of the Company made herein are true and correct as of the Closing Date; and (ii) the Company has performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements, covenants, obligations and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by the Company on or prior to the Closing;

(c)

Certified resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company authorizing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including, without limitation, resolutions authorizing the issuance of the Common Shares, the Preferred Shares and the Conversion Shares and resolutions reserving for issuance out of its authorized and unissued Common Stock, solely for the purpose of effecting the conversion of the Preferred Shares, at least 17,128,572 shares of Common Stock;




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(d)

A Form D pursuant to Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, the filing of which will be effected within fifteen (15) days of Closing.

(e)

A form of Amendment (as defined in Section 6.1);

(f)

Evidence of filing of the Certificate of Designations with the Delaware Secretary of State;


(g)

Any notices of sales required to be filed with the applicable federal and state agencies, which will be filed within the applicable periods therefor;

(h)

A certificate of good standing of the Company from the State of Delaware as of the most recent practicable date; and

(i)

Such other documents and instruments as shall be reasonably necessary to effect the transactions contemplated hereby.

5.2.

Selling Stockholders’ and Target’s Deliveries at Closing.  At the Closing, the Selling Stockholders shall deliver or cause to be delivered to the Company all of the following:

(a)

Original certificates representing the Target Shares to be exchanged pursuant to this Agreement;

(b)

Stock assignments separate from certificate in the form and substance satisfactory to the Company and duly executed by each of the Selling Stockholders regarding the Target Shares;

(c)

A certificate of an officer of the Target, in a form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that (i) all representations and warranties of the Target made herein are true and correct as of the Closing Date; and (ii) the Target has performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements, covenants, obligations and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by the Target on or prior to the Closing.

(d)

A certificate of the Selling Stockholders, in a form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company, dated as of the Closing Date, certifying that (i) all representations and warranties of the Selling Stockholders made herein are true and correct as of the Closing Date; and (ii) the Selling Stockholders have performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements, covenants, obligations and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by the Selling Stockholders on or prior to the Closing.

(e)

Certified resolutions of the Board of Directors of Target authorizing the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;

(f)

A certificate of good standing of Target from the State of Texas as of the most recent practicable date; and



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(g)

Such other documents and instruments as shall be reasonably necessary to effect the transactions contemplated hereby.

6.

Covenants.

6.1.

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation.  As soon as is reasonably practicable following the Closing, the Company shall take such action as is necessary to obtain the Company’s stockholders’ approval of an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Articles of Incorporation in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (i) effecting the 1 for 35 reverse split of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Reverse Split”); and (ii) changing the name of the Company to “American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc.” (collectively, the “Proposed Actions”).  The Company shall cause an information statement on Schedule 14C (an “Information Statement”) with respect to the Proposed Actions to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than April 1, 2006.  One business day after expiration of the twen ty calendar day period provided by Rule 14c-2(b) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act occurs, the Company shall file the Amendment with the Secretary of State of Delaware (the actual date of such filing being referred to herein as the “Effective Date”).

6.2.

Reservation of Common Stock. The Company shall take all action necessary to at all times have authorized, and reserved stock for the purpose of issuance, no less than the number of shares of Common Stock needed to provide for the issuance of the Conversion Shares.


6.3.

Form 8-K. The Company shall prepare a Current Report on Form 8-K regarding terms of the transaction contemplated by the Documents and the change in control contemplated herein and cause such Current Report to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than four (4) business days following the Closing Date.

6.4.

Filings; Consents; Removal of Objections.  Subject to the terms and conditions herein provided, the parties hereto will use their best efforts to take or cause to be taken all actions and do or cause to be done all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable laws to consummate and make effective, as soon as reasonably practicable, the transactions contemplated hereby, including without limitation obtaining all consents of any person or entity, whether private or governmental, required in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein.  In furtherance, and not in limitation of the foregoing, it is the intent of the parties to consummate the transactions contemplated herein at the earliest practicable time, and they respectively agree to exert their best efforts to that end, including without limitation: (i) the removal or satisfaction, if p ossible, of any objections to the validity or legality of the transactions contemplated herein; and (ii) the satisfaction of the conditions to consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.



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6.5.

Further Assurances; Cooperation; Notification.

(a)

Each party hereto will, at and after the Closing, execute and deliver such instruments and take such other actions as the other party or parties, as the case may be, may reasonably require in order to carry out the intent of this Agreement.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, at any time after the Closing, at the request of the Company and without further consideration, the Target and the Selling Stockholders will execute and deliver such instruments of sale, transfer, conveyance, assignment and confirmation and take such action as the Company may reasonably deem necessary or desirable in order to more effectively transfer, convey and assign to the Company, and to confirm the Company’s title to, the Target Shares.

(b)

At all times from the date hereof until the Closing, each party will promptly notify the other in writing of the occurrence of any event which it reasonably believes will or may result in a failure by such party to satisfy the conditions and covenants specified in Articles 5 and 6 hereof.

6.6.

Public Announcements.  On or after the Closing Date, the Company and the Target shall issue a press release (the “Press Release”) in a form and substance acceptable to both parties disclosing the execution of this Agreement.  Other than the Press Release, none of the parties hereto will make any public announcement with respect to the transactions contemplated herein without the prior consent of the other parties, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, however, that any of the parties hereto may at any time make any announcements which are required by applicable law so long as the party so required to make an announcement promptly upon learning of such requirement notifies the other parties of such requirement and discusses with the other parties in good faith the exact proposed wording of any such announcement.  

6.7.

Tax Matters; Cooperation and Records Retention.  The Target and the Company will (i) each provide the other with such assistance as may reasonably be requested by any of them in connection with the preparation of any Tax Return, audit or other examination by any taxing authority or judicial or administrative proceedings relating to liability for Taxes, (ii) each retain and provide the other with any records or other information which may be relevant to such Tax Return, audit or examination, proceeding or determination, and (iii) each provide the other with any final determination of such audit or examination, proceeding or determination that affects any amount required to be shown on any Tax Return of the other for any period.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Target and the Company will retain, until the applicable statutes of limitations (including all exten sions) have expired, copies of all Tax Returns, supporting work schedules and other records or information which may be relevant to such Tax Returns for all Tax periods or portions thereof ending on or before the Closing and will not destroy or otherwise dispose of any such records without first providing the other party with a reasonable opportunity to review and copy the same.



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7.

Survival and Indemnification.

7.1.

Survival.  The representations and warranties of each party hereto shall survive the execution of and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and the same shall be effective for a period of one (1) year from the Closing Date and no longer.  The covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and the same shall be effective in accordance with their respective terms.

7.2.

Mutual Indemnification.  Subject to the limitations set forth in this Article 7, each party each agrees to indemnify and save harmless each other party from and against any and all losses, liabilities, expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel), claims, liens, damages or other obligations whatsoever (collectively, “Claims”) that may actually and reasonably be payable by virtue of or which may actually and reasonably result from the inaccuracy of any of their respective representations or the breach of any of their respective warranties, covenants or agreements made in this Agreement or in any certificate, schedule or other instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement; provided, however, that no claim for indemnity may be made hereunder if the facts giving rise to such Claim were in writing and k nown to the party seeking indemnification hereunder, such facts constituted a breach of the conditions to closing of the party seeking indemnification and the party seeking indemnification elected in any event to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  In addition, to the extent that applicable insurance coverage is available and paid to the party seeking indemnification hereunder with respect to the Claim for which indemnification is being sought, such amounts of insurance actually paid shall be deducted from the amount of the Claim for which indemnification may be sought hereunder and the indemnified party may recover only the amount of the loss actually suffered by the party to be indemnified.  To the extent that such insurance payment is received subsequent to payment by the indemnifying party hereunder, the indemnified party shall reimburse the indemnifying party, up to the amount previously paid by the indemnifying party, for the amount of such insurance payment.

7.3.

Procedures for Indemnification.  Each party agrees to give each other party prompt written notice of any event or assertion of which it has knowledge concerning any such Claim and as to which it may request indemnification hereunder, and each party will cooperate with the other in determining the validity of any such Claim.  The indemnifying party hereunder shall have the right to participate in, or control the defense of (with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party), any such Claim for which indemnification has been requested hereunder.  Each party agrees not to settle or compromise any such Claim without the prior written consent of each other party.  The giving of notice to the indemnifying party as provided herein and the opportunity to participate or control the defense of the Claim for which indemnification is sought sh all be a prerequisite to any obligation of the indemnifying party to indemnify the indemnified party hereunder.  Following indemnification as provided hereunder, the indemnifying party shall be subrogated to all rights of the indemnified party against all other parties with respect to the Claim for which indemnification has been made.



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7.4.

Limitations on Indemnification.  Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2 hereof, no claim for indemnification by any party hereunder may be made unless the amount of the Claim for which indemnification is sought exceeds $25,000.  The maximum aggregate liability of the Target and the Selling Stockholders to the Company for all claims arising under the Documents shall equal the product of (i) the number of Company Shares and (b) the average of the per share closing price of the Common Stock for the five-day period preceding the day on which the liability becomes payable.  In no event will the aggregate amount payable by the Company pursuant to this Article 7 exceed $500,000.

8.

Miscellaneous.

8.1.

Cumulative Remedies.  Any person having any rights under any provision of this Agreement will be entitled to enforce such rights specifically, to recover damages by reason of any breach of any provision of this Agreement, and to exercise all other rights granted by law, which rights may be exercised cumulatively and not alternatively.

8.2.

Successors and Assigns.  Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement and any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder may not be assigned by any of the parties hereto. All covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement by or on behalf of any of the parties hereto will bind and inure to the benefit of the respective permitted successors and assigns of the parties hereto whether so expressed or not.

8.3.

Severability.  Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement is held to be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision will be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of this Agreement or the other documents.

8.4.

Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, any one of which need not contain the signatures of more than one party, but all such counterparts when taken together will constitute one and the same agreement.

8.5.

Entire Agreement.  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter thereof, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings.

8.6

Notices. Any notices, consents, waivers or other communications required or permitted to be given under the terms of this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been delivered: (i) upon receipt, when delivered personally; (ii) upon receipt, when sent by facsimile (provided confirmation of transmission is mechanically or electronically generated and kept on file by the sending party); or (iii) one business day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight delivery service, in each case properly addressed to the party to receive the same. The addresses and facsimile numbers for such communications shall be:


If to the Company:


                           

GL Energy and Exploration, Inc..

                        

8721 Sunset Blvd., Penthouse 7



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Hollywood, CA  90069

                          

Telephone:

                         

Facsimile:

                           

Attention: Marcus Sanders


               

If to the Target of the Selling Stockholders:


American Southwest Distribution, Inc.

10330 Pioneer Blvd., Suite 290

Santa Fe Springs, California 90670

   

Telephone: (562) 903-1114

Facsimile:  (562) 903-9799

Attention: David Michery


With a copy to:


                           

Spectrum Law Group LLP

                           

1900 Main Street, Suite 125

                           

Irvine, California 92614

                           

Telephone: (949) 851-4300

                           

Facsimile: (949.851-5940

                           

Attention:  Marc A. Indeglia, Esq.


Written confirmation of receipt (A) given by the recipient of such notice, consent, waiver or other communication, (B) mechanically or electronically generated by the sender's facsimile machine containing the time, date, recipient facsimile number and an image of the first page of such transmission or (C) provided by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service shall be rebuttable evidence of personal service, receipt by facsimile or receipt from a nationally recognized overnight delivery service in accordance with clause (i),(ii) or (iii) above, respectively.


8.7.

Expenses and Attorney Fees.  The Company, Target and the Selling Stockholders shall each pay all of their respective legal and due diligence expenses in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, legal and accounting fees.



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8.8.

Waiver of Conditions.  At any time or times during the term hereof, the Company may waive fulfillment of any one or more of the conditions to its obligations in whole or in part, and Target or the Selling Stockholders may waive fulfillment of any one or more of the foregoing conditions to their obligation, in whole or in part, by delivering to the other party a written waiver or waivers of fulfillment thereof to the extent specified in such written waiver or waivers.  Any such waiver shall be validly and sufficiently authorized for the purposes of this Agreement if, as to any party, it is authorized in writing by an authorized representative of such party.  The failure of any party hereto to enforce at any time any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver of such provision, nor in any way to affect the validity of this Agreement or any part hereof or the right of any party thereafter to enforce each and every such provision.  No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be held to constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

8.9.

Law Governing.  This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with and governed and enforced in all respects by the laws of the State of California.

8.10.

Disputed Matters.  Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, each party hereby agrees that any suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought in either the United States District Court for the Central District of California or a Superior Court of the State of California in the County of Orange, and the parties hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the jurisdiction of such courts.  The parties hereby agree to waive trial by jury in any such suit, action or proceeding.  The parties irrevocably waive and agree not to raise any objection any of them might now or hereafter have to the bringing of any such suit, action or proceeding in any such court including, without limitation, any objection that the place where such court is located is an inconvenient forum.  Each party agrees that any judgment or order against tha t party in any such suit, action or proceeding brought in such a court shall be conclusive and binding upon that party and consents to any such judgment or order being recognized and enforced in the courts of its jurisdiction of incorporation or organization or any other courts, by registration or entry of such judgment or order, by a suit, action or proceeding upon such judgment or order, or any other means available for enforcement of judgments or orders.

8.11.

Attorneys’ Fees.  If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled.

8.12.

Delivery by Fax.  Delivery of an executed counterpart of the Agreement or any exhibit attached hereto by facsimile transmission shall be equally as effective as delivery of an executed hard copy of the same.  Any party delivering an executed counterpart of this Agreement or any exhibit attached hereto by facsimile transmission shall also deliver an executed hard copy of the same, but the failure by such party to deliver such executed hard copy shall not affect the validity, enforceability or binding nature effect of this Agreement or such exhibit.  



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8.13.

Gender Neutral Pronouns.  All pronouns and any variations thereof shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine or neuter, singular or plural, as the identity of the referenced person, persons, entity or entities may require.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties to this Agreement has executed or caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first above written.

“COMPANY”

GL ENERGY & EXPLORATION, INC.,

a Delaware corporation



By:________________________________

Marcus A. Sanders, General Counsel




“TARGET”

“SELLING STOCKHOLDERS”


AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC.

Signatures Appear on Exhibit A

DISTRIBUTION, INC., a Texas corporation



By:_________________________________

David Michery, President




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EXHIBIT A


SELLING STOCKHOLDERS




Signature of Selling Stockholder

Target Shares
Owned

Common
Shares

Preferred
Shares





_______________________________

David Michery





3,873





20,295,000





21,630



_______________________________

Kent Puckett



 

421



 

2,205,000



2,350




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EXHIBIT B


FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS



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EXHIBIT C


FORM OF AMENDMENT



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TARGET DISCLOSURE SCHEDULES





Schedule 3-1



COMPANY DISCLOSURE SCHEDULES




Schedule 4-1


EX-4 5 exhibit41.htm EXHIBIT 4.1 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS, PREFERENCES

Exhibit 4.1



CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS, PREFERENCES

AND RIGHTS OF SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK

OF

GL ENERGY AND EXPLORATION, INC.



GL ENERGY AND EXPLORATION, INC. (the "Company"), a corporation organized and existing under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, does hereby certify that, pursuant to authority contained in Article FOURTH of its Certificate of Incorporation, and pursuant to Section 151 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, the Board of Directors of the Company at a meeting duly held, adopted resolutions providing for the designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, of twenty-three thousand nine hundred eighty (23,980) shares of Series A Preferred Stock of the Company, as follows:


RESOLVED, that the Company is authorized to issue 23,980 shares of Series A Preferred Stock (the "Preferred Shares"), par value $.001 per share, which shall have the following powers, designations, preferences and other special rights:


1.

Conversion of Preferred Shares. Preferred Shares shall be convertible into shares of Common Stock on the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 1.


(a)

Certain Defined Terms. For purposes of this Certificate of Designations, the following terms shall have the following meanings:


(i)

"Conversion Price" means, as of any Conversion Date (as defined below) or other date of determination, $0.04 per share, subject to adjustment as provided herein.


(ii)

"Issuance Date" means, with respect to each Preferred Share, the date of issuance of the applicable Preferred Share.


(iii)

"Mandatory Conversion Date" means the day immediately preceding the effective date of a 1 for 35 reverse split of the Company’s Common Stock.


(iv)

"Person" means an individual, a limited liability company, a partnership, a joint venture, a corporation, a trust, an unincorporated organization and a government or any department or agency thereof.


(v)

"Stated Value" means $1,000 per share.





(b)

Holder's Conversion Right; Mandatory Conversion. Subject to the provisions of Section 1(d) below, at any time, any holder of Preferred Shares shall be entitled to convert any whole number of Preferred Shares into fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock in accordance with Section 1(d), at the Conversion Rate (as defined below). If any Preferred Shares remain outstanding on the Mandatory Conversion Date, then all such Preferred Shares shall, automatically without any action on the part of the Company or the holders of the Preferred Shares, be converted at the Conversion Rate as of such date in accordance with Section 1(d). The Company shall not issue any fraction of a share of Common Stock upon any conversion. All shares of Common Stock (including fractions thereof) issuable upon conversion of more than one Preferred Share by a holder thereof shall be aggregated for purposes of determining whether the conversion would result in the issuance of a fraction of a share of Common Stock. If, after the aforementioned aggregation, the issuance would result in the issuance of a fraction of a share of Common Stock, the Company shall round such fraction of a share of Common Stock up or down to the nearest whole share.


(c)

Conversion Rate. The number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of each Preferred Share pursuant to Section 1(b) shall be determined by dividing the Stated Value by the Conversion Price (the "Conversion Rate").


(d)

Mechanics of Conversion. The conversion of Preferred Shares shall be conducted in the following manner:


(i)

Holder's Delivery Requirements. To convert Preferred Shares into shares of Common Stock on any date (the "Conversion Date"), the holder thereof shall (A) transmit by facsimile (or otherwise deliver), for receipt on or prior to 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time on such date, a copy of a fully executed notice of conversion in the form attached hereto as Exhibit I (the "Conversion Notice") to the Company's designated transfer agent (the "Transfer Agent") with a copy thereof to the Company and (B) surrender to a common carrier for delivery to the Transfer Agent as soon as practicable following such date the original certificates representing the Preferred Shares being converted (or an indemnification undertaking with respect to such shares in the case of their loss, theft or destruction) (the "Preferred Stock Certificates").





(ii)

Company's Response. Upon receipt by the Company of a copy of a Conversion Notice, the Company shall promptly send, via facsimile, a confirmation of receipt of such Conversion Notice to such holder and the Transfer Agent, which confirmation shall constitute an instruction to the Transfer Agent to process such Conversion Notice in accordance with the terms herein. Upon receipt by the Transfer Agent of the Preferred Stock Certificates to be converted pursuant to a Conversion Notice, the Transfer Agent shall, no later than the second business day following the date of receipt (or the third business day following the date of receipt if received after 11:00 a.m. local time of the Transfer Agent), (A) issue and surrender to a common carrier for overnight delivery to the address as specified in the Conversion Notice, a certificate, registered in the name of the holder or its designee, for the number of shares of Common Stock to which t he holder shall be entitled, or (B) provided the Transfer Agent is participating in The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") Fast Automated Securities Transfer Program, upon the request of the holder, credit such aggregate number of shares of Common Stock to which the holder shall be entitled to the holder's or its designee's balance account with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission system. If the number of Preferred Shares represented by the Preferred Stock Certificate(s) submitted for conversion is greater than the number of Preferred Shares being converted, then the Transfer Agent shall, as soon as practicable and in no event later than three business days after receipt of the Preferred Stock Certificate(s) and at the Company's expense, issue and deliver to the holder a new Preferred Stock Certificate representing the number of Preferred Shares not converted.


(iii)

Record Holder. The person or persons entitled to receive the shares of Common Stock issuable upon a conversion of Preferred Shares shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder or holders of such shares of Common Stock on the Conversion Date.


(iv)

Mechanics of Mandatory Conversion. On the Mandatory Conversion Date, all holders of Preferred Shares shall surrender all Preferred Stock Certificates, duly endorsed for cancellation, to the Transfer Agent and all outstanding Preferred Shares shall be converted as of such date as if the holders of such Preferred Shares had given the Conversion Notice for all such shares on the Mandatory Conversion Date.


(e)

Taxes. The Company shall pay any and all taxes that may be payable with respect to the issuance and delivery of Common Stock upon the conversion of Preferred Shares.


(f)

Adjustments to Conversion Price. The Conversion Price will be subject to adjustment from time to time as provided in this Section 1(f).





(i)

Adjustment of Conversion Price upon Subdivision or Combination of Common Stock. If the Company at any time subdivides (by any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a greater number of shares, the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such subdivision will be proportionately reduced. If the Company at any time combines (by combination, reverse stock split or otherwise) one or more classes of its outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, the Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to such combination will be proportionately increased. If, at any time or from time to time, the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding is increased by a stock dividend payable in shares of Common Stock or any Convertible Securities, then, following the record date fixed for the determination of holders of Common Stock entitled to receive such stock dividend, a provision shall be made so that the holder of the Preferred Shares shall receive upon exercise thereof in addition to the number of shares of Common Stock receivable thereupon, the amount of securities of the Company that it would have received if (A) the Preferred Shares had been converted into Common Stock on the date of such event and (B) it had thereafter retained such securities and all rights and distributions relating to them.


(ii)

Adjustment of Conversion Price Upon Major Corporate Event Announcement. In the event (A) the Company makes a public announcement that it intends to consolidate or merge with or into another Person or engage in a business combination involving the issuance or exchange of more than thirty percent (30%) of the Company's outstanding  Common Stock, (B) the Company makes a public announcement that it intends to sell or transfer all or substantially all of the Company's assets, or (C) any Person (including the Company) publicly announces a purchase, tender or exchange offer for more than thirty percent (30%) of the Company's outstanding Common Stock (the transactions described in clauses (A), (B) and (C) above are hereinafter referred to as "Major Corporate Events" and the date of the announcement referred to in clause (A), (B) or (C) is hereinafter referred to as the  "Announcement Date"), then the Conve rsion Price shall, effective upon the Announcement Date and continuing through and including the Adjusted Conversion Price Termination Date (as defined below), be equal to the Conversion Price which would have been applicable for a conversion by the holder on the Announcement Date. From and after the Adjusted Conversion Price Termination Date, the Conversion Price shall be determined as set forth in Section 1(c). For purposes hereof, "Adjusted Conversion Price Termination Date" shall mean, with respect to any proposed Major Corporate Event for which a public announcement as contemplated by this Section 1(f)(ii) has been made, the date upon which the Company or other Person (in the case of clause (C) above) consummates or publicly announces the termination or abandonment of the proposed Major Corporate Event which was the subject of the previous public announcement.


(iii)

Notices.


(A)

Promptly upon any adjustment of the Conversion Price, the Company will give written notice thereof to each holder of Preferred Shares, setting forth in reasonable detail, and certifying, the calculation of such adjustment.





(B)

The Company will give written notice to each holder of Preferred Shares at least twenty (20) days prior to the date on which the Company closes its books or takes a record (I) with respect to any dividend or distribution upon the Common Stock, (II) with respect to any pro rata subscription offer to holders of Common Stock or (III) for determining rights to vote with respect to any Organic Change, dissolution or liquidation, provided that such information shall be made known to the public prior to or in conjunction with such notice being provided to such holder.


(C)

The Company will also give written notice to each holder of Preferred Shares at least twenty (20) days prior to the date on which any Organic Change, dissolution or liquidation will take place, provided that such information shall be made known to the public prior to or in conjunction with such notice being provided to such holder.


2.

Other Rights of Holders. Reclassification, Consolidation. Merger or Sale. Any recapitalization, reorganization, reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale of all or substantially all of the Company's assets to another Person or other transaction which is effected in such a way that holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive (either directly or upon subsequent liquidation) stock, securities or assets with respect to or in exchange for Common Stock is referred to herein as "Organic Change" Prior to the consummation of any (i) sale of all or substantially all of the Company's assets to an acquiring Person or (ii) other Organic Change following which the Company is not a surviving entity, the Company will secure from the Person purchasing such assets or the successor resulting from such Organic Change (in each case, the "Acquiring Entity") a written agreement (in form and substance satisfactory to the hol ders of a majority of the Preferred Shares then outstanding) to deliver to each holder of Preferred Shares in exchange for such shares, a security of the Acquiring Entity evidenced by a written instrument substantially similar in form and substance to the Preferred Shares, including, without limitation, having a stated value and liquidation preference equal to the Stated Value and the Liquidation Preference of the Preferred Shares held by such holder, and otherwise satisfactory to the holders of a majority of the Preferred Shares then outstanding. Prior to the consummation of any other Organic Change, the Company shall make appropriate provision (in form and substance satisfactory to the holders of a majority of the Preferred Shares then outstanding) to insure that each of the holders of the Preferred Shares will thereafter have the right to acquire and receive in lieu of or in addition to (as the case may be) the shares of Common Stock immediately theretofore acquirable and receivable upon the conversion of such holder's Preferred Shares such shares of stock, securities or assets that would have been issued or payable in such Organic Change with respect to or in exchange for the number of shares of Common Stock which would have been acquirable and receivable upon the conversion of such holder's Preferred Shares as of the date of such Organic Change (without taking into account any limitations or restrictions on the convertibility of the Preferred Shares).





3.

Dividends. The Company shall not be required to declare or pay a dividend on the Preferred Shares, except as set forth in this Section 3.  The holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends, when and as declared, in preference to any dividends on the Common Stock, at a rate equal to six percent (6%) per annum based on the Stated Value.  Such non-cumulative dividends shall be payable only, if as, and when declared by the Board; provided, however, that such non-cumulative dividends, only if declared, will be automatically payable upon any liquidation event described in Section 6 below. Dividends on the Preferred Shares shall be payable when, as and if declared by the Board of Directors and shall not be cumulative. No cash dividend or other distribution (other than a stock dividend giving rise to an adjustment under Section 1(f) hereof) shall be paid, or declared and set apart fo r payment, on any share of any series of preferred stock ranking junior to the Preferred Shares or on any Common Stock, unless a pro rata cash dividend or other distribution is paid, or declared and set apart for payment, with respect to all outstanding Preferred Shares based on the number of shares of Common Stock into which such Preferred Shares are convertible pursuant to Section 1 hereof as of the record date for determination of the holders of capital stock of the Company entitled to such dividend or distribution. In the event of the conversion of any Preferred Shares pursuant to Section 3 hereof, all accrued and unpaid dividends on such Preferred Shares shall be paid in cash unless any holder thereof, by written notice to the Company, requests that such dividends be converted into Common Stock, the amount of such accrued but unpaid dividends on such Preferred Shares shall be taken into account in determining the number of shares of Common Stock into which such Preferred Shares are convertible, as provi ded in Section 1(c) hereof.


4.

Reservation of Shares. The Company shall, so long as any of the Preferred Shares are outstanding, reserve and keep available out of its authorized and unissued Common Stock, solely for the purpose of effecting the conversion of the Preferred Shares, such number of shares of Common Stock as shall from time to time be sufficient to effect the conversion of all of the Preferred Shares then outstanding.


5.

Voting Rights. Each holder of outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to the number of votes equal to the number of whole shares of Common Stock into which the shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by such holder are convertible (as adjusted from time to time pursuant to Section 1(f)), at each meeting of such shareholders of the Company (and written actions of shareholders in lieu of meetings) with respect to any and all matters presented to the shareholders of the Company for their action or consideration. Except as provided by law, by the provisions of Sections 7 and 8, or by the provisions establishing any other series of Preferred Stock, holders of the Series A Preferred Stock and holders of any other outstanding series of Preferred Stock shall vote together with the holders of Common Stock as a single class.





6.

Liquidation; Dissolution; Winding-Up. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of the Preferred Shares shall be entitled to receive in cash out of the assets of the Company, whether from capital or from earnings available for distribution to its stockholders (the "Liquidation Funds"), before any amount shall be paid to the holders of any of the capital stock of the Company of any class junior in rank to the Preferred Shares in respect of the preferences as to the distributions and payments on the liquidation, dissolution and winding up of the Company, an amount per Preferred Share equal to the Stated Value of such Preferred Share (the "Liquidation Preference"); provided that, if the Liquidation Funds are insufficient to pay the full amount due to the holders of Preferred Shares and holders of shares of other classes or series of preferred stock of the Company that are of equal rank with the Preferred Shares as to payments of Liquidation Funds (the "Pari Passu Shares"), then each holder of Preferred Shares and Pari Passu Shares shall receive a percentage of the Liquidation Funds equal to the full amount of Liquidation Funds payable to such holder as a liquidation preference, in accordance with their respective Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights, as a percentage of the full amount of Liquidation Funds payable to all holders of Preferred Shares and Pari Passu Shares. In addition to the receipt of the Liquidation Preference, in the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of the Preferred Shares shall be entitled to receive Liquidation Funds distributed to holders of Common Stock, after the Liquidation Preference has been paid, to the same extent as if such holders of Preferred Shares had converted the Preferred Shares into Common Stock (without regard to a ny limitations on conversions herein or elsewhere) and had held such shares of Common Stock on the record date for such distribution of the remaining Liquidation Funds. The purchase or redemption by the Company of stock of any class, in any manner permitted by law, shall not, for the purposes hereof, be regarded as a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. Neither the consolidation or merger of the Company with or into any other Person, nor the sale or transfer by the Company of less than substantially all of its assets, shall, for the purposes hereof, be deemed to be a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company. No holder of Preferred Shares shall be entitled to receive any amounts with respect thereto upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company other than the amounts provided for herein; provided that a holder of Preferred Shares shall be entitled to all amounts previously accrued with respect to amounts owed hereunder.





7.

Preferred Rank. All shares of Common Stock shall be of junior rank to all Preferred Shares in respect to the preferences as to distributions and payments upon the liquidation, dissolution and winding up of the Company. The rights of the shares of Common Stock shall be subject to the preferences and relative rights of the Preferred Shares. Without the prior express written consent of the holders of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the then outstanding Preferred Shares, the Company shall not hereafter authorize or issue additional or other capital stock that ranks senior to the Preferred Shares in respect of the preferences as to distributions and payments upon the liquidation, dissolution and winding up of the Company. Without the prior express written consent of the holders of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the then outstanding Preferred Shares, the Company shall not hereafter authorize or make any amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation or bylaws, or file any resolution of the board of directors of the Company with the Secretary of State or enter into any agreement containing any provisions, which would adversely affect or otherwise impair the rights or relative priority of the holders of the Preferred Shares relative to the holders of the Common Stock or the holders of any other class of capital stock. In the event of the merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another corporation, the Preferred Shares shall maintain their relative powers, designations and preferences provided for herein and no merger shall result inconsistent therewith.


8.

Vote to Change the Terms of Preferred Shares. The affirmative vote at a meeting duly called for such purpose, or the written consent without a meeting, of the holders of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the then outstanding Preferred Shares, shall be required for any change to this Certificate of Designations or the Company's Certificate of Incorporation which would amend, alter, change or repeal any of the powers, designations, preferences and rights of the Preferred Shares.


9.

Lost or Stolen Certificates. Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of any Preferred Stock Certificates representing the Preferred Shares, and, in the case of loss, theft or destruction, of an indemnification undertaking by the holder to the Company in customary form and, in the case of mutilation, upon surrender and cancellation of the Preferred Stock Certificate(s), the Company shall execute and deliver new preferred stock certificate(s) of like tenor and date; provided, however, the Company shall not be obligated to re-issue preferred stock certificates if the holder contemporaneously requests the Company to convert such Preferred Shares into Common Stock.





10.

Remedies; Characterizations; Other Obligations; Breaches and Injunctive Relief. The remedies provided in this Certificate of Designations shall be cumulative and in addition to all other remedies available under this Certificate of Designations, at law or in equity (including a decree of specific performance and/or other injunctive relief); no remedy contained herein shall be deemed a waiver of compliance with the provisions giving rise to such remedy and nothing herein shall limit a holder's right to pursue actual damages for any failure by the Company to comply with the terms of this Certificate of Designations. The Company covenants to each holder of Preferred Shares that there shall be no characterization concerning this instrument other than as expressly provided herein. Amounts set forth or provided for herein with respect to payments, conversion and the like (and the computation thereof) shall be the amounts to be receive d by the holder thereof and shall not, except as expressly provided herein, be subject to any other obligation of the Company (or the performance thereof). The Company acknowledges that a breach by it of its obligations hereunder will cause irreparable harm to the holders of the Preferred Shares and that the remedy at law for any such breach may be inadequate. The Company therefore agrees that, in the event of any such breach or threatened breach, the holders of the Preferred Shares shall be entitled, in addition to all other available remedies, to an injunction restraining any breach, without the necessity of showing economic loss and without any bond or other security being required.


11.

Specific Shall Not Limit General; Construction. No specific provision contained in this Certificate of Designations shall limit or modify any more general provision contained herein. This Certificate of Designations shall be deemed to be jointly drafted by the Company and the Buyer and shall not be construed against any person as the drafter hereof.


12.

Failure or Indulgence Not Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of a holder of Preferred Shares in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privilege.









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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Stock to be signed by David Michery, its President and Chief Executive Officer, as of the ____ day of March, 2006.


GL ENERGY AND EXPLORATION, INC.




By:

___________________

Name:  David Michery

Title:

President and CEO







EXHIBIT I


ISSUER

CONVERSION NOTICE


Reference is made to the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of  GL ENERGY AND EXPLORATION, INC. (the "Certificate of Designations"). In accordance with and pursuant to the Certificate of Designations, the undersigned hereby elects to convert the number of shares of SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK, par value $.001 per share (the "Preferred Shares"), of GL ENERGY AND EXPLORATION, INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), indicated below into shares of Common Stock, par value $.001 per share (the "Common Stock"), of the Company, by tendering the stock certificate(s) representing the share(s) of Preferred Shares specified below as of the date specified below.


          Date of Conversion:______________________


          Number of Preferred Shares to be converted:__________________________


          Stock certificate no(s) of Preferred Shares to be converted:_____________________


 Please confirm the following information:


          Conversion Price:_______________________


          Number of shares of Common Stock to be issued:_______________________


Please issue the Common Stock into which the Preferred Shares are being converted and, if applicable, any check drawn on an account of the Company in the following name and to the following address:


          Issue to:

______________________________


______________________________


______________________________



          Facsimile Number:

______________________________



          Authorization:

______________________________


By:

______________________________

Title:

______________________________






Dated:

______________________________



Account Number:

______________________________

(if electronic book entry transfer):_____________________


Transaction Code Number:__________________________

(if electronic book entry transfer):_____________________










EX-10 6 exhibit101.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 October 11, 1999

Exhibit 10.1



EXCLUSIVE MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT


AN AGREEMENT made as of the 25th day of January, 2006, between Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. 1755 Broadway, New York, New York 10019 (hereinafter referred to as “Universal") and American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. at 8721 Sunset Blvd, Suite #7, Los Angeles, CA 90069, Attn: Marcus Sanders, Esq. (hereinafter referred to as "you").


1.

TERM


1.01.

(a)

The term of this agreement (“Term”) will commence on the date hereof and will continue until the date   two (2) years from the date hereof (“Initial Period”), subject to paragraph 1.01(b) below and the other applicable provisions of this agreement.  Each twelve (12) month period of the Term hereof is sometimes hereinafter referred to as a “Contract Year”.


(b)

You hereby grant to Universal one (1) irrevocable option (“Option”) to extend the Term hereof for an additional period of two (2) years (“Option Period”) on the same terms and conditions applicable to the Initial Period, except as otherwise specified herein.  Universal may exercise its Option by giving you written notice at any time before end of the Initial Period.  If Universal exercises its Option, the Option Period will automatically begin immediately after the end of the Initial Period.


(c)

Universal will have six (6) months from the expiration or termination of the Term hereof to sell off its existing inventory of Distributed Product on a non-exclusive basis (“Sell Off Period”).


(d)

The period consisting of the Term hereof and the Sell Off Period is sometimes hereinafter referred to as the “Exploitation Period”.


1.02.

You and Universal hereby acknowledge that contemporaneously herewith, you and Universal are entering into the following agreement and you hereby agree to execute and deliver to Universal an exclusive foreign license agreement in respect of manufacturing, selling, distributing, and otherwise exploiting Distributed Product throughout the universe excluding the Territory hereunder (the “License Agreement”),  The Term of this agreement will be the same as and will run contemporaneously with the term of the License Agreement.



2.

UNIVERSAL'S RIGHTS


2.01.

You hereby grant to Universal and any Person authorized by Universal the unlimited right (which right will be exclusive during the Term hereof and non-exclusive during the Sell Off Period) in the Territory during the Exploitation Period:


(a)

(1)

(A)

to manufacture, distribute, sell, and otherwise exploit Distributed Product by any and all methods now or hereafter known, including, without limitation, through Normal Retail Channels and Ancillary Exploitation Channels.


(B)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, solely in respect of the exploitation of Distributed Product through Ancillary Exploitation Channels, Universal will not without your prior consent (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed): (i) license any Master embodied on Distributed Product in the Territory: (A) for use in a motion picture, television production, or television




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advertisement or (B) for inclusion on a third party compilation Record, or (ii) use or license any Master of Distributed Product for inclusion on premium Records to promote the sale of any product or service other than Records; provided, however, that Universal’s inadvertent failure to so obtain your consent will not constitute a breach of this agreement.


(2)

Without limiting the foregoing, Universal’s rights hereunder include, without limitation the right (but not the obligation) to (A) solicit and fulfill orders for Distributed Product; (B) to advertise, promote and otherwise market Distributed Product (and to authorize other Persons to do so) through any mediums and channels and by any means whatsoever now or hereafter known, including, without limitation, the right to (i) use and authorize other Persons to use the artwork of each Record distributed hereunder in the packaging of such Record and any other materials hereunder (including, without limitation, all Materials) for the purposes of trade, advertising, marketing, promotion, and publicity, in any manner and in any medium now or hereafter known and (ii) the right to publicize, advertise, and exploit Distributed Product and to cause or permit others to do so; and (C) the right to perform Dis tributed Product publicly and to permit the public performances thereof in any medium and by any means whatsoever, whether now or hereafter known.  


(b)

to use, reproduce, print, publish or disseminate (and allow others the right to use, reproduce, print, publish, or disseminate) in any medium or by any method now or hereafter known your name, the names, approved portraits, approved pictures and approved likenesses of each Distributed Artist and the individual producers and all other Persons performing services in connection with or whose performance is embodied in Distributed Product (including, without limitation, all professional, group and other assumed or fictitious names used by them), and the voice and sound effects of the foregoing Persons (or any reproduction or simulation thereof) and approved biographical material concerning them for purposes of advertising, promotion and trade in connection with you, Distributed Product or the Distributed Artist concerned, the making and exploitation of Records hereunder, Universal’s exploitation o f Distributed Product, in the marketing, promotion, and advertising  of Records embodying Distributed Product, on websites, and general goodwill advertising; or Universal may, at its election, delay or refrain from doing any one or more of the foregoing.


(c)

to use all trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos owned and/or used by you or otherwise submitted, delivered, or supplied by you to Universal in connection with Distributed Product (collectively, the “Mark”) in the Territory in connection with Universal’s use or other  exploitation of Distributed Product hereunder at no additional cost to Universal (including, without limitation, on Record packaging artwork and on advertising, marketing, and promotional materials).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Universal will not be required to use your Mark if, in Universal’s reasonable judgment, such use might violate a statute, law or regulation, or the rights of any Person. The registration of all of your Mark will be your responsibility and will be done at your sole expense. Your submission of any material which includes any Mark will be deemed to be instructions to U niversal for Universal to use the Mark as submitted.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein your Mark including, without limitation, any Mark submitted or otherwise used by you in connection with Distributed Product or in connection with any materials created in connection with Distributed Product (e.g., without limitation, Record packaging artwork, marketing, advertising, and promotional materials, and advertisements) will constitute an item of “Materials” hereunder.


2.02.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Universal will have the right, without liability to you and without limiting its other rights, to decline to distribute or otherwise exploit or to discontinue the distribution or other exploitation of any Distributed Product hereunder if Universal reasonably believes that: (a) such distribution or other exploitation might violate a statute, law, or regulation or violate any rights of any Persons or might subject Universal to liability or unfavorable regulatory action; (b) the Record or any Master embodied therein is offensive to reasonable standards of public taste; (c) Universal believes that its distribution or other exploitation of such Record would




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constitute a breach by you of any of your agreements, warranties, or representations contained herein; and/or (d) such distribution or other exploitation might constitute the potential defamation or libel of any Person. Your sole remedy in the event any such Record is so rejected is the right to exclude solely the particular Record of Distributed Product from the definition of Distributed Product hereunder and enter into an agreement with a Person other than Universal solely to distribute solely such Record, provided that you and such other Person sticker or otherwise mark any such Record (at your sole cost and expense) to ensure that such Record is not returned to Universal and further provided that you will not identify or allow others to identify any such Record distributed by any other Person with Universal in any manner, directly or indirectly.


3.

DISTRIBUTION FEE; LICENSING FEE; NET PROCEEDS; PAYMENTS; ACCOUNTINGS


3.01.

(a)

In consideration of Universal providing services relating to the distribution and other exploitation of Distributed Product through Normal Retail Channels in the Territory, Universal shall be entitled to, and shall, deduct fees from Net Billings equal to twenty five percent (25%) of Net Billings hereunder, which fees Universal shall retain and utilize for its own account (“Distribution Fee”).  Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, the Distribution Fee shall be twenty two and one half percent (22.5%) of Net Billings rather than twenty-five percent (25%), with respect Distributed Product distributed hereunder after the calendar month in which cumulative Net Billings hereunder exceed Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000), and the Distribution Fee shall be twenty percent (20%) of Net Billings rather than twenty two and one half percent (22.5%), with respect to Distributed Prod uct distributed hereunder after the calendar month of the term during which cumulative Net Billings hereunder exceed Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000).  The foregoing Distribution Fee rate decreases, if applicable, shall apply prospectively beginning in the month following the month in which the Net Billings threshold is attained.


(b)

In consideration of Universal providing services relating to the exploitation of Distributed Product through Ancillary Exploitation Channels in the Territory, Universal shall be entitled to, and shall, deduct fees from Net Licensing Billings equal to fifteen percent (15%) of Net Licensing Billings hereunder, which fees Universal shall retain and utilize for its own account (“Licensing Fee”).


3.02.

As used herein, “Net Proceeds” means Total Net Billings less:


(a)

the Distribution Fee


(b)

the Licensing Fee


(c)

a reserve against anticipated returns of Distributed Product distributed by Universal and/or credits for such returns during and after the Term of this agreement.  In establishing such reserves, Universal will take into consideration the sale and returns history of previous Records shipped hereunder as well as that of the Record concerned, Soundscan reports (or similar retail sales reports) and reports from Universal distributor regarding to what extent the Record concerned is "selling through" at retail outlets. Universal will liquidate any such reserves within a period that does not exceed one year after the period in which such reserves were initially established, provided, if Universal makes any overpayment to you (e.g., by reason of an accounting error or by paying royalties on Records returned later), you will reimburse Universal to the extent Universal does not deduct such sum s from monies due you hereunder.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the expiration or termination of the Term of this agreement, Universal will have the right to withhold reserves in an amount sufficient in Universal's reasonable business judgment to cover anticipated returns and credits during those last one hundred eighty (180) days and during and after the Sell Off Period, it being understood that such reserves may exceed the percentages applicable during the Term of this agreement as set forth




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above. Returns of Distributed Product will first be applied against the most recent sales and then against the oldest reserves. If the amount of actual returns and/or credits exceed the amount of reserves held by Universal then, without limiting Universal’s other rights, such amount will be paid by you within five (5) days following Universal's written demand therefore.  


(d)

Any and all charges for the manufacturing or handling of Distributed Product or the reproduction of artwork, sleeves, labels, covers or other containers of such Records, as more specifically set forth in Article 6 hereinbelow.


(e)

Any and all Advances paid by Universal hereunder (it being agreed that Universal is under no obligation whatsoever to pay any Advances to you hereunder).


(f)

Any and all applicable taxes imposed on Universal with respect to the manufacture, distribution, license, sale, and/or other exploitation of Distributed Product hereunder (e.g. sales tax, VAT, etc.).


(g)

Any and all co-op advertising monies.   During the last six (6) months of the Term of this agreement, Universal may deduct from Net Billings a reasonable reserve for any such costs incurred by Universal during such period, which reserve will be liquidated no later than twelve (12) months after the end of the Term hereof.


(h)

Universal’s standard charges for returns handling and refurbishing Distributed Product, whether such Records were distributed by Universal or by a Person other than Universal.


(i)

Universal’s standard charges for refurbishing Records manufactured by any Person other than Universal.


(j)

Credits to Universal’s customers for actual returns of Distributed Product not shipped by Universal hereunder made during each accounting period.


(k)

Special Program Discounts and/or price reduction programs.


(l)

Any other amounts due Universal under this agreement or the License Agreement or any and all other costs of any other service rendered by Universal or product furnished or monies spent by Universal on your behalf hereunder, provided any such service, product, or monies are provided or spent in the normal course of handling Distributed Product hereunder and are consistent with similar services, products or monies that are provided or spent for similar-type arrangements.  


(m)

any other amounts that Universal is entitled to offset or otherwise deduct from Net Billings or Net Licensing Billings hereunder.


3.03.

Universal will compute Net Proceeds hereunder on a calendar monthly basis.  Within sixty (60) days after the close of each such monthly period Universal will send you an accounting statement covering the Net Proceeds for the accounting period concerned and will remit to you the net amount of such Net Proceeds, if any, after deducting any such amount, if any, that Universal may be required to withhold pursuant to the applicable state tax laws, the U.S. Tax Regulations, or any other applicable statute, regulation, treaty, or law.  Such accounting statements will be rendered in accordance with Universal’s regular accounting practices. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Universal, during the Exploitation Period hereof, is not obligated to render an accounting statement with respect to any monthly periods in respect of which there is no significant (as determined by Universal in its reasonable commercial judgment) change between the accounting rendered with respect to the calendar monthly period immediately preceding such




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particular calendar monthly period and the accounting that would otherwise be rendered with respect to such particular monthly period unless you request, in writing, an accounting statement for one or more particular monthly periods.  Any such requests will be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of the calendar monthly period in respect of which an accounting statement is sought.


3.04.

All accounting statements rendered by Universal will be conclusively binding upon you and not subject to any objection by you for any reason unless specific objection in writing, stating the basis thereof, is given to Universal and an audit pursuant to paragraph 3.05 for that statement is completed within two (2) years from the date such statement is rendered. Failure to make such written objection or conduct the audit within said time period will be deemed to be your approval of such statement, your waiver of such audit rights, and your waiver of the right to sue Universal for additional Net Proceeds in connection with the applicable accounting period. Each statement will be deemed rendered when due unless you notify Universal that the applicable statement was not received by you and such notice is given within sixty (60) days after the applicable due date specified in paragraph 3.01 above, in whic h event the statement will be deemed rendered on the date actually sent by Universal. You will not have the right to sue Universal in connection with any accounting, or to sue Universal for monies due on account of the exploitation of Distributed Product hereunder during the period an accounting covers, unless you commence the suit within two (2) years after the date the applicable statement is rendered to you.


3.05.

You may, at your own expense, audit Universal’s books and records directly relating to this agreement that report the sales or other exploitation of Distributed Product for which Net Proceeds are payable hereunder. You may make such audit only for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of statements sent to you hereunder and only as provided herein. You may initiate such audit only by giving notice to Universal at least thirty (30) days prior to the date you intend to commence your audit. Your audit will be conducted by a reputable independent certified public accountant experienced in record industry audits in such a manner so as not to disrupt Universal's other functions and will be completed promptly. You may audit a particular statement only once and only within two (2) years after the date such statement is rendered as provided in paragraph 3.04 above. Your audit may be conducted only durin g Universal's usual business hours and at the place where it keeps the books and records to be examined. You will not audit Universal’s books and records more than once during any calendar year of the Term of this agreement. Your auditor will review his tentative written findings with a member of Universal's finance staff designated by Universal before rendering a report to you so as to remedy any factual errors and clarify any issues that may have resulted from misunderstanding.


3.06.

At any time that Net Proceeds are reported, if such Net Proceeds are in a negative amount, then you will promptly pay Universal such Net Proceeds, plus any other amounts then due.


3.08.

You acknowledge that Universal may invoice free goods in accordance with its standard policies.


4.

YOUR OBLIGATIONS


4.01

You will be solely responsible for and will accept and process any and all returns of Distributed Product not distributed by Universal, whether sold before or during the Term of this agreement, including, without limitation, returns from independent distributors, retailers, racks or otherwise.  The preceding sentence is of the essence of this agreement.  Without limiting the foregoing, if Universal elects, in its sole discretion, to accept and process returns of Distributed Product not distributed by Universal on your behalf (which Universal is under no obligation whatsoever to do), then, without limiting its other rights and remedies, Universal will have the right to deduct any costs incurred therefor (including Universal’s standard returns handling fees) against any and all monies otherwise payable to you hereunder or under the License Agreement, provided, however, that if the




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monies otherwise payable hereunder for any particular accounting period are less than the total amount to be deducted, Universal will bill you for such costs, and you will reimburse Universal for same no later than thirty (30) days after your receipt of Universal’s invoice.


4.02

You will be solely responsible for all costs of refurbishing inventory of Distributed Product not manufactured by Universal hereunder to allow Universal to sell such inventory as Universal-distributed product during the Term of this agreement. Such refurbishing of Distributed Product will include having all references to any prior distributor contained on Distributed Product concerned and/or any packaging in respect thereof, removed or otherwise overstickered, covered, or deleted, and, at Universal’s election, such Distributed Product will either bear a sticker or other identifying characteristic, or will bear a new selection number and bar code. Without limiting the foregoing, Universal will have the right to deduct the costs of such refurbishing (at Universal’s standard rate card refurbishing cost) from any and all monies otherwise payable to you hereunder or under the License Agreement, provided, however, that if the monies otherwise payable hereunder in any particular accounting period are less than the total amount to be deducted, then Universal will bill you for such costs, and you will reimburse Universal for same no later than thirty (30) days after your receipt of Universal’s invoice.


4.03.

You will supply Universal, pursuant to the schedule and specifications designated by Universal, material for insertion in Universal's sales publication(s), if any.  


4.04.

Universal has an insurance policy that covers the manufacturing cost of any inventory while it is in Universal’s possession (including inventory of Distributed Product.) Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is understood by the parties hereto that you will bear the risk of any loss to or in connection with the inventory of Distributed Product.


4.05.

Promptly after Universal's request, you will, at your sole expense, remove from Universal's warehouse, or order the destruction of, the stock of any Surplus Records.  You will be deemed to have ordered the destruction of any such Surplus Records within twenty-one (21) days after the date of Universal's request to remove same from its warehouse, unless Universal receives from you within said twenty-one (21) day period written instructions for the immediate delivery of such stock to a public warehouse or other non-Universal location at your expense. All such Surplus Records removed from Universal’s warehouse pursuant to this paragraph, if not subsequently destroyed, will be warehoused by you in a manner satisfactory to Universal to prevent the distribution, sale, or other exploitation of such stock of Distributed Product. In the alternative, if you fail to remove such stock from Universal 46;s warehouse, Universal will have the right to charge you for the cost of storing such stock in Universal’s warehouse pursuant to Universal’s standard rate card prices and to deduct such costs from your Net Proceeds hereunder.


4.06.

(a)

You will be solely responsible for securing (and you agree to timely secure) any and all permissions, authorizations, clearances, licenses, releases and other rights required (or reasonably deemed necessary by Universal) to enable Universal to distribute and otherwise exploit Distributed Product in the Territory without infringing upon the rights of, or incurring any liability to, any other Persons including, without limitation, music publishers and their agents. In addition, you will be solely responsible for timely paying (and you agree to timely pay) any and all sums due or otherwise required to be paid to any and all other Persons in respect of any such permissions, authorizations, clearances, licenses, releases and other rights (including, without limitation, payments to developers, copyright proprietors, music publishers, writers, artists (including, without limitation, Distributed Artists), producers and engineers).  At Universal’s request, you agree to provide Universal with written evidence (such evidence to be in a form satisfactory to Universal in its sole discretion) (i) that you have entered into written mechanical license agreements, as required, with the appropriate Persons in respect of each and every Composition embodied in Distributed Product theretofor distributed and/or otherwise exploited hereunder (and/or which is scheduled to be




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distributed and/or otherwise exploited hereunder) ("Mechanical License") and (ii) that you have accounted and paid hereunder all Mechanical Royalties due in this regard pursuant to such Mechanical License (or pursuant to the compulsory statutory provisions of the U.S. Copyright Act).


(b)

You agree to deliver each Master of Distributed Product hereunder in the form of a Digital Master.  You will comply with Universal’s then-current policies with respect to Samples, and you hereby warrant and represent that all information supplied by you to Universal in that regard is and will be complete and accurate.  In connection with each Master of Distributed Product delivered hereunder to Universal, you will provide Universal in written form with all necessary information, consents, licenses, and permissions, including without limitation those relating to all Samples, if any, interpolated in the Masters, such that Universal may manufacture, distribute, sell, release and otherwise exploit Records embodying the Masters concerned by any and all methods now or hereafter known, including, without limitation, lyrics to each musical composition contained on a Record, ancillary materia ls prepared by or for you which are required hereunder, mechanical licenses, sideartist permissions and any information required to be delivered to unions, guilds or other third parties. Without limiting the foregoing or any of Universal’s rights or remedies hereunder, lyrics to each musical composition contained on any Record of Distributed Product to be released hereunder must be delivered to Universal no later than ninety (90) days before the scheduled release date of the Record concerned, which lyrics shall be typed and in an easily readable form.


4.07.

(a)

You, at your sole cost and expense, will produce and deliver to Universal the Record packaging for each Record of Distributed Product hereunder (“Artwork”). All Artwork will be in the form of film from the “camera ready” artwork comprised of uncombined color separations (free of logos, bar coding or other indicia of your prior licensees or distributors) for any jacket, sleeve, container, cover, inlay card, booklet, and insert for Records to be derived from such Record and must comply with Universal’s standard packaging format. All Artwork must be delivered to Universal not later than ninety (90) days before the scheduled release date of the Record concerned together with all licenses and consents required in connection with it and will be so delivered in the format and manner as designated by Universal in its sole discretion.  If you fail to timely deliver any artwork hereunder (including, without limitation, any Artwork), then Universal will have the right to deduct any premium charges incurred by Universal to meet the release schedule of the applicable Record of Distributed Product hereunder from any and all monies otherwise payable to you hereunder or under the License Agreement, provided, however, that if the monies otherwise payable hereunder for any particular accounting period are less than the total amount to be charged, Universal will bill you for such costs, and you will reimburse Universal for same no later than thirty (30) days after your receipt of Universal’s invoice.  


(b)

(1)

(A)

Without limiting the foregoing, and subject to the last sentence of paragraph 2.02 above, you, at your sole cost and expense, will have printed on the outside and elsewhere of the packaging or other graphics for each Record of Distributed Product hereunder (as and where and in the manner designated by Universal in its sole discretion) Universal’s logo as provided to you by Universal (“Universal Logo”) and the language “Manufactured and Distributed by Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 1755 Broadway, New York, New York 10019” or words of similar effect subject to the approval of Universal (“Universal Legend”).  The Universal Logo will be the same size as and will be placed either to the right of or below your Mark contained on the particular Record packaging, unless required otherwise by Universal in its sole discretion.  You further a gree that Universal shall have the right to include the Universal Logo and Universal Legend on each Record hereunder (such as, by way of example only, on the “label” of any compact disc).  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, all matters relating to the Universal Logo, the Universal Legend, and Universal’s other trademarks, legal obligations, or other requirements in respect of Distributed Product, Artwork or any other materials hereunder will be determined in Universal’s sole discretion, and you agree to comply with all of Universal’s instructions in connection therewith.  




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(B)

Without limiting the last sentence of paragraph 2.02 above, you will not have the right to use the Universal Logo or the Universal Legend or any other Universal Marks (as defined in paragraph 4.07(b)(2) below) in any manner connection with any Distributed Product that is not manufactured, distributed or otherwise exploited by Universal hereunder (including, without limitation, any Distributed Product not distributed or otherwise exploited by Universal pursuant to paragraph 2.02 above)


(2)

You agree that Universal shall retain all right, title and interest in and to the Universal Logo and in any other trademark, trade name, service mark or logo owned and/or controlled by Universal (“Universal Marks”) and all associated goodwill and intellectual property rights (including, without limitation, any copyright, design, trade name, trademarks, trade dress, or other property right).   Nothing contained in this agreement confers to you any right of ownership in the Universal Logo or the Universal Marks or any interest in the goodwill and intellectual property rights associated therewith other than the right to use the Universal Logo in accordance with this agreement.  When using the Universal Logo, you will follow Universal’s trademark guidelines as provided to you by Universal from time to time.  You agree not to register, or attempt to register, or to oth erwise assert any rights in, the Universal Logo and/or the Universal Marks in any manner (including, without limitation, as a trademark, trade name, service mark, or Internet domain name) in any jurisdiction or otherwise. Neither the Universal Logo nor any of the Universal Marks will be used by you in any manner without Universal's express prior written consent in each instance except as specifically permitted in this agreement.  Universal  (in its absolute and sole discretion) may require that you use the Universal Logo or any Universal Mark (as applicable) in connection with Universal approved marketing materials and advertisements related to Distributed Product hereunder.  You shall not have the right to alter the appearance of the Universal Logo and/or the Universal Marks in any manner.  You will not use, cause, or authorize to be used, as your Mark or otherwise, any word, device, design, slogan, trade name, trademark, service mark, logo, or symbol confusingly similar to the Universal Logo and/or to any of the Universal Marks.  You right to use the Universal Logo as expressly provided in this agreement will automatically end upon the expiration or termination of this agreement.  Without limiting any of the provisions contained herein, the provisions of this paragraph 4.07(b)(2) will survive the expiration or termination of this agreement.


(3)

You will only use your Mark and the Universal Logo (subject to Universal’s prior approval and subject to the other applicable provisions contained herein) in connection with Distributed Product hereunder (including, without limitation, in any Artwork hereunder and in any marketing and promotional materials and/or advertising related to the exploitation of Distributed Product), and, without limiting the foregoing, you will not have the right to use in any manner the logo, trademark, trade name, service mark, or logo of any other Person in connection with any of the foregoing.


(c)

If Universal determines in its sole discretion that any Distributed Product must be identified as containing “explicit contents” then you agree at your sole cost and expense to include the R.I.A.A. “Parental Advisory Logo” on the front outside Record packaging artwork of the applicable Distributed Product in the size, manner, and placement as designated by Universal in its sole discretion and on all materials related to the particular Distributed Product (e.g., without limitation, advertising, promotional, and marketing materials).  If you fail to so include the “Parental Advisory Logo” on any Record packaging artwork or other materials hereunder, then Universal, without limiting its other rights, will have the right to (1) decline to distribute or cease the distribution of the applicable Distributed Product; and/or (2) include, at your sole cost and expense, the “Parental Advisory Logo” on such Record packaging artwork and other materials.  If Universal exercises the foregoing option (2), Universal will have the right to deduct al costs in connection therewith from any and all monies otherwise payable to you hereunder or under the License Agreement, provided, however, that if the monies otherwise payable hereunder in any particular accounting period are less




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than the total amount to be deducted, then Universal will bill you for such costs, and you will reimburse Universal for same no later than thirty (30) days after your receipt of Universal’s invoice.


(d)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Universal will have the right, without liability to you and without limiting its other rights, to decline to use any artwork delivered by you hereunder (including, without limitation, any Artwork and any marketing, promotional and advertising materials) if Universal reasonably believes that: (1) the use of such artwork might violate a statute, law or regulation or violate any rights of any Persons or might subject Universal to liability or unfavorable regulatory action; (2) such artwork is offensive to reasonable standards of public taste; or (3) Universal’s use of such artwork would constitute a breach by you of any of your agreements, warranties or representations contained herein. If Universal rejects any artwork pursuant to this paragraph you agree, at your sole cost and expense, to revise the particular artwork in accordance with Universal’s instructions.  If Universal rejects any artwork pursuant to this paragraph and in connection therewith you fail to timely deliver the particular artwork, then Universal will have the right to deduct any premium charges incurred by Universal to meet the release schedule of the applicable Record of Distributed Product hereunder from any and all monies otherwise payable to you hereunder or under the License Agreement, provided, however, that if the monies otherwise payable hereunder for any particular accounting period are less than the total amount to be charged, Universal will bill you for such costs, and you will reimburse Universal for same no later than five (5) days after your receipt of Universal’s invoice.  


4.08.

Prior to the commercial release by Universal of any of Distributed Product hereunder, you, at your sole cost and expense, will cause the UPC numbers contained on the containers of Distributed Product to conform to Universal's bar coding requirements.


4.09.

Without limiting any of the other provisions contained in this agreement, you are solely and fully responsible for the following payments and other obligations and will directly and timely pay to the applicable Person all costs or expenses incurred in connection therewith:


(a)

all royalties and other sums or payments due to all recording artists (including, without limitation, all Distributed Artists), producers and, all other royalty participants, and all other Persons entitled to receive royalties or other payments in connection with the manufacture, distribution, sale, license, and/or other exploitation of Distributed Product hereunder.


(b)

All recording, production, mastering, and all related costs incurred in connection with Distributed Product hereunder.


(c)

Any and all payments owed under the rules and regulations of the American Federation of Musicians, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and any other union or guild having jurisdiction, and you will indemnify, defend and hold Universal harmless therefrom in accordance with the terms of paragraph 9.01(a) hereinbelow.


(d)

Any and all sales, use or other taxes levied on any of the sums payable to you hereunder which have not been previously deducted by Universal from your  accountings.


(e)

all costs and expenses in connection with your general, administrative, and overhead costs and other operating costs, including, without limitation, rents, salaries, benefits, equipment costs, travel and entertainment expenses, telephone charges, etc.


(f)

Any and all costs incurred with respect to the preparation and manufacture of Record artwork and packaging, including, but not limited to, costs incurred with respect to the preparation of compact disc booklets, inlay cards, and j-cards (including color separations).





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(g)

All costs incurred with respect to the hiring and maintenance of a promotion, marketing and advertising staff utilized to promote, market and advertise Distributed Product distributed hereunder, and all expenses attendant thereto, including, without limitation, all costs of marketing, promoting, and advertising Distributed Product and producing Videos.


(h)

All Mechanical Royalties payable to Persons (including, without limitation, songwriters and/or music publishers)  with respect to the Compositions embodied on Distributed Product hereunder.


4.10.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Universal may, at its sole discretion, pay on your behalf any of the costs or expenses referred to in paragraph 4.09, above.  If Universal pays any such costs, which it will be under no obligation to do, such amounts will be a direct debt from you to Universal, which among its other remedies, Universal may deduct from any monies payable to you hereunder or under the License Agreement.


4.11.

At all times during the Term hereof, you will maintain in full force and effect at your own cost and expense from a nationally recognized insurance carrier an "Errors and Omissions" insurance policy in the amount of at least One Million Dollars ($l,000,000.00) per occurrence and Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) in the aggregate with Universal as a named insured, in connection with Distributed Product distributed hereunder and related material used in connection therewith.  Proof of such policy will be delivered to Universal prior to the commencement of the Term hereof in the form of valid insurance certificates naming Universal as an additional insured. Such certificate will also provide that such coverage will not be canceled without at least sixty (60) days prior written notice to Universal. Delivery of such certificate is a condition precedent to Universal’s obligations h ereunder. In the event you do not maintain the foregoing insurance policy in accordance with the provisions thereof, and such default continues uncured for a period of thirty (30) days or more, Universal may at anytime thereafter obtain such insurance on your behalf and charge you therefor (or deduct the costs therefor from monies otherwise payable to you hereunder).


4.12.

Subject to the provisions of paragraph 5.01 below, you, at your sole cost and expense, will be responsible for and will perform all functions of a major Record company (other than that of “distributor” of Records) including, without limitation, all so-called “A&R” functions and all activities relating to the marketing, promotion, and advertising of Distributed Product (as more fully described in paragraph 5.01(a) below).   In the event you fail to comply with any aspect of this paragraph Universal will have the right, without limiting its other rights, by giving you written notice thereof, to terminate this agreement.  In the event Universal so terminates this agreement, it will continue to have all of its rights, as if the agreement were terminated or expired in accordance with any of the other provisions hereof.


4.13.

You will provide Universal with a reasonable number of promotional or “marked” copies of each Record of Distributed Product to be distributed or otherwise exploited hereunder for the promotional use of Universal personnel. Such copies of Distributed Product will be furnished without cost to Universal and will not be considered Records distributed hereunder for any purpose.


4.14.

Simultaneously with your execution of this agreement, you agree to execute and deliver to Universal the security agreement (the “Security Agreement”) attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and by this reference incorporated herein.  The Security Agreement grants to and in favor of Universal, and Universal will retain a security interest in, the Collateral (as defined in the Security Agreement) to secure the recoupment by or repayment to Universal of the Debt (as defined in paragraph 7.01 hereinbelow).  The security interest herein granted to and retained by Universal attaches to the Collateral immediately upon execution of this agreement.  You agree to execute all documents required by law to perfect or modify (if necessary) the security interest granted herein. You will not, without Universal's written approval, grant a security interest in the Collateral that would be su perior or prior to the security interest of Universal.  




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5.

 MARKETING


5.01.

(a)

(1)

Subject to the provisions of paragraph 5.01(b) below, you will be solely responsible for developing, planning, undertaking, implementing and otherwise performing all marketing, advertising (including, without limitation, so-called "co-op" advertising) and promotion activities in connection with Distributed Product and for timely paying all of the costs and expenses related thereto. You agree and warrant that you will timely undertake the marketing, promotion and advertising of each Record of Distributed Product and, upon Universal’s request, will evidence same, in part, by meaningfully consulting with Universal and furnishing Universal with a written marketing plan and budget therefor prior to the initial release of the particular Distributed Product ("Marketing Plan"), and that each such Marketing Plan will be finalized within a reasonable period of time (as determined by Universal in its reasonable judgment) prior to the initial release of the Distributed Product concerned.  If Universal pays any costs in connection with the foregoing (which Universal is under no obligation whatsoever to do), such amounts so paid by Universal will be a direct debt from you to Universal, which among its other remedies, Universal may deduct from any monies payable to you hereunder or under the License Agreement; provided, however, that if the monies otherwise payable hereunder in any particular accounting period are less than the total amount to be deducted, then Universal will bill you for such costs, and you will reimburse Universal for same no later than five (5) days after your receipt of Universal’s invoice.


(2)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Universal, following its receipt of your request, and at your sole cost and expense, will place “co-op” advertisements on your behalf with respect to Distributed Product.  In connection therewith, Universal will have the option to either (i) advance the costs of such advertising and deduct such costs from any monies otherwise payable to you hereunder or under the License Agreement, or (ii) invoice you for same, in which event you will pay such costs to Universal no later than thirty (30) days after your receipt of Universal’s invoice, or (iii) require you to pay such costs to Universal before Universal places any such advertisements on your behalf.  In connection with the provisions of this paragraph, you hereby authorize Universal to expend on your behalf up to four percent (4%) of Net Billings per Contract Year he reunder on co-op advertising during such Contract Year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained herein will in any way obligate Universal to expend any money for so-called co-op advertising. If Universal determines, in its sole discretion, that the monies otherwise payable to you hereunder are insufficient to cover such costs, Universal will have the right to: (x)  refuse to place such advertising on your behalf, or (y) elect to not place such advertising on your behalf unless you pay Universal therefor prior to Universal placing any such advertisements.


(b)

Universal is under no obligation whatsoever hereunder or otherwise to provide “in-house” label services or pay for or incur any third party marketing, promotion, publicity, advertising, or related costs or expenses in connection with Distributed Product.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Universal, following its receipt of your written request (which request will specify the particular in-house services you are requesting), will give good faith consideration to providing certain of Universal’s in-house services in connection with the marketing and promotion of any Distributed Product, subject to the provisions of paragraph 3.01(a)(2) above, such as promotion, marketing, publicity and advertising, New Media, and creative (e.g., Video production and artwork supervision) (“Label Services”); provided, however, that in connection therewith you and Universal agree to negotiate in good faith a new Distribution Fee in accordance with the provisions of clause 3.01(a)(2) above that will be deducted from Net Billings hereunder solely in respect of the particular Record(s) of Distributed Product that Universal provides such Label Services in connection with.  If you request that Universal provide Label Services in connection with any Record(s) of Distributed Product hereunder, and Universal agrees to do so, and you and Universal also agree to the new Distribution Fee with respect thereto, then in connection therewith: (i) any and all decisions with respect to how Universal provides such Label Services will be made by Universal in its




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sole discretion; and (ii) you and Universal will mutually approve a marketing plan and accompanying budget with respect to all costs of marketing, promotion, publicity, and advertising, including without limitation, the cost of promotional Records and Videos, in connection with all phases of the United States release of the applicable Distributed Product hereunder.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Universal’s agreement to provide any Label Services hereunder shall not relieve you of your obligation hereunder to timely pay all of the costs and expenses related to such marketing, advertising, promotional, and other activities; provided, however, that in connection therewith, Universal may, in its sole discretion either (aa) advance the costs of such marketing, advertising, promotional, and other activities and deduct such costs from any monies otherwise payable to you hereunder or und er the License Agreement, or (bb) invoice you for same, in which event you will pay such costs to Universal no later than thirty (30) days after your receipt of Universal’s invoice, or (cc) require you to pay such costs to Universal (or to the applicable third party) before Universal undertakes, implements, or otherwise commits to such activities; provided, however, that if Universal determines, in its sole discretion, that the monies otherwise payable to you hereunder are insufficient to cover such costs, Universal will have the right to (x) refuse to provide any such Label Services, and/or (y) elect to not provide any such Label Services unless you pay Universal any third party costs related to the marketing and promotion of the Distributed Product concerned prior to Universal developing, planning, undertaking, implementing and/or otherwise performing (as applicable) any marketing, advertising and/or promotion of the particular Distributed Product.  Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 4.1 2 above, with respect to Distributed Product for which Universal provides Label Services in connection with, you will not be responsible for providing comparable services for the Distributed Product concerned.


5.02.

(a)

During the Term hereof, you and Universal will mutually determine the following:


(1)

the initial United States release date of each Record delivered by you and accepted by Universal, provided that you must agree to an initial release date that is within ninety (90) days after delivery of the Record concerned. In no event will Universal be obligated to release more than three (3) such Records in any ninety (90) day period;


(2)

the suggested retail list price for the initial United States release of each Record delivered by you and accepted by Universal from Universal’s current published price list. At your written request, Universal will send you Universal’s current published price list;


(3)

whether to delete any Record of Distributed Product from Universal’s current catalog.


(b)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth above, if you and Universal disagree as to any matters set forth in paragraph 5.02(a) above, Universal’s decision will be final.


5.03.

(a)

If Universal has agreed to provide Label Services at your request, and in connection therewith you and Universal mutually decide to produce one (1) or more Videos (which neither Universal nor you are under any obligation to do), the Master, producer, director and concept of such Videos will be mutually approved by you and Universal; provided, however, that you will be deemed to have approved any Master embodied on the “A” side of a single hereunder. All production personnel for each Video will be engaged by Universal on your behalf and at your sole cost and expense, pursuant to a written budget to be established and approved in advance by you and Universal in writing (the “Production Budget”).  You will be solely responsible for timely paying all costs and expenses in connection producing each Video hereunder; provided, however, that at your request Universal will give good faith consideration to advancing the costs of each such Video in amount not in excess of the Production Budget, it being agreed that (i) Universal is under no obligation whatsoever to so agree to advance such costs and (ii) if Universal agrees to advance such costs, all such costs paid




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or incurred by Universal in connection with the production of Videos hereunder will constitute Advances hereunder and will be deducted from monies otherwise payable to you under this agreement or the License Agreement.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the monies otherwise payable hereunder in any particular accounting period are less than the total amount to be deducted, then, without limiting any of your obligations hereunder or any of Universal’s rights hereunder, Universal shall have the right to either (aa) pay such costs on your behalf and invoice you for such costs, in which event you will pay such costs to Universal no later than thirty (30) days after your receipt of Universal’s invoice, or (bb) require you to pay such costs to Universal (or to the applicable third party) before Universal engages the personnel concerned in connection with producing the particu lar Video or before the commencement of filming the particular Video.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, you will be responsible for paying any and all production costs in excess of the Production Budget, it being agreed that if Universal pays any such excess costs (which Universal is under no obligation whatsoever to do), such costs will be a direct debt from you to Universal, which among its other remedies, Universal may (x) deduct from any monies payable to you hereunder or under the License Agreement or (y) invoice you for such costs, in which event you will pay such costs to Universal no later than five (5) days after your receipt of Universal’s invoice.


  

(b)

Any Video produced hereunder will be deemed to be Distributed Product hereunder.  As between you and Universal, you will be solely responsible for obtaining and paying for all necessary licenses in connection with the Compositions embodied in each Video hereunder for the exploitation of each such Video in the Territory during the Term in any and all media from the copyright holder(s) of such Compositions (“Video Publishing Costs”), including, without limitation, synchronization licenses and licenses for public performance in the United States.  Without limiting the foregoing, if any Composition embodied in a Video hereunder is a Controlled Composition, then you will issue (or cause the music publishing companies having the right to do so) to Universal at no cost all such licenses (and your execution of this agreement constitutes the issuance of such licenses by any music publish ing company that is owned or controlled by you or Principal (as defined in paragraph 7.01(a) below) or any Related Company.  If Universal pays any such Video Publishing Costs hereunder (which Universal is under no obligation whatsoever to do), then all such Video Publishing Costs paid or incurred by Universal will constitute Advances hereunder and will be deducted from monies otherwise payable to you under this agreement or the License Agreement; provided, however, that if the monies otherwise payable hereunder in any particular accounting period are less than the total amount to be deducted, then Universal will bill you for such costs, and you will reimburse Universal for same no later than thirty (30) days after your receipt of Universal’s invoice.  Each Video will be deemed a Material hereunder.  


5.04.

All artwork (including, without limitation, all Artwork) and other materials manufactured, printed, or otherwise created by you or your agents or on your behalf or that is otherwise under your control and that is related in any manner to marketing, promoting, advertising and/or selling Distributed Product will be subject to Universal’s approval before such materials are used by you or any other Person.  Without limiting the provisions of the penultimate sentence of paragraph 4.07(b)(2) above, you agree that at Universal’s request, and at your sole cost and expense, you will have the Universal Logo and/or the Universal Legend and/or any other language designated by Universal in its sole discretion printed or otherwise included on any such marketing, promotional, or sales materials and/or advertisements related to Distributed Product specified by Universal in its request and in the mann er as designated by Universal in its sole discretion, subject always to the last sentence of paragraph 4.07(b)(1) above.  


6.

MANUFACTURING


6.01.

Universal will have the exclusive right in the Territory to manufacture Distributed Product hereunder on your behalf during the Term of this agreement, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Article 6.




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6.02.

The Masters from which Universal will manufacture Records of Distributed Product will be delivered to Universal by you at your sole cost and expense at places designated by Universal.  Each Master will be in the form of a Digital Master or in any other format as designated by Universal in its sole discretion. All configurations of Distributed Product to be manufactured hereunder will be fully sequenced by you.  Universal will have the right to reject any Master that is technically deficient, in that it does not meet Universal's then current prevailing standards for audio and engineering quality.  If Universal so rejects any Master, you, at your own cost, will supply to Universal a substitute Master that does not embody such defect.  If, in Universal's judgment, Universal determines that the initial sequencing of Masters is not technically suitable for the manufacture of any confi guration of Records, then you will have the first oppor­tunity to perform the resequencing in order to meet Universal's deadlines.


6.03

You will supply to Universal, at your sole cost and expense, the Artwork for each Record manufactured hereunder pursuant to the terms of paragraphs 4.07 and 4.08 above.


6.04

Universal will have the right to use the same label backdrop that will be used for all Records manufactured hereunder.  


6.05

Universal will charge your account per Record manufactured by Universal in accordance with its then-current standard rate card charges for similar quantities of Records. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth above, the minimum order quantity for each configuration of each specific Record of Distributed Product manufactured hereunder will be five hundred (500) units.


6.06.

Universal will charge against Net Billings all manufacturing costs as described above. Universal will deduct such costs from your Net Billings hereunder during the accounting period concerned; provided, however, that if your Net Billings are insufficient to pay said manufacturing costs, then Universal will send you written notice and you will pay Universal said sum within five days following Universal's written demand therefor.


6.07

After the completion of the manufacture of each Record hereunder, you will bear the risk of any loss to or in connection with such Record.


6.08

Universal will accept Records having pressing defects that have been returned by Universal's customers.  However, Universal's reasonable decision will be final as to whether or not a Record has a pressing defect.  If a Record is found by Universal to be defective, Universal will debit your account for the return thereof.  In the event of loss or damage to you resulting from such pressing defects, the sole and exclusive liability of Universal will be to replace any defective Record, and Universal will not be liable for any damages (including without limitation, consequential damages) resulting therefrom.


6.09

You acknowledge that the transactions to be completed hereunder are not sales, or otherwise subject to sales or use taxes.  Moreover, if such taxes are determined to be applicable, you agree to be responsible for the total amount of any such taxes and will hold Universal harmless therefrom.


6.10.

You and Universal will mutually agree on the quantity for each specific Record (including, without limitation, Albums and Singles) of Distributed Product to be manufactured in connection with the initial release of such Record; provided, however, that in the event of a disagreement, Universal’s decision shall control.  Universal may manufacture such quantities of Records necessary to fulfill anticipated and actual customer orders.





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7.

OBLIGATIONS OF PRINCIPAL(S)


7.01.

(a)

It is understood that the active and full time participation of David Michery (“Principal”) in your business affairs, and the Principal's active participation in the performance of your obligations hereunder (including, without limitation, in your management, development, A&R, marketing, promotion, and advertising activities), are a vital part of this agreement.  In the event of the death or incapacity of the Principal and/or in the event the Principal will cease for whatever reason to be actively engaged in your management in a controlling capacity or will cease to perform his obligations hereunder, Universal will have the right, without liability of any kind to you whatsoever, and without limiting its other rights, by giving you written notice thereof to terminate this agreement.  In the event Universal so terminates this agreement, it will continue to have all of i ts rights, as if the agreement were terminated or expired in accordance with any of the other provisions hereof.


(b)

Without limiting the foregoing, it is specifically understood and agreed that Principal will devote significant personal efforts and a substantial amount of his time to you and Distributed Product and to the fulfillment of your obligations hereunder and that Principal will be personally and principally responsible for your management and affairs.


(c)

Simultaneously with your execution of this agreement, you agree to cause Principal to execute and deliver to Universal an inducement letter in favor of Universal in the form of Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (“Inducement Letter”).


8.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES


8.01.

You warrant and represent:


(a)

You have the right to enter into this agreement and fully perform your obligations hereunder.


(b)

You are not and during the Exploitation Period will not be under any disability, restriction, or prohibition in respect of your rights to execute this agreement and perform your obligations hereunder or to grant to Universal the rights granted herein.


(c)

The execution of this agreement by you does not and will not conflict with, violate, or result in a breach of any other agreement to which you are a party or by which you are bound.


(d)

you have the right to grant Universal all rights granted by you to Universal hereunder.


(e)

Universal's exercise of any of the rights granted to Universal hereunder will not violate or infringe any law or the rights of any Person.


(f)

(1)

you have no knowledge of any claim or purported claim that may create any liability on the part of Universal or that might prevent or impair you from fully performing your obligations hereunder.


(2)

Without limiting the foregoing, there are no claims, charges, actions, suits, proceedings, agreements, or other impediments, actual, pending, or threatened, that may prevent or impair with you from performing, or otherwise interfere with you performing, your duties and obligations hereunder, or that may otherwise create any liability on the part of Universal.





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(g)

You are and will continue to be during the Exploitation Period the sole and exclusive owner of all rights of every kind in the Territory to all Distributed Product, including, without limitation, (i) all right, title and interest in and to the copyright in and to Masters and Videos of Distributed Product and Artwork and other all other materials submitted, supplied or otherwise delivered to Universal hereunder; and (ii) the exclusive right in the Territory during the Exploitation Period to manufacture, distribute, sell, license, market, promote, advertise and/or otherwise exploit all Distributed Product hereunder by any and all methods now or hereafter known.


(h)

(1)

You have not sold, assigned, transferred, leased, conveyed or granted a security interest in, or otherwise disposed of, and during the Exploitation Period will not sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey, grant a security interest in, or otherwise dispose of, any Distributed Product, or any of the Records or Masters or Videos of Distributed Product, adverse to or in derogation of the rights granted to Universal herein or in the Security Agreement.


(2)

there is not any lien or encumbrance upon any Master, Video, or Record of Distributed Product.


(i)

you have not authorized and during the Term hereof will not authorize any Person other than Universal to manufacture, distribute, sell, license, or otherwise exploit Distributed Product in the Territory in contravention of Universal's exclusive rights hereunder.


(j)

during the Term no Person other than Universal will have the right, or will otherwise be authorized, to release or otherwise exploit any unreleased Master of Distributed Product in the Territory.


(k)

during the Term hereof neither you nor Principal nor any Related Company nor any Distributed Company nor any Person claiming or deriving rights through or from any of the foregoing will at any time do or authorize any Person to do anything inconsistent with, or that might diminish, impair or interfere with, any of Universal’s rights hereunder or the full and prompt performance of your and Principal’s obligations hereunder.


(l)

(1)

Neither you nor Principal nor any Related Company nor any Distributed Artist will authorize or knowingly permit any Distributed Artist's performances to be recorded for any purpose without an express written agreement prohibiting the use or other exploitation in the Territory of such Recording on Records or otherwise in violation of Universal’s rights herein.


(2)

You and Principal will take reasonable measures to prevent the manufacture, distribution, sale, or other exploitation in the Territory at any time by any Person other than Universal of any Recordings described in paragraph 8.01(l)(1) above.


(3)

 Neither you, nor Principal nor any Distributed Artist nor any Related Company nor any Person claiming or deriving rights through or from any of the foregoing will use or authorize or permit any Person other than Universal in the Territory to use your or any Distributed Artist's name (including any professional name or sobriquet), likeness (including picture, portrait or caricature) or biography in connection with the exploitation of Masters recorded during the Term hereof or in connection with the sale or other exploitation of Records during the Term hereof.


(m)

Universal will not be required to make any payments of any nature for or in connection with the acquisition, exercise or exploitation of rights pursuant to this agreement, except as specifically provided herein.


(n)

(1)

You are solely responsible for and will timely pay all sums due each Distributed Artist, the individual producers of each Master of Distributed Product hereunder, and all




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other Persons entitled to receive royalties or other payments in connection with the exploitation of Distributed Product hereunder.


(2)

Without limiting the foregoing, you will timely make all payments that may be required based on the sale of Distributed Product to any applicable union or guild agreement (including but not limited to, the American Federation of Musicians and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), to a trustee, agent or fund under any successor agreement, and all similar charges or payments, and you will hold Universal free and harmless from any obligations to pay such sums.  


(o)

You will completely and timely pay all recording, production, mastering and all other costs and expenses in connection with making or acquiring of Distributed Product.


(p)

(1)

You will (A) timely secure any and all permissions, authorizations, clearances, licenses, releases and other rights required (or reasonably deemed necessary by Universal) to enable Universal to distribute Distributed Product without infringing upon the rights of, or incurring any liability to, any Person including, without limitation, music publishers and their agents; and (B) timely pay any and all sums due or otherwise required to be paid to any and all Persons in respect of any such permissions, authorizations, clearances, licenses, releases and other rights (including, without limitation, payments to developers, copyright proprietors, music publishers, writers, artists, producers and engineers).


(2)

Without limiting the foregoing:


(A)

you have and will have the right to mechanically record the Compositions recorded on the Records hereunder. You will timely pay all Mechanical Royalties to the copyright owners in respect of the musical compositions embodied on Distributed Product and you will hold Universal harmless from the obligation to pay said royalties. You will be responsible for and will acquire prior to release of any Record hereunder all licenses with respect to Compositions embodied thereon and at Universal's request, you agree to furnish Universal with copies of such mechanical licenses or with letters from the publishers concerned certifying that appropriate licenses have been or will be issued.


(B)

you will timely obtain or otherwise secure all necessary rights and licenses to embody the applicable Compositions in Videos of Distributed Product hereunder and to exploit such Videos by any and all methods now or hereafter known in Territory during the Term hereof, and you will timely pay any and all sums due or otherwise required to be paid to any and all Persons in connection therewith.


(C)

You will timely obtain or otherwise secure all permissions, authorizations, clearances, licenses, releases and other rights required (or reasonably deemed necessary by Universal) in connection with exploiting all Samples embodied in Distributed Product hereunder and you will timely pay any and all sums due or otherwise required to be paid to any and all Persons in respect of any such permissions, authorizations, clearances, licenses, releases and other rights.


(q)

each Person (including, without limitation, each Distributed Artist) who renders any services in connection with the recording, production, or other creation of Distributed Product will grant to you all of the rights necessary for you to fulfill you obligations under this agreement and will have the right to so render such services and grant such rights.


(r)

Each Person whose performance is embodied in any item of Distributed Product or whose services are used in the recording, production, or other creation of any Distributed




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Product will not be bound by any agreement that may prevent or restrict such performances or services or that may prevent or restrict Universal’s exploitation of such performances or services or the results and proceeds thereof.


(s)

(1)

there is in existence between you and each Distributed Artist a valid and enforceable written agreement pursuant to which such Distributed Artist is required to perform for you and that contains appropriate provisions to allow you to comply with your obligations hereunder.


(2)

Neither you nor Principal nor any Distributed Artist, during the Exploitation Period in the Territory will perform or authorize the recording for use in advertisements of a Composition embodied on a Master of Distributed Product hereunder.


(t)

at Universal’s request: (1) all Distributed Product will be produced in accordance with the rules and regulations of the American Federation of Musicians, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and all other unions having jurisdiction; (2) you will pay all union payments and contributions due any union or guild in connection with Distributed Product hereunder; and (3) any Distributed Artist is or will become, and will remain to the extent necessary to enable the performance of this agreement, a member in good standing of all labor unions or guilds in which membership may be required for the performance of your obligations hereunder.


(u)

No Distributed Product hereunder, nor the performances embodied thereon, nor any other Materials, nor any authorized use thereof by Universal or its grantees, licensees or assigns, will violate or infringe upon the rights of any Person.  


(v)

(1)

You are and during the Exploitation Period will be the sole and exclusive owner in the Territory of your name (i.e., “    ”) and of your Mark and no other Person has or will have any interest therein that would be in derogation of or conflict with Universal’s use thereof in connection with the distribution or exploitation of Distributed Product hereunder.


(2)

You will not use a name other than “

” in connection with Distributed Product unless you and Universal mutually agree in writing.


(3)

During the Exploitation Period in the Territory neither you nor Principal nor any Related Company will permit or authorize any Person other than Universal to use your name and/or your Mark in connection with the manufacture, distribution, sale, license, marketing, advertising, promotion, and/or other exploitation of Records (including, without limitation, Records of Distributed Product or Records embodying Masters other than Distributed Product).


(w)

Any and all pressing and distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, or similar agreements between you and any Person other than Universal for the manufacture and/or distribution of any of Distributed Product in the Territory (excluding agreements with artists and producers whose performances are embodied in Distributed Product and production companies, record labels and licensors of the Materials, copyrights and trademarks related thereto) have expired or have been lawfully terminated and you have paid any and all amounts due to such other Persons in connection therewith (and no other Person claims any amounts are due and owing from you);


.

(x)

You are and at all times during the Term hereof will be a duly formed and existing [corporation] in good standing in the jurisdiction of your formation.  


(y)

Principal is and during the Term hereof (1) will be your majority and controlling shareholder and, without limiting the foregoing, (2) will have the sole and exclusive control of the management and conduct of your business and affairs.




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(z)

Neither you nor Principal nor any Related Company has or will have during the Term hereof any agreement (written or oral) or has made (or will make during the Term hereof) any promise or is in any way obligated to any other Person (including, without limitation, “independent” distributors, as such term is customarily understood in the United States recording industry) other than Universal with respect to the exploitation of Distributed Product in the Territory during the Term hereof and that no agreement or promise, whether oral or written, will in any way impact upon or interfere with or impair this agreement or Universal's rights herein, or give any Person other than Universal the right to manufacture, distribute, sell, license, and otherwise exploit Distributed Product in the Territory during the Term hereof.


(aa)

Neither you nor any Principal nor any Related Company will engage, directly or indirectly, in the recorded music business by producing or acquiring exploitation rights to Recordings except through you.


(bb)

All advertising, promotional, marketing, and related activities implemented or undertaken by you or Principal or any Related Company or any of your or Principal’s or any Related Company’s employees or agents or on your or Principal’s or any Related Company’s behalf will not violate any law, statute, regulation, judgment, decree, code, order, ordinance, or rule or the rights of any Person.


9.

INDEMNIFICATION


9.01.

(a)

You agree to and do hereby indemnify, save and hold Universal and its licensees harmless from any and all liability, loss, damage, cost and expense (including legal expenses and attorney fees) arising out of or connected with any breach or alleged breach of this agreement or any claim that is inconsistent with any of the warranties or representations made by you in this agreement. You agree to reimburse Universal on demand for any payment made or incurred by Universal with respect to the foregoing sentence, and, without limiting Universal's rights or remedies, Universal may deduct any amount not so reimbursed by you from any monies Universal or an affiliate of Universal owes you, whether hereunder or otherwise.


(b)

Pending the determination of any claim in respect of which Universal is entitled to be indemnified, Universal may withhold monies otherwise payable to you hereunder in an amount not to exceed your potential liability to Universal pursuant to this paragraph 9.01. If you make bonding arrangements, satisfactory to Universal in its reasonable discretion, to assure Universal of reimbursement for all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal expenses and reasonable counsel fees) that Universal or its licensees may, in Universal’s reasonable business judgment, incur as a result of such a claim, Universal will not withhold monies otherwise payable to you. At your written request, Universal will release any such monies withheld if (i) no action has been commenced on such claims; and (ii) no settlement discussions have taken place; and (iii) no further demand has been made on the claim for a period of one (1) year after the date of the last claim, demand or settlement discussions, whichever last occurred.  If Universal pays a claimant more than Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) (the "Pre-authorized Amount") in settlement of any claim not reduced to judgment, you will not be obligated to reimburse Universal for any of the settlement in excess of the Pre-authorized Amount unless you have consented to the settlement in writing. If you do not consent to a settlement proposed by Universal for an amount exceeding the Pre-authorized Amount, you will nevertheless be required to reimburse Universal for the full amount unless you make bonding arrangements, satisfactory to Universal in its sole discretion, to assure Universal of reimbursement for all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including legal expenses and counsel fees) that Universal and its licensees may incur as a result of that claim.





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(c)

Universal will notify you of any action commenced on any claim subject to your indemnity hereunder. You may participate in the defense of any such claim through counsel of your selection at your own expense, but Universal will have the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to retain or resume control of the defense of such claim.


10.

TERMINATION


10.01.

If, upon what would otherwise be the expiration or termination of the Term of this agreement, you have any outstanding obligation, indebtedness, or unrecouped amount due to Universal (e.g., without limitation, any unrecouped co-op advertising charges, manufacturing charges,  Advances, unrecovered returns charges) (hereinafter “Debt”), the Term hereof will not end until any such Debt is repaid, and, without limitation of any of Universal’s other rights or remedies, Universal will have each and every one of the following remedies:


(a)

Universal may recover any such Debt from monies otherwise payable to you hereunder or under the License Agreement (including, without limitation, Net Proceeds);


(b)

Universal may require you to pay Universal any such Debt on five (5) business days' notice;


(c)

Universal will have the exclusive right in the Territory to continue to manufacture, distribute, sell and otherwise exploit Distributed Product through Normal Retail Channels and Ancillary Exploitation Channels, until such time as Universal has recovered the full amount of such Debt out of monies payable to you hereunder or under the License Agreement;


(d)

Universal may exercise whatever remedies are available to it under the Security Agreement.


10.02.

You hereby acknowledge and agree that, after the expiration and/or termination of the Term hereof, you will be solely responsible for any and all returns of all Records hereunder, and you will indemnify Universal in accordance with the terms of paragraph 9.01(a) herein and hold Universal harmless with respect thereto. If, in Universal’s sole discretion, Universal elects to accept returns of Distributed Product after the termination or expiration of the Term hereof, and said returns exceed the reserves then held by Universal, Universal will have the rights set forth in paragraph 10.01 above to recover all outstanding indebtedness with respect to such returns, including the right to reinstate the Term hereof, subject to the restrictions on Universal’s right to exercise such rights as are expressly stated in paragraph 10.01.


10.03.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event of the termination or the expiration of the Term of this agreement for any reason whatsoever, the Security Agreement (including the security interest thereunder) and the Inducement Letter will continue in full force and effect until all of the Debt is repaid and satisfied.  


10.04.

After the expiration of the Term hereof, but subject to payment of all of the Debt to Universal hereunder pursuant to the terms of paragraph 10.01 above, you will have a period of ninety (90) days following such expiration to order Universal either to destroy (at Universal’s standard rate card prices) all of the inventory of the Record concerned and related materials (e.g., without limitation, parts, labels, and other applicable materials then in its possession), or to deliver to you, at your sole expense, all of Universal's inventory of such Record then on hand (and subsequent returns), and related materials.  At your written request, Universal will provide you with a written inventory of the Record concerned then in Universal’s inventory, within forty-five (45) days after Universal’s receipt of your written request. All such Distributed Product returned shall be stickered or ot herwise marked at your sole expense to ensure that no such Distributed Product is returned to Universal.  If, within ninety




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(90) days after the expiration and/or termination of the Term hereof, but subject to payment of all of the Debt to Universal hereunder, you have not given Universal instructions with respect to such stocks, Universal shall have the right to: (i) destroy such stocks at your expense (at Universal’s standard rate card prices); (ii) continue to sell off same; (iii) sell such stocks at cut-out prices or such other price designated by Universal; and/or (iv) charge you the cost of warehousing such stocks (at Universal’s standard rate card prices) until you accept delivery of same.


11.

DEFINITIONS


11.01.

“Advance” means a prepayment of Net Proceeds or any other monies payable under the License Agreement.  Advances are chargeable against and recoupable from any Net Proceeds otherwise payable hereunder or any monies payable under the License Agreement.


11.02.

"Album" means a sufficient number of Masters embodying a single recording artist’s performance to comprise one (1) or more compact discs, or the equivalent, of not less than forty-five (45) minutes of playing time and containing at least ten (10) different musical compositions.


11.03.

“Ancillary Exploitation Channels” means any and all distribution channels other than Normal Retail Channels, including, without limitation, so-called “secondary exploitation channels”, as that term is understood within the record industry, such as, by means of example only, exploitations through key outlet sales, master use licenses (including, without limitation, master use synchronization licenses and licenses to include Masters on compilation Records) licenses or sales to record clubs, licenses, sales by or through direct mail and mail order, and premium sales.


11.04.

"Composition" means a single musical composition, irrespective of length, including all spoken words and bridging passages, including a medley.


11.05.

"Controlled Composition" means a Composition wholly or partly written, owned or controlled by you, Principal, any Distributed Artist, an individual producer or any Person in which you, Principal, a Distributed Artist, or an individual producer has a direct or indirect interest (including, without limitation, any Related Company).


11.06.

"Digital Master" means a fully mixed, edited, equalized and leadered digital stereo tape master ready for the production of parts from which satisfactory Records can be manufactured.


11.07.

“Distributed Artist” means any Person who is a party to or who is subject to an agreement with you or Principal or any Related Company pursuant to which that Person renders its recording services to you or Principal or any Related Company (as applicable) or pursuant to which you or Principal or any Related Company (as applicable) are otherwise granted the right to distribute and/or otherwise exploit the results and proceeds of that Person’s recording services.  


 11.08.

“Distributed Product” means Master Recordings and Videos (as well as Records embodying same) that are owned or controlled, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly by (a) you or the Principal or any Related Company; and/or (b) any present or future members or equity owners of you or the Principal or any Related Company; and/or (c) any Person owning or controlling any of the foregoing or having or controlling a financial interest in all or any part of the recording and/or distribution and/or other Record exploitation rights, directly or indirectly, of the foregoing.


11.09.

(a)

"Electronic Transmission" means any transmission to the consumer, whether sound alone, sound coupled with an image, or sound coupled with data, in any form, analog or digital, now known or later developed (including, but not limited to, Limited Downloads, Permanent Downloads, Streams, Masters made available through portable subscription services, Mobiletones, “cybercasts”, “webcasts”, “streaming audio”, “streaming audio/Video”, “digital downloads”, direct




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broadcast satellite, point-to-multipoint satellite, multipoint distribution service, point-to-point distribution service, cable system, telephone system, broadcast station, and any other forms of transmission now known or hereafter devised) whether or not such transmission is made on-demand or near on-demand, whether or not a direct or indirect charge is made to receive the transmission and whether or not such transmission results in a specifically identifiable reproduction by or for any transmission recipient.  


(b)

"Limited Download" means a digital transmission of a time-limited or other use-limited download of a Master to a local storage device (e.g., the hard drive of the user's computer or a portable device), using technology designed to cause the downloaded file to be available for listening only either (1) during a limited time (e.g., a time certain or a time tied to ongoing subscription payments), or (2) for a limited number of times


(c)

“Mobiletone” means a digital transmission (including without limitation by means of Permanent Download, Limited Download, or Stream) of a Master (or portion[s] thereof) which may or may not be accompanied by Mobile Material to an end user's mobile telephone or personal digital assistant (or other personal communication device). (as used in the preceding sentence, “Mobile Material” means artwork, images, polyphonic (midi) ringtones, voice messages, voice ringers, graphics, "wallpaper" and/or other materials (excluding Masters) transmitted to an end user's mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, or other personal communication device).


(d)

“Permanent Download” means a digital transmission of a download of a Master to a local storage device (e.g., the hard drive of the user's computer or a portable device) which is not subject to the time or use limitations applicable to Limited Downloads and is permanently available for listening an unlimited number of times (unless deleted by the user).


(e)

“Stream” means a digital transmission of a Master to allow a user to listen to such Master (e.g., Real Audio or Windows Media Audio), that is configured by the provider of such transmission in a manner designed so that such transmission will not result in a substantially complete reproduction of the Master being made on a local storage device (e.g., the hard drive of the user's computer or a portable device) so that such reproduction is available for listening other than at substantially the time of the transmission


11.10.

"Master," "Master Recording" or "Recording" means any recording of sound, whether or not coupled with a visual image, by any method and on any substance or material, whether now or hereafter known, that is or is intended to be embodied on a Record.


11.11.

"Materials" means:  all musical compositions; your Mark; the names or sobriquets used by you and any recording artists (including, without limitation, Distributed Artists), individually or as a group, whose performances are embodied on Distributed Product, or a producer; all record packaging artwork (including, without limitation Artwork) and all marketing, promotion, and advertising materials; and all other musical, dramatic, artistic and literary materials, ideas and other intellectual properties embodied in or used in connection with Distributed Product and the packaging, sale, distribution, advertising, publicizing or other exploitation thereof (including, without limitation, all necessary containers (including jackets), all packaging materials graphics, booklets, inserts, tray and inlay cards, stickers, posters and other components).


11.12.

"Mechanical Royalties" means royalties payable to any Person for the right to reproduce and distribute copyrighted musical compositions on Records.


11.13.

“Net Billings” means Universal’s wholesale price for sales hereunder of Distributed Product invoiced during each accounting period, less actual returns of Distributed Product distributed




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by Universal and/or credits to Universal’s customers for such returns made during the accounting period concerned.


11.14.

“Net Licensing Billings” means royalties or flat payments received by Universal in connection with the subject matter thereof solely attributable to Distributed Product, less all of Universal’s costs and expenses in connection therewith.


11.15.

“Net Proceeds” has the meaning set forth in paragraph 3.02 hereof


11.16.

"Normal Retail Channels” means all primary retail distribution channels as commonly understood in the recording industry, as they may exist currently or hereafter develop, and any other distribution channels utilized by the sales forces of Universal’s affiliated branch distributors.  For purposes of clarity, Normal Retail Channels specifically include, without limitation, exploitation by means of Electronic Transmissions, including through any affiliate or subsidiary of Universal.


11.17.

"Person" means any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, association, or any other organized group of persons or legal successors or representatives of the foregoing.


11.18.

“Record” means all forms of reproduction, now or hereafter known, manufactured and/or distributed primarily for personal use, home use, school use, juke box use or use in means of transportation, including but not limited to sound-alone Recordings, audiovisual Recordings, interactive media (e.g., CD-ROM), and Electronic Transmissions.


11.19.

“Related Company” means (i) any Person owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by you or Principal; (ii) any Person that owns or controls, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, you; (iii) any Person that is under common ownership or control with you; and/or (iv) any Person that otherwise has the ability to control your management or operations.


11.20.

“Sample” or “sample” means the embodiment of pre-existing Recording(s) and/or Composition(s) on a Master or Masters hereunder; provided, however, if all rights required for the purpose of manufacturing and distributing Records hereunder may be obtained by Universal pursuant to a compulsory mechanical license such embodiment is not a Sample.


11.21.

"Single" means a Record containing not more than three (3) different musical compositions.


11.22.

 “Special Program Discounts” means price discounts given to Universal customers in respect of any special discount program.


11.23.

"Surplus Records" means more than a six (6) month supply (as determined in Universal’s sole discretion) of a certain Record in a particular configura­tion or, at Universal’s election, such other formula as Universal may, from time to time, use in order to determine surplus product in respect to Records released on its own labels.


11.24.

"Video" means a sight and sound Recording that reproduce the audio performances of recording artists together with a visual image.


11.25.

The words "term of this agreement" or "period of this agreement" or "term hereof" or words of similar connotation will include the initial period of this agreement and the period of all renewals or extensions of this agreement.





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11.26.

"Territory" means the United States of America, its territories, possessions, and military exchanges (including, without limitation, Puerto Rico).


11.27.

“Total Net Billings” means Net Billings plus Net Licensing Billings


12.

NOTICES


12.01.

All notices required to be given to a party hereto must be sent to the address for the party first mentioned herein or to such new address if changed as described below, in order to be effective.  All payments and accounting statements will be sent to you at your address first mentioned herein.  Each party may change its respective address hereunder by notice in writing to the other.  All notices sent under this agreement must be in writing and, except for accounting statements, may be sent only by personal delivery, registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), or by overnight air express (or courier shipment if outside the United States) if such service actually provides proof of mailing.  The day of mailing of any such notice will be deemed the date of the giving thereof (except notices of change of address, the date of which will be the date of receipt by the recei ving party).  Facsimile transmissions will not constitute valid notices hereunder, whether or not actually received. All notices to Universal must be sent to the attention of the Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs. Any notice to Universal must be sent to Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and to no other affiliate or related company. A courtesy copy of each notice sent to you pursuant to this agreement will be sent to       , provided that any failure to do so will not constitute a breach of this agreement nor impair the effectiveness of the notice concerned.


13.

MISCELLANEOUS


13.01. Universal will have the right to suspend the operation of this agreement and its obligations hereunder in the event Universal is materially hampered in its manufacture, distribution or sale of Records, or in the event its normal business operations become commercially impracticable, as the result of any cause beyond Universal's control, including but not limited to labor disagreement, fire, earthquake, catastrophe, riot, shortage of materials, etc. Such right may be exercised by notice to you, and such suspension will last for the duration of the applicable event. A number of days equal to the total of all such days of suspension will be added to the Term of this agreement and the date any action is required hereunder (e.g., the date any Record is required to be released) will be deemed extended accordingly.

 

13.02.

Universal may assign its rights hereunder or delegate its obligations hereunder in whole or in part to any subsidiary, affiliated or controlling corporation, to any Person owning or acquiring a substantial portion of the stock or assets of Universal, or to any partnership or other venture in which Universal participates, and such rights may be assigned by any assignee. Universal may also assign its rights or delegate its obligations to any of its licensees, if advisable in Universal's sole discretion to implement the license granted.  You shall not have the right to assign any of your rights hereunder or to assign or otherwise delegate any of your obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Universal.  Any assignment of this agreement by you without the prior written consent of Universal will be null and void ab initio and of no force and effect.


13.03.

In the event of your dissolution or the liquidation of your assets, or the filing of a petition for liquidation or reorganization under Title 11 of the United States Code as now or hereafter in effect or under any similar statute relating to insolvency, bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization, by, for or against you, or in the event of the appointment of a receiver or a trustee for all or a portion of your property, or in the event that you will make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or commit any act for, or in, bankruptcy, or you become insolvent, or in the event you will fail to fulfill any of your material obligations under this agreement for any other reason or in the event any payment to you by Universal under this agreement becomes subject, in any manner, to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer,




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assignment (except as permitted pursuant to this agreement), levy, pledge, encumbrance or charge, or to attachment, garnishment or other legal process, or you materially change the scope and nature of your record operations, then at any time ninety (90) days after the occurrence of any such event, in addition to any other remedies which may be available, Universal will have the right to terminate the Term of this agreement upon notice to you.


13.04.

There is no relationship of partnership, employer, employee, principal, agent, joint venture, employment, franchise, or agency between the parties hereto. Neither party hereto will have the power to bind the other or incur obligations on the other's behalf without the other's prior written approval and shall not represent that it has such right.   In entering into this agreement you have and will have the status of an independent contractor and nothing herein will contemplate or constitute you as Universal's agent or employee.


13.05.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof. This agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties relating to its subject matter. No change of this agreement will be binding unless signed by the party to be charged. A waiver by either party of any provision of this agreement in any instance will not be deemed to waive it for the future. All remedies, rights, undertakings and obligations contained in this agreement are cumulative, and none of them are in limitation of any other remedy, right, undertaking or obligation of either party. Nothing contained herein will be construed so as to require the commission of any act contrary to law, and wherever there is any conflict between any provisions contained herein and any present or future statute, law, ordinance or regulation, the latter will prevail; b ut the provision of this agreement which is affected will be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of the law.


13.06.

THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.  THE VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND LEGAL EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO AND PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE.  THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL), ONLY, WILL HAVE JURISDICTION OVER ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THIS AGREEMENT, AND THE PARTIES HERETO CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS LOCATED IN NEW YORK COUNTY.  ANY PROCESS IN ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY, AMONG OTHER METHODS, BE SERVED UPON YOU BY DELIVERING IT OR MAILING IT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12.01 ABOVE.  ANY SUCH PROCESS MAY, AMONG OTHER METHODS, BE SERVED UPON ANY OTHER PERSON WHO APPROVES, RATIFIES, OR ASSENTS IN WRITING TO THIS AGREEMENT TO INDUCE UNIVERSAL TO ENTER INTO IT, BY DELIVERING THE PRO CESS OR MAILING IT TO THE OTHER PERSON CONCERNED IN THE MANNER PRESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 12.01 ABOVE.  ANY SUCH DELIVERY OR MAIL SERVICE WILL HAVE THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS PERSONAL SERVICE.


13.07.

You recognize that the sale and distribution of Records is speculative and agree that the judgment of Universal with respect to matters affecting the sale, distribution and exploitation of Distributed Product will be binding upon you.  Nothing contained in this agreement will obligate Universal to make, sell, license, distribute, or otherwise exploit Distributed Product, except as specified herein.


13.08.

You will not be entitled to recover damages or to terminate the term of this agreement by reason of any breach by Universal of its material obligations hereunder, unless Universal has failed to remedy such breach within a reasonable time following receipt of your notice therefor.





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13.09.

Any and all riders, exhibits or schedules annexed hereto together with this basic document will constitute this agreement.


13.10.

The rights and remedies of Universal as specified in this agreement are not to the exclusion of each other or of any other rights or remedies of Universal. Universal may decline to exercise one or more of its rights and remedies as Universal may deem appropriate without jeopardizing any other of its rights or remedies. All of Universal's rights and remedies will survive the expiration or termination of the Term of this agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this agreement, Universal may at any time exercise any right it now has or at any time hereafter may be entitled to as a member of the public as though this agreement were not in existence.


13.11.

You acknowledge, recognize and agree that your and Principal’s and each Distributed Artist’s services hereunder and the rights granted hereunder by you and Principal are of a special, unique, unusual, and extraordinary and intellectual character involving skill of the highest order which gives them a peculiar value, the loss of which cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated for by damages in an action at law. Inasmuch as any breach of such services or of this agreement with respect to such right(s) would cause Universal irreparable damage, Universal will be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief, in addition to whatever legal remedies are available to Universal, to prevent or cure any such breach or threatened breach.  Nothing in this agreement will prevent you from opposing such injunctive relief on any grounds that do not negate your acknowledgments in this paragrap h.


13.12.

Unless otherwise provided herein, as to all matters to be determined by mutual agreement and as to where any approval or consent by a party is required, such agreement, approval or consent may not be unreasonably withheld.


13.13.

Your agreement, approval, or consent, whenever required, will be deemed to have been given unless you notify Universal otherwise within five (5) business days following the date of Universal’s written request therefor.


13.14.

The name of this agreement and the headings of the Articles herein are intended for convenience only and will not be of any effect in construing the contents of this agreement.


13.15.

Neither party will issue or cause the issuance of any press releases announcing this agreement without the other party’s prior written approval.

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13.16.

This agreement will not become effective until executed by all parties hereto.  


UNIVERSAL RECORDS

A DIVISION OF UMG RECORDINGS, INC.



By:_____________________________

Michael Reinert, Esq.

Exec. Vice President

Business & Legal Affairs



ACCEPTED AND AGREED:


AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.



By:_____________________________

An Authorized Signatory


Name:___________________________



Title:____________________________




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Exhibit “A”

attached to and made a part of

the Exclusive Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement dated January 25, 2006

between Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

and American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc.


Security Agreement


Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Secured Party"), 1755 Broadway, New York, New York 10019 and American Southwest Music Distribution,  Inc., a  California Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Debtor") at 8721 Sunset Blvd, Suite #7, Los Angeles, CA 90069, hereby agree as follows:


1.

Grant of Security Interest.


Debtor and Secured Party have contemporaneously herewith entered into an Exclusive Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement dated January 25, 2006 (the "Distribution Agreement"), concerning, among other things, the manufacture, sale and distribution by Secured Party and its affiliates of Records to be released on Debtor’s record labels (all capital­ized terms not defined herein will have the meanings ascribed to them in the Distribution Agreement).  Debtor will incur certain monetary obligations to Secured Party in accordance with certain terms and conditions contained in the Distribution Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.  


In order to induce Secured Party to enter into the Distribution Agreement and to make the Advances under the Distribution Agreement and to perform its obligations pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, Debtor hereby grants to Secured Party a security interest in all of Debtor’s right, title and interest in and to the collater­al described below.


2.

Collateral.


The collateral in which a security interest in favor of Secured Party is hereby granted by Debtor (collectively the "Collateral") consists of:


(a)

The master recordings contained solely on the Records actually distributed under the Distribution Agreement (the “Masters”) (including all physical manifesta­tions thereof) now owned or hereafter acquired by Debtor during the Term of the Distribution Agreement, and all of the license and contract rights relating to the Masters.


(b)  The "sound recordings" (as defined in 17 USC § 101) contained in the Masters including, but not limited to, the copyrights therein and thereto.


(c)

Any derivatives or duplicates of the Masters which are now owned or hereafter acquired by Debtor.


(d)

All proceeds of the foregoing, including, but not limited to, any property received by sale, assignment, license or disposition of the Masters.


(e)

Any and all monies which become payable to Debtor under the Distribution Agreement.





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(f)

All inventory now owned or hereafter acquired by Debtor and all proceeds of their sale or other disposition, wherever situated, now or hereafter held by Debtor or in the possession of Secured Party or any of its affiliates.


(g)

Debtor’s name and logo as utilized on the Records (including, without limitation, the Mark).


Without limitation of the above, the parties intend to create a continuing first priority security interest in the Collateral.  With respect to all Collater­al which may be classed as tangible goods, the security interest will be a separate security interest arising and attaching in each article of goods when the Debtor obtains possession or rights in such article, and the grant of the security interest renews upon each subsequent occasion when the Debtor obtains possession or rights in articles of such goods.


3.

Obligations Secured.


The Collateral is security for the payment in full of:


(a)

The Debt (as defined in paragraph 7.01 of the Distribution Agreement) and all indebtedness and other obligations of Debtor now or hereafter existing or arising under this Security Agreement.

 

(b)

All costs and expenses, including reasonable third party attorney's fees, expended by Secured Party upon enforcement of the Security Agreement, foreclosure on any of the Collateral, or otherwise incurred by Secured Party in any way with respect to its security interests.


Upon the payment in full of all of the foregoing obligations, this Security Agreement will terminate.


4.

Representations and Warranties.


Debtor hereby makes the following continuing representations and warranties:


(a)

That no lien, security interest, charge or encum­brance has arisen or been granted on or against the Collater­al except for the security interest created by this Security Agreement, and no effective financing statement or mortgage of copyright or other instrument similar in effect covering all or any part of the Collateral is on file in any recording office; and that Debtor has not made or suffered, and will not make or suffer, any transfer, pledge, hypothecation or other transactions (except for sales of goods or licenses in the ordinary course of business) which will defeat or diminish the value or priority of the security interest granted hereunder; and that Debtor will not remove the Collateral from those places where the Collateral currently is located without the written consent of Secured Party;


(b)

That this Security Agreement creates and grants to Secured Party a valid and perfected first priority security interest in the Collateral and mortgage of copyright on the Collateral, and upon the filing of financing statements, and mortgage of copyright filings in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit “C”, such security interests will be perfected and no further filing or other actions are necessary to perfect such security interests;


(c)

That the Debtor will, at Debtor's expense, forever warrant and defend Secured Party's interest in the Collateral from all claims and demands of all other persons;


(d)

That Debtor will at all times keep said property free of all taxes, assessments, license fees, liens, encumbrances and other charges, and will pay or cause to be paid all such taxes, assess­ments, license fees and other charges when levied or assessed against the Collateral, or for its use or




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operation, and will pay or cause to be paid all rents due on premises where the property not in the possession of Secured Party is or may be held. Debtor agrees that in the event it fails to have such sums paid, Secured Party may do so for Debtor, and any payments so advanced or made will be an additional obligation of the Debtor secured hereunder;


(e)

That Debtor will cause the Collateral to be kept in a safe place, in good order and repair and will not misuse, abuse, allow to deteriorate, waste or destroy the Collateral or any part thereof;


(f)

That Debtor's principal place of business is located at the address set forth in the beginning of this Security Agreement and will be maintained at that address until Secured Party is otherwise notified in writing of any change; that Debtor does not do and has not done business under any fictitious business names or trade names; that Debtor will notify Secured Party in writing of any new locations where Debtor's business will be conducted prior to the acquisition of such new place of business and of any change in the location of any other place where Debtor's business is conducted prior to making such change;


(g)

That Debtor will maintain true and accurate books and records pertaining to the Collateral in such detail, form and scope as to provide reasonable information for Secured Party to ascertain the value, extent and status of the Collateral and to protect Secured Party's interests secured herein.  Secured Party will have the right to inspect the Collateral and Debtor's books at any reasonable time or times during the continuance of this Security Agreement upon forty-eight (48) hours prior written notice from Secured Party to Debtor;


(h)

That Debtor is currently solvent and the net saleable value of its assets exceeds the amount of all outstanding liabilities including unliquidated and contingent liabilities;


(i)

That Debtor will not use the Collateral in violation of any statute, rule, regulation, law, ordinance or other require­ment of any federal, state, county or municipal authority having jurisdiction with respect thereto;


(j)

That Debtor will promptly notify Secured Party of any claim against the Collateral adverse to the interest of Secured Party therein;


(k)

That Debtor has full power and authority to enter into this Security Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to subject the Collateral to the lien and security interest granted hereunder and the execution and delivery hereof has been properly authorized by all necessary corporate action; and


(l) That this Security Agreement is a valid and binding obligation of Debtor, enforceable in accordance with its terms and neither this Security Agreement nor the fulfillment of its terms infringes upon the rights of any person or entity.


5.

Rights and Duties.


(a)

At its option, Secured Party may discharge assessments, license fees, taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other charges, or cure any breach of warranties made hereinabove. Debtor agrees to promptly reimburse Secured Party on demand for any payment of any expense incurred by Secured Party pursuant to the foregoing authorization and any payment or advance so incurred will be an additional obligation of Debtor to Secured Party which is secured hereunder.  The right of Secured Party to make such payments is purely voluntary and any instance where Secured Party chooses not to exercise the authorization herein will not be a failure of Secured Party to discharge any duty arising out of this Security Agreement and will not alter, modify or




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otherwise affect any of Secured Party's rights hereunder.


(b)

Debtor agrees to execute concurrently herewith (i) one or more Financing Statements as well as other instruments or documents pursuant to or required by the Uniform Commercial Code or any variation enacted in the state(s) where Collateral is located; and (ii) one or more copyright mortgages and assignments in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Secured Party and customarily filed for transactions of this type.  Debtor further agrees to pay the cost of filing the same in any public office deemed advisable to Secured Party. Secured Party agrees to execute appropriate statements terminating Secured Party’s interest hereunder upon the termination of this Security Agreement.  


(c)

Debtor agrees that from time to time, at the expense of Debtor, Debtor will promptly execute and deliver all further instruments and documents, and take all further action, that may be reasonably necessary or desirable, or that Secured Party may reasonably request, in order to perfect and protect any security interest granted or purported to be granted hereby or to enable Secured Party to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder with respect to any Collateral.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Debtor will execute and file such financing or continuation statements, or amendments thereto, and such other instruments or notices, as may be  necessary or desir­able, or as Secured Party may request, in order to perfect and preserve the security interests granted or purported to be granted hereby.


(d)

Debtor will furnish to Secured Party from time to time statements and schedules further identifying and describing the Collateral and such other reports in connection with the Collateral as Debtor may reasonably request, all in reasonable detail, and Debtor hereby agrees that Secured Party or Secured Party's agents may enter upon Debtor's premises at any reasonable time and from time to time for the purpose of inspecting the Collateral and records pertaining thereto.


(e)

Debtor will not make any change in its corporate name or conduct its business operations under any fictitious business name or trade name without giving Secured Party at least sixty (60) days prior written notice.


6.

Default.


A default will occur if:  (A)(i) Debtor fails to pay all of the Debt as defined in paragraph 7.01 of the Distribution Agreement and Secured Party has failed to recover the Debt by exercising the remedies set forth in subparagraphs 7.01(a) through and including (c) of the Distribution Agreement and has the right to exercise its remedies under subparagraph 7.01(d) of the Distribution Agreement; or (ii) Debtor fails to perform any of the terms, conditions or provisions of this Security Agreement; or (iii) a proceeding in bankruptcy, assignment for benefit of creditors, insolvency, receivership or reorganiza­tion is instituted by or against Debtor or Debtor's property; or (iv) the business of Debtor ceases operation or is otherwise liquidated; or (v) there is created or attempted by Debtor to be created either voluntarily or involun­tarily a lien, charge or encumbrance on the Collateral equ al or superior to the security interest of Secured Party; or (vi) if the Collateral or any part thereof is in danger of loss, misuse, seizure or confiscation, and (B) Debtor does not cure said default within seven (7) days after the date of Secured Party's written notice of the default (it being agreed and understood that the foregoing notice and cure procedure will not apply in the event of a default resulting from the occurrence of any event set forth in either of clauses 6(A)(iii) or 6(A)(iv)) above.


7.

Remedies on Default.


Upon default, Secured Party will have all rights and remedies provided herein or otherwise available to it and all rights and remedies of a secured party on default under the Uniform Commercial Code as now in effect in the State of New York and such other further remedies and rights as may from time to time be provided under New York law for secured parties.  In the event of default under




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this Security Agreement, the Secured Party's rights will include, but are not limited to, the following:


(a)

The right to declare that all indebtedness owed by Debtor to Secured Party is due and payable at once;


(b)

The right to have immediate possession, with legal process, of any or all of the Collateral.  For this purpose and in furtherance hereof, Debtor will, if Secured Party so requests, assemble said property and make it available to Secured Party at a reasonably convenient place designated by Secured Party, and Secured Party is hereby authorized by Debtor to enter upon the premises wherever said property may be and remove the same, subject to one (1) day prior written notice;


(c)

The right to sell the Collateral or any part thereof in one or more parcels at any public or private sale, at any of Secured Party’s offices or elsewhere, for cash, on credit or for future delivery, and upon such other terms as Secured Party may deem commercially reasonable; provided however, that, to the extent that notice of sale will be required by law, at least five (5) days notice to Debtor of the time and place of any public sale or the time after which any private sale may be made will constitute reasonable notification and that Secured Party will not be obligated to make any sale regardless of notice of sale having been given. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event Debtor is in default hereunder pursuant to subparagraphs 6(A)(iii) or 6(A)(iv) only, Secured Party will not exercise the right set forth in this paragraph 7(c) only for a period of ninety (90) days after exercising its r ights under paragraph 7(b) above;


(d)

The right to bid for and purchase the Collateral or any part thereof at any such public or private sale;


(e)

The right to offset against any other payment obligations owed by Secured Party to Debtor;


(f)

The right to require Debtor to do all things and execute all instruments necessary or desirable to ratify or otherwise accomplish an absolute assignment of Debtor's interest in the Collateral.  Secured Party is authorized (without limiting the general nature of the authority conferred) to pay, purchase, contest and compromise any encumbrances, charges or liens that, in its judgment, appear to be prior or superior to Secured Party's interest and in exercising any such powers and authority, pay necessary expenses, employ counsel, or pay reasonable fees.


The various remedies available to Secured Party in the event of default will be cumulative and the exercise or non-exercise of one right or remedy by Secured Party will not preclude Secured Party from time to time exercising additional rights or remedies.


8.

Nonwaiver.


The failure of Secured Party to insist, in any one or more instances, on performance of any of the terms, covenants and conditions of this Security Agreement will not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of any rights granted hereunder or of the future performance of any such term, covenant or condition, but the obligations of Debtor with respect thereto will continue in full force and effect.  No waiver of any provision or condition of this Security Agreement by Secured Party will be valid unless in writing signed by such party or operational by the terms of this Security Agreement.  A waiver by Secured Party of the performance of any covenant, condition, representation or warranty of Debtor will not invalidate this Security Agreement, nor will such waiver be construed as a waiver of any other covenant, condition, representation or warranty.  A waiver by Secured Party of the ti me of performing any act will not constitute a waiver of the time for performing any other act or the time for performing an identical act required to be performed at a later time.




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9.

Insurance.


Debtor agrees to carry and maintain insurance for full value with extended coverage at all times with respect to all Collateral not in the possession of Secured Party against risks of fire, theft and all other risks as Secured Party may require and to provide endorse­ments upon such policies of insurance providing that the loss, if any, will be payable to Secured Party and Debtor as their interests may appear.  If Debtor fails to provide such insurance or to pay the premium thereon, Secured Party may do so and any amount so advanced or paid will be an additional obligation of Debtor secured hereunder.  Secured Party is hereby irrevocably appointed Debtor's attorney-in-fact to endorse any draft or check which may be payable to Debtor in order to collect any proceeds of such insurance to the extent of Debtor's financial default; any amounts so collected to be applied by Secured Party to any amount then owing by Debtor to Secured Party.


10.

Application of Payment.


At Secured Party's sole discretion, any payments rightful­ly received from or on behalf of Debtor (whether by foreclosure of any security interest or otherwise) may be applied to any debt to which Secured Party chooses to apply such payment.


11.

Attorneys Fees and Costs.


Debtor agrees to pay, and this Security Agreement will secure, all claims, losses, demands, costs, damages, liabilities and reasonable third party attorneys fees reasonably incurred by Secured Party or on its behalf related to this Security Agreement in connection with any exercise of its rights or remedies hereunder, including any claims, demands, actions, suits or proceedings in which Secured Party may be involved, or threatened to be involved as a party or otherwise, arising out of or incidental to this Security Agreement including in which any question of Secured Party's or Debtor's rights or obligations, or the priority of its security interest, may arise, or any attempt by Secured Party to enforce the Security Agreement or foreclose on the Collateral.


12.

Severability.


Whenever possible, each provision of this Security Agreement will be interpreted in such a manner as to be valid, binding and enforceable under applicable law, but if any clause, provision, covenant or condition in this Security Agreement will be determined to be void or unenforceable or in any way contrary to applicable law, such determination will have no effect upon any other clause, covenant or condition of this Security Agreement and to this extent only, such provisions of this Security Agreement will be severable.


13.

Notices.


All notices required to be given to a party hereto must be sent to the address for the party first mentioned herein, or to such new address if changed as described below, in order to be effective.  Each party may change its respective address hereunder by notice in writing to the other.  All notices sent under this agreement must be in writing and may be sent only by personal delivery, registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), or by overnight air express (or courier shipment if outside the United States) if such service actually provides proof of mailing. The day of mailing of any such notice will be deemed the date of the giving thereof (except notices of change of address, the date of which will be the date of receipt by the receiving party). Facsimile transmissions will not constitute valid notices hereunder, whether or not actually received.  All notices to Secured Party must be sent to the attention of the Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs. A courtesy copy of each notice sent to Debtor pursuant to this agreement will be sent to __________________________, provided that




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any failure to do so will not constitute a breach of this agreement nor impair the effectiveness of the notice concerned.


14.

Assignment.


Debtor shall not have the right to assign this agreement or any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Secured Party.  All rights of Secured Party and all obligations, representa­tions, liabilities and agreements of Debtor hereunder will inure to the benefit of Secured Party and its successors and assigns and will bind Debtor and its permitted successors and permitted assigns.


15.

Attorney-In-Fact:  Debtor hereby irrevocably appoints Secured Party the Debtor’s attorney-in-fact, with full authority in the place and stead of Debtor and in the name of Debtor, Secured Party, or otherwise, from time to time in Secured Party’s discretion to take any action and to execute any instrument which Secured Party may deem necessary or advisable to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement, including, without limitation (a) to obtain and adjust insurance required to be paid to Secured Party pursuant to Section 9 of this Security Agreement; (b) after the occurrence of a default under Section 6 of this Security Agreement, to demand, give notices, collect, sue for, recover, compound, receive and give acquittance and receipts for moneys due and to become due under or in respect of any of the Collateral; (c) after the occurrence of a default under Section 6 of this Security Agreement, to receive, indorse, and collect any drafts or other instruments, documents and chattel paper, in connection with clause (a) or (b) above; and (d) after the occurrence of a default under Section 6 of this Security Agreement, to file any claims or take any action or institute any proceedings which Secured Party may deem necessary or desirable for the collection of any of the Collateral or otherwise to enforce the rights of Secured Party with respect to any of the Collateral. Notwithstanding the foregoing, but only in the event Debtor is not in default under Section 6 of this Security Agreement, prior to executing any instrument as set forth above, Secured Party will provide Debtor with two (2) business days notice before Secured Party executes the instrument concerned, so long as providing such notice and opportunity to sign does not prejudice Secured Party’s rights under this agreement, such determination to be made in Secured Party’s sole discretion.


16.

Construction:  This Security Agreement will be construed without regard to the identity of the person who drafted the various provisions of the same.  Each and every provision of this Security Agreement will be construed as though the parties participated equally in the drafting of the same.  Consequently, the parties acknowledge and agree that any rule of construction that a document is to be construed against the drafting party will not be applicable to this Security Agreement.


17.

Power of Attorney:  Each power of attorney granted to Secured Party in this Security Agreement is irrevocable and coupled with an interest.


18.

Entire Agreement.


This Security Agreement and the Distribution Agreement include the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and all prior and concurrent oral agreements, and all prior written agreements, with respect to such subject matter, have been merged into such agreements.  No representations or warranties have been made other than those expressly provided for herein.  This Security Agreement may not be modified, except by a written instrument signed by the parties.


19.

Amendments; Etc.


No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Security Agreement nor consent to any departure herefrom by either party hererto will in any event be effective unless the same will be in




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writing and signed by both parties hereto, and then such waiver or consent will be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given.


20.

Headings.


The name of this agreement and the headings of the paragraphs and other sections hereof are for convenience only, and they will not be of any effect in construing the contents of the respective paragraphs or sub-paragraphs.


21.

Governing Law; Terms.


THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT WILL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AS APPLIED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES.  UNLESS OTHERWISE DEFINED HEREIN, TERMS USED IN ARTICLE 9 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK ARE USED HEREIN AS DEFINED THEREIN. THE PARTIES HERETO MAY EXERCISE ALL OF THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AS APPLIED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH RIGHTS ARE MODIFIED BY THE TERMS OF THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT.  THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL), ONLY, WILL HAVE JURISDICTION OVER ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THIS AGREEMENT, AND THE PARTIES HERETO CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK.


This Security Agreement is hereby executed and effective as of the25th day of January, 2006.



UNIVERSAL RECORDS

A DIVISION OF UMG RECOREDINGS, INC.




By:______________________________

Michael Reinert, Esq.

Exec. Vice President

Business & Legal Affairs

(referred to herein as “Secured Party”)

  




AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.


By:______________________________

An Authorized Signatory

(referred to herein as “Debtor”)


Name:____________________________



Title:_____________________________





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Exhibit “B”

attached to and made a part of

the Exclusive Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement dated January 25, 2006

between Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

and American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc.


Inducement Letter


Reference is made herein to the Exclusive Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement dated January 25, 2006 (“Agreement”) between Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. (“Universal”) and American Southwest Music Distribution (“Company”).  All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Agreement.


As a material inducement to Universal entering into the Agreement and for Universal’s express benefit, the undersigned hereby represents, warrants and agrees that:  (a) he is bound by and will perform all of his obligations set forth specifically for him in the Agreement; (b) the execution of the Agreement and the performance of Company’s and his obligations thereunder do not and shall not conflict with or result in a breach of any other agreement to which he, Company, or any of their affiliates are a party, (c) he will cause Company to perform its obligations set forth specifically for it in the Agreement; (d) he will render his services to the Company in accordance with the Agreement; (e) he will personally and principally be responsible for the management and affairs of the Company during the Term of the Agreement; (f) neither he nor Company is party to a contract or contractu al arrangements with any Person that will in any way prevent him from fulfilling his or Company’s obligations under the Agreement; (g) he will look only to the Company and not to Universal or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries or its parent company for any compensation, royalty or other payments due to him; (h) he guarantees performance of his obligations under the Agreement and will indemnify Universal in connection therewith in accordance with the procedures set forth in paragraph 9.01 of the Form P&D Agreement, and, without limiting the foregoing, he agrees that he is bound by the exclusivity provisions of the Form P&D Agreement; (i) the provisions of the Agreement relating to his obligations of the Agreement are binding upon him individually and any Related Company or any other firm, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, or other Person engaged in the music business or any related business in which he has any non-passive, direct or indirect, interest of any nat ure or sort or which he, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with him; (j) he hereby joins in the agreements, representations, warranties and grants of rights set forth in the Agreement that relate to him; (k) Universal may enforce the Agreement directly against him for breaches of the Agreement by him without necessarily first proceeding against any other party and without the consent of the Company; and (l) unless otherwise provided therein, no alteration, modification or amendment of the Agreement shall affect Universal’s rights or his obligations under this inducement.  



  
 

David Michery












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EX-10 7 exhibit102.htm EXHIBIT 10.2 UNIVERSAL RECORDS

Exhibit 10.2



UPSTREAMING AGREEMENT


AN AGREEMENT made as of the 25th day of January, 2006, between Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. 1755 Broadway, New York, New York 10019 (hereinafter referred to as “Universal") and American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. at 8721 Sunset Blvd, Suite #7, Los Angeles, CA 90069, Attn: Marcus Sanders, Esq. (hereinafter referred to as "you").


1.

BACKGROUND; PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT


1.01.

You and Universal hereby acknowledge that contemporaneously herewith you and Universal are entering into the following agreements (the “Related Agreements”) each of even date herewith: (a) an Exclusive  Manufacturing and Distribution agreement pursuant to which you grant to Universal the exclusive right to manufacture, sell distribute, and otherwise exploit Distributed Product in the United States (the “Distribution Agreement”); and (b) an Exclusive Foreign License Agreement pursuant to which you grant to Universal the exclusive right to manufacture, sell, distribute, and otherwise exploit Distributed Product throughout the world other than the United States (the “License Agreement”).   


1.02

You and Universal mutually desire to enter into this agreement to provide for Universal to have the ability to select one (1) or more Distributed Artist(s) (as such term is defined in the Distribution Agreement) and enter into an agreement with you pursuant to which you will furnish to Universal the exclusive recording services of the applicable Distributed Artist, in which event all Masters recorded under or otherwise subject to such agreement and all other materials contemplated by such agreement and/or subject thereto will not be subject to the provisions of the Related Agreements but instead will be subject to this agreement and the other agreements referred to herein.  The purpose of this agreement is to set forth the procedure by which Universal may select such Distributed Artist(s) and enter into the respective exclusive recording agreement(s) with you with respect to each selected Distr ibuted Artist, and also to set forth the other terms and conditions governing the rights and obligations of you and Universal in connection with the foregoing.  


2.

TERM


2.01

The term of this agreement (“Term”) will be the same as and will run simultaneously with the term of the Distribution Agreement (subject to paragraph 3.02(b)(2) below).   


2.02

It is understood that although both this agreement and each Furnishing Agreement refer to “Term” or “term”, such references are not intended to make this agreement and any Furnishing Agreement coterminous (i.e., such terms used in this agreement refer to the duration of this agreement and such terms as used in each Furnishing Agreement refer to the duration of the applicable Furnishing Agreement, unless otherwise indicated).  Without limiting the foregoing, the expiration or termination of the Term of this agreement shall not operate as an expiration or termination of the term of any Furnishing Agreement, each of which will expire or terminate according to the provisions contained in each such agreement, and, similarly, the expiration or termination of any Furnishing Agreement shall not operate as an expiration or termination of the Term of this agreement or any other Furnis hing Agreement.


3.

UNIVERSAL’S RIGHTS; UPSTREAMING


3.01.

Subject to the other terms and conditions contained herein, you hereby grant to Universal the exclusive and irrevocable right (“Upstream Right”) during the Term hereof (subject to



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paragraph 3.02(b)(2) below) to select one (1) or more Distributed Artist(s) for the purpose of you and Universal entering into an agreement pursuant to which you will furnish to Universal the exclusive recording services of the selected Distributed Artist and in connection therewith certain Masters embodying the performance of the particular Distributed Artist will be subject to the provisions of the applicable Furnishing Agreement and no longer subject to the provisions of the Related Agreements.


3.02.

Universal may exercise its Upstream Right with respect to a particular Distributed Artist by sending you written notice (“Upstream Notice”) at any time during the following periods:


(a)

during the period commencing on the date any Distributed Album has been delivered to Universal under the Distribution Agreement, and ending on Universal’s United States retail street date for that Distributed Record; or

  

(b)

(1)

(A)

at any time during the period commencing on the date any Distributed Album that has been commercially released in the United States by Universal under the Distribution Agreement has achieved sales in the United States equal to or in excess of  twenty five thousand (25,000) units (as reported by Soundscan or a similar mechanism for measuring retail sales) (“Sales Threshold”), and ending on the date such Album has achieved sales in the United States (as reported by Soundscan or a similar mechanism for measuring retail sales) equal to fifty thousand (50,000) units (such period, the “Soundscan Period”).   


(B)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in paragraph 3.02(b)(1)(A) above, if any Distributed Record has achieved sales in the United States in excess of the Sales Threshold but Universal has not exercised its Upstream Right in respect of the particular Distributed Artist as of the date the Sales Threshold is achieved, then the following will apply: (i) you will notify Universal in writing that the Sales Threshold has been achieved and that Universal has not exercised its Upstream Right with respect to the particular Distributed Artist (“Upstream Warning Notice”); (ii) the Soundscan Period will be deemed to continue until the date thirty (30) days after Universal’s receipt of the Upstream Warning Notice (the “Extension Period”); and (iii) Universal will have the right to exercise its Upstream Right with respect to the applicable Distributed Artist at any time befo re the end of the Extension Period.  


(2)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if Universal’s United States retail street date (“Release Date”) for any Distributed Record falls on a date that is less than six (6) months from the date the Term of the Distribution Agreement expires or terminates, then Universal will have the right to exercise its Upstream Right pursuant to paragraph 3.02(b)(1) above in respect of the particular Distributed Artist whose performance is embodied on such Record (each, a “Post Term Artist”) at any time up to and including the date six (6) months after the Release Date for the particular Record (subject always to the provisions of paragraph 3.02(b)(1)(B) above), provided that the particular Record satisfies the sales-related conditions set forth in said paragraph 3.02(b)(1) above during such six (6)  month period.  The period commencing on the last day of th e Term hereof and ending on the date that is six (6) months after the Release Date of the applicable Distributed Record is hereinafter referred to as the “Post Term Period” for the particular Post Term Artist.  Notwithstanding the expiration or termination of the term of the Distribution Agreement, you and Universal hereby agree that the terms and conditions of this agreement (including, without limitation, Universal’s Upstream Right and all of all of Universal’s other rights hereunder and all of your obligations hereunder) will remain in full force and effect in all respects during the applicable Post Term Period for each Post Term Artist.  In connection with the foregoing, you agree that during the applicable Post Term Period for each Post Term Artist you will not (i) terminate the term of the applicable Distributed Artist Agreement; or (ii) assign any of your rights or obligations under the particular Distributed Artist Agreement; or (iii) amend or modify the particular Distr ibuted Artist Agreement; or (iv) waive any of your rights under the particular Distributed Artist Agreement in any manner that might impair the rights granted to Universal hereunder; or (v) enter into an agreement with any Person other than Universal pursuant to which you furnish the



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recording services of the particular Post Term Artist to such other Person or pursuant to which any Person other than Universal is otherwise granted the right to distribute and/or otherwise exploit the results and proceeds of the applicable Post Term Artist’s recording services; or (v) take (or fail to take) any action necessary or desirable to keep the particular Distributed Artist Agreement in full force and effect during the applicable Post Term Period.


3.03.

If Universal exercises its Upstream Right with respect to any Distributed Artist, then the following will terms and conditions will apply:


(a)

(1)

as of the date of Universal’s Upstream Notice (“Commencement Date”) for the applicable Distributed Artist you and Universal will be deemed to have entered into an agreement pursuant to which you agree to furnish to Universal the exclusive recording services of the particular Distributed Artist in the form attached hereto as Annex “A” (“Furnishing Agreement”), subject to the other terms and conditions set forth in this agreement, including, without limitation, the provisions of this paragraph.  Each Distributed Artist that you and Universal enter into a Furnishing Agreement with respect to is sometimes hereinafter referred to as an “Upstreamed Artist”.  In connection with the foregoing, the terms and conditions of each such Furnishing Agreement shall be terms and conditions set forth in Annex “A” attached hereto, except that such terms and conditions shall be deemed to be supplemented and modified for each Furnishing Agreement on an Upstreamed Artist-by-Upstreamed Artist basis in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in Schedule “1” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.  With respect to the provisions set forth in Schedule “1” attached hereto and the application thereof to each Furnishing Agreement, promptly following your receipt of the Upstream Notice for the Upstreamed Artist concerned (but in no event later than ten (10) business days after the date of the Upstream Notice concerned) you will furnish Universal in writing with all of the information required by Universal to determine the applicable provisions addressed in said Schedule “1” and any other information or documents requested by Universal in connection with the applicable Furnishing Agreement (such as, by way of example only, the name(s) of the members of the Upstreamed Artist and/or a complete and accurate copy of the particular Distributed Artist Agreement with respect to the Upstreamed Artist concerned).  Without limiting the foregoing, at Universal’s request you further agree to execute an agreement between you and Universal in a substantially the same form and containing substantially the same provisions as the form agreement attached as Annex “A” attached hereto except as modified and supplemented in accordance with the provisions set forth in Schedule “1” attached hereto for the Upstreamed Artist concerned and containing complete information with respect to the applicable Upstreamed Artist; provided, however, that any failure, delay, or refusal by you or Universal to so execute such agreement shall not in any manner (aa) limit any of Universal’s rights hereunder or under the applicable Furnishing Agreement or any of your obligations hereunder or under the particular Furnishing Agreement; or (bb) impede or compromise the enforceability and effectiveness of this agreemen t or the applicable Furnishing Agreement.  


(2)

You agree with respect to each Upstreamed Artist to deliver to Universal an agreement between Universal and the applicable Upstreamed Artist in the form of Exhibit “A” annexed to the Furnishing Agreement (the "Inducement Letter") that has been executed by you and the applicable Upstreamed Artist.  You will deliver the Inducement Letter for each Upstreamed Artist to Universal promptly (but in no event later than ten [10] days) following the Commencement Date for the applicable Furnishing Agreement.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Universal may at any time refuse to continue to perform any of its obligations under this agreement and/or the applicable Furnishing Agreement until you have delivered to Universal an original copy of the Inducement Letter signed by all of the members of the particular Upstreamed Artist and all other applicable parti es thereto (including, without limitation, you).  


(b)

effective as of the Commencement Date: (1) the then-current Distributed Album that Universal exercised its Upstream Right in connection with (“First Upstreamed Album”) will be subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Furnishing Agreement in respect of the



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Upstreamed Artist concerned; (2) the First Upstreamed Album will constitute the Album in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment for the initial Contract Period under the applicable Furnishing Agreement (as used in the preceding clause, the terms “Recording Commitment” and “initial Contract Period” will have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the applicable Furnishing Agreement); (3) all Record packaging artwork and other materials created or used in connection with the First Upstreamed Album will constitute Artwork or similar materials under the applicable Furnishing Agreement and will be subject to the terms and conditions thereof; (4) all of the Masters embodied on the First Upstreamed Album and all Masters recorded by the Upstreamed Artist concerned on or after the applicable Commencement Date will constitute Masters recorded under that Furnishing Agreement and w ill be subject to the terms and conditions contained therein; and, for the avoidance of doubt (5) the First Upstreamed Album and all Masters embodied thereon and all Masters recorded by the Upstreamed Artist concerned (and Albums recorded by such Upstreamed Artist) on or after the applicable Commencement Date will not be subject to the provisions of the Related Agreements except as otherwise provided herein.


3.04.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, but for the avoidance of doubt, if Universal does not exercise its Upstream Right with respect to a particular Distributed Artist at any time hereunder, such election will not act as a waiver of Universal’s rights hereunder or otherwise prevent Universal from subsequently exercising its Upstream Right in respect of that same Distributed Artist at any other time hereunder in accordance with the provisions contained herein.


3.05.

Universal is under no obligation whatsoever to exercise its Upstream Right with respect to any Distributed Artist(s).


3A.

MISCELLANEOUS COPYRIGHT ASSIGNMENT PROVISIONS


3A.01.

(a)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any Furnishing Agreement (and to the degree this Article 3A is inconsistent with the provisions of Article 9 of the Furnishing Agreement, without otherwise limiting the provision of such Article 9, the provisions of this Article 3A will control), if Universal exercises its Upstream Right in respect of any Distributed Artist, then as of the Commencement Date for the applicable Furnishing Agreement you will be deemed to have sold, transferred, and assigned to Universal, its successors and assigns, absolutely and forever, and without any limitations or restrictions whatsoever, fifty percent (50%) of all rights, titles and interest of every kind, whether now or hereafter in existence, in and to the following, subject always to the provisions of paragraph 3A.03 below: (1) all of the Masters embodied on the First Upstreamed Album (“Exis ting Masters”); (2) all Videos in existence as of the applicable Commencement Date embodying said Masters; and (3) all Record packaging artwork and other Artwork used or created for use in connection with the First Upstreamed Album and/or the Masters embodied thereon and/or the marketing, promotion, and advertising of the foregoing (the items set forth in the foregoing clauses (1), (2) and (3) are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Existing Materials”), including, without limitation, all copyrights (and/or similar statutory protections) and extensions and renewals of copyright, perpetually, throughout the Territory, free of encumbrances.  As of the applicable Commencement Date, (i) the Existing Masters will be deemed to be Masters made under the particular Furnishing Agreement during the initial Contract Period thereof and will be subject to the terms thereof and (ii) the Existing Materials will be deemed to be “Materials” under the applicable Furnishing Agreement. &nb sp;You agree to timely execute any documents Universal may require to effectuate the foregoing assignment and, in the event you fail to sign such documents within ten (10) days (or less, if needed and stated in the request) after your receipt of Universal’s written request therefor, Universal may sign such documents in your name (and you hereby appoint Universal your agent and attorney-in-fact for such purposes) and make appropriate disposition of them consistent with this agreement.




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(b)

Notwithstanding your fifty percent (50%) ownership rights in and to the Existing Materials, you hereby further grant, transfer and assign to Universal (and any Person authorized by Universal) the unlimited, sole, and exclusive right throughout the universe in perpetuity to: (1) register, administer, and enforce such jointly-owned copyrights and other intellectual property rights in and to the Existing Materials in the joint name of you and Universal (including, without limitation, the right to sue or commence any similar action or proceeding for any infringement of any such rights (past, present, or future) and to collect damages therefor); (2) manufacture, distribute, advertise, market, promote, sell, license, and otherwise exploit the Existing Materials in any and all media now or hereafter known and by any and all means or devices now or hereafter known; and (3) otherwise exploit the entirety of all right, title and interest, including, without limitation, the copyright, in and to all Existing Materials.  Upon Universal’s request, you will cooperate with Universal in connection with the registration, administration, and enforcement of such rights.


(c)

You warrant and represent that: (1) you are the sole, exclusive and perpetual owner of all of the Existing Materials and all rights in them, under copyright and otherwise, throughout the Territory; (2) as of the Commencement Date for the Furnishing Agreement concerned, none of the Compositions embodied in the Existing Masters has been performed by the applicable Upstreamed Artist for the making of any Master Recordings other than the Existing Masters embodied on the applicable First Upstreamed Album; (3) as of the Commencement Date for each particular Furnishing Agreement neither you nor any other Person (including, without limitation, any Related Person) has licensed, sold or assigned to any other Person or otherwise disposed of any right, title or interest in or to the Existing Materials; (4) Each Person who rendered any service in connection with, or who otherwise contributed in any way to the m aking of the Existing Materials, or who granted to you any of the rights referred to in the applicable Furnishing Agreement, had the full right, power and authority to do so, was not bound by any agreement that would restrict such Person from rendering such services or granting such rights, and has granted to you in writing all necessary rights in connection with such services or contributions necessary for you to fulfill your obligations hereunder and under the applicable Furnishing Agreement; (5) all recording costs and all other costs and expenses with respect to the making of the Existing Materials have been paid (as used in this clause (5), “recording costs” means items or costs that would constitute Recording Costs under the applicable Furnishing Agreement if paid or incurred by Universal); (6) all necessary licenses for the recording of the Compositions performed in the Existing Masters have been obtained from the copyright owners, and all monies payable under such licenses or otherwise by r eason of such recording have been timely paid; (7) none of the Existing Materials (including, without limitation, the performances embodied on the Existing Masters) nor any authorized use of the Existing Materials by Universal or its grantees, licensees or assigns will violate or infringe upon the rights of any Person; (8) all of the Existing Masters were made in accordance with the rules and regulations of the American Federation of Musicians, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and all other unions having jurisdiction; and (9) if you have any knowledge of any claims, actions, suits or proceedings pending, or, to your knowledge, threatened, arising out of, in connection with, or in relation to any Existing Materials hereunder or that may interfere with Universal’s rights hereunder or any assignment of the particular Existing Materials as set forth in paragraph 3A.01(a) above, you will notify Universal in writing of such promptly (but in no event later than five (5) business days) f ollowing your initial discovery of same, it being agreed that the foregoing shall not be deemed a waiver of any of your obligations to indemnify Universal as provided herein or in the applicable Furnishing Agreement.


3A.02.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any Furnishing Agreement, if Universal exercises its Upstream Right hereunder in respect of any Distributed Artist, then Universal hereby grants to you fifty percent (50%) of the copyright in and to each Universal Master (excluding the Composition embodied therein).  Notwithstanding your fifty percent (50%) copyright ownership rights in and to any Universal Master, you hereby agree that Universal (and any Person authorized by Universal) will have the unlimited, sole, and exclusive right throughout the universe in perpetuity to: (1) register, administer, and enforce such jointly-owned copyrights in and to



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the Universal Masters in the joint name of you and Universal (including, without limitation, the right to sue or commence any similar action or proceeding for any infringement of any such rights (past, present, or future) and to collect damages therefor); (2) manufacture, distribute, advertise, market, promote, sell, license, and otherwise exploit the Universal Masters in any and all media now or hereafter known and by any and all means or devices now or hereafter known, (3) without limiting the generality of the immediately preceding clause (2), to exercise any or all of Universal’s rights as set forth in paragraph 9.02 of each Furnishing Agreement; and (4) to otherwise exploit the entirety of all right, title and interest, including, without limitation, the copyright, in and to all Universal Masters.  Upon Universal’s request, you will cooperate with Universal in connection with the registration, administration, and enforcement of such rights.  The foregoing grant to you of a percentage of the copyright in and to any Universal Masters shall not constitute a grant to you of any rights other than those that you would have had pursuant to this agreement or the applicable Furnishing Agreement had Universal not granted to you any portion of the copyright in and to the particular Universal Masters, except that you shall have the right to be identified with Universal as a co-owner of the copyright in and to the applicable Universal Masters.


3A.03.

(a)

Notwithstanding your fifty percent (50%) ownership rights in and to the Existing Materials and any Universal Masters, you hereby warrant, represent, and agree that neither you nor Principal nor any Related Company will have the right to sell, transfer, grant, convey, assign, mortgage, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise dispose of, or create any liens, encumbrances or security interests of any type or nature with respect to any of your rights, title and interest in and to any Existing Materials and/or any Universal Masters (each of the foregoing actions is hereinafter referred to as a “Rights Transfer”).  The immediately preceding sentence is of the essence of this agreement.  


(b)

If you or Principal or any Related Company attempts or purports to undertake any Rights Transfer at any time, such attempted or purported Rights Transfer shall be void ab initio and of no force or effect.  As of the Commencement Date for the Furnishing Agreement concerned you will be deemed to have expressly waived any and all exploitation rights and all other rights that you may derive from your co-ownership of any of the rights in and to the applicable Existing Materials.   You further hereby expressly waive any and all exploitation rights and all other rights that you may derive from your co-ownership of any of the rights in and to any applicable Universal Masters.  Without limiting the generality of the two (2) immediately preceding sentences, Universal shall have the sole, exclusive, and perpetual right throughout the universe to collect and retain for Univers al’s own account any monies payable in any jurisdiction to the copyright owner of sound recordings pursuant to any statutory, regulatory, or collective bargaining agreement in respect of the exploitation of Masters (such as, by way of example only, public performance copyright royalties) and any monies payable to the copyright owners of sound recordings that may be payable pursuant to the Audio Home Recording Act in the United States or pursuant to any other blank tape levy or public performance royalty or fee for sound recording or Masters now in effect or which hereinafter may be enacted in any country of the world.


3A.04.

(a)

The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a “Default” hereunder: (1) the failure of any representation or warranty made by you hereunder or under either of the Related Agreements to be true, correct, and complete as of the date made or at any time during the Term of this agreement; or (2) the dissolution or liquidation of your assets; or (3) the filing by or against you of a petition for liquidation or reorganization under Title 11 of the United States Code as now or hereafter in effect or under any similar present or future state or federal law or statute relating to insolvency, bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization or other debtor relief law; or (4) your applying for, or the appointment of, a trustee, receiver, custodian, or liquidator for you or for any of your property; (5) you make an assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (6) you commit any act for or in bankruptcy; (7) you become insolvent; or (8) you or Principal fail to perform or fulfill any of your or Principal’s material obligations under this agreement or under either of the Related Agreements for any reason.



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(b)

Without limiting any of Universal’s other rights or remedies, upon the occurrence of any event of Default hereunder: (1) you will automatically be deemed to have sold, transferred, and assigned to Universal, its successors and assigns, absolutely and forever, and without any limitations or restrictions whatsoever, all of your rights, titles and interest of every kind, whether now or hereafter in existence, in and to all Existing Materials hereunder and under the Furnishing Agreements; and (2) any and all assignments to you in respect of the copyright in and to any Universal Masters pursuant to paragraph 3A.02 above will be deemed to be null and void ab initio and of no further force and effect, and, without limiting the foregoing, you shall not have any rights of any kind in and to any Universal Masters thereafter.  

 

4.

DIRECT PAYMENT OF ADVANCES AND ROYALTIES TO UPSTREAMED ARTISTS


4.01.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any Furnishing Agreement, you hereby acknowledge and agree that all Advances, royalties, and other monies payable under each Furnishing Agreement will be payable directly to the particular Upstreamed Artist that is the subject of the applicable Furnishing Agreement rather than to you, and that such Advances, royalties, and other monies will constitute “Deductions” hereunder in determining “Net Profits” (as such terms are defined in Article 5 below).  Accordingly, pursuant to Article 8A of each Furnishing Agreement you hereby irrevocably authorize and irrevocably direct Universal to pay all Advances, royalties, and other monies otherwise payable to you under each Furnishing Agreement directly to the particular Upstreamed Artist at the same time that such Advances, royalties, and other monies are otherwise payable to you under the Furnishing Agreement concerned.



5.

NET PROFIT PARTICIPATION WITH RESPECT TO UPSTREAMED ARTISTS


5.01.

(a)

In consideration for the rights granted to Universal hereunder, and the other agreements, warranties and representations contained herein, Universal agrees to pay to you fifty percent (50%) of Universal’s Net Profits (as hereinafter defined) earned from the sale or other exploitation of Universal Masters, subject to the terms and conditions contained in this agreement.  Solely for the purposes of this Article 5, the term “Universal Masters” shall be deemed to include Existing Masters.


(b)

As used herein, “Net Profits” means the amount equal to Gross Revenue hereunder (as hereinafter defined) from inception less Deductions hereunder (as hereinafter defined) from inception.  Net Profits hereunder will be determined, calculated, computed, and paid on a cumulative basis and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Article 5 and Articles 6 and 7 hereinbelow.  You acknowledge that Records hereunder will be distributed by an affiliate of Universal.


5.02.

As used herein, “Gross Revenue” means


(a)

(1)

(A)

On Records embodying solely Universal Masters sold by Universal for distribution in the United States:  all monies actually received by or credited to Universal from the distribution and sales of such Records by Universal in the United States (“U.S. Gross Receipts”) less: (i) reasonable reserves for returns (“Reserves”), it being agreed that in establishing reserves hereunder Universal will take into consideration the sale and returns history of the Record concerned, Soundscan (or similar retail sales reports) and reports from Universal’s distributor regarding to what extent the Record concerned is "selling through" at retail outlets; (ii) a distribution and label services fee (“Distribution and Label Services Fee”) equal to twenty five (25%) of “U.S. Net Sales” (as defined in clause 5.02(a)(1)(B) below); (iii) standard deductions for items such as credits to Universal (or its distributor’s) customers for actual returns; (iv) discounts given in connection with price discount/reduction programs or any program providing for the



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extension or modification of Universal’s distributor’s normal payment terms; and (v) all other distribution company charges as would apply to Universal’s Records that are not subject to this agreement or any Furnishing Agreement, including, without limitation, Universal’s standard charges for returns handling and refurbishing of Records embodying Universal Masters.


(B)

As used herein, (i) “U.S. Net Sales” means U.S. Gross Receipts less Reserves; (ii) “Other Distribution Charges” means the charges, discounts and deductions set forth in clauses 5.02(a)(1)(A)(iii), (iv) and (v) above; and (iii) “Total Distribution Charges” means the Distribution and Label Services Fee plus the Other Distribution Charges.


(2)

On Records embodying Universal Masters with other Masters sold by Universal for distribution in the United States:  actual amounts received by or credited to Universal after deduction of (A) Reserves and (B) the Total Distribution Charges, multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of Universal Masters embodied on the Record concerned and the denominator of which is the total number of Masters (including, without limitation, all Universal Masters hereunder) embodied on the Record concerned.


(3)

With respect to licenses of Universal Masters in the United States: one hundred percent (100%) of the Net Receipts received by Universal in respect of such licenses, (subject to subparagraph 5.02(c) below).


(b)

(1)

On top-line Albums embodying solely Universal Masters sold for distribution through normal retail channels outside the United States by Universal’s direct and immediate principal foreign licensees (“Foreign Affiliates”):  a royalty calculated at a basic rate of nineteen percent (19%) of the applicable Royalty Base Price for the Record concerned.


(2)

On Records (other than Albums) embodying solely Universal Masters sold for distribution outside of the United States by Universal’s Foreign Affiliates, Records embodying solely Universal Masters sold for distribution outside the United States at prices other than top-line prices by Universal’s Foreign Affiliates, and Records embodying solely Universal Masters sold for distribution through other than normal retail channels outside the United States by Universal’s Foreign Affiliates: a royalty calculated at a percentage of the applicable Royalty Base Price for the Record concerned, which percentage shall be reduced in the same proportion that the royalty payable to Universal by its Foreign Affiliates for such Record is reduced.


(3)

On Records embodying Universal Masters with other Masters sold for distribution outside the United States by Universal’s Foreign Affiliates: a royalty calculated at the applicable percentage of the Royalty Base Price for the Record concerned pursuant to paragraph 5.02(b)(1) or (2) above multiplied by a fraction, the denominator of which is the number of Universal Masters embodied on the Record concerned, and the denominator of which is the total number of Masters (including, without limitation, all Universal Masters) embodied on the Record concerned.


(4)

With respect to licenses of Universal Masters hereunder outside of the United States on a flat-fee or other royalty basis: fifty percent (50%) of the Net Receipts received by Universal in the United States.


(c)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, you acknowledge and agree that you will not receive, or otherwise be entitled to, any portion of advances or guarantees paid to Universal or any of Universal’s licensees, unless solely attributed to a particular Universal Master, and, for the avoidance of doubt, any such advances or guarantees will not constitute Gross Revenue hereunder.


5.03.

As used herein, “Deductions” means:



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(a)

a reserve for all reasonably anticipated future costs in connection with the particular Upstreamed Artist and/or Universal Masters recorded under the Furnishing Agreement in respect of that Upstreamed Artist (including, without limitation, (i) reasonably anticipated marketing and promotion costs and (ii) reasonably anticipated Recording Costs and Video Costs); and


(b)

all direct costs and expenses paid or incurred by Universal in respect of the manufacture, distribution, sale, marketing, promotion, advertising, and/or other exploitation of Universal Masters and Records derived therefrom, including, without limitation: (1) all royalties payable to (or accrued on behalf of) the Upstreamed Artist concerned and all other third parties in respect of Universal Masters, including, without limitation, all royalties payable to independent third party producers in respect of Universal Masters; (2) All copyright license fees, Mechanical Royalties, synchronization fees, and other fees payable to (or accrued on behalf of) copyright proprietors (or their designees) of all musical compositions embodied on Universal Masters; (3) shipping and freight costs actually paid or incurred by Universal in shipping Records to distributors, subdistributors or others; (4) all advertising c osts actually paid or incurred by Universal and all advertising allowances granted by Universal to its distributor that are attributable to advertising costs actually paid or incurred in connection with Universal Masters (and/or Records derived therefrom), as well as all chargebacks by Universal’s distributor for the actual advertising costs paid by Universal’s distributor in respect of Universal Masters and Records derived therefrom, including, without limitation, amounts incurred by Universal’s distributor in connection with, among other things, point-of-purchase, in-store displays and endcap promotions; (5) all costs actually paid or incurred by Universal related to the marketing, exploitation, or promotion (including, without limitation, all costs of independent promotion) of Universal Masters and Records derived therefrom, including, without limitation, the direct costs of materials relating to or utilized in connection with the preparation of artwork for the Records, advertising or merch andising campaigns, displays, etc.; (6) all costs of manufacturing Records, pursuant to Universal’s or its distributor’s custom (“Rate Card”) manufacturing price; (7) legal costs paid or incurred by Universal or an affiliate of Universal relating to any Upstreamed Artist and/or any Furnishing Agreement and/or Universal Masters (other than any costs to be paid solely by you pursuant to paragraph 8.02 hereinbelow), it being agreed that the foregoing shall not be deemed a waiver of any of your obligation to indemnify Universal as provided in paragraph 8.02 below; (8) any and all sales, use or similar taxes which may be imposed by any taxing jurisdiction; (9) any and all royalties or other payments made to collective bargaining organizations or trust funds thereof (including, without limitation, the AFM Special Payments Fund and Music Performance Trust Fund and the AFTRA Pension and Welfare Fund) in connection with the distribution or sale of Records embodying Universal Masters; (10) all Reco rding Costs and other costs paid or incurred in connection with recording Universal Masters, all Video Costs and other production costs paid or incurred in connection with the production of Videos, and all costs paid or incurred in connection with creating or obtaining ECD Material, Website Material, and/or Mobile Material; and (11) any other costs or expenses paid or incurred by Universal in connection with Universal Masters and/or under this agreement and/or under the applicable Furnishing Agreement.


(c)

any direct costs, such as, without limitation, manufacturing, advertising (including, without limitation, co-op advertising), merchandising, or promotional expenses that pertain to Universal Masters (and Records derived therefrom) as well as to Universal’s other Records shall be allocated between the Universal Masters (and Records derived therefrom) and Universal’s other Records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.


(d)

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you acknowledge and agree that any expense which is irrevocably due, even if not yet payable, is deemed to have been “incurred” for the purposes hereof




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5.04.

You shall not be entitled to any compensation for the rights and assignment granted herein and/or the exploitation of Universal Masters except as specifically set forth herein.  Without limiting the foregoing, Universal will not be required to make any payments of any nature for or in connection with the acquisition, exercise or exploitation of rights pursuant to this agreement or any Furnishing Agreement, except as specifically provided herein


5.05.

Without limiting any of the other provisions contained in this agreement, Universal shall have the right to apply your share of any Net Profits otherwise payable to you hereunder towards repayment of (i) any Debt under the Distribution Agreement or (ii) any other amounts due to Universal under the Related Agreements.


6.

ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS FOR UPSTREAMED ARTISTS


6.01.

As used herein, “Adjustment Date” means the first day of the first full calendar month immediately following the calendar month in which falls the Commencement Date for the Furnishing Agreement concerned.


6.02.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in the Related Agreements, the following provisions will apply in respect of each First Upstreamed Album for purposes of determining Net Proceeds under the Distribution Agreement, your royalty under the License Agreement, and Net Profits under this agreement:


(a)

Returns of each applicable First Upstreamed Album will first be applied against reserves withheld under the Distribution Agreement with respect to such Album, and after such reserves under the Distribution Agreement have been reconciled or liquidated, any subsequent returns will be applied against reserves withheld under this agreement for that Album (regardless of whether any such returns occur after the applicable Commencement Date of the Furnishing Agreement for the Upstreamed Artist concerned).


(b)

Notwithstanding the commencement of the term of any Furnishing Agreement:


(1)

All sales or other exploitations of the applicable First Upstreamed Album by Universal that occur before the Adjustment Date for the Upstreamed Artist concerned will constitute sales subject to the Related Agreements rather than under this agreement and you will be accounted to in connection therewith in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Related Agreements (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any sales of the applicable First Upstreamed Album occurring on or after the Adjustment Date concerned will constitute sales under this agreement and you will be accounted to in connection therewith in accordance with the applicable provisions of this agreement).


(2)

Universal will only be obligated to accrue or pay royalties (including, without Mechanical Royalties) in connection with the sale or other exploitation of any First Upstreamed Album if such sale or other exploitation occurs on or after the applicable Adjustment Date for the Upstreamed Artist concerned.


(3)

All costs or expenses paid or incurred by Universal in connection with the applicable First Upstreamed Album before the Adjustment Date for the Upstreamed Artist concerned will constitute costs and expenses under the Related Agreements rather than under this agreement (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any costs or expenses paid or incurred by Universal in connection with the applicable First Upstreamed Album after the Adjustment Date for the Upstreamed Artist concerned will constitute Deductions under this agreement); provided, however, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in the Related Agreements, if Net Profits are payable to you hereunder, and at the time such Net Profits are payable to you hereunder any



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charge, cost, or expense paid or incurred by Universal under the Related Agreements has not been recouped or otherwise recovered from Net Billings and Net Licensing Billings under the Distribution Agreement and/or from your royalty under the License Agreement (collectively, “Unrecovered Costs”), then Universal will have the right to deduct an amount equal to such Unrecovered Costs from your share of any Net Profits otherwise payable to you hereunder.


6.03.  

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if as of the Adjustment Date for the First Upstreamed Album with respect to any particular Upstreamed Artist, the sum of the artist advances, recording costs, marketing costs and promotion costs actually expended by you directly in connection with such First Upstreamed Album exceed the total of Net Proceeds credited to you in connection with the First Upstreamed Album pursuant to the Distribution Agreement as of such Adjustment Date (hereinafter “Your Deficit”), Universal will pay you, as an advance against your share of Net Profits hereunder, fifty percent (50%) of Your Deficit.  Such advance will be payable promptly following the later of the Adjustment Date and your submission to Universal of the receipts documenting all of such artist advances, recording, marketing and promotion expenditures.  


7.

MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNTING PROVISIONS


7.01.

Universal will prepare accounting statements hereunder on a calendar semi-annual basis.  On or before each September 30 or March 31st, Universal will send such accounting statements to you for the semi-annual accounting period ending the immediately preceding June 30th or December 31st, and will remit to you the amount of your share of any Net Profits hereunder for the semi-annual accounting period concerned, less any and all unrecouped Profit Advances and such amount, if any, that Universal may be required to withhold pursuant to the applicable state tax laws, the U.S. Tax Regulations, or any other applicable statute, regulation, treaty, or law.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, after the end of the term of any particular Furnishing Agreement Universal will not be required to send accounting statements to you for any accounting period if no Net Profits are payable to you in the particular a ccounting period with respect to Upstreamed Artist concerned unless you request such statement in writing within six (6) months following the close of the particular accounting period the statement is being requested for.  If at the end of any accounting period Universal anticipates that the calculation of Net Profits for the next accounting period will result in a Cumulative Loss (as hereinafter defined), Universal will be entitled to hold a reserve from amounts due to you in the then current accounting period for the amount of your share of such anticipated loss. Universal will liquidate any such reserves within one (1) full accounting period after the period in which such reserve were initially established.  The calculation of Net Profits will be made irrespective of the tax treatment of a particular expense, i.e. the fact that the tax authorities requires amortization of a particular expense will not diminish the deductibility of that expense in the accounting period expended.  In addition , an expense incurred will be deductible in the accounting period incurred irrespective of the possibility that the actual payment might be delayed into the following accounting period.  As used herein, “Cumulative Loss” means the amount, if any, by which Deductions hereunder since inception exceed Gross Revenue hereunder from inception.


7.02.

Royalties for Records sold for distribution outside the United States ("foreign sales") will be computed in the same national currency and at the same rate of exchange as Universal is accounted to by its licensees with respect to the sale concerned and will be subject to costs of conversion and any taxes applicable to royalties remitted by or received from foreign sources. Royalties on Records sold outside the United States are not due and payable by Universal until payment therefor has been received by or credited to Universal in the United States in United States dollars. For purposes of accounting Net Profits hereunder, Universal will treat any foreign sale as a sale made during the same six (6) month period in which Universal receives its licensee's accounting and payment for that sale.  If any law, government ruling or other restriction affects the amount that a Universal license e can remit to Universal, Universal may deduct from Gross Revenue hereunder an amount proportionate to the reduction in such licensee's remittances.



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7.03.

Net Profits under this agreement will be determined and apportioned on a cumulative basis from inception.  If payments of a share of Net Profits are made to you hereunder with respect to one (1) accounting period and the cumulative calculation of your Net Profits in a later accounting period reveals that based on such cumulative calculation Net Profits have not been apportioned in accordance with the provisions of this agreement, all such “overpayments” to you will be deducted from all sums thereafter due to you.  If Universal makes any overpayment to you (e.g., by reason of an accounting error or by paying you your share of Net Profits on Records returned later) you will reimburse Universal to the extent that Universal does not deduct such sums from monies due you hereunder.  


7.04.

All accounting statements rendered by Universal hereunder shall be conclusively binding and not subject to any objection by you for any reason unless specific objection in writing, stating the basis thereof, is given to Universal within two (2) years from the date such statement is rendered and an audit pursuant to paragraph 7.05 below for that statement is completed within said two (2) year period. Each statement will be deemed rendered when due unless you notify Universal in writing that the applicable statement was not received by you and such notice is given within sixty (60) days after the applicable due date specified in paragraph 7.01 above, in which event the statement will be deemed rendered on the date actually sent by Universal.  Failure to make such written objection or conduct the audit within said time periods will be deemed to be your approval of such accounting statement, your w aiver of such audit rights, and your waiver of the right to sue Universal for additional sums owed for the applicable accounting period. You will not have the right to sue Universal in connection with any Net Profit accounting, or to sue Universal for recovery of sums owed for a particular accounting period, unless you commence the suit within two (2) years from the date such statement is rendered.


7.05.

You may, at your own expense, audit Universal’s books and records directly relating to this agreement that report the sales or other exploitation of Records for which monies are payable hereunder. You may make such audit only for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of statements sent to you hereunder and only as provided herein. You may initiate such audit only by giving notice to Universal at least sixty (60) days prior to the date you intend to commence your audit. Your audit will be conducted by a reputable independent certified public accountant experienced in recording industry audits in such a manner so as not to disrupt Universal’s other functions and will be completed promptly.  You may audit a particular statement only once and only within two (2) years after the date such statement is rendered as provided in paragraph 7.04 above. Your audit may be conducted only during Uni versal’s usual business hours and at the place where Universal keeps the books and records to be examined. You will not be entitled to examine any manufacturing records or any other records that do not specifically report sales of Records on which Net Profits are payable hereunder.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, you will be permitted to examine records that reflect the number of Records hereunder that are manufactured, the movement of Universal’s inventory of such Records, and any credits or rebates that are given in respect of such Records, for each Accounting Period that is the subject of the audit.  Your auditor will review his or her tentative written findings with a member of Universal’s finance staff designated by Universal before rendering a report to you so as to remedy any factual errors and clarify any issues that may have resulted from misunderstanding.


7.06.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if you conduct an audit hereunder, then you will be obligated to conduct an audit of accounting statements rendered under this agreement and the Related Agreements for the particular accounting periods that are the subject of the audit hereunder concerned, and, if you fail to do so, such failure will constitute your approval of such accounting statements rendered under the Related Agreements not audited for the particular periods that were the subject of the audit hereunder, your waiver of your audit rights under the Related Agreements with respect to such accounting statements, and your waiver of the right to sue



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Universal for additional sums owed under the Related Agreements for the applicable accounting periods that were the subject of the audit hereunder.


8.

WARRANTIES; REPRESENTATIONS; INDEMNITITIES


8.01.

You warrant and represent that:


(a)

You are not and will not be during the Term hereof under any disability, restriction or prohibition in respect of your rights to execute this agreement and perform your obligations hereunder or to grant to Universal the rights granted herein.

                                                 

(b)

You have the right to enter into this agreement and fully perform your obligations hereunder.


(c)

The execution of this agreement by you does not and will not conflict with, violate, or result in a breach of any other agreement to which you are a party or by which you are bound.


(d)

(1)

you have no knowledge of any claim or purported claim that may create any liability on the part of Universal; and (2) without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you have no knowledge of any claims, actions, suits, or proceedings pending, or to your knowledge threatened, arising out of, in connection with, or in relation to any Distributed Artist or any Distributed Artist Agreement, including, without limitation, any claim or purported claim that may interfere with Universal’s rights under this agreement and/or that may otherwise create any liability on the part of Universal.


(e)

you have the right to grant Universal all rights granted by you to Universal hereunder.


(f)

Universal's exercise of any of the rights granted to Universal hereunder will not violate any law or the rights of any Person.


(g)

(1)  There is in existence between you and each Distributed Artist a valid and enforceable written agreement pursuant to which each Distributed Artist is required to perform exclusively for you during the term of this agreement and that contains appropriate provisions to allow you to comply with your obligations hereunder; (2) you will not modify or amend any Distributed Artist Agreement nor waive your rights thereunder in any manner that might impair the rights granted to Universal hereunder; and (3) you will take all steps necessary and desirable to keep each Distributed Artist Agreement in full force and effect during the term hereof.


(h)

Neither you nor any Distributed Artist nor any Person deriving any rights from you  or any Distributed Artist will at any time do or authorize any Person to do anything inconsistent with, or that might diminish, impair, or interfere with, any of Universal's rights hereunder.


8.02.

(a)

You agree to and do hereby indemnify, save and hold Universal and its licensees harmless from any and all liability, loss, damage, cost and expense (including legal expenses and attorney fees) arising out of or connected with any breach or alleged breach of this agreement or any claim that is inconsistent with any of the warranties or representations made by you in this agreement. You agree to reimburse Universal on demand for any payment made or incurred by Universal with respect to the foregoing sentence, and, without limiting Universal's rights or remedies, Universal may deduct any amount not so reimbursed by you from any monies Universal or an affiliate of Universal owes you, whether hereunder or otherwise.




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(b)

Pending the determination of any claim in respect of which Universal is entitled to be indemnified, Universal may withhold monies otherwise payable to you hereunder in an amount not to exceed your potential liability to Universal pursuant to this paragraph 8.02.  If you make bonding arrangements, satisfactory to Universal in its reasonable discretion, to assure Universal of reimbursement for all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal expenses and reasonable counsel fees) that Universal or its licensees may, in Universal's reasonable business judgment, incur as a result of such a claim, Universal will not withhold monies otherwise payable to you. At your written request, Universal will release any such monies withheld if (i) no action has been commenced on such claims; and (ii) no settlement discussions have taken place; and (iii) no further demand has been made on the claim for a period of one (1) year after the date of the last claim, demand or settlement discussions, whichever last occurred. If Universal pays a claimant more than Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) (the "Pre-authorized Amount") in settlement of any claim not reduced to judgment, you will not be obligated to reimburse Universal for any of the settlement in excess of the Pre-authorized Amount unless you have consented to the settlement in writing. If you do not consent to a settlement proposed by Universal for an amount exceeding the Pre-authorized Amount, you will nevertheless be required to reimburse Universal for the full amount unless you make bonding arrangements, satisfactory to Universal in its sole discretion, to assure Universal of reimbursement for all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including legal expenses and counsel fees) that Universal and its licensees may incur as a result of that claim.


(c)

Universal will notify you of any action commenced on any claim subject to your indemnity hereunder. You may participate in the defense of any such claim through counsel of your selection at your own expense, but Universal will have the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to retain or resume control of the defense of such claim.


9.

NOTICES; PAYMENTS


9.01.

All notices required to be given to a party hereto must be sent to the address for the party first mentioned herein, or to such new address if changed as described below, in order to be effective. All Net Profits and accounting statements will be sent to you at your address first mentioned herein. Each party may change its respective address hereunder by notice in writing to the other. All notices sent under this agreement must be in writing and, except for royalty statements, may be sent only by personal delivery, registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), or by overnight air express (or courier shipment if outside the United States) if such service actually provides proof of mailing. The day of mailing of any such notice will be deemed the date of the giving thereof (except notices of change of address, the date of which will be the date of receipt by the receiving party). Facsimile transmissions will not constitute valid notices hereunder, whether or not actually received. All notices to Universal must be sent to the attention of the Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs. Any notice to Universal must be sent to Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and to no other affiliate or related company.  A courtesy copy of each notice sent to you pursuant to this agreement will be sent to       , provided that any failure to do so will not constitute a breach of this agreement nor impair the effectiveness of the notice concerned.


10.

INTERPRETATION


10.01.

It is understood that each Furnishing Agreement contains various obligations on your and Universal’s part that relate to a particular Upstreamed Artist and not to other Upstreamed Artists.  Accordingly, your and Universal’s remedies relating to obligations regarding any particular Furnishing Agreement shall not apply to any other Furnishing Agreements, unless expressly provided by the terms of this agreement or the applicable Furnishing Agreement(s).  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, contained in this agreement, neither party’s exercise or failure to exercise any of their respective rights or remedies under this agreement and/or any Furnishing Agreement



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shall not act as a waiver or an exclusion of any of such party’s rights or remedies under this agreement and/or any other Furnishing Agreement.


11.

DEFINITIONS


11.01.

“Advance” -- as defined in the Furnishing Agreement for the particular Upstreamed Artist.


11.02.

“Delivery” -- as defined in the Furnishing Agreement for the particular Upstreamed Artist.


11.03.

(a)

“Distributed Album” -- any Album embodying the performance of a Distributed Artist that is subject to the terms and conditions of the Distribution Agreement.  


(b)

“Distributed Record” -- any Record embodying the performance of a Distributed Artist that is subject to the terms and conditions of the Distribution Agreement.  


11.04.

“Distributed Artist Agreement” -- (i) an agreement between you and any individual(s) pursuant to which such individual(s) agree(s) to render his/her/their exclusive recording services to you; or (ii) an agreement between you and any Person pursuant to which that Person agrees to furnish to you the exclusive recording service of any individual(s); and/or (iii) any other agreement pursuant to which you are granted the exclusive right to exploit the results and proceeds of the recoding services of any individual(s).


11.05.

“Materials” -- as defined in the Furnishing Agreement for the particular Upstreamed Artist.


11.06.

"Net Receipts" -- royalties or flat payments received by Universal in connection with the subject matter thereof solely attributable to Universal Masters (excluding catalog and/or administrative fees payable to Universal), less all of Universal's custom manufacturing, duplication, and packaging costs, less all advertising expenses and less any costs or expenses that Universal is required to incur (such as, without limitation, production costs, Mechanical Royalties and other copyright payments, AF of M and other union or guild payments).


11.07.

“Profit Advance” -- a prepayment to you of your share of any Net Profits hereunder.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this agreement or in the Related Agreements, (i) Universal has the right to recoup any unrecouped Profit Advances hereunder from any monies otherwise payable to you under the Related Agreements, and (ii) all Profit Advances that are unrecouped as of the expiration or termination of the Term of the Distribution Agreement will constitute “Debt” for purposes of Article 7 of the Distribution Agreement.


11.08.

“Recording Costs” -- as defined in the Furnishing Agreement for the particular Upstreamed Artist.


11.09.

“Universal Master“ -- (i) any Master embodied on a First Upstreamed Album; and (ii) any Master recorded by an Upstreamed Artist during the Term of the Furnishing Agreement concerned or that is otherwise subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Furnishing Agreement.


11.10.

“Video Costs” -- as defined in the Furnishing Agreement for the particular Upstreamed Artist.


11.11.

All other capitalized terms not specifically defined herein will have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Furnishing Agreement.  



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12.

MISCELLANEOUS


12.01.

Universal will have the right to suspend the operation of this agreement and its obligations hereunder in the event Universal is materially hampered in its recording, manufacture, distribution or sale of Records, or in the event its normal business operations become commercially impracticable, as the result of any cause beyond Universal's control, including but not limited to labor disagreement, fire, earthquake, catastrophe, riot, shortage of materials, etc. Such right may be exercised by written notice to you, and such suspension will last for the duration of the applicable event. A number of days equal to the total of all such days of suspension plus an additional seven (7) days will be added to the Term hereof and the dates for the exercise by Universal of any of its rights hereunder, the date any other action is required hereunder, and the term of this agreement will be deemed extended accordin gly.


12.02.

(a)

Universal may assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this agreement in whole or in part to any subsidiary, affiliated or controlling corporation, to any Person owning or acquiring a substantial portion of the stock or assets of Universal, or to any partnership or other venture in which Universal participates, and such rights may be assigned by any assignee. Universal may also assign its rights to any of its licensees, if advisable in Universal's sole discretion to implement the license granted.


(b)

You shall not have the right without the express prior written consent of Universal to (i) assign this agreement or any of your rights hereunder or (ii) delegate or otherwise assign any of your obligations under this agreement.  Any such assignment with the express prior written consent of Universal will be null and void ab initio and of no force and effect.


12.03.

You recognize that the sale of Records is speculative and agree that the judgment of Universal with respect to matters affecting the sale, distribution and exploitation of such Records is binding upon you. Nothing contained in this agreement obligates Universal to make, sell, license or distribute Records manufactured from Universal Masters.


12.04.

THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.  THE VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND LEGAL EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO AND PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE.  THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL), ONLY, WILL HAVE JURISDICTION OVER ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THIS AGREEMENT, AND THE PARTIES HERETO CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.  ANY PROCESS IN ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY, AMONG OTHER METHODS, BE SERVED UPON YOU BY DELIVERING IT OR MAILING IT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 9.01 ABOVE.  


12.05.

There is no relationship of partnership, employer, employee, principal, agent, joint venture, employment, franchise, or agency between the parties hereto. Neither party hereto will have the power to bind the other or incur obligations on the other's behalf without the other's prior written approval and shall not represent that it has such right.  In entering into this agreement you and Universal each have and will have the status of an independent contractor and nothing herein will contemplate or constitute you as Universal's agent or employee or Universal as your agent or employee.




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12.06.

You will not be entitled to recover damages or to terminate the term of this agreement by reason of any breach by Universal of its material obligations hereunder unless Universal fails to remedy such breach within a reasonable time following receipt of your notice thereof.


12.07.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof. This agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties relating to its subject matter. No change of this agreement will be binding unless signed by the party to be charged. A waiver by either party of any provision of this agreement in any instance will not be deemed to waive it for the future. All remedies, rights, undertakings and obligations contained in this agreement are cumulative, and none of them are in limitation of any other remedy, right, undertaking or obligation of either party. Nothing contained herein will be construed so as to require the commission of any act contrary to law, and wherever there is any conflict between any provisions contained herein and any present or future statute, law, ordinance or regulation, the latter will prevail; b ut the provision of this agreement which is affected will be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of the law.


12.08.

The rights and remedies of Universal as specified in this agreement are not to the exclusion of each other or of any other rights or remedies of Universal. Universal may decline to exercise one or more of its rights and remedies as Universal may deem appropriate without jeopardizing any other of its rights or remedies. All of Universal's rights and remedies will survive the expiration of the term of this agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this agreement, Universal may at any time exercise any right it now has or at any time hereafter may be entitled to as a member of the public as though this agreement were not in existence.


12.09.

The name of this agreement and the headings of the Articles herein are intended for convenience only and will not be of any effect in construing the contents of this agreement.


12.10.

This agreement will not become effective until executed by all parties hereto.


12.11.

Any and all riders, exhibits, or schedules annexed hereto together with this basic document constitute this agreement.



UNIVERSAL RECORDS

A DIVISION OF UMG RECORDINGS, INC.



By:_____________________________

Michael Reinert, Esq.

Exec. Vice President

Business & Legal Affairs



ACCEPTED AND AGREED:


AMERICAN SOUTWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.



By:____________________________

An Authorized Signatory


Name:__________________________




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Schedule “1”

to the Short Form Upstreaming Agreement dated January 25, 2006

between Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

and American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc.


MODIFIED TERMS FOR EACH FURNISHING AGREEMENT


All capitalized terms not specifically defined in this Schedule “1” or in the Upstreaming Agreement to which this Schedule “1” is attached will have the same meanings ascribed to them in Annex “A” attached hereto.  In the event of any inconsistency between any of the terms and conditions set forth in this Schedule “1” and in Annex “A” attached hereto, the terms and conditions set forth in this Schedule “1” shall control.


(A)

Term.  The Term of each Furnishing Agreement will be for an initial Contract Period with additional separate options granted to Universal, each to extend the term of the applicable Furnishing Agreement for an Option Period.  The number of such options granted to Universal to extend the term of the Furnishing Agreement concerned will be equal to the greater of three (3) or the total number of Albums the applicable Distributed Artist is obligated to record and deliver to you under the applicable Distributed Artist Agreement (including, without limitation, any Albums that are subject to you and/or the applicable Distributed Artist exercising any option or taking any similar action in order for such obligation to arise and/or for the term or duration of the applicable Distributed Artist Agreement to be extended).


(B)

Recording Commitment.  the Recording Commitment for each Contract Period of the particular Furnishing Agreement will be a sufficient number of Masters to constitute one (1) Album. The Album recorded in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment for the first Option Period and each corresponding Album recorded in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment under each Furnishing Agreement is sometimes referred to in this Schedule “1” as “Album Two”, “Album Three”, etc.


(C)

Recording Funds.  No Recording Fund will be available or otherwise payable with respect to the First Upstreamed Album under each Furnishing Agreement.  The Recording Funds for each Album in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment under the applicable Furnishing Agreement  subsequent to the First Upstreamed Album pursuant to Article 6 thereof will be the lesser of the following:


(i)

the Recording Funds set forth in the Distributed Artist Agreement concerned,


or


(ii)

the amount determined pursuant to paragraph 6.02(b)(1) of Annex “A” attached hereto, provided that in no event will the Recording Fund for any Album recorded in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment under the applicable Furnishing Agreement subsequent to the First Upstreamed Album be less than the applicable “minimum” amount set forth below or exceed the applicable “maximum” amount set forth below:


Minimum

Maximum

Albums Two and Three

$150,000

$300,000

Albums Four and Five (as applicable)

$175,000

$350,000

Albums Six and Seven

(as applicable)

$200,000

$400,000


(D)

Record Royalties.  Universal's royalty obligation to the particular Upstreamed Artist in respect of Masters subject to the applicable Furnishing Agreement will be the payment of royalties computed as set forth in Annex “A” attached hereto, but based on a basic “all-inclusive” USNRC Album royalty rate equal to the lesser of:



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(i)

the basic USNRC Album royalty rate set forth in the particular Distributed Artist Agreement, with proportionate reductions on all sales for which for which reduced royalties are payable under the Furnishing Agreement concerned;


or


(ii)

fourteen percent (14%), with proportionate reductions on all sales for which for which reduced royalties are payable under the Furnishing Agreement concerned.  The foregoing royalty rate will increase on a prospective and Album-by-Album basis to 14.5% in connection with  USNRC Net Sales in excess of 500,000 units and to 15% in connection with USNRC Net Sales in excess of 1,000,000 units (subject always to the applicable proportionate reductions on all sales for which for which reduced royalties are payable under the Furnishing Agreement concerned);


provided, however, that if the royalty payable to the particular Upstreamed Artist under the Distributed Artist Agreement concerned is determined on a “wholesale” basis (rather than on a “retail” or “constructed retail” basis) than for purposes of this paragraph (D) of this Schedule “1” the basic USNRC Album royalty rate set forth in the applicable Distributed Artist Agreement will be adjusted accordingly.


(E)

Mechanical Royalties.  


(i)

The Controlled Rate with respect to Controlled Compositions will be the rate equal to seventy five percent (75%) of the U.S. Minimum Statutory Rate at the time of the Delivery of the Master concerned (but in no event later than the last date for timely Delivery of such Master).


(ii)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in Annex “A” attached hereto, the total Mechanical Royalty for all Compositions (including Controlled Compositions) with respect to each Album (other than Multiple Record Albums) will be not more than ten (10) times the Controlled Rate.  


(F)

Solo Artists.  If any Upstreamed Artist is a “solo” artist, than the terms and conditions set forth in Article 17 of Annex “A” attached hereto will be of no force and effect solely with respect to the Furnishing Agreement for that particular Upstreamed Artist.





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Annex  “A”

to the Short Form Upstreaming Agreement dated January 25, 2006

between Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

and American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc.



FURNISHING AGREEMENT


AN AGREEMENT made this _____ day of ______________, 200__, between Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc., 1755 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 (hereinafter referred to as "Universal") and American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. at 8721 Sunset Blvd, Suite #7, Los Angeles, CA 90069, Attn: Marcus Sanders, Esq. (hereinafter referred to as "you").



1.

REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS


1.01.

(a)

You hereby represent, warrant and agree that during the term of this agreement, you will furnish to Universal the exclusive recording services of ____________________________ p/k/a ______________________ (hereinafter collectively and individually referred to as "Artist") in the Territory.


(b)

"Artist" refers to the above named individual(s) as well as any individual who at any time during the term hereof records with the above-named individuals (other than background vocalists and instrumentalists). The substitution of, addition to, or subtraction from any of the present members of Artist may be done only upon the prior written approval of you and Universal, provided that any substituted or added individual will be deemed a party to this agreement and must agree in writing to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this agreement. You will promptly deliver to Universal documents executed by you and that substituted or added member necessary or advisable in Universal's judgment to confirm that the new member has agreed to be so bound.


1.02.

You are authorized, empowered and able to enter into and fully perform your obligations under this agreement. Neither this agreement nor the fulfillment hereof by any party infringes upon the rights of any Person. You have no knowledge of any claim or purported claim that may interfere with Universal's rights hereunder or create any liability on the part of Universal. There is in existence between you and Artist a valid and enforceable written agreement (the "Artist Agreement") pursuant to which Artist is required to perform exclusively for you during the term of this agreement and that contains appropriate provisions to allow you to comply with your obligations hereunder. You will not modify or amend the Artist Agreement nor waive your rights thereunder in any manner that might impair the rights granted to Universal hereunder. You will take all steps necessary and desirable to keep the Ar tist Agreement in full force and effect during the term hereof. Simultaneously with the execution of this agreement, you will deliver to Universal an agreement between Universal and Artist in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit "A"; you hereby give your consent and approval to the contents thereof and said Exhibit "A" is hereby made a part hereof. You will require full and complete performance by the Artist of the Artist Agreement. You are and at all times during the term hereof will be a corporation in good standing in the jurisdiction of your incorporation. _________________ [is/are] and during the term hereof will be your principal.


1.03.

You warrant and represent that [Artist is not a resident of the state of California.][none of the members comprising Artist is a resident of the State of California.]


1.04.

As of the commencement of the term hereof, there are no unreleased recorded performances by Artist.




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1.05.

You warrant and represent that the Masters hereunder and performances embodied thereon will be produced in accordance with the rules and regulations of the American Federation of Musicians, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and all other unions having jurisdiction. You warrant and represent that Artist is or will become, and will remain to the extent necessary to enable the performance of this agreement, a member in good standing of all labor unions or guilds in which membership may be required for the performance of Artist's services hereunder.


1.06.

You warrant and represent that you have the sole and exclusive right to the services of Artist as required herein. You warrant and represent that Artist will not perform for any Person other than Universal (and neither you nor Artist will license or consent to or permit the use by any Person other than Universal of Artist's name or likeness) for or in connection with the recording or exploitation of any Record embodying a Composition recorded by Artist under this agreement prior to the later of (i) the date five (5) years after the date of Delivery hereunder to Universal of the last Master embodying that Composition, or (ii) the date two (2) years after the expiration or termination of the term of this agreement or any subsequent agreement between Universal and you or Artist or any other Person furnishing Artist's recording services. Neither you nor Artist, during or after the term, will perform or authorize the recording for use in advertisements of a Composition embodied on a Master Delivered hereunder. Your agreement with the individual producer of each Master hereunder will restrict said producer from producing a Composition produced by such individual hereunder on another Master for any Person other than Universal for at least two (2) years from the date of Delivery to Universal of such Master.


1.07.

You warrant and represent that none of the Masters hereunder, nor the performances embodied thereon, nor any other Materials, nor any authorized use thereof by Universal or its grantees, licensees or assigns will violate or infringe upon the rights of any Person.


1.08.

Without limiting the foregoing, Universal will not be required to make any payments of any nature for or in connection with the acquisition, exercise or exploitation of rights pursuant to this agreement, except as specifically provided herein. You are solely responsible for and will pay all sums due Artist, the individual producers of each Master hereunder, and all other Persons entitled to receive royalties or other payments in connection with the exploitation of Masters hereunder, including the sale of Records derived therefrom. You warrant and represent that each Person who renders any services in connection with the recording of Masters will grant to you and Universal the rights referred to in this agreement and will have the right to so render such services and grant such rights. You warrant and represent that no Person whose performance is embodied in a Master hereunder or whose services are u sed in the recording of a Master hereunder will be bound by any agreement that may prevent or restrict such performances or services.


1.09.

(a)

Neither you nor Artist will authorize or knowingly permit the Artist's performances to be recorded for any purpose without an express written agreement prohibiting the use of such recording on Records in violation of the restrictions herein. You and Artist will take reasonable measures to prevent the manufacture, distribution and sale at any time by any Person other than Universal of such Records. Neither you, Artist, nor any Person deriving any rights from you or Artist, will use or authorize or permit any Person other than Universal to use your or Artist's name (including any professional name or sobriquet) (individually and collectively referred to herein as “Artist Name”), likeness (including picture, portrait or caricature) or biography in connection with the exploitation of Masters recorded during the term hereof or in connection with the sale or other exploitation of Records during the term hereof. Except as otherwise set forth herein, neither you, Artist, nor any Person deriving any rights from you or Artist, will use, authorize or permit any Person other than Universal to create, host or maintain any Websites which incorporate Artist’s name, likeness, or any Masters, Videos or Artwork. Artist will use the name ______________________ in connection with Records throughout the term of this agreement.




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(b)

You and/or Artist are the sole owner of the professional name _________________________, and no other Person has or will have the right to use such name in connection with Records during the term. Artist will not use a different name in connection with Records unless you and Universal mutually agree in writing. You agree that Universal may cause a search to be instituted to determine whether there have been any third party uses of such name. Universal may cause a federal application to USA federal registration of the name to be made in favor of Artist for Record and/or entertainment purposes. You agree that, with respect to each such name, any amounts up to but not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) expended by Universal pursuant to this paragraph will be deemed Advances hereunder. If the search indicates that such name should not be so used, Universal and you will mutually agree upon a sub stitute name for Artist. Nothing contained herein releases you from your indemnification of Universal in respect of Universal's use of such name.


1.10.

Neither you, nor Artist, nor any Person deriving any rights from you or Artist, will at any time do or authorize any Person to do anything inconsistent with, or that might diminish, impair or interfere with, any of Universal's rights hereunder or the full and prompt performance of your obligations hereunder. During the term hereof, neither Artist nor you will endorse any product or service related to home audio duplication, including, without limitation, blank recording tape, tape recording equipment, compact disc burning, or recording equipment, or digital file storage services, but excluding blank recording tape intended solely for professional use or tape recording equipment intended solely for professional use.


1.11.

Neither you nor Artist is under any disability, restriction or prohibition respecting Compositions recorded hereunder.


1.12.

You hereby represent and warrant that each member comprising Artist is above the legal age of majority pursuant to the laws governing this agreement and the performance hereunder.



2.

TERM


2.01.

The term of this agreement and the initial Contract Period hereunder will begin on the date hereof. Each Contract Period hereunder will end, unless extended as provided herein, on the date six (6) months after Universal's United States retail street date for the last Record Delivered by you in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment for the Contract Period concerned. Notwithstanding the foregoing, but subject to the other provisions of this agreement, no Contract Period will end prior to the date ten (10) months after the date of the commencement of such Period.


2.02.

(a)

You hereby grant Universal _____ separate options, each to extend the term of this agreement for one additional Contract Period per option ("Option Period") on the same terms and conditions applicable to the initial Contract Period except as otherwise provided herein. Universal may exercise such an option by giving you notice at any time before the expiration of the Contract Period then in effect. If Universal exercises such an option, the Option Period concerned will begin immediately after the end of the then current Contract Period (or, if Universal so advises you in its exercise notice, such Period will begin on the date of such exercise notice).


(b)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this paragraph 2.02, if Universal has not exercised its option to extend the term of this agreement for an additional Contract Period as of the date the then-current Contract Period would otherwise expire, the following will apply:


(1)

You will notify Universal (the “Option Warning”) that the applicable option has not yet been exercised.




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(2)

Universal will have the right to exercise such option at any time until the date ten (10) business days after its receipt of the Option Warning (the “Extension Period”).


(3)

The then-current Contract Period will continue in effect until either the end of the Extension Period, or Universal’s notice to you (“Termination Notice”) that Universal does not wish to exercise such option, whichever is sooner.


(4)

For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein will limit Universal’s right to send a Termination Notice to you at any time, nor limit Universal’s right to exercise an option at any time if you fail to send Universal an Option Warning in accordance with clause 2.02(b)(1) above.



3.

DELIVERY OBLIGATIONS


3.01.

During each Contract Period you will Deliver to Universal commercially satisfactory Masters. Such Masters will embody the featured vocal performances of Artist of contemporary selections, not recorded "live" or "in concert", and that have not been previously recorded by Artist, whether hereunder or otherwise. (Any Masters that were partially or completely recorded prior to the term of this agreement will be deemed to have been recorded during the initial Contract Period.) Each Master Delivered hereunder must contain the performances of all members of Artist. Neither Multiple Record Albums nor Joint Recordings may be recorded as part of your Recording Commitment hereunder without Universal's written consent. Without limiting the foregoing, Universal has the right to reject any Master that Universal reasonably believes is either offensive to reasonable standards of public ta ste or in violation of the rights of others.


3.02.

(a)

During each Contract Period, you will cause the Artist to perform for the recording of Masters and you will Deliver to Universal those Masters (the "Recording Commitment") necessary to satisfy the following schedule:


Contract Period

Recording Commitment


initial Contract Period

one (1) Album

each Option Period

one (1) Album


(b)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in connection with each Album recorded hereunder, Universal will have the option (“Overcall Option”) to require you to cause the Artist to perform for the recording of not more than four (4) Masters (each, an “Overcall Master”) and to Deliver such Overcall Masters to Universal concurrently with your Delivery to Universal of the applicable Album.  Any such Overcall Masters will be recorded in addition to the Masters to be recorded and Delivered in connection with the applicable Album.  Each Overcall Master will be recorded in accordance with, and pursuant to, the terms and conditions contained in this agreement, subject to the next sentence.  The Recording Costs in connection with each Overcall Master will be deemed additional Recording Costs in connection with the Album concerned and will be paid by Univer sal pursuant to the Authorized Budget for such Overcall Master(s); provided, however, that no additional Advances will be payable to you or Artist in connection with such Overcall Masters.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Universal will not deduct the Recording Costs in connection with any Overcall Master from the Recording Fund for the Album concerned.  Universal may exercise its Overcall Option in connection with each Album hereunder at any time before your Delivery to Universal of the Album concerned.  


3.03.

Each Album in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment will be Delivered to Universal within three (3) months after the commencement date of the Contract Period concerned.




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3.04.

You will not deviate from the Delivery schedule specified in paragraph 3.03 without Universal's written consent; timely Delivery as provided therein is a material obligation hereunder. You agree not to commence the recording of any Record hereunder until nine (9) months after the date of Delivery to Universal of the immediately preceding Record in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment hereunder. Each Record will consist entirely of Masters made in the course of that recording project.


3.05.

(a)

You agree to Deliver to Universal each Master hereunder in the form of a Digital Master. You will concurrently deliver: (i)  all multitrack tapes recorded in connection with the recording project, including, without limitation, all twenty-four (24) track master tapes and (ii) a detailed list in the form of Schedule “1” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference setting forth the location, format and number of all such multitrack tapes and the facilities used in connection with the particular recording project, and you and Artist hereby warrant and represent that all such information supplied by you or the Artist in connection therewith is and shall be complete and accurate. Upon Universal’s request, you agree to Deliver a 96Khz/24 bit 2 channel stereo version and a 5.1 channel surround sound version of each recording embodied on a Master hereunder for use on DVD A udio discs, and all costs incurred in connection with creating such versions will constitute Recording Costs hereunder.  Without limiting any of Universal’s rights or remedies hereunder, not less than two (2) weeks prior to Universal’s authorization of pre-mastering (e.g., equalization and the making of reference dubs or the equivalent thereof in the applicable configurations) for a particular set of Master Recordings hereunder (including remixes of Master Recordings, regardless of whether such remixes will be commercially released), you shall deliver to Universal for the applicable set of Master Recordings the lyrics to the Compositions embodied on such Masters, which lyrics shall be typed and in an easily readable form.


(b)

You shall comply with Universal’s policies with respect to samples, and you and Artist hereby warrant and represent that all information supplied by you or the Artist to Universal in that regard is and shall be complete and correct.  As of the date hereof, Universal’s policies with respect to all samples embodied in any Master Recording (including remixes of Master Recordings, regardless of whether such remixes will be commercially released) are as follows:


(1)

Prior to Universal’s authorization of pre-mastering (e.g., equalization and the making of reference dubs or the equivalent thereof in the applicable configurations) for a particular set of Master Recordings hereunder, you shall deliver the following to Universal for the applicable set of Master Recordings:


(A)

A detailed list of any and all samples embodied in each Master Recording;


(B)

A written clearance or license for the perpetual, non-restrictive use of each such sample interpolated in each Master Recording in any and all media from the copyright holder(s) of the Master Recording and the Composition sampled.


(C)

Any and all necessary information pertaining to credit copy required by the copyright holder(s) of each sample interpolated in each Master Recording.


(2)

No Master Recording will be scheduled for release and no Master Recording shall be deemed to be Delivered to Universal hereunder (and no Advances due on Delivery, if any, will be paid) until such written sample clearances (including credit copy, if any) have been obtained and approved by Universal.


(3)

If any such sample clearance provides for an advance, a flat-fee “roll-over” payment and/or a royalty payment for Net Sales of the applicable Master Recording and your record royalty account hereunder is in an unrecouped position at the time such royalties are due, then,



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notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, you shall be solely responsible for making, and shall make, such payment(s) to the applicable Person promptly upon receipt from Universal of such Person’s accounting statement thereof. If Universal makes any such payment(s), such payment(s) will constitute an Advance and will be recoupable from all monies becoming payable by Universal to you or the Artist under this agreement.


(c)

Provided you have complied with your other material obligations hereunder and Universal is in receipt of all items described in paragraph 14.13 below, the date of Delivery of a Record in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment will be the date of receipt of such Digital Master by Universal's Vice President of Administration at the address specified on page 1 hereof; concurrently therewith, you will send a written notice that you have so delivered to Universal's Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs.


3.06.

 Universal's election to make a payment to you which was to have been made upon Delivery of Masters or to release a Record derived from such Masters will not be deemed to be its acknowledgment that such "Delivery" was properly made, and Universal will not be deemed to have waived either its right to require such complete and proper performance thereafter or its remedies for your failure to perform in accordance therewith.



4.

RECORDING PROCEDURE


4.01.

You will conduct recording sessions only after first obtaining Universal's written approval of the individual producer, the places of recording, the Compositions to be recorded and the Authorized Budget. You will request such approvals at least fourteen (14) days prior to the proposed first date of recording, and Universal will not unreasonably withhold any such approval. If Universal disapproves any of the foregoing, you will promptly submit alternative proposals, but in all instances you will allow Universal a reasonable period of review prior to the proposed first date of recording. Universal will approve any first-class recording studio provided (i) its use would not be inconsistent with any of Universal's union agreements, (ii) its use would not cause labor difficulties for other reasons, (iii) the studio takes appropriate measures (as determined by Universal in its sole discretion) to secure a ny material recorded on its premises, and (iv) Universal does not anticipate that its use will require expenditures inconsistent with the Authorized Budget.  You and Artist acknowledge the importance of securing all Recordings made hereunder and of preventing “leaks” of Recordings, and you and Artist will cooperate with Universal in taking measures to insure that Artist’s Recordings are not made available to any Person other than Universal without prior written authorization from Universal.  The scheduling and booking of all studio time will be done by Universal.


4.02.

You will engage all artists, producers, musicians, and other personnel for the recording sessions hereunder, but only after you submit a written budget listing all Recording Costs to be incurred in connection therewith and after you receive written approval of such budget signed by one of Universal's officers (the "Authorized Budget"). The Authorized Budget may provide for payment to you and Artist of no more than union scale for your and Artist's services (subject to paragraph 5.01) and will not contain a charge for arrangements or orchestrations supplied by you or Artist. The Authorized Budget will constitute the maximum amount that you may expend for the applicable session or sessions. The granting of authorizations and the approval of Authorized Budgets are entirely within Universal's discretion. Universal agrees to approve as an Authorized Budget a realistic and legitimate budget for any particular Album that does not exceed eighty-five percent (85%) of the then remaining applicable Recording Fund for such Album pursuant to paragraph 6.02(a) hereof (as same may be reduced pursuant to the provisions of this agreement) and is otherwise in conformity with the requirements hereof. Universal has the right to have a representative attend all recording sessions conducted pursuant to this agreement. Without limiting Universal's other rights or remedies, if it reasonably appears to Universal that the Recording Costs for any Masters will exceed the Authorized



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Budget therefor, Universal has the right to immediately cease paying Recording Costs unless you establish to Universal's reasonable satisfaction that you can and will pay or reimburse Universal for any Recording Costs in excess of the Authorized Budget. Nothing contained in this agreement will be deemed to make you or Artist Universal's agent or authorize you or Artist to incur any costs on Universal's behalf under this agreement.


4.03.

Universal agrees to advance Recording Costs for the production of each particular Record of the Recording Commitment in an amount not in excess of the Authorized Budget therefor. You will deliver copies of substantiating invoices, receipts, Form Bs, vouchers and similar satisfactory documentary evidence of such costs, and if you fail to do so, Universal's obligation to pay further Recording Costs will be suspended until delivery thereof. You agree to deliver (or cause the individual producer of the Masters to deliver) the Immigration and Naturalization Service certificates described in paragraph 4.05 below, Form Bs and W-4s to Universal within seventy-two (72) hours after each session hereunder so that Universal may timely make all required union payments, and you agree to deliver all other invoices, receipts, vouchers and documents within one (1) week after your or the producer's receipt thereof. I f Universal incurs late-payment penalties by reason of your failure to make timely delivery of any such materials, you will reimburse Universal for same upon demand and, without limiting its other rights and remedies, Universal may deduct an amount equal to all such penalties from monies otherwise payable to you under this agreement. Universal will be responsible for late-payment penalties only if caused solely by Universal's acts or omissions. You agree, represent and warrant that all Masters delivered by you to Universal hereunder will be free and clear of any claims by any Person.


4.04.

(a)

Without limiting the foregoing, your obligations include furnishing the services of the individual producers of Masters hereunder, and you are responsible for engaging and paying them.


(b)

In the event that you and Universal mutually agree that Universal engage the producer of any Master (provided that neither Universal nor you are under any obligation whatsoever to so agree), the following will apply:


(1)

Your royalty account and the budget for the recording project concerned will be charged with a Recording Cost item in the amount that Universal is obligated to pay such producer in connection with that project. Such a producer may be employed on Universal's staff or render services under contract with Universal (a "Staff Producer"). The amount charged as a Recording Cost in connection with the services of a Staff Producer will be the greater of (A) the amount actually paid to the Staff Producer per Side, or (B) Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) per Side.


(2)

The royalties payable to you in respect of those Recordings pursuant to Article 7 will be reduced by all monies that Universal is obligated to pay those producers in connection with that project. With respect to a Staff Producer, the royalty rate payable to such producer will be deemed to be no less than three percent (3%) with respect to USNRC Net Sales of Albums, with proportionate reductions for other exploitations of Masters.


4.05.

In connection with each recording session conducted hereunder, you will comply with the following procedures required by United States immigration law:


(a)

Before any individual renders services in connection with the recording of any Master hereunder (including, without limitation, each background instrumentalist, background vocalist, producer and engineer):


(1)

You will require each such individual to complete and sign the EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND VERIFICATION ("employee section") of a U.S. Immigration



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and Naturalization Service ("INS") Employment Eligibility Certificate ("Form I-9"), unless you have already obtained (and retained) such certificate from that individual within the past three years;


(2)

You will complete and sign the EMPLOYER REVIEW AND VERIFICATION ("employer section") of each such certificate; and


(3)

You will attach copies of the documents establishing identity and employment eligibility that you examine in accordance with the instructions in the employer section.


(b)

You will not permit any such Person who fails to complete the employee section (or to furnish you with the required documentation) to render any services in connection with Recordings made under this agreement.


(c)

You will deliver the employee and employer certificates (with copies of the necessary documents attached) to Universal within seventy-two (72) hours after the conclusion of the session concerned.


(d)

You will comply with any revised or additional verification and documentation procedures required by the INS in the future.


4.06.

(a)

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of Paragraph 4.03, you will have the option to pay for the recording of the Masters constituting any Album of the Recording Commitment in accordance with this paragraph 4.06, in which case you, rather than Universal, will be responsible for the payments referred to in the first sentence of Paragraph 5.01. If you decide to record pursuant to this paragraph 4.06, you may exercise that option by giving Universal notice before you request Universal's approval of commencement of recording for the applicable Album, in which event ninety percent (90%) of the total Recording Fund for the Album concerned will be deemed to have been expended on actual Recording Costs.


(b)

Prior to your commencing recording pursuant to this paragraph 4.06, you will furnish Universal with documentation, satisfactory to it, that:


(1)

you are then a party to all applicable collective bargaining agreements covering the production of those Recordings and any other applicable collective bargaining agreements;


(2)

the owners of the recording studios acknowledge that Universal is sole owner of all Masters and that the Masters will be delivered to Universal at its request.


(c)

You will comply with all applicable union rules, regulations and agreements applicable to the Recordings.


(d)

Before the Delivery of the Recordings to Universal, (i) you will make all of the payments referred to in paragraphs 4.02, 4.03 and the first sentence of 5.01; (ii) you will furnish Universal with all licenses required under copyright for the recording of the musical compositions and any other copyrighted material reproduced in the Recordings, and you will make all payments (except mechanical royalties) required under those licenses; (iii) you will pay or furnish Universal with waivers of all other Recordings Costs and other payments to which any Person may become entitled in connection with those Recordings or their use in the manufacture and sale of Records (other than union or guild "per record royalties"); (iv) if applicable, you will furnish Universal with the name of each vocalist who may be a "covered artist" under Appendix A to the AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice



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for Recordings (or any applicable successor agreement) and all required AFTRA forms, duly completed and executed; and (v) you will deliver to Universal the Immigration and Naturalization Service certificates described in paragraph 4.05 above. Your failure to notify Universal of those vocalists will constitute your warranty and representation that no such "covered artist" rendered services in connection with the Recordings.


(e)

You will furnish Universal with all information and any and all further instruments and documents which Universal may reasonably require in connection with the Recordings or to implement this paragraph. If any claim is asserted against Universal for payment of any obligation required to be discharged by you in this paragraph, Universal will have the right to make the payment after affording you a reasonable opportunity to make such payment. If Universal makes such payment, you will reimburse Universal for it.



5.

RECOUPABLE COSTS


5.01.

Universal will pay all union scale payments required to be paid to Artist in connection with Masters made hereunder, all costs of instrumental, vocal and other personnel specifically approved by Universal for the recording of such Masters, and all other amounts required to be paid by Universal pursuant to any applicable law or any collective bargaining agreement between Universal and any union representing persons who render services in connection with such Masters. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you and Artist agree that the Advances hereunder include the prepayment of session union scale as provided in the applicable union codes, and you and Artist agree to complete any documentation required by the applicable union to implement this sentence. Union contracts will be filed and supplied to Universal and pension benefits will be paid on Artist's behalf by Universal, which payments will be an Advance .


5.02.

(a)

All Recording Costs hereunder constitute Advances.  


(b)

All packaging costs in excess of Universal's then standard design, engraving or manufacturing costs with respect to a standard Record package are recoupable from all monies payable to you hereunder.


(c)

One half (1/2) of all Video Costs will be recoupable from audio Record royalties. To the extent that any Video Costs are not recoupable or recouped from audio Record royalties, such costs will be recoupable from monies otherwise payable to you from the exploitation of Videos hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all Video Costs in excess of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) incurred in connection with any Video hereunder are one hundred percent (100%) recoupable from audio Record royalties.


(d)

With respect to the preparation of a lacquer, copper or equivalent master, an amount equal to the normal engineering charges that would reasonably be incurred in connection with the production of such master on a real time basis at a first class studio designated by Universal will not be considered Recording Costs, but all costs in excess of those normal engineering charges will be considered Recording Costs.  Payments to the AFM Special Payments Fund and the Music Performance Trust Fund based upon record sales (so-called "per-record royalties"), will not constitute Advances and will be paid by Universal.


(e)

Fifty percent (50%) of all costs paid by Universal to third parties in connection with independent promotion, and/or radio marketing of Records featuring the performance of Artist will constitute Advances.  All costs paid by Universal in connection with any television, radio, internet, and/or movie theater advertising campaign(s) in the United States (other than direct response television campaigns) to promote Artist and/or in conjunction with Records featuring the performance



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of Artist will constitute Advances.  All costs paid by Universal in connection with "live" public performances by Artist and/or independent publicity and/or independent marketing of Artist and/or Records featuring the performance of Artist, and/or to purchase articles of dress and styling such as clothing, shoes, jewelry, makeup, hair and body styling for Artist will constitute Advances.


(f)

Fifty percent (50%) of all costs incurred in connection with creating the so-called “enhanced” or multimedia portion of an enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD ROM, DVD, or any other similar configuration (whether now known or hereafter created) embodying Masters hereunder (the “Enhanced Costs”) including, without limitation, ECD Material will be recoupable from “audio only” Record royalties. To the extent that any Enhanced Costs are not recoupable or recouped from audio only Record royalties all such costs will be recoupable from monies otherwise payable to you from the exploitation of Records containing enhanced or multimedia content.  


(g)

Fifty percent (50%) of all costs incurred by Universal in connection with creating and/or acquiring Mobile Material will constitute Advances (“Mobile Costs”).  Notwithstanding the foregoing, one hundred percent (100%) of all Mobile Costs in excess of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) will constitute Advances.  


(h)

Fifty percent (50%) of all costs incurred by Universal in connection with creating and developing Universal Artist Websites, including, without limitation, costs incurred in creating and/or acquiring the Universal Website Material (collectively, “Web Costs”), will constitute Advances.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, one hundred percent (100%) of Web Costs hereunder in excess of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) will constitute Advances. For the avoidance of doubt, all costs incurred by Universal in connection with hosting and maintaining Universal Artist Websites and securing, registering and/or protecting Artist Domain Names utilized by Universal shall be at Universal’s sole and non-recoupable expense.


5.03.

The portion of the Recording Costs incurred in the making of a Joint Recording to be charged as an Advance will be computed by multiplying the aggregate amount of total Recording Costs incurred in making that joint recording by the same fraction used in determining the royalties payable to you in respect of that Joint Recording.



6.

ADDITIONAL ADVANCES


6.01.

All monies paid to you or Artist during the term of this agreement, as well as all monies paid on behalf of you or Artist with your consent, at your request or pursuant hereto, other than royalties paid pursuant to this agreement, constitute Advances unless otherwise expressly agreed to in writing by Universal.


6.02.

(a)

In connection with your Delivery to Universal of the Masters constituting an Album in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment, Universal will pay you an Advance in the amount by which the applicable sum indicated below ("Recording Fund") exceeds the Recording Costs for the Album concerned:


(1)

Albums recorded during the initial Contract Period and first Option Period: ____________________ ($_________).


(2)

Albums recorded during the __________ Option Periods: _______________________ ($_________).


(3)

Albums recorded during the ___________ Option Periods: _______________________ ($_________).



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(4)

Albums recorded during the ___________ Option Periods: _______________________ ($_________).


(b)

This subparagraph 6.02(b) will apply to each timely Delivered Album recorded in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment for the Option Periods hereof other than the first Option Period and to no other Albums. Subject to subparagraph 6.02(c) below, the Recording Fund for each Album specified in the preceding sentence will be the greater of the sum as determined pursuant to clause 6.02(b)(1) or the applicable sum as set forth in subparagraph 6.02(a) above:


(1)

The amount equal to two thirds (2/3) of the lesser of (i) the average royalties earned by you (after provision for reasonable reserves) on USNRC Net Sales of the last two (2) Albums of your Recording Commitment, or (ii) the royalties earned by you (after provision for reasonable reserves) on USNRC Net Sales of the immediately preceding Album of the Recording Commitment, computed as of the date six (6) months after the initial United States release date of the applicable Album.


(c)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in subparagraph 6.02(b) above, the Recording Fund for Albums recorded in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment for the Option Periods hereof will not exceed:


(1)

Albums recorded during the second and third Option Periods: ______________________ ($_______________).


(2)

Albums recorded during the fourth and fifth Option Periods: _______________________ ($_______________).


(3)

Albums recorded during the sixth and seventh Option Periods: ______________________ ($________________).


(d)

Each Advance referred to in this paragraph 6.02 will be paid according to the following schedule:


(1)

With respect to the first Album recorded during the initial Contract Period:


(A)

__________________ ($_______________) promptly after execution of this agreement;


(B)

The balance, if any, promptly after Delivery of the Album.


(2)

With respect to each subsequent Album:


(A)

Promptly after Universal has approved all relevant preconditions to recording (e.g. budget, Compositions, producer, etc.) and the recording of such Album has commenced, Universal will pay fifteen percent (15%) of the applicable Advance set forth in paragraph 6.02(a) above less any amounts previously paid to you in connection with the Album concerned (hereinafter the “Commencement Advance”). Universal may reduce the amount of the Commencement Advance, to the extent necessary, so that the balance of the applicable Advance after paying the Commencement Advance is not less than one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the greater of (i) the actual Recording Costs incurred in connection with the immediately prior Album Delivered in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment hereof; or (ii) the Authorized Budget for the Album concerned.



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(B)

The balance promptly after Delivery of the Album concerned.


(e)

If any Album is not Delivered within the time prescribed in Article 3, the Recording Fund for that Album will be reduced by ten percent (10%) for each month or portion thereof from the last date for timely Delivery to the date of actual Delivery.


6.03.

If the Recording Costs and other Advances paid or reimbursed by Universal for any Recording in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment exceed the Recording Fund payable with respect to such Recording, you will be solely responsible for such excess, it being agreed that if Universal elects to pay such excess, such payment will be a direct debt from you to Universal which, in addition to any other available remedies, Universal may recover from any sums payable to you and/or Artist or your designees.



7.

ROYALTIES


7.01.

In consideration of the copyright ownership provided below, Universal's rights to use Artist's name and likeness as provided herein, and the other agreements, representations and warranties contained herein, Universal agrees to pay you in connection with the Net Sale of Records consisting entirely of Masters hereunder and sold by Universal or its licensees, a royalty computed at the applicable percentage indicated below, of the applicable Royalty Base Price with respect to the Record concerned, it being agreed that such royalties will be computed and paid in accordance with Article 8 below and the other provisions set forth herein.


(a)

Subject to the other provisions of this Article 7, on USNRC Net Sales of Albums:


(1)

On Masters made during the initial Contract Period and first Option Period: __% (the "Basic Rate"). With respect to Albums Delivered in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment only, the Basic Rate will apply to the first five hundred thousand (500,000) units of USNRC Net Sales of each such Album. The royalty rate will be __% rather than __% on the next five hundred thousand (500,000) units of any such Album (i.e., USNRC Net Sales from 500,001 units through 1,000,000 units) and __% on USNRC Net Sales of any such Album in excess of 1,000,000 units.


(2)

On Masters made during the ___________ Option Periods: __% (the "Basic Rate"). With respect to Albums Delivered in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment only, the Basic Rate will apply to the first five hundred thousand (500,000) units of USNRC Net Sales of each such Album. The royalty rate will be __% rather than __% on the next five hundred thousand (500,000) units of any such Album (i.e., USNRC Net Sales from 500,001 units through 1,000,000 units) and __% on USNRC Net Sales of any such Album in excess of 1,000,000 units.


(3)

On Masters made during the ____________ Option Periods: __% (the "Basic Rate"). With respect to Albums Delivered in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment only, the Basic Rate will apply to the first five hundred thousand (500,000) units of USNRC Net Sales of each such Album. The royalty rate will be __% rather than __% on the next five hundred thousand (500,000) units of any such Album (i.e., USNRC Net Sales from 500,001 units through 1,000,000 units) and __% on USNRC Net Sales of any such Album in excess of 1,000,000 units.




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(4)

On Masters made during the ____________ Option Periods: __% (the "Basic Rate"). With respect to Albums Delivered in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment only, the Basic Rate will apply to the first five hundred thousand (500,000) units of USNRC Net Sales of each such Album. The royalty rate will be __% rather than __% on the next five hundred thousand (500,000) units of any such Album (i.e., USNRC Net Sales from 500,001 units through 1,000,000 units) and __% on USNRC Net Sales of any such Album in excess of 1,000,000 units.


(b)

Subject to the other provisions of this Article 7, on USNRC Net Sales of Singles: __% (the "Basic Rate").


(c)

On Records sold for distribution through normal retail channels outside the United States, the Basic Rate for the country concerned will be the indicated percentage of the United States Basic Rate for the configuration concerned:


(1)

Canada: 85%.


(2)

United Kingdom, Germany and Japan: 66 2/3%.


(3)

Elsewhere: 50%.


7.02.

(a)

With respect to Electronic Transmissions of Masters hereunder sold or licensed for sale in the United States by Universal at a price that falls within Universal’s top-line price category applicable to such method of exploitation, your royalty will be a percentage of the applicable Royalty Base Price where such percentage equals the applicable royalty rate set forth in subparagraph 7.01(a) above for the Master concerned (irrespective of whether or not the Record being so exploited constitutes an Album hereunder), and such applicable percentage shall be deemed to be the United States Basic Rate for such method of exploitation.  With respect to Electronic Transmissions of Masters hereunder exploited outside the United States and/or at a price that does not fall within Universal’s top-line price category applicable to such method of exploitation, the otherwise applicable royalty rate wil l be computed, reduced, and adjusted in accordance with the applicable other provisions of this Article 7 (including, without limitation, subparagraph 7.01(c) above and subparagraph 7.02(d) below).


(b)

With respect to audio-only compact discs and Electronic Transmissions of Masters hereunder, the royalty rate (which will be deemed to be the Basic Rate with respect to such configuration or method of exploitation) is one hundred percent (100%) of the otherwise applicable royalty rate in the applicable country for the configuration and price category concerned.


(c)

With respect to Records sold in the form of new configurations (including, but not limited to, Mini Disc, DVD Audio and audiophile Records), the royalty rate (which will be deemed to be the Basic Rate with respect to such configurations) is seventy-five percent (75%) of the otherwise applicable royalty rate in the applicable country for the configuration and price category concerned.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that during the term hereof Records sold in a particular new configuration comprise at least thirty percent (30%) of the total market for Records sold in the United States for a period of six (6) consecutive months as determined by the Recording Industry Association of America, then, following your written request during the term, Universal agrees to re-negotiate with you with respect to the percentage of the applicable royalty rate payable to you for the new configurat ion concerned based on factors such as, without limitation, the individual performance of Records in that new configuration featuring the performance of Artist and the then current balance in your royalty account, but in no event shall such new percentage exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the otherwise applicable royalty rate in the country concerned for the configuration and price category concerned and the new percentage, if any, will become effective prospectively commencing



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on the first day of the first full accounting period immediately following the accounting period during which such agreement is reached with respect to such percentage of the applicable royalty rate. The foregoing shall not be construed to restrict in any manner Universal’s right to (or elect not to) manufacture, distribute, sell, license or otherwise exploit Records hereunder in the form of such new configuration at any time.


(d)

With respect to Midline Records, EPs, and Records sold to the Armed Forces Post Exchanges or to the United States or a state or local government, the royalty rate is two thirds (2/3) of the Basic Rate in the country concerned for the configuration concerned. With respect to Budget Records, premium records, Records sold by Universal itself in the United States in connection with a direct response television campaign, direct mail or mail order, and Records in the form of transparent or colored vinyl, the royalty rate is one half (1/2) of the Basic Rate in the country concerned for the configuration concerned. With respect to any Record sold outside the United States by Universal or its licensee in conjunction with a television advertising campaign, during the semi-annual accounting period in which that campaign begins as well as the next two (2) such periods, the royalty rate with respect to the adve rtised Records sold in the countries in which the campaign occurs is one half (1/2) of the otherwise applicable royalty rate. With respect to any Multiple Record Album, the royalty rate is the Basic Rate in the country concerned for the configuration concerned if, at the beginning of the royalty accounting period concerned, the Suggested Retail List Price of such Album is at least the number of cassettes, compact discs or other configuration packaged together times the Suggested Retail List Price for "top-line" Albums marketed by Universal or its principal licensee in the country where the Multiple Record Album is sold (the "top-line" price). If the Suggested Retail List Price applicable to such Multiple Record Album is less than the number of cassettes, compact discs or other configuration packaged together times the "top-line" price, then the applicable royalty rate for such Multiple Record Album will be equal to the otherwise applicable royalty rate multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the Suggested Retail List Price of such Multiple Record Album, and the denominator of which is the number of cassettes, compact discs or other configuration packaged together times the "top-line" price (but not less than one half (1/2) of the applicable royalty rate prescribed in paragraph 7.01 for such Album).


7.03.

(a)

Your royalty will be the sum equal to fifty percent (50%) of Universal's Net Receipts with respect to the following Records and/or exploitation of Masters hereunder: (1) Records sold through record clubs or similar sales plans; (2) licenses for methods of distribution such as "key outlet marketing" (distribution through retail fulfillment centers in conjunction with special advertisements on radio or television), direct mail, mail order, or by any combination of the methods set forth above or other methods; (3) licenses for distribution other than through Normal Retail Channels or other than by the primary distributor(s) of Universal Records in the territory concerned for the configuration concerned, but specifically excluding any licenses covered in paragraph 7.02(a) hereinabove; and (4) Masters hereunder licensed by Universal for use in synchronization in motion pictures, television pro ductions, or television commercials.


(b)

With respect to Ancillary Exploitation or any exploitation of Website Material, ECD Material exploited separate and apart from a Record, or Mobile Material for which Universal receives a royalty or other payment which is directly attributable to such Ancillary Exploitation or exploitation of Website Material, ECD Material, or Mobile Material, your royalty will be an amount equal to a percentage of Universal’s Net Receipts from such royalty or other payment where such percentage equals the applicable Basic Rate set forth in paragraph 7.01(a) above, adjusted by the applicable territorial reductions set forth in paragraph 7.01(c) above if the Ancillary Exploitation or exploitation of such Website Material, ECD Material, or Mobile Material is made outside of the United States.


(c)

With respect to any use of a Master by Universal or license of a Master hereunder by Universal for which Universal receives a royalty or other payment which is directly



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attributable to such use or license and where a royalty or other payment for such use or license is not otherwise specifically provided for elsewhere in this Article 7, your royalty will be the sum equal to fifty percent (50%) of Universal’s Net Receipts from such royalty or other payment.


(d)

In respect of any Merchandising Use (as defined in paragraph 9.06 below) for which Universal receives a royalty or other payment that is directly attributable to such Merchandising Use, your royalty will be an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of Universal’s “Net Merchandising Receipts” (as hereinafter defined).  As used in the immediately preceding sentence, “Net Merchandising Receipts” means royalties or flat payments received by Universal in connection with the particular Merchandising Use (excluding any merchandise sold to you, Artist or any Person associated with you or Artist at a discounted price) less any costs or expenses that Universal incurs (such as, without limitation, manufacturing, design, packaging, shipping, storage, insurance and collection costs, concession fees, all related commissions and royalties payable by Universal to any third parties, and c osts of advertising and promoting the applicable merchandise) and less a distribution/services fee equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of those royalties or flat fee payments.


7.04.

(a)

If Universal licenses Videos produced hereunder, your royalty will be one half (1/2) of Universal's Net Receipts derived therefrom after deducting from gross receipts a fee, in lieu of any overhead or distribution fee, of twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross receipts in connection therewith. It is specifically agreed that Universal has and will have the right to license Videos to third parties (e.g., club services) for no payment, in which case no payment will be made to you in connection therewith.


(b)

With respect to home video devices embodying Videos produced hereunder manufactured and distributed by Universal or its exclusive licensee in the country concerned, you will be entitled to a royalty computed as provided in this Article, but the following rates will apply instead of the rates specified in paragraph 7.01 above: (i) On units sold for distribution in the United States: 15% of the applicable Royalty Base Price for home video devices provided Universal's wholesale price is Ten Dollars ($10.00) or less; seventeen and one half percent (17 1/2%) of the applicable Royalty Base Price for home video devices provided Universal's wholesale price is greater than Ten Dollars ($10.00) but less than or equal to Fourteen Dollars ($14.00); and twenty percent (20%) of the applicable Royalty Base Price for home video devices provided Universal's wholesale price is in excess of Fourteen Dollars ($14.00); and (ii) On units sold for distribution outside the United States: 10% of the applicable Royalty Base Price. Said royalties are inclusive of any third party payments required in connection with the sale of such devices including, without limitation, artist and producer royalties and copyright payments.


7.05.

As to a Record not consisting entirely of Masters recorded hereunder or Videos produced hereunder, the otherwise applicable royalty rate will be prorated on the basis of the number of Masters recorded hereunder or Videos produced hereunder embodied on such Record compared to the total number of Masters or Videos (including the Masters recorded hereunder and Videos produced hereunder) contained on such Record. As to a Record consisting of Masters recorded hereunder where the various Masters bear different royalty rates, the otherwise applicable royalty rate for each Master will be prorated on the basis of the total number of Masters embodied on such Record. As to Joint Recordings, the royalty rate will be the royalty rate provided for herein divided by the number of Persons with respect to whom Universal is obligated to pay a royalty (including you).


7.06.

No royalties will be due or payable in respect of (a) Records furnished on a no-charge basis or sold to disc jockeys, publishers, employees of Universal or its licensees, motion picture companies, radio and television stations and other customary recipients of free, or discounted or promotional Records sold for less than or equal to fifty percent (50%) of the Record's highest posted wholesale list price; (b) Records sold at close-out prices, for scrap, at less than inventory cost or at fifty percent (50%) (or less) of the Record's highest posted wholesale price whether or not such Records



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are intended for sale to third parties; (c) Records (or fractions thereof) given away or shipped on a so-called "no charge" or "freebie" basis; (d) Records sold by Universal or Universal's distributor (or their respective licensees) directly to consumers for a price of $3.00 per unit or less, as well as Singles sold in the form of "picture discs" not in excess of 25,000 Net Sales per such Single; and (e) Records sold at a discount from the Record's posted wholesale list price (but for more than fifty percent (50%) of such price). In determining the number of Records as to which no royalties are payable pursuant to subparagraph (e) above, Universal will multiply the percentage amount of such discount by the number of Records sold at such discount. For convenience, those Records referred to in clauses (c) and (e) above are collectively sometimes referred to herein as "Free Goods". References in this agreement to "Records for which no royalties are payable hereunder," or words of similar connotation, include, without limitation, all Free Goods. Free Goods embodying Albums hereunder are sometimes referred to herein as "Album Free Goods", Free Goods embodying EPs hereunder are sometimes referred to herein as "EP Free Goods", and Free Goods embodying Singles hereunder are sometimes referred to herein as "Single Free Goods". Universal and you acknowledge and agree that, with respect to each Album and EP hereunder, Universal will ship Album Free Goods and EP Free Goods in accordance with the then current policy of the then current Universal distributor, which policy now is that fifteen percent (15%) of the aggregate units of each Album and EP shipped hereunder are Album or EP Free Goods, as the case may be. Universal and you acknowledge and agree that, with respect to each Single hereunder, Universal will ship Single Free G oods in accordance with the then current policy of the then current Universal distributor, which policy now is that twenty-three percent (23%) of the aggregate units of such Single shipped hereunder are Single Free Goods. In addition, Universal and Universal's distributor may conduct special programs with respect to the marketing and merchandising of Records of various artists that may include Records hereunder, or special "impact" programs concerning the marketing and merchandising of Records hereunder, and all of said special programs may involve the distribution of additional Free Goods, which will not be subject to the above limitations. All such additional Free Goods shipped pursuant to any such special program are herein referred to as "Special Free Goods". In the event Universal or Universal's distributor ships Free Goods in excess of the limitations provided for herein, Universal will not be deemed in breach hereof, and Universal's only obligation to you in such event will be to p ay you royalties as provided herein in respect of such excess Free Goods. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, there shall be no Album Free Goods, EP Free Goods or Single Free Goods with respect to the sale or other exploitation of Electronic Transmissions of Masters (other than Special Free Goods, if applicable).


7.07.

Universal may at some time change the method by which it computes royalties in the United States from a retail basis to some other basis (the "New Basis"), such as, without limitation, a wholesale basis. The New Basis will replace the then-current Royalty Base Price and the royalty rates will be adjusted to the appropriate royalty which, when applied to the New Basis, will yield the same dollars-and-cents royalty amounts payable with respect to the Record concerned as was payable immediately prior to the change to the New Basis. If a Record was not theretofore sold in a particular configuration or at a particular price (e.g., a Budget Record), the adjusted royalty rate for any such configuration will be the adjusted royalty rate on top-line Albums multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the royalty rate for sales in the configuration concerned prior to the New Basis and the den ominator of which is the royalty rate for sales of top-line Albums prior to the New Basis. If there are other adjustments made by Universal that would otherwise make the New Basis more favorable (a particular example of which might be the distribution of smaller quantities of free goods than theretofore distributed), then the benefits of such other adjustments will be taken into consideration in adjusting the royalty rate.


7.08.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in jurisdictions where there is a statutory or regulatory or collective bargaining or similar rule ("Rule") governing distribution of monies for Electronic Transmissions of Masters hereunder governed by the terms of this Article 7 (e.g., internet radio that fits within the so-called "statutory complement"), Universal will credit your account with that portion of royalties received by Universal in connection with any such exploitation,



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as required by such Rule, less any portion thereof which is payable by Universal to producers or any other Person, rather than the payments set forth in this Article 7; provided, however, that if the applicable Rule contemplates that artists are able to collect royalties directly from another source, then Universal shall have no obligation to credit your account with any share of monies it collects.


7.09.

The royalty payable to you hereunder includes all royalties due you, Artist, the individual producers and all other Persons in connection with the sale of Records or other exploitation of Masters made hereunder.



8.

ROYALTY ACCOUNTINGS


8.01.

Universal will compute your royalties as of each June 30 and December 31 for the prior six (6) months, in respect of each such six (6) month period in which there are sales or returns of Records or other exploitations of Masters on which royalties are payable to you. On or before the next September 30 with respect to the period ending June 30, and on or before March 31 with respect to the period ending December 31, Universal will send you a statement covering those royalties and will remit to you the net amount of such royalties, if any, after deducting any and all unrecouped Advances and chargeable costs under this agreement and such amount, if any, that Universal may be required to withhold pursuant to the applicable state tax laws, the U.S. Tax Regulations, or any other applicable statute, regulation, treaty, or law. No royalty statements will be required for periods during which no additional royalties accrue. In computing the number of Records sold, only Records for which Universal has been paid will be deemed sold, and Universal will have the right to deduct returns and credits of any nature and to withhold reasonable reserves therefor from payments otherwise due you. Returns will be treated as units sold or Free Goods in the same manner as in Universal's customer account. If Universal makes any overpayment to you (e.g., by reason of an accounting error or by paying royalties on Records returned later), you will reimburse Universal to the extent Universal does not deduct such sums from monies due you hereunder. Universal may at any time elect to utilize a different method of computing royalties provided such method does not decrease the net monies received by or credited to you hereunder.


8.02.

Royalties for Records sold for distribution outside the United States ("foreign sales") will be computed in the same national currency and at the same rate of exchange as Universal is accounted to by its licensees with respect to the sale concerned and will be subject to costs of conversion and any taxes applicable to royalties remitted by or received from foreign sources. Royalties on Records sold outside the United States are not due and payable by Universal until payment therefor has been received by Universal in the United States in United States dollars. For purposes of accounting to you, Universal will treat any foreign sale as a sale made during the same six (6) month period in which Universal receives its licensee's accounting and payment for that sale. If Universal does not receive payment in the United States in United States Dollars and is required to accept payment in foreign c urrency or in a foreign country, Universal will deposit to your credit (at your request and expense) in such currency in a depository selected by you in the country in which Universal accepts payment your share of royalties due and payable with respect to such sales. Such deposit will fulfill Universal's obligations in connection therewith. If any law, government ruling or other restriction affects the amount that an Universal licensee can remit to Universal, Universal may deduct from your royalties an amount proportionate to the reduction in such licensee's remittances.


8.03.

All royalty statements rendered by Universal will be conclusively binding upon you and not subject to any objection by you for any reason unless specific objection in writing, stating the basis thereof, is given to Universal within one (1) year from the date such statement is rendered and an audit pursuant to paragraph 8.04 for that statement is completed within three (3) months after such objection notice is given. Failure to make such written objection or conduct the audit within said time periods will be deemed to be your approval of such statement, your waiver of such audit rights, and your waiver of



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the right to sue Universal for additional royalties in connection with the applicable accounting period. Each statement will be deemed rendered when due unless you notify Universal that the applicable statement was not received by you and such notice is given within sixty (60) days after the applicable due date specified in paragraph 8.01 above, in which event the statement will be deemed rendered on the date actually sent by Universal. You will not have the right to sue Universal in connection with any royalty accounting, or to sue Universal for monies due on account of the exploitation of Masters hereunder during the period a royalty accounting covers, whether from the sale of Records or otherwise, unless you commence the suit within six (6) months after commencement of your audit for the applicable period.


8.04.

You may, at your own expense, audit Universal's books and records directly relating to this agreement that report the sales of Records for which royalties or other monies are payable hereunder. You may make such audit only for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of statements sent to you hereunder and only as provided herein. You may initiate such audit only by giving notice to Universal at least thirty (30) days prior to the date you intend to commence your audit. Your audit will be conducted by a reputable independent certified public accountant experienced in recording industry audits in such a manner so as not to disrupt Universal's other functions and will be completed promptly. You may audit a particular statement only once and only within one (1) year and three (3) months after the date such statement is rendered as provided in paragraph 8.03 above. Your audit may be conducted only during U niversal's usual business hours and at the place where it keeps the books and records to be examined. You will not be entitled to examine any manufacturing records or any other records that do not specifically report sales of Records or free distribution of Records on which royalties are payable hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you will be permitted to examine records that reflect the number of Records hereunder that are manufactured, the movement of Universal’s inventory of such Records, and any credits or rebates that are given in respect of such Records, for each accounting period that is the subject of the audit.  Your auditor will review his tentative written findings with a member of Universal's finance staff designated by Universal before rendering a report to you so as to remedy any factual errors and clarify any issues that may have resulted from misunderstanding.


8A.

DIRECT PAYMENTS TO ARTIST


8A.01.

(a)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this agreement, you hereby irrevocably authorize and irrevocably direct Universal to pay directly to Artist on your behalf: (i) any and all Advances otherwise payable to you pursuant to Article 6 hereof; (ii) all royalties otherwise payable to you pursuant to Article 7 hereof; and (iii) any other monies otherwise payable to you under this agreement.  All such payments to Artist shall be made at the same time that the applicable payments are otherwise payable to you hereunder and shall be payable in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as set forth in this agreement.  You acknowledge and agree that Universal shall have no liability by reason of any erroneous payments or failure to comply with the foregoing authorization. Universal’s compliance with the foregoing authorization will constitute an accommodation to you al one; Artist is not a beneficiary of it. You will indemnify and hold Universal harmless against any claims asserted against Universal and any damages, losses or expenses you incur by reason of any such payment or otherwise in connection with this paragraph 8A.01.


(b)

All monies becoming payable to Artist under the foregoing authorization will be paid to Artist at the following address or at such other address as Artist directs Universal in writing:









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9.

UNIVERSAL'S ADDITIONAL RIGHTS


9.01.

You warrant, represent and agree that throughout the Territory Universal is the sole, exclusive and perpetual owner of all Masters Delivered hereunder or otherwise recorded by Artist during the term of this agreement, all Videos embodying those Masters or otherwise produced hereunder, all artwork created for use in connection with the Masters (“Artwork”), and all Website Material, ECD Material, and Mobile Material made under this agreement or during its term (all such Masters, Videos, Artwork, Website Material, ECD Material, and Mobile Material are sometimes hereinafter referred to collectively as “Subject Materials”), which ownership entitles Universal, among other things, to all right, title and interest in the copyright in and to the Subject Materials (but excluding the copyrights in the Compositions contained in such Masters). Each item of Subject Materials made under this ag reement or during its term, from the inception of its creation, will be considered a "work made for hire" for Universal; if any such item of Subject Materials is determined not to be such a "work," it will be deemed transferred to Universal by this agreement, together with all rights and title in and to it. You warrant, represent and agree that all Subject Materials made under this agreement or during its term (including duplicates, work tapes, etc.), the performances contained thereon and the Recordings derived therefrom, from the inception of their creation, are the sole property of Universal, in perpetuity, free from any claims by you, Artist or any other Person, and Universal has the right to use and control same subject to the terms herein. Universal (or Universal's designees) has the exclusive right to copyright all Subject Materials in its name as the author and owner of them and to secure any and all renewals and extensions of such copyright throughout the Territory. You will exec ute and deliver to Universal such instruments of transfer and other documents regarding the rights of Universal or its designees in the Subject Materials subject to this agreement as Universal may reasonably request to carry out the purposes of this agreement, and Universal may sign such documents in your name or the name of Artist (and you hereby appoint Universal your agent and attorney-in-fact for such purposes) and make appropriate disposition of them consistent with this agreement. All  Subject Materials shall contain all such, trademarks, trade names, information, logos and other items, as Universal customarily includes on such Subject Materials, as applicable, including, without limitation, Internet Addresses, so-called “watermarks”, “meta-data”, and “hyperlinks” to Internet Addresses.


9.02.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Universal and any Person authorized by Universal has the unlimited and exclusive rights throughout the Territory: (a) to manufacture and/or distribute Records by any and all methods now or hereafter known embodying any portion or all of the performances embodied on Masters hereunder; (b) to publicly perform such Records and to permit the public performance thereof in any medium; (c) to import, export, sell, transfer, transmit, lease, rent, deal in or otherwise dispose of such Masters and Records derived therefrom throughout the Territory under any trademarks, trade names or labels designated by Universal; (c) to remix, edit or adapt the Masters to conform to technological or commercial requirements in various formats now or hereafter known or developed, or to eliminate material which might subject Universal to any legal action; (d) to use and authori ze the use of the Masters for background music, synchronization in motion pictures and television soundtracks and other similar purposes, including, without limitation, use on transportation and in commercials for any product in any and all media, without any payment other than as provided herein; and (e) to reproduce, adapt, and otherwise use and authorize the use of Subject Materials in any manner, including, without limitation, in Mobiletones.  Without limiting the foregoing, Universal and its subsidiaries, affiliates and licensees may, at their election, delay or refrain from doing any one or more of the foregoing.


9.03.

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medium your name, the names, portraits, pictures and likenesses of the Artist and individual producer and all other Persons performing services in connection with Masters made under this agreement (including, without limitation, all professional, group and other assumed or fictitious names used by them), and biographical material concerning them for purposes of advertising, promotion and trade in connection with you or Artist, the making and exploitation of Records hereunder, on Websites, including Artist Websites, and in Mobile Materials, and general goodwill advertising. The uses authorized by the preceding sentence include, without limitation, the use of those names, portraits, pictures, and likenesses of Artist in the marketing of Records. During the term hereof, Universal and its licensees may, in the Territory, bill, advertise and describe Artist as an exclusive Universal Artist or by a similar designation. Universal's rights as described in this paragraph will be exclusive during the term of this agreement and nonexclusive thereafter. You will make Artist available from time to time to appear for photography, poster and cover art and the like, under the reasonable direction of Universal or its nominees, to appear for on-line “chats” hosted on Websites, including, without limitation, Universal Artist Websites, and for interviews with representatives of the media and Universal's publicity personnel, and to appear and perform at promotional events such as so-called “in-stores” performances.  You and Artist will not be entitled to any compensation for such services, except as may be required by applicable union agreements; provided, however, that if Artist is required to travel outside of a fifty mile radius of Artist's then place of residence, Universal will reimburse Artist for the reasonable travel and living expenses incurred by Artist in connection with the rend ition of services at Universal's direction pursuant to a budget approved in advance by Universal in writing.


9.04

(a)

Without limiting the generality of the rights granted to Universal pursuant to this agreement, Universal has the perpetual right and may grant to others the right, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, without any liability to any Person, to create, maintain and host Universal Artist Websites.  You hereby license to Universal throughout the Territory the exclusive right, coupled with a security interest and without any liability to any Person, during the term of this agreement, to register, secure any registration renewals thereof, administer such registrations, control and use the Artist Domain Names as Internet Addresses including, without limitation, the right to use such Artist Domain Names in connection with Universal Artist Websites.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, during the term of this agreement, Universal will have the right to designate one (1) Universa l Artist Website as the “official” Artist Website (the “Official Artist Website”), and neither you, Artist, nor any Person deriving any rights from you or Artist shall designate any other Artist Website as an “official” Artist Website except as otherwise provided herein. In the event that [Artist Name].com, [Artist Name].net and/or [Artist Name].org are not available to be used as the Artist Domain Name in connection with the Official Artist Website in the United States, you and Universal will mutually approve the Artist Domain name to be used in the United States in connection with the Official Artist Website, provided that an inadvertent failure to so obtain your approval with you will not be deemed a breach of this agreement.  Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 10.06 below, Universal’s rights as described in the first sentence of this subparagraph 9.04(a) shall be exclusive during the term of this agreement and non-exclusive thereafter, except that, for the a voidance of doubt, such rights shall be exclusive in perpetuity with respect to utilizing and/or otherwise exploiting Masters, Videos and/or Artwork hereunder in connection with Websites.  


(b)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, but without limiting Universal’s right during and after the term of this agreement to create, maintain and host Universal Artist Websites, at any time after the expiration or termination of the Term hereof, Universal shall assign to you (on a quit-claim basis) all of its right, title and interest in and to the Artist Domain Name used in connection with the Official Artist Website in the United States within thirty (30) days of Universal's receipt of written notice from you requesting such assignment.   


9.05.

(a)

You and Artist hereby agree to assign to Universal all of your and Artist’s right, title and interest throughout the Territory during the term of this agreement in and to all Internet



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Addresses (including, without limitation, all Artist Domain Names) relating to Artist that you and/or Artist own and/or control rights to (each, an “Existing Domain Name”), including, without limitation, the right to administer any registrations of the Existing Domain Names, secure any registration renewals of the Existing Domain Names, and control and use the Existing Domain Names in connection with Universal Artist Websites, free of encumbrances.  You shall so assign all such Existing Domain Names to Universal within ten (10) days after the date hereof (the “Assignment Date”), and you agree to cease and desist using all of the Existing Domain Names as of the Assignment Date.  In connection therewith, you and Artist agree to execute any instruments of transfer or other documents necessary or desirable to effectuate such assignment and you and Artist will otherw ise cooperate with Universal for the purpose of establishing or evidencing the rights granted to Universal pursuant to this paragraph.  In the event you fail to either (i) so assign to Universal all such Existing Domain Names as of the Assignment Date, or (ii) sign such documents within ten (10) days after your receipt of Universal’s written request therefor, then Universal shall have the right to sign such documents in your name or the name of Artist (and you hereby appoint Universal your agent and attorney-in-fact for such purposes) and make appropriate disposition of them consistent with this agreement.  You and Artist warrant and represent that (aa) you and Artist are the sole and exclusive owner of all rights, title and interest in and to the Existing Domain Names; (bb) neither you nor Artist has sold, assigned, encumbered, transferred or otherwise disposed of any rights with respect to the Existing Domain Names; (cc) no other Persons have rights in or to the Existing Domain Names; and (dd) there are no outstanding obligations to any Person in connection with the Existing Domain Names.  Each Existing Domain Name shall be deemed an item of “Materials” hereunder, covered by your warranties, representations and indemnification obligations hereunder.


(b)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, but without limiting Universal’s right during and after the term of this agreement to create, maintain and host Universal Artist Websites, within thirty (30) days after Universal’s receipt of your written request (which may be sent to Universal at any time after the expiration or termination of the Term hereof), Universal will assign to you all of its right, title and interest in and to the Existing Domain Names administered by Universal as of the date it receives such notice.


9.06.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Universal throughout the Territory and in perpetuity has the exclusive right (subject to the immediately next sentence), and may grant to others the right, to use and reproduce any and all Artwork hereunder (including, without limitation, any Artwork in connection with a Record hereunder), either alone or in conjunction with other elements, for the manufacture, sale and distribution of merchandise ("Merchandising Uses"), including, without limitation, in conjunction with t-shirts and other clothing, posters, stickers and novelties.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Universal’s rights hereunder relating to Merchandise Uses will be non-exclusive with respect to merchandise that is solely intended to be sold at auditoriums or other venues where Artist making a personal appearance tour.




10.

MARKETING AND MISCELLANEOUS RESTRICTIONS


10.01.

(a)

With respect to Videos made in connection with the initial release of an Album of the Recording Commitment, the selection(s) to be embodied in each Video will be mutually designated by you and Universal, provided that you will be deemed to have approved any selection that has been or will be embodied on a Single.


(b)

Each Video will be shot on a date or dates and at a location or locations to be mutually designated by you and Universal, subject to Artist's reasonable availability.




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(c)

(1)

The producer, director, and concept or script for each Video will be approved by both you and Universal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Universal will have the right to disapprove and reject any concept or script proposed by you if in the opinion of Universal such concept or script does not conform with the then-current on-air practices and standards of any of the primary major music Video outlets (e.g., MTV, VH-1, BET, Fuse) and their affiliated stations (each, a “Major Video Outlet”).  


(2)

You will not without Universal’s prior written approval (which approval may be withheld by Universal in its sole discretion) film, photograph, or otherwise include in any Video hereunder any third party trademarks, logos or other product identifiers or any third party product or any other form of third party “product placement” (each of the foregoing, a “Third Party Logo”) in any manner.


(3)

Universal will engage the producer, director and other production personnel for each Video and will pay the production costs of each Video in an amount not in excess of a budget to be established in advance by Universal (the "Production Budget"). You will pay any and all production costs for each Video in excess of the Production Budget. In the event that Universal pays any production costs that are your responsibility pursuant to the foregoing (which Universal is in no way obligated to do), you will promptly reimburse Universal for such excess upon demand and, without limiting Universal's other rights and remedies, Universal may deduct an amount equal to such excess from any monies otherwise payable to you or Artist hereunder. Artist's compensation for performing in each Video (as opposed to your compensation with respect to the exploitation of such Videos, which is provided elsewhere he rein) will be limited to any minimum amounts required to be paid for such performances pursuant to any collective bargaining agreements pertaining thereto, provided, however, that Artist hereby waives any right to receive such compensation to the extent such right may be waived.


(4)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Universal has the right to disapprove and reject any Video hereunder if (A) in the opinion of Universal such Video does not conform with the then-current on-air practices and standards of any Major Video Outlet; or (B) such Video embodies any Third Party Logo not approved in advance by Universal in writing; or (C) such Video does not conform with the script or concept for such Video approved by Universal in writing.  If Universal rejects any Video hereunder for any of the foregoing reasons, then Universal will not be obligated to re-edit or re-film or otherwise complete the particular Video so it can be released or promoted to any of the Major Video Outlets; provided, however, that if Universal elects to re-edit or re-film any such rejected Video (which Universal is in no way obligated to do), then the amount of all production costs in curred by Universal in connection therewith will be deducted from all monies payable or becoming payable to you hereunder.


(d)

Universal is and will be the sole owner of all worldwide rights in and to each Video (including the worldwide copyrights therein and thereto).


(e)

You will issue (or cause the music publishing companies having the right to do so to issue) (1) worldwide, perpetual synchronization licenses, and (2) perpetual licenses for public performance in the United States (to the extent that ASCAP and BMI are unable to issue same), to Universal at no cost for the use of all Controlled Compositions in any Video effective as of the commencement of production of the applicable Video (and your execution of this agreement constitutes the issuance of such licenses by any music publishing company that is owned or controlled by you, Artist or any Person owned or controlled by you or Artist). In the event that you fail to cause any such music publishing company to issue any such license to Universal, or if Universal is required to pay any fee to such music publishing company in order to obtain any such license, Universal will have the right to deduct the amount of such license fee from any and all sums otherwise payable to you hereunder.



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(f)

Universal will have the right to use and allow others to use each Video for Advertising and Promotional Purposes and for Commercial Purposes.


(g)

Each Video will be deemed a Material as provided herein. Universal will have the rights in and to each Video as are otherwise applicable hereto with respect to Masters made hereunder, including, without limitation, the right to use and publish, and to permit others to use and publish, your and Artist's name and likeness in each Video and for advertising and purposes of trade in connection therewith.


(h)

Universal is under no obligation whatsoever to produce Videos hereunder.


10.02.

(a)

Provided you have fulfilled all your material obligations under this agreement, Universal will release in the United States each Album recorded in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment within four (4) months after Delivery of the Album concerned. If Universal fails to do so you may notify Universal at any time after the end of the four (4) month period concerned (but before commencement of recording of the next Album of your Recording Commitment hereunder), that you intend to terminate the term of this agreement unless Universal releases the Album within two (2) months after Universal's receipt of your notice (the "cure period"). If Universal fails to release the Album before the end of the cure period, you may terminate the term of this agreement by giving Universal notice (the "Termination Notice") within thirty (30) days after the end of the cure period. On receipt by Univ ersal of your Termination Notice, the term of this agreement will end and all parties will be deemed to have fulfilled their obligations hereunder except those obligations that survive the end of the term (e.g., warranties, rerecording restrictions and obligations to pay royalties). Notwithstanding paragraph 2.01, in the event you fail to give Universal the Termination Notice within said thirty (30) day period with respect to the last Album to be Delivered in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment in any Contract Period, you may at any time thereafter notify Universal that the applicable Contract Period will end on the date four (4) months from the date of the notice (but in no event earlier than one (1) year from the commencement of the Period), and Universal will have through the last day of the Contract Period to exercise its Option (if any) for the next Option Period. Your only remedy for failure by Universal to release an Album will be as described in this paragraph. If you fail to give Universal the Termination Notice within the period specified, your right to terminate as to that Album will lapse.


(b)

The running of each of the four (4) month and two (2) month periods referred to in subparagraph 10.02(a) will be suspended (and the expiration date of each of those periods will be postponed) for the period of any suspension of the running of the term of this agreement. If any such four (4) month or two (2) month period would otherwise expire on a date between November 1 and the next January 16, its running will be suspended for the duration of the period between November 1 and January 16 and its expiration date will be postponed by the same amount of time (i.e., seventy-seven (77) days).


10.03.

Within a reasonable time following the execution hereof, you may supply Universal with six (6) approved pictures of Artist to be used by Universal pursuant to paragraph 9.03 above. In the event that Universal disapproves of the pictures supplied by you, Universal will make available to you for your approval pictures concerning Artist to be so used by Universal. Your approval will not be unreasonably withheld and will be deemed given unless your notice of disapproval (including the reason) has been received by Universal within five (5) days after the material has been made available to you. In the event that you timely disapprove of any pictures, you will, within seven (7) days of the date of your disapproval notice, supply to Universal approved pictures. In the event that the pictures supplied by you, pursuant to the preceding sentence, are not satisfactory to Universal or in the event that you do n ot supply the pictures to Universal pursuant to this paragraph, Universal will have the right to select and use such pictures as it determines in its sole discretion, and you will have no approval rights in respect thereof. In connection with each new Album hereunder, you may supply Universal with



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more recently approved pictures. If you do so, the procedures set forth in this paragraph will apply. No inadvertent failure by Universal to comply with this paragraph will constitute a breach of this agreement. Your sole remedy for any failure by Universal to comply with this paragraph will be prospective cure with respect to materials prepared after the notice period specified in paragraph 16.06 below.


10.04.

During the term of this agreement, with respect to audio Records manufactured for sale in the United States, Universal will not without your consent:


(a)

initially release any Album in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment under any Record label other than ___________________, or other label then used by Universal for performances by Universal's best selling artists then under exclusive term contract to Universal;


(b)

couple during any one year period more than two (2) Masters made hereunder with Recordings not embodying Artist’s performance, except promotional Records, non-retail jukebox compilations, consumer compilation Records, sampler-type Records, and programs for use on public transportation carriers and facilities.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any Master hereunder is released as a Single, then such Master shall be deemed automatically approved for inclusion on the compilation Records with the brand names “Now #         “ and “Universal Smash Hits”, and such use(s) shall not be applied towards the two (2) Master uses set forth in the opening clause of this subparagraph 10.04(b);


(c)

use Masters made under this agreement on premium Records to promote the sale of any product or service other than Records;


(d)

release any Album Delivered in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment as a Budget Record or Midline Record within twelve (12) months after such Album's initial release, unless Universal pays you the otherwise applicable royalty rate (i.e., without reduction of the rate provided in paragraph 7.02 above with respect to Albums sold prior to such date). The foregoing restriction will not apply to Records initially released by Universal at a Budget Record price or Midline Record price as part of a "new or developing artist" type of program;


(e)

sell Records Delivered in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment as "cutouts" within six (6) months after the initial United States release of the Master concerned;


(f)

release any Joint Recordings subject hereto;


(g)

release "out-takes", i.e. Masters made during recording sessions during the term hereof that have never been mixed including false starts, errors and mistakes.


10.05.

(a)

During the term hereof, with respect to Universal Artist Websites, Universal Website Material, ECD Material, and Mobile Material, all artwork and other creative elements produced in connection therewith, including, without limitation, production personnel, shall be mutually approved by you and Universal, provided, however, that any Artwork or other materials furnished or approved by you or Artist for any other purpose hereunder shall be deemed approved by you for use in connection with such Universal Artist Websites, Universal Website Material, ECD Material, and Mobile Material.


(b)

Universal is and will be the sole owner of all worldwide rights in and to each Universal Artist Website and all Universal Website Material, ECD Material, and Mobile Material created hereunder, all individual elements thereof, and the selection and arrangement of such elements, including the worldwide copyrights therein and thereto, throughout the Territory and in perpetuity.



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(c)

You will issue (or cause the music publishing companies having the right to do so to issue) (1) worldwide, perpetual synchronization licenses, and (2) worldwide, perpetual licenses for public performance to Universal at no cost for the use of all Compositions in Website Material, ECD Material and Mobile Material effective as of the commencement of production of the applicable Website Material, ECD Material or Mobile Material (and your execution of this agreement constitutes the issuance of such licenses by you, Artist and any music publishing company that is owned or controlled by you, Artist or any Person owned or controlled by you or Artist).  In the event that you fail to cause any such music publishing company to issue any such license to Universal, or if Universal is required to pay any fee to such music publishing company in order to obtain any such license, Universal will have the right to deduct the amount of such license fee from any and all sums otherwise payable to you hereunder.


(d)

Universal will have the right to use and allow others to use Website Material, ECD Material, and Mobile Material for Advertising and Promotional Purposes and for Commercial Purposes.


(e)

You will supply Universal, at Universal’s request, with Website Material for possible inclusion on Universal Artist Websites, including, without limitation, transcripts of all published interviews of Artist, transcripts of all articles relating to Artist, photographs, and other similar materials.


(f)

Each Universal Artist Website, and all Universal Website Material, ECD Material, and Mobile Material will be deemed a Material as provided herein. Universal will have the rights in and to each Universal Artist Website, Universal Website Material, ECD Material and Mobile Material as are otherwise applicable hereto with respect to Masters made hereunder, including, without limitation, the right to use and publish, and to permit others to use and publish, your and Artist's name and likeness in each Universal Artist Website, Universal Website Material, ECD Material, and Mobile Material and for advertising and purposes of trade in connection therewith.


10.06. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this agreement, you shall have the right at your sole cost and expense to register one (1) or more mutually approved Artist Domain Name(s) in your, Artist’s or your or Artist’s designee’s name and to create, host and maintain one Artist Website located at such Artist Domain Name (each, an “Artist Controlled Website”), subject to the following:


(a)

all artwork and other creative elements produced in connection with each Artist Controlled Website, including, without limitation, production personnel, shall be mutually approved by you and Universal, provided, however, that Universal shall have the right to require you to include on each Artist Controlled Website so-called “hyperlinks” to Internet Addresses in connection with Universal Artist Websites and other Internet Addresses in Universal’s sole discretion;


(b)

each Artist Controlled Website shall be a “first-class” Website commensurate with Artist’s stature and you will update the content of Your Website;


(c)

you shall not conduct, nor permit any other Person to use any Artist Controlled Website for Commercial Purposes including, without limitation, including on any Artist Controlled Website so-called “banner” or , other forms of advertising, and so-called “e-commerce” functions , without the prior written approval of Universal;




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(d)

you shall indemnify and hold harmless Universal and its licensees against all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable counsel fees, arising out of your creation and maintenance of any Artist Controlled Website(s); and


(e)

neither you, Artist, nor any Person deriving any rights from you or Artist shall, use, authorize, or endorse any Artist Controlled Website as the “official” Artist Website. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and  provided you have fulfilled all of your material obligations hereunder, if as of the date of the initial retail street date of the first Album in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment for the initial Contract Period hereunder, Universal has not created or commenced the creation of a Universal Artist Website, you may notify Universal within thirty (30) days after such date that you intend to invoke this clause unless Universal commences the creation of a Universal Artist Website within thirty (30) days after Universal’s receipt of such notice. If Universal fails to do so, you shall have the right, at your sole cost and expense, to use, authorize or endorse one (1) Artist Controlled Website as the “official” Artist Website, subject to the next sentence.  Upon notice from Universal that it intends to create a Universal Artist Website, you shall discontinue using, authorizing or endorsing the applicable Artist Controlled Website as the “official” Artist Website no later than the launch date of the Universal Artist Website.


10.07.

If Universal determines during the term of this agreement to edit or remix any Masters made under this agreement for release on Albums in the United States, it will accord you a period of seven (7) days in which to do that work, unless that delay would interfere with a scheduled release. Any costs incurred in connection therewith will be deemed additional Recording Costs in connection with the project concerned. The first sentence of this paragraph will not apply to editing or remixing for the purpose of equalizing the running time of tracks for various configurations. An inadvertent failure by Universal to comply with this paragraph will not be deemed a breach of this agreement.


10.08.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, any member of Artist has the right, during the term hereof, to perform as a background vocalist or background instrumentalist for the purpose of making audio Records for others subject to the following:


(a)

You have then fulfilled all of your obligations hereunder, and the engagement does not interfere with the continuing prompt performances of your obligations to Universal nor with any professional engagements to which you or Artist are committed that are intended to aid in the promotion of Records hereunder;


(b)

The member of Artist will not render a solo or "step-out performance" and the musical style of the recording will not be substantially similar to the characteristic musical style of Recordings made by Artist for Universal;


(c)

The member of Artist will not record any material embodied on a Master theretofore or thereafter delivered by you hereunder, and neither you nor Artist will be restricted from recording the same material for Universal (which you will not do without Universal's written consent);


(d)

The Artist's name [of the member performing (but not the group name of Artist)] may be used in a courtesy credit to Universal Records on the Album liners used for such Records, in the same position as the credits accorded to other sideartists and in type identical in size, prominence and all other respects. Except as provided in this subparagraph (d), neither the Artist's name, nor likeness nor biographical material may be used in any manner in connection with such Recordings. Without limiting the foregoing, Artist's name and/or likeness will not be used on the outside packaging of Records, in any way in connection with Singles, or in advertising, publicity or other forms of exploitation, without Universal's express written consent, which Universal may withhold in its absolute discretion.



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(e)

Before the [member/Artist] accepts the sideartist engagement, you will notify Universal of the names of the Person for whom the recordings are being made and the record company that will have the right to release the Record. Your acceptance of the sideartist engagement will be conditioned upon the other record company's permitting Universal to make similar uses of the services of recording artists of comparable stature under contract to that record company upon Universal's request.


10.09.

During the term hereof, Universal will endeavor to consult with you regarding the proposed Album cover layout and the picture or art to be used on the cover. The proposed Album cover will be made available to you at Universal's offices for review and comment. No inadvertent failure to so consult will be deemed a breach hereof.



11.

LICENSES FOR MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS


11.01.

(a)

(1)

You hereby grant to Universal an irrevocable license under copyright to reproduce each Controlled Composition on Records and distribute such Records in the United States and Canada.


(2)

For that license, Universal will pay you or your designee Mechanical Royalties, on the basis of Net Sales, at the following rate the ("Controlled Rate"):


(A)

On Records distributed in the United States:


(i)

If the copyright law of the United States provides for a minimum compulsory rate: The rate equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the minimum compulsory license rate applicable to the use of musical compositions on audio Records under the United States copyright law (hereinafter referred to as the “U.S. Minimum Statutory Rate”) at the time of the commencement of the recording of the Master concerned but in no event later than the last date for timely Delivery of such Master (the applicable date is hereinafter referred to as the “Copyright Fixing Date”). (The U.S. Minimum Statutory Rate is $.085 per Composition as of January 1, 2004);


(ii)

If the copyright law of the United States does not provide for a minimum compulsory rate: The rate equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the minimum license rate agreed to by the major record companies and major music publishers in the United States (hereinafter referred to as the “U.S. Agreed Rate”) as of the Copyright Fixing Date of the Master concerned.


(B)

On Records distributed in Canada:


(i)

If the copyright law of Canada provides for a minimum compulsory rate: The rate equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the minimum compulsory license rate applicable to the use of musical works on audio Records under the copyright law of Canada at the Copyright Fixing Date of the Master concerned;


(ii)

If the copyright law of Canada does not provide for a minimum compulsory rate, but the major record companies and



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major music publishers in Canada (collectively the "Canadian Record Industry") have agreed to a mechanical license rate: The rate equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the minimum license rate agreed to as of the Copyright Fixing Date of the Master concerned;


(iii)

If the copyright law of Canada does not provide for a minimum compulsory license rate, and the Canadian Record Industry has not agreed to a rate, the rate applicable under this clause (B) will be two cents ($0.02) (Canadian) per Composition;


(iv)

The rate applicable under this clause (B) will not be more than the rate which would be applicable to the Records concerned under clause 11.01(a)(2)(A) above (Canadian) if they were manufactured for distribution in the United States.


(b)

The total Mechanical Royalty for all Compositions (including Controlled Compositions) will be (i) with respect to each Album other than Multiple Record Albums, not more than ten (10) times the Controlled Rate; (ii) with respect to each single Record released hereunder, not more than two (2) times the Controlled Rate; (iii) with respect to any EP released hereunder, not more than five (5) times the Controlled Rate; and (iv) with respect to Multiple Record Albums (if any), the maximum aggregate Mechanical Royalty will not be more than the maximum Mechanical Royalty applicable to an Album not in the form of a Multiple Record Album multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the Suggested Retail List Price of such Multiple Record Album and the denominator of which is the Suggested Retail List Price of "top-line" Albums. With respect to the exploitation or sale of Records as described in paragraphs 7.02 (other than with respect to EPs and Multiple Record Albums), and 7.03 (other than with respect to club sales through third parties such as the Columbia House Record Club where a separate license is negotiated between such club and the copyright proprietor and paid by such club), the Mechanical Royalty maximums will be three fourths (3/4) of the amounts prescribed in this subparagraph. Any amounts in excess of the applicable maximums pursuant to this subparagraph 11.01(b) will be treated as described in subparagraph 11.01(f) below.


(c)

Mechanical Royalties will not be payable with respect to Records otherwise not royalty bearing hereunder, with respect to nonmusical material, with respect to Compositions of one minute or less in duration, and with respect to more than one (1) use of any one (1) Composition per Record. No Mechanical Royalties will be payable in respect of Controlled Compositions in the public domain or arrangements of Compositions in the public domain except that if such arrangement is credited by ASCAP or BMI, then the Mechanical Royalty otherwise payable hereunder will be apportioned in the same ratio used by ASCAP or BMI in determining the credits for public performance of the work, provided you furnish Universal with satisfactory evidence of that ratio.


(d)

Universal will compute Mechanical Royalties on Controlled Compositions as of the end of each calendar quarter-annual period in which there are sales or returns of Records on which Mechanical Royalties are payable to you. On or before the next May 15, August 15, November 15, or February 15, Universal will send a statement covering those royalties and will pay any net royalties then due. Mechanical Royalty reserves maintained by Universal against anticipated returns and credits may be held for a reasonable period of time. If Universal makes any overpayment of Mechanical Royalties on Controlled Composi­tions (e.g., but without limitation, by reason of an accounting error or by paying Mechanical Royalties on Records returned) such excess will be treated as described in subparagraph 11.01(f) below. Your right to audit Universal's books and records as the same relate to Mechanical Royalties for Controlled Compositions is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Article 8.




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(e)

Any assignment made of the ownership of copyright in, or the rights to license or administer the use of, any Controlled Composition will be made subject to the provisions of this Article 11.


(f)

You agree to indemnify and hold Universal harmless from the payment of Mechanical Royalties in excess of the applicable amounts in the provisions of this Article 11. If Universal pays any such excess, such payments will be a direct debt from you to Universal, which, in addition to any other remedies available, Universal may recover from royalties or any other payments hereunder.


11.02.

Without limiting the foregoing, you hereby further grant to Universal and any licensee of Universal the irrevocable right in perpetuity throughout the Territory and without liability to any Person to: (a) print and reproduce the title and/or lyrics to each Composition embodied on a Master hereunder (each, a “Subject Composition”) on Record Artwork; and (b) print, reproduce and/or otherwise recreate the title and/or lyrics to each Subject Composition in (1) the so-called “enhanced” or multimedia portion of an enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD ROM, DVD, or any other similar configuration (whether now known or hereafter created) embodying Masters hereunder including, without limitation, ECD Material and (2) Website Material.  If Universal is required to pay any monies to any Person for the exercise of any of the rights granted to Universal pursuant to this paragraph 11.02, Universal wil l have the right to deduct such amount from any and all sums otherwise payable to you hereunder.



12.

FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE


12.01.

Universal will have the right to suspend the operation of this agreement and its obligations hereunder in the event Universal is materially hampered in its recording, manufacture, distribution or sale of Records, or in the event its normal business operations become commercially impracticable, as the result of any cause beyond Universal's control, including but not limited to labor disagreement, fire, earthquake, catastrophe, riot, shortage of materials, etc. Such right may be exercised by written notice to you, and such suspension will last for the duration of the applicable event. A number of days equal to the total of all such days of suspension plus an additional seven (7) days will be added to the Contract Period in which such contingency occurs and the dates for the exercise by Universal of its options as set forth in Article 2, the dates of commencement of subsequent Contract Periods, the dat e any other action is required hereunder, and the term of this agreement will be deemed extended accordingly.


12.02.

If Universal wrongfully refuses to allow you to fulfill your Recording Commitment for any Contract Period, and if, not later than sixty (60) days after that refusal takes place, you notify Universal of your desire to fulfill such Recording Commitment, then Universal may permit you to fulfill such Recording Commitment by notice to you to such effect within thirty (30) days of Universal's receipt of your notice. Should Universal fail to give such notice, you will have the option to terminate the term of this agreement by notice given to Universal within thirty-five (35) days after the expiration of the thirty (30) day period referred to above, and on receipt by Universal of such notice the term of this agreement will terminate. If you fail to give Universal either notice within the period specified in this paragraph 12.02, Universal will be under no obligation to you for failing to permit you to fulfi ll such Recording Commitment. Alternatively, Universal may notify you during any Contract Period that it does not intend to allow you to fulfill your Recording Commitment for the Period concerned, in which case the term of this agreement will terminate as of the date of such notice. In the event the term terminates under this paragraph, all parties will be deemed to have fulfilled all of their obligations hereunder except those obligations that survive the end of the term (e.g., warranties, rerecording restrictions and obligation to pay royalties), and Universal will be obligated to promptly pay you, in full settlement of its obligations hereunder, an Advance in the amount equal to:




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(a)

The aggregate of the Recording Funds fixed in subparagraph 6.02(a) for each Album of the Recording Commitment then remaining unrecorded for the Contract Period in effect when such termination occurs


less:


(b)

The average amount of the Recording Costs for the last two (2) Albums recorded hereunder in fulfillment of your Recording Commitment (or, if only one Album has been recorded hereunder, the amount of the Recording Costs for that Album or, if no Album has been recorded hereunder, 90% of the applicable Recording Fund for the first Album hereunder) multiplied by the number of such unrecorded Albums referred to in subparagraph 12.02(a);


less:


(c)

any portion of the Recording Funds previously paid for the Albums then remaining unrecorded;


less:


(d)

any other Advances previously paid to you or at your direction.



13.

UNIVERSAL'S ADDITIONAL REMEDIES


13.01.

(a)

Without limiting any other rights and remedies of Universal hereunder, if you fail to Deliver any Masters hereunder within the time prescribed in Article 3, Universal will have the following options, each exercisable by notice to you:


(1)

Universal may suspend its obligations to make payments to you under this agreement (other than the payment referred to in paragraph 1.03 above) until you have cured the default.


(2)

Universal may terminate the term of this agreement at any time, whether or not you have commenced curing the default before such termination occurs; and


(3)

Universal may require you to repay the amount not then recouped of any Advance previously paid by Universal and not specifically attributable under paragraph 6.02 to an Album that has been Delivered.


(b)

If Universal terminates the term of this agreement under subparagraph 13.01(a)(2) above, all parties will be deemed to have fulfilled all of their obligations under this agreement except those obligations that survive the end of the term of this agreement [e.g., indemnification obligations, Universal's obligation to account and pay royalties to you, rerecording restrictions, and your obligations under subparagraph 13.01(a)(3)]. No exercise of an option under this paragraph will limit Universal's rights to recover damages by reason of your default, its rights to exercise any other option under this paragraph, or any of its other rights.


13.02.

If Artist's voice should be or become materially and permanently impaired or if Artist otherwise becomes physically unable to perform recording and/or personal appearances and/or if Artist ceases to pursue a career as an entertainer, Universal will have the right to terminate the term of this agreement by notice to you at any time during the period in which such contingency continues and thereby be relieved of any liability for the executory provisions of this agreement.




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13.03.

You acknowledge, recognize and agree that Artist's services hereunder are of a special, unique, unusual, extraordinary and intellectual character, giving them a peculiar value, the loss of which cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated for by damages in an action at law. Inasmuch as a breach of such services will cause Universal irreparable damages, Universal will be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief, in addition to whatever legal remedies are available, to prevent or cure any such breach or threatened breach.


13.04.

The rights and remedies of Universal as specified in this agreement are not to the exclusion of each other or of any other rights or remedies of Universal. Universal may decline to exercise one or more of its rights and remedies as Universal may deem appropriate without jeopardizing any other of its rights or remedies. All of Universal's rights and remedies will survive the expiration of the term of this agreement. Notwithstanding anything in this agreement, Universal may at any time exercise any right it now has or at any time hereafter may be entitled to as a member of the public as though this agreement were not in existence.


13.05.

(a)

You agree to and do hereby indemnify, save and hold Universal and its licensees harmless from any and all liability, loss, damage, cost and expense (including legal expenses and attorney fees) arising out of or connected with any breach or alleged breach of this agreement or any claim that is inconsistent with any of the warranties or representations made by you in this agreement. You agree to reimburse Universal on demand for any payment made or incurred by Universal with respect to the foregoing sentence, and, without limiting Universal's rights or remedies, Universal may deduct any amount not so reimbursed by you from any monies Universal or an affiliate of Universal owes you, whether hereunder or otherwise.


(b)

Pending the determination of any claim in respect of which Universal is entitled to be indemnified, Universal may withhold monies otherwise payable to you hereunder in an amount not to exceed your potential liability to Universal pursuant to this paragraph 13.05. If Universal pays a claimant more than Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) (the "Pre-authorized Amount") in settlement of any claim not reduced to judgment, you will not be obligated to reimburse Universal for any of the settlement in excess of the Pre-authorized Amount unless you have consented to the settlement in writing. If you do not consent to a settlement proposed by Universal for an amount exceeding the Pre-authorized Amount, you will nevertheless be required to reimburse Universal for the full amount unless you make bonding arrangements, satisfactory to Universal in its sole discretion, to assure Universal of reimbursement for all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including legal expenses and counsel fees) that Universal and its licensees may incur as a result of that claim.


(c)

Universal will notify you of any action commenced on any claim subject to your indemnity hereunder. You may participate in the defense of any such claim through counsel of your selection at your own expense, but Universal will have the right at all times, in its sole discretion, to retain or resume control of the defense of such claim.


13.06.

In the event of your dissolution or the liquidation of your assets, or the filing by or against you of a petition for liquidation or reorganization under Title 11 of the United States Code as now or hereafter in effect or under any similar statute relating to insolvency, bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization, or in the event of the appointment of a trustee, receiver or custodian for you or for any of your property, or in the event that you make an assignment for the benefit of creditors or commit any act for or in bankruptcy, or you become insolvent, or in the event you fail to fulfill any of your obligations under this agreement for any other reason, then at any time after the occurrence of any such event, in addition to any other remedies which may be available, Universal will have the right, exercisable by notice to you, either to (a) terminate the term of this agreement, or (b) to require Ar tist to render Artist's personal services directly to Universal for the remaining balance of the term of this agreement, including any extension thereof, for the purpose of fulfilling your obligations hereunder, upon all the same terms and conditions as are herein contained. In the event Universal exercises option (b) above,



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Artist will be deemed substituted for you as a party to this agreement as of the date of Universal's option exercise, and, in respect of Masters subsequently Delivered hereunder, the royalties and any Advances payable hereunder will be those payable pursuant to the Artist Agreement.


13.07

If Universal elects to receive Artist's services directly under the terms of the Inducement Letter pursuant to a claim by Artist that you are no longer entitled to Artist's services, then Universal's obligations to you under this agreement will be automatically suspended until it is determined, through final, non-appealable award (judgment or arbitration) or written settlement agreement, whether you are entitled to Artist's recording services as required by this agreement. Further, Universal will have access to your books and records so that Universal may, at its election, account and make payments directly to Artist in accordance with the Artist Agreement, which payments will fully satisfy Universal's obligations to make payments to you hereunder during such suspension. If and when you are so determined to have been entitled to Artist's services as required herein, then (a) such suspension will ter minate, (b) Universal will pay you any amounts withheld during the suspension, less any amounts paid by Universal to Artist, to any producer of Masters or other Recordings and to any other Persons who may be entitled to receive royalties or other sums in respect of Masters or other Recordings, any and all of which will be deemed to have been paid hereunder, and (c) any Masters and other Recordings recorded by Artist during such suspension will be deemed to be Masters or other Recordings, as applicable, recorded hereunder. In the event you are so determined not to have been entitled to Artist's services as required hereunder, then you will be deemed to be in material breach of this agreement, and, without limiting any of Universal's rights or remedies, Universal may terminate the term of this agreement by notice to you at any time, in which event the term hereof will be deemed to have been terminated as of the date the suspension commenced. In the event Universal so terminates the term hereof, Recordings made directly for Universal under the terms of the Inducement Letter will be and remain Universal's sole and exclusive property, not subject to this agreement insofar as you are concerned, and Universal will have no obligation whatsoever to pay any monies to you with respect to such Recordings, whether earned before or after the effective date of such termination. If Artist breaches the Artist Agreement, you will immediately notify Universal in writing of the details of such breach. If you do not enforce any of your rights under said agreement, Universal may, without limitation of Universal's rights or remedies, enforce such rights in your name and/or the name of Universal.



14.

DEFINITIONS


14.01.

"Advance" -- a prepayment of royalties. Advances are chargeable against and recoupable from any royalties otherwise payable hereunder


14.02.

"Advertising and Promotion Purposes", when used in connection with Videos or  Universal Website Material  -- all uses for which Universal receives no monetary consideration from licensees in excess of the costs of the Video or Universal Website Material, an incidental fee, a reasonable amount as reimbursement for its administrative costs, and the actual costs incurred by Universal in connection with such Videos or Universal Website Material  (e.g., for tape stock, duplication of the Videos and shipping).


14.03.

"Album" or "LP" -- a sufficient number of Masters embodying Artist's performances to comprise one (1) or more Compact Discs, or the equivalent, of not less than forty-five (45) minutes of playing time and containing at least ten (10) different Compositions.


14.04.

“Ancillary Exploitations” — (a) the leasing of commercial advertising space to Persons other than Universal or its licensees on a Universal Artist Website; (b) the placement on a Universal Artist Website of hyperlinks to so-called “e-commerce” Websites owned or controlled by Persons other



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than Universal or its licensees; and (c) the inclusion of computer software, or Website links in ECD Material or Mobile Material.


14.05. “Artist Domain Name” -- the name “[Artist Name].XXX” and all variations thereof which embody the Artist’s name or use a name similar to Artist’s name as Internet Addresses. As used in the preceding sentence “.XXX” shall mean each and every so-called “second level” domain name now in existence or hereafter implemented including without limitation, “.com”, “.net”, “.org” together with  territorial identifiers, e.g., “.UK”.  


14.06.

(a)

“Artist Website” -- Websites relating to the Artist.


(b)

“Universal Artist Website” -- Artist Websites created, maintained and/or hosted by Universal or its licensees, but specifically excluding any so-called “frame” that appears as a bordered area of a Universal Artist Website and operates as an independent browser window.


14.07.

"Budget Record" -- a Record bearing a Suggested Retail List Price equal to no more than two-thirds (2/3) of the Suggested Retail List Price in the country concerned of top-line single-unit Records in the configuration concerned.


14.08.

"Commercial Purposes", when used in connection with Videos or Universal Website Material -- any use that is not for Advertising and Promotional Purposes (as defined above).


14.09.

"Composition" -- a single musical composition, irrespective of length, including all spoken words and bridging passages, including a medley.


14.10.

"Contract Period" -- the initial period, or any option period, of the term hereof (as such periods may be suspended or extended as provided herein).


14.11.

"Container Charge" -- ten percent (10%) of the Suggested Retail List Price for a single-fold analog disc Record in a standard sleeve with no insert; fifteen percent (15%) of the Suggested Retail List Price for an analog disc Record in a double-fold or gatefold jacket, in a nonstandard sleeve or jacket, or with inserts; twenty percent (20%) of the Suggested Retail List Price for analog cassette tape Records and for audiovisual Records; and twenty­-five percent (25%) of the Suggested Retail List Price for Records in the form of Compact Discs, Digital Compact Cassettes, Mini-Discs, Records sold in the form of other digital configurations, audiophile Records, Records sold in the form of any other new configurations, and for any other Record other than as herein provided.  Without limiting the foregoing, there will not be a Container Charge with respect to Electronic Transmissions of M asters.


14.12.

"Controlled Composition" -- a Composition wholly or partly written, owned or controlled by you, the Artist, an individual producer or any Person in which you, the Artist or an individual producer has a direct or indirect interest.


14.13.

"Delivery" -- the receipt by Universal of the Masters as provided in paragraphs 3.01 and 3.05 as well as the submission by you in written form of all necessary information, consents, licenses and permissions, including without limitation those relating to all samples, if any, interpolated in the Master Recordings, such that Universal may manufacture, distribute and release the Records concerned, including, without limitation, all label copy, publishing and songwriting information (including, without limitation, applicable music performance rights organizations, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of publishers), Album credits, the timings of and lyrics to each Composition contained on a Record in accordance with Article 3 hereof, ancillary materials prepared by or for you which are required hereunder, first use mechanical licenses, sideartist permissions and any information requ ired to be delivered to unions, guilds or other third parties.



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14.14.

"Digital Master" -- a fully mixed, edited, equalized and leadered digital stereo tape master ready for the production of parts from which satisfactory Records can be manufactured.

 

14.15.

“ECD Material” — all material acquired or created for inclusion in the “enhanced” or multimedia portion of an enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD ROM, DVD, or any other similar configuration, whether now known or hereafter created, (including, without limitation, Videos, photography, graphics, technology, software, so-called “hyperlinks” to Internet Addresses, etc.).


14.16.

"Electronic Transmission" -- any transmission to the consumer, whether sound alone, sound coupled with an image, or sound coupled with data, in any form, analog or digital, now known or later developed (including, but not limited to, Limited Downloads, Permanent Downloads, Streams, Masters made available through portable subscription services, Mobiletones, “cybercasts”, “webcasts”, “streaming audio”, “streaming audio/video”, “digital downloads”, direct broadcast satellite, point-to-multipoint satellite, multipoint distribution service, point-to-point distribution service, cable system, telephone system, broadcast station, and any other forms of transmission now known or hereafter devised) whether or not such transmission is made on-demand or near on-demand, whether or not a direct or indirect charge is made to receive the transmission and w hether or not such transmission results in a specifically identifiable reproduction by or for any transmission recipient.  All references in this Agreement to the “distribution” of Records, unless expressly provided otherwise, shall be understood to include the distribution of Masters by way of Electronic Transmission thereof.


14.17. “Internet Addresses” – Uniform Resource Locators, addresses and/or domain names.


14.18.

"Joint Recordings" -- Masters embodying the Artist's performance and any performance by another artist with respect to whom Universal is obligated to pay royalties.


14.19.

"Limited Download" -- a digital transmission of a time-limited or other use-limited download of a Master to a local storage device (e.g., the hard drive of the user's computer or a portable device), using technology designed to cause the downloaded file to be available for listening only either (1) during a limited time (e.g., a time certain or a time tied to ongoing subscription payments), or (2) for a limited number of times


14.20.

"Long Play Single" -- a Record containing at least three (3) Sides embodying a total of not more than three (3) different Compositions.


14.21.

"Master," "Master Recording" or "Recording" -- any recording of sound, whether or not coupled with a visual image, by any method and on any substance or material, whether now or hereafter known, that is or is intended to be embodied in or on a Record.


14.22.

"Materials" -- all Compositions embodied on a Master or Video hereunder; each name or sobriquet used by you or Artist, individually or as a group; and all other musical, dramatic, artistic and literary materials, ideas and other intellectual properties furnished or selected by you, the Artist or any individual producer and contained in or used in connection with any Artist Website, Universal Website Material, ECD Material, Mobile Material, Recordings made hereunder or the packaging, sale, distribution, advertising, publicizing or other exploitation thereof.


14.23.

"Mechanical Royalties" -- royalties payable to any Person for the right to reproduce and distribute copyrighted musical compositions on Records.




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14.24.

"Midline Record" -- a Record bearing a Suggested Retail List Price equal to more than two-thirds (2/3), but no more than eighty percent (80%), of the Suggested Retail List Price in the country concerned of top-line single-unit Records in the configuration concerned.


14.25.

"Mini Album" or "EP" -- any Record, other than an Album, containing more than three (3) different Compositions.


14.26.

“Mobile Material” -- artwork, images, polyphonic (midi) ringtones, voice messages, voice ringers, graphics, "wallpaper" and/or other materials (excluding Masters) transmitted to or reproduced as an accessory for an end user's mobile telephone or personal digital assistant (or other personal communication device).


14.27.

“Mobiletone” -- a digital transmission (including without limitation by means of Permanent Download, Limited Download, or Stream) of a Master (or portion[s] thereof) which may or may not be accompanied by Mobile Material to an end user's mobile telephone or personal digital assistant (or other personal communication device).


14.28.

"Multiple Record Album" -- an Album containing two or more cassettes, compact discs, or other configuration packaged as a single unit. For purposes of the Recording Commitment hereunder and for computing the applicable Recording Fund or Advance, a Multiple Record Album accepted by Universal will be deemed only one (1) Album.


14.29.

"Net Receipts," "net sums," or "net amount received" and similar terms in this agreement -- royalties or flat payments received by Universal in connection with the subject matter thereof solely attributable to Masters or Videos hereunder (excluding catalog and/or administrative fees payable to Universal), less all of Universal's custom manufacturing, duplication, and packaging costs, less all advertising expenses and less any costs or expenses that Universal is required to incur (such as, without limitation, production costs, Mechanical Royalties and other copyright payments, AF of M and other union or guild payments).


14.30.

"Net Sales" -- sales of Records paid for and not returned, less returns and credits, after deduction of reserves against anticipated returns and credits. All references in this Agreement to the “sale” of Records and the like, unless expressly provided otherwise, shall be understood to include the license of Permanent Downloads by Universal or its licensees to any intermediary for sale by that intermediary (directly or indirectly) to a consumer.


14.31.

"Performance" -- singing, speaking, conducting, or playing an instrument, alone or with others.


14.32.

“Permanent Download” -- a digital transmission of a download of a Master to a local storage device (e.g., the hard drive of the user's computer or a portable device) which is not subject to the time or use limitations applicable to Limited Downloads and is permanently available for listening an unlimited number of times (unless deleted by the user).


14.33.

"Person" -- any individual, corporation, partnership, association or other organized group of persons or legal successors or representatives of the foregoing.


14.34. "Recording Costs" -- all amounts described in paragraph 5.01 above plus all other amounts representing direct expenses incurred by Universal in connection with the recording of Masters hereunder (including, without limitation, travel, rehearsal, vocal coaching, musical instrument lessons, equipment rental and cartage expenses, costs incurred in connection with sampling, remixing and/or "sweetening", advances to individual producers, transportation costs, hotel and living expenses approved by Universal, all studio and engineering charges, in connection



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with Universal's facilities and personnel or otherwise, and all costs necessary to prepare Masters for release on all applicable media including those costs necessary to prepare final, equalized tapes therefor).


14.35.

"Record" -- all forms of reproduction, now or hereafter known, manufactured and/or distributed primarily for personal use, home use, school use, juke box use or use in means of transportation, including but not limited to sound-alone Recordings, audiovisual Recordings, interactive media (e.g., CD-ROM), and Electronic Transmissions.


14.36.

"Royalty Base Price" -- the Suggested Retail List Price less all excise, sales and similar taxes and less the applicable Container Charge.


14.37.

"Sales Through Normal Retail Channels" – Net Sales other than as described in paragraphs 7.02 (except that the fact that a Record is a compact disc or an Electronic Transmission will not in and of itself render such a sale not through normal retail channels provided it meets all other requirements therefor), 7.03, 7.04, 7.05, and 7.06.


14.38.

“Sample(s)” or “sample(s)”-- the embodiment of pre-existing Recording(s) and/or Composition(s) on a Master or Masters hereunder; provided, however, if all rights required for the purpose of manufacturing and distributing Records hereunder may be obtained by Universal pursuant to a compulsory mechanical license such embodiment is not a Sample.


14.39.

"Side" -- a Recording of not less than three (3) minutes of continuous sound.


14.40.

"Single” -- a Record containing not more than three (3) different Compositions.


14.41.

“Stream” -- a digital transmission of a Master to allow a user to listen to such Master (e.g., Real Audio or Windows Media Audio), that is configured by the provider of such transmission in a manner designed so that such transmission will not result in a substantially complete reproduction of the Master being made on a local storage device (e.g., the hard drive of the user's computer or a portable device) so that such reproduction is available for listening other than at substantially the time of the transmission


14.42.

"Suggested Retail List Price" or "SRLP" --


(a)

With respect to Records sold for distribution in the United States:


(1)

Other than with respect to Compact Discs, Mini-Discs, other digital configurations, Electronic Transmissions, and any and all new technologies: Universal's published suggested retail list price in the United States during the applicable accounting period for the computation of royalties to be made hereunder, it being understood that a separate calculation of the suggested retail list price will be made for each price configuration of Records manufactured and sold by Universal.


(2)

With respect to Compact Discs, Digital Compact Cassettes, Mini-Discs, other digital configurations (other than Electronic Transmissions), and any and all new technologies: one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Universal's lowest published wholesale price in the category of sale concerned. In the event such wholesale price changes during an accounting period, the applicable wholesale price for the entire accounting period will be deemed to be the average lowest daily wholesale price during the period.


(3)

(A)

With respect to Electronic Transmissions: (i) if the actual sales price received by Universal is on a wholesale equivalent type basis, the SRLP shall be



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equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of the actual sales price received by Universal in respect of such Records; or (ii) if the actual sales price received by Universal is on a retail equivalent basis, then the SRLP shall be equal to the actual sales price received by Universal in respect of such Records.


(B)

Notwithstanding paragraph 14.42(a)(3)(a) above, with respect to Electronic Transmissions, sold, licensed, or otherwise made available directly to a consumer by Universal, the SRLP will be the actual price paid by the consumer less any referral fees, commissions or similar fees payable to any Person who, through their Website, electronic mail or other means, refers or directs to Universal a purchaser or licensor of an Electronic Transmission or otherwise facilitates Universal’s sale or license to such consumer.


(b)

With respect to Records sold for distribution outside the United States: the retail equivalent price utilized by Universal's licensee in computing monies to be paid to Universal for the Record concerned, provided that in any country where there is no actual suggested or applicable retail list price and where Universal's licensee is wholly-owned by Universal or Universal's parent, the SRLP will be deemed to be the price established by Universal or its licensee(s) in conformity with the general practice of the recording industry in such country.


(c)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Suggested Retail List Price for premium Records will be Universal's actual sales price of such Records.


(d)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Suggested Retail List Price with respect to so-called home video devices will be Universal's published wholesale price for the device concerned.


(e)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Suggested Retail List Price with respect to Records (other than Electronic Transmissions) sold by Universal directly to a consumer through direct response, or otherwise will be Universal’s actual sales price of such Records.


14.43.

The words "term of this agreement" or "period of this agreement" or "term hereof" or "so long as this agreement remains in force" or words of similar connotation refer to the initial period of this agreement and the period of all renewals, extensions and substitutions or replacements of this agreement.


14.44.

"Territory" -- the Universe.


14.45

“Uniform Resource Locator” -- the address of a computer or a document on the Internet that consists of a communications protocol followed by a colon and two slashes (e.g., http://), the identifier of a computer (e.g., www.umusic.com) and usually a path through a directory to a file.


14.46.

"United States" -- the United States of America, its territories, possessions and military exchanges.


14.47.

"USNRC Net Sales" -- Net Sales through Normal Retail Channels of the applicable Record sold for distribution in the United States.


14.48.

"Video Costs" -- any and all costs incurred by Universal in connection with the production or exploitation of Videos and/or the acquisition of rights with respect thereto.




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14.49.

"Videos" -- sight and sound Recordings that reproduce the audio performances of recording artists together with a visual image.


14.50.

“Website”  -- a series of one (1) or more interconnected documents or files that are formatted using the Hypertext Markup Language, or any similar language, and that are intended to be accessible by Internet users.


14.51. (a) “Website Material” — all material acquired or created for inclusion on an Artist Website (including, without limitation, Videos, photography, graphics, technology, so-called “hyperlinks” to Internet Addresses, on-line chats, and electronic press kits or so-called “EPK”s).


(b) “Universal Website Material” -- all Website Material for a Universal Artist Website.


15.

NOTICES AND PAYMENTS


15.01.

All notices required to be given to a party hereto must be sent to the address for the party first mentioned herein, or to such new address if changed as described below, in order to be effective. All royalties and royalty statements will be sent to you at your address first mentioned herein. Each party may change its respective address hereunder by notice in writing to the other. All notices sent under this agreement must be in writing and, except for royalty statements, may be sent only by personal delivery, registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), or by overnight air express (or courier shipment if outside the United States) if such service actually provides proof of mailing. The day of mailing of any such notice will be deemed the date of the giving thereof (except notices of change of address, the date of which will be the date of receipt by the receiving party). Facsimile trans missions will not constitute valid notices hereunder, whether or not actually received. All notices to Universal must be sent to the attention of the Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs. Any notice to Universal must be sent to Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. and to no other affiliate or related company.


16.

MISCELLANEOUS


16.01.

Unless otherwise provided herein, as to all matters to be determined by mutual agreement and as to where any approval or consent by a party is required, such agreement, approval or consent may not be unreasonably withheld.


16.02.

Your agreement, approval or consent, whenever required, will be deemed to have been given unless you notify Universal otherwise within five (5) business days following the date of Universal's written request to you therefor.


16.03.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof. This agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties relating to its subject matter. No change of this agreement will be binding unless signed by the party to be charged. A waiver by either party of any provision of this agreement in any instance will not be deemed to waive it for the future. All remedies, rights, undertakings and obligations contained in this agreement are cumulative, and none of them are in limitation of any other remedy, right, undertaking or obligation of either party. Nothing contained herein will be construed so as to require the commission of any act contrary to law, and wherever there is any conflict between any provisions contained herein and any present or future statute, law, ordinance or regulation, the latter will prevail; b ut the provision of this agreement which is affected will be curtailed and limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of the law.


16.04.

Universal has the right at any time during the term hereof to obtain insurance on the life of you and [any or all members of] Artist, at Universal's sole expense and cost, with Universal



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being the sole beneficiary thereof. You agree that you and [such members of] Artist will fully cooperate with Universal in connection with the obtaining of such a policy, including, without limitation, your [and/or Artist] [and/or such members'] submitting to any required physical examination and completing any documents necessary or desirable in respect thereof. Neither you, Artist, nor your estate(s) have any right to claim the benefit of any such policy obtained by Universal. If [any member of] Artist fails his [or her] physical examination, such will not be a breach of this agreement, but thereafter Universal will have the right to terminate the term hereof.


16.05.

Universal may assign its rights under this agreement in whole or in part to any subsidiary, affiliated or controlling corporation, to any Person owning or acquiring a substantial portion of the stock or assets of Universal, or to any partnership or other venture in which Universal participates, and such rights may be assigned by any assignee. Universal may also assign its rights to any of its licensees, if advisable in Universal's sole discretion to implement the license granted.


16.06.

You will not be entitled to recover damages or to terminate the term of this agreement by reason of any breach by Universal of its material obligations hereunder unless Universal fails to remedy such breach within a reasonable time following receipt of your notice thereof.


16.07.

You recognize that the sale of Records is speculative and agree that the judgment of Universal with respect to matters affecting the sale, distribution and exploitation of such Records is binding upon you. Nothing contained in this agreement obligates Universal to make, sell, license or distribute Records manufactured from the Masters recorded hereunder except as specified herein.


16.08.

THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.  THE VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND LEGAL EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO AND PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE.  THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL), ONLY, WILL HAVE JURISDICTION OVER ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THIS AGREEMENT, AND THE PARTIES HERETO CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.  ANY PROCESS IN ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY, AMONG OTHER METHODS, BE SERVED UPON YOU BY DELIVERING IT OR MAILING IT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 15 ABOVE.  ANY SUCH PROCESS MAY, AMONG OTHER METHODS, BE SERVED UPON ARTIST OR ANY OTHER PERSON WHO APPROVES, RATIFIES, OR ASSENTS IN WRITING TO THIS AGREEMENT TO INDUCE UNIVERSAL TO ENTER INTO IT, BY DELIVERING THE PROCESS OR MAILING IT TO THE ARTIST OR THE OTHER PERSON CONCERNED IN THE MANNER PRESCRIBED IN ARTICLE 15.  ANY SUCH DELIVERY OR MAIL SERVICE WILL HAVE THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS PERSONAL SERVICE.


16.09.

In entering into this agreement and in providing services pursuant hereto, you and the Artist have and will have the status of independent contractors. Nothing herein contemplates or constitutes you or Artist as Universal's agents or employees.


16.10.

The index (if any) attached hereto and the headings of the Articles herein are intended for convenience only and will not be of any effect in construing the contents of this agreement.


16.11.

This agreement will not become effective until executed by all parties hereto.


16.12.

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17.

GROUP ARTIST


17.01.

The Artist's obligations under this agreement are joint and several. All references to "Artist" include all members of the group collectively and each member individually, unless otherwise specified herein. Notwithstanding any change in the membership of the group, Universal will continue to have the right to remit all payments under this agreement in the group name "_________________________".


17.02.

(a)

If any member of Artist ceases to perform as a member of the group ("leaving member"), you will promptly give Universal written notice of such occurrence (the "Leaving Member Notice"). If the group disbands, each member of the group will be deemed a leaving member and you will promptly give Universal Leaving Member Notice. If Universal so requests within sixty (60) days after Universal's receipt of the Leaving Member Notice, you will promptly deliver to Universal a "demo tape," at Universal's expense pursuant to an Approved Budget, embodying the performances of such leaving member and/or of such remaining members of the group. At Universal's election, such leaving member and/or such remaining members will hold a live audition.


(b)

None of the individuals herein named as Artist ("Present Members") nor any who may hereafter become substituted therefor ("Substitute Members") will, during the term hereof, record for anyone other than Universal, individually or as part of a group. Each of the Present Members and Substitute Members agrees that, without limiting any of Universal's other rights and/or remedies, each time there is a leaving member during the term hereof:


(1)

Universal will have the right to terminate the term of this agreement with respect to the remaining members of Artist by notice given to you at any time before the expiration of ninety (90) days after Universal's receipt of the Leaving Member Notice (or, if later, sixty (60) days after the date of the delivery to Universal of the demo tape or the occurrence of the live audition, if applicable). In the event of such termination, all of the members of Artist will be deemed leaving members as of the date of Universal's notice to you, and Universal will be deemed to have received the Leaving Member Notice as of that date. Subparagraph (c) below will then apply to any or all of such members.


(2)

If Universal does not terminate the term of this agreement with respect to the remaining members, the royalties otherwise payable pursuant to Article 7 hereof will be reduced by twenty-five percent (25%), and the Advances thereafter payable pursuant to the terms of this agreement for each Album hereunder will be seventy-five percent (75%) of the Advance payable pursuant to paragraph 6.02(a) for the applicable Album, whether or not any leaving member is replaced. All other Advances will be reduced by twenty-five percent (25%).


(c)

You and the Artist hereby grant to Universal an irrevocable option to engage the exclusive services of any leaving member as a recording artist. Said option, with respect to such individual, may be exercised by Universal by giving you notice at any time before the expiration of ninety (90) days after Universal's receipt of the Leaving Member Notice (or, if later, thirty (30) days after the date of the delivery to Universal of the demo tape or the occurrence of the live audition, if applicable). In the event Universal exercises such option, you and such leaving member will be deemed to have entered into an agreement with Universal on that date with respect to such individual's exclusive recording services upon all the terms and conditions of this agreement except that: (i) the Recording Commitment in the initial Contract Period will be for sufficient Masters to constitute two (2) Sides, and Universa l will have eight (8) additional options to extend the term of such agreement for consecutive option periods for one (1) Album each, which options may be exercised by notice to you within six (6) months after Universal's retail street date for the last Record Delivered in fulfillment of the Recording Commitment for the Contract Period concerned of such leaving member's agreement; (ii)



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the provisions contained in paragraph 6.02 will not be applicable; rather, Universal will pay all Recording Costs for Masters to be recorded by such individual up to the amount of the budget approved by Universal therefor, plus an Advance to you (or the leaving member) of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) each time an Album of the Recording Commitment is Delivered; (iii) Universal's royalty obligation to you in respect of Recordings by such individual will be the payment to you of the royalties computed as set forth in this agreement but based on a basic USNRC Album royalty rate of two-thirds (2/3) of the Basic Rate set forth herein for the first Album Delivered in fulfillment of the Recording Commitment hereof, with proportionate reductions for other sales; (iv) Universal will be entitled to combine such leaving member's account with the Artist account hereunder; and (v) Recordings by such individual will not be applied in diminution of your Recording Commitment as set forth in this agreement.


(d)

Notwithstanding Universal’s decision not to exercise its option to engage the exclusive services of any leaving member as an individual recording artist pursuant to subparagraph 17.03(c) above, if the group disbands and reconstitutes at anytime after the effective date of disbanding, you shall promptly give Universal written notice of such reconstitution and Universal shall have an irrevocable option to engage the members to record as group artists. Universal may exercise said option by giving each member of the reconstituted group notice at anytime before the expiration of ninety (90) days after Universal’s receipt of written notice that the group has reconstituted.  The group will be deemed to have effectively disbanded upon the date Universal receives the Leaving Member Notice from each member or upon the date Universal terminates the term of this agreement pursuant to subparagrap h 17.03(b)(1) above.  You and Artist hereby agree that the group shall be deemed to have reconstituted if two (2) or more of the Present Members and/or Substitute Members record for any Person other than Universal as a group.  In the event that Universal exercises its option pursuant to this subparagraph 17.03 (d), the terms and conditions regarding Universal’s exercise of its option under subparagraph 17.03 (c) above shall apply.


(e)

A leaving member may not, without Universal's consent, use the professional name of the group in any commercial artistic endeavor. Said professional name will remain the property of the Artist who continues to perform obligations hereunder and whose engagement is not terminated.



UNIVERSAL RECORDS,

A DIVISION OF UMG RECORDINGS, INC.

AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC

DISTRIBUTION, INC.




By:______________________

By:__________________________

Michael L. Reinert

  

an Authorized Signatory

Exec. V.P., Business & Legal Affairs

Federal Tax ID No._____________



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EXHIBIT "A"



Date: ______________, 200_



Universal Records

a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

1755 Broadway

New York, New York 10019

Attention:  Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs


Gentlemen:


Pursuant to an exclusive recording agreement between American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. ("Company") and Artist (the "Artist Agreement"), Company is entitled to Artist's exclusive recording services. Artist has been advised that concurrently herewith Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. (“Universal”) is entering into an agreement with Company pursuant to which Company agrees to furnish Artist's exclusive services to perform at recording sessions for Universal (the "Recording Agreement"). Artist is familiar with each provision of the Recording Agreement relating to Artist's obligations, assents to the execution thereof, and agrees to be bound by all the restrictions and other provisions therein relating to Artist.


In consideration of Universal's executing the Recording Agreement and as a further inducement for Universal to do so (it being to Artist's benefit as a recording artist that Universal execute the same), Artist hereby agrees as follows:


1.

Company, at all times during the term of the Recording Agreement (as it may be extended), will be authorized to furnish Artist's recording services to Universal as provided in the Recording Agreement. Artist acknowledges that Universal will have no obligations to make any payments to Artist in connection with the services rendered by Artist or the fulfillment of Artist's other obligations under the Recording Agreement, except as provided in paragraphs 5.01 and 13.06 of the Recording Agreement.


2.

If, during the term of the Recording Agreement or any extensions or renewals thereof, Company ceases to be entitled to Artist's recording services in accordance with the terms of the Artist Agreement, or if Company fails or refuses to furnish master recordings embodying Artist's performance to Universal, Artist, at Universal's request, will do all such acts and things so as to give Universal the same rights, privileges, and benefits as Universal would have had under the Recording Agreement if Company had continued to be entitled to Artist's recording services and if Company had continued to furnish master recordings to Universal; such rights, privileges, and benefits will be enforceable in Universal's behalf against Artist; and notwithstanding any breach by Company, all the terms and conditions contained in the Artist Agreement will be effective as if Company has assigned the Artist Agreement to Uni versal with Artist's consent. No termination or modification of the Artist Agreement will operate to diminish Artist's liability or obligations to Universal hereunder, and no breach of the Artist Agreement by Company will be sufficient cause for Artist to fail to fully perform for Universal pursuant to the Recording Agreement and this agreement.


3.

All of the terms, conditions and restrictions relating to Artist in the Recording Agreement will be binding upon Artist (whether performing alone or as part of a group) and regardless of the name(s) by which Artist may be identified in Artist's artistic endeavors. Company's rights, obligations, liabilities, prohibitions and restrictions contained in the Recording Agreement are applicable hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The substitution of, addition to, or subtraction



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from any of the present members of Artist may be done only upon the prior written approval of Universal, provided that any substituted or added individual will be deemed a party to this agreement and must agree in writing to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this agreement. Artist will promptly deliver to Universal documents executed by that substituted or added member necessary or advisable in Universal's judgment to confirm that the new member has agreed to be so bound.


4.

Artist hereby confirms and joins in the granting to Universal of the rights specified in the Recording Agreement, including, but not limited to, all rights in and to the results and proceeds of Artist's recording services and the right to use and publish Artist's names (legal, group and professional) and likenesses and to write and publish, and permit others to write and publish, articles concerning Artist for advertising and trade purposes in connection with records, the promotion of Artist and general goodwill or institutional advertising. Artist agrees that Artist will not, during the term of the Recording Agreement (or any extension or renewal thereof), perform for anyone other than Universal for the purpose of making Records, and Artist will not record any Compositions which are recorded or acquired under the Recording Agreement for anyone other than Universal except as provided in the Recordin g Agreement


5.

Artist acknowledges that Universal is the exclusive owner of all rights of copyright in Masters and Records embodying the results and proceeds of Artist's recording services made pursuant to the Recording Agreement or during its term, including the exclusive right to copyright same as "sound recordings" in the name of Universal, to renew and extend such copyrights (and all rights in and thereto are hereby assigned to Universal), and to exercise all rights of the copyright proprietor thereunder as provided in the Recording Agreement.


6.

Artist is entitled to use the professional name ___________________________ and to grant Universal the right to use said name as provided in the Recording Agreement, and no other person or entity will have the right to use said name or to permit it to be used in connection with the manufacture, distribution and commercial exploitation of records.


7

Universal may, in its own name, institute any action or proceeding against Artist to enforce its rights under the Artist Agreement, the Recording Agreement and/or this agreement, and Universal will be entitled to equitable relief, including injunctive relief, to enforce the provisions of said agreements.


8.

Artist agrees to indemnify, save and hold Universal harmless from and against any liability, loss, damage, cost or expense (including reasonable counsel fees) paid or incurred by Universal by reason of any breach by Artist of the covenants, warranties, or representations contained herein or in the Artist Agreement or Recording Agreement, and agree to reimburse Universal on demand for any payment made by Universal after the date hereof with respect to any of the foregoing.


9.

Artist warrants and represents that none of the members comprising Artist is a resident of the State of California.


10.

Artist warrants and represents that each member comprising Artist is above the legal age of majority pursuant to the laws governing this agreement and the performance hereunder.


11.

THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.  THE VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND LEGAL EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO AND PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE.  THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL), ONLY, WILL HAVE JURISDICTION OVER ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THIS AGREEMENT, AND THE PARTIES HERETO CONSENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SAID COURTS.  ANY PROCESS IN ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING



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ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY, AMONG OTHER METHODS, BE SERVED UPON ARTIST BY DELIVERING IT OR MAILING IT IN THE MANNER PRESCRIBED IN ARTICLE 15 OF THE RECORDING AGREEMENT, AND  ANY SUCH DELIVERY OR MAIL SERVICE WILL HAVE THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS PERSONAL SERVICE.


Very truly yours,



______________________________

)

[___________________]

)

Social Security No.___________

)

)

)

______________________________

)

[___________________]

)

p/k/a "_________________"

Social Security No.___________

)

)

(collectively and individually

)

referred to in this Agreement as

 _____________________________

)

“Artist”)

[___________________]

)

Social Security No.___________

)

)

)

______________________________

)

[___________________]

)

Social Security No.___________

)


AGREED AND ACCEPTED:


UNIVERSAL RECORDS

A DIVISION OF UMG RECORDINGS, INC.



By:_________________________



AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC

DISTRIBUTION, INC.



By:__________________________

  An Authorized Signatory




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SCHEDULE “1”



Tape Storage Report



ARTIST:________________________



Producer:______________________



Song Title:_____________________



Album Title:____________________



 

TRACKING STUDIO

MIX STUDIO

MASTERING STUDIO


Studio Name

   


Contact

(name and phone number)

   


Format

   


Inventory

(number of tapes)

   


Destination /

Storage Vault (*)

   


Date Sent Out (*)

   


All Tapes Returned? (*)

   


Record of Contact:



(*) To be completed by Universal / For internal reference



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EX-10 8 exhibit103.htm EXHIBIT 10.3 UNIVERSAL RECORDS

Exhibit 10.3



EXCLUSIVE FOREIGN LICENSE AGREEMENT


AN AGREEMENT made as of the January 25, 2006 between Universal Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. 1755 Broadway, New York, New York 10019 (hereinafter referred to as “Universal") and  American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. at 8721 Sunset Blvd, Suite #7, Los Angeles, CA 90069, Attn: Marcus Sanders, Esq.  (hereinafter referred to as "you").


1.

BACKGROUND; TERM


1.01

You and Universal hereby acknowledge that contemporaneously herewith you and Universal are entering into the following agreements an exclusive manufacturing and distribution agreement in respect of manufacturing, selling, distributing, and otherwise exploiting Distributed Product in the United States (the “Distribution Agreement”).


1.02.

The term of this agreement (“Term”) will be the same as and will run simultaneously with the Term of the Distribution Agreement (as such capitalized term is defined therein).   


1.03.

Following the expiration of the Term hereof, Universal and its licensees will have a period of six (6) months in which to fulfill any orders for any Record of Distributed Product that were placed during the Term hereof for the Record concerned and to sell off the existing inventory of any such Record(s) on a non-exclusive basis (hereinafter referred to as “Sell Off Period”) pursuant to the same terms and conditions contained herein.


1.04.

The period consisting of the Term hereof and the Sell Off Period is sometimes hereinafter referred to as the “Exploitation Period”.


2.

GRANT OF RIGHTS


2.01

You hereby grant and license to Universal and any Person authorized by Universal the unlimited right (which right shall be exclusive during the Term hereof and non-exclusive during the Sell Off Period) during the Exploitation Period in the Territory to manufacture, distribute, sell, license, market, advertise, promote, and otherwise exploit by any and all methods now or hereafter known all Distributed Product, all Artwork, and all other items, artwork, or other materials used or exploited by or delivered or supplied to Universal under the Distribution Agreement (“Related Items”), including, without limitation, all other artwork, items or other materials delivered or submitted by you or on your behalf to Universal under the Distribution Agreement.  Without limiting the foregoing, Universal’s rights hereunder include the right to exercise all rights as the exclusive copyright licen see of Distributed Product, Artwork, and Related Items in the Territory.


2.02

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you hereby grant and license to Universal and any Person authorized by Universal, the right (which right shall be unlimited and exclusive during the Term hereof and non-exclusive during the Sell Off Period) in the Territory during the Exploitation Period, to manufacture Records by any and all methods now or hereafter known embodying any portion or all of the performances embodied on Distributed Product hereunder; to publicly perform such Records and to permit the public performance thereof in any medium; to import, export, sell, transfer, lease, rent, deal in or otherwise dispose of such Masters and Records derived therefrom throughout the Territory under the trademarks, trade names or labels designated by you and Universal; to remix, edit or adapt the Masters embodied in Distributed Product to conform to technological or commercial requirements in v arious formats now or hereafter known or developed, or to eliminate material which might subject Universal to any legal action; to use and authorize the use of



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such Masters for background music, synchronization in motion pictures and television soundtracks and other similar purposes, including, without limitation, use on transportation and in commercials for any product in any and all media, without any payment other than as provided herein; or Universal and its subsidiaries, affiliates and licensees may, at their election, delay or refrain from doing any one or more of the foregoing.


2.03

Universal and any licensee of Universal each has the right during the Exploitation Period, without liability to any Person, and may grant to others the right, to reproduce, print, publish or disseminate in any medium your name and Marks, the names, approved portraits, approved pictures and approved likenesses of each Distributed Artist and individual producer and all other Persons performing services in connection with Distributed Product (including, without limitation, all professional, group and other assumed or fictitious names used by them), and approved biographical material concerning them for purposes of advertising, promotion and trade in connection with you or such Distributed Artist, the making and exploitation of Records hereunder, on websites, in Mobile Materials, and general goodwill advertising. The uses authorized by the preceding sentence include, without limitation, the use of those names, approved portraits, approved pictures, and approved likenesses of each Distributed Artist in the marketing of Records.  Universal's rights as described in this paragraph will be exclusive during the Term hereof and nonexclusive during the Sell Off Period.


3.

LICENSED MATERIALS


3.01.

All Distributed Product and all Artwork and Related Items (“Licensed Materials”) will automatically be deemed to be subject to the terms and conditions contained in this agreement and will be deemed delivered hereunder contemporaneously with delivery of the same by you to Universal under the Distribution Agreement.  Without limiting the foregoing, Universal’s rights, and your obligations, as set forth in this agreement will apply, without limitation, to all Licensed Materials.  


3.02

Without limiting the foregoing, Universal will have the right in the Territory during the Exploitation Period to use free of charge all of advertising, marketing, and promotional materials (including catalogs, supplements, release sheets, streamers, liners, photographs of Distributed Artists and the like), that were used in the United States under the Distribution Agreement in connection with Records hereunder.


4.

VIDEOS


4.01.

(a)

Without limiting any of Universal’s other rights hereunder, during the Exploitation Period Universal and any Person authorized by Universal will have the right (which right will be exclusive during the Term hereof and non-exclusive during the Sell Off Period) in the Territory to use or otherwise exploit any Video of Distributed Product (including, without limitation, any Video produced under the Distribution Agreement) by any and all methods now or hereafter known, including, without limitation, for advertising and promotional purposes and for commercial purposes


(b)

(1)

As between you and Universal, you will be solely responsible for obtaining and paying for all necessary licenses in connection with the Compositions embodied in each Video of Distributed Product for the exploitation of each such Video in the Territory during the Term in any and all media now or hereafter known (“Video Publishing Licenses”) from the copyright holder(s) of such Compositions (“Video Publishing Costs”), including, without limitation, synchronization licenses and licenses for public performance in the Territory. If Universal pays any such Video Publishing Costs hereunder (which Universal is under no obligation whatsoever to do), then all such Video Publishing Costs paid or incurred by Universal will constitute Advances hereunder and will be deducted from monies otherwise payable to you under this agreement or the Distribution Agreement; provided, however, that if the monies otherwise payable hereunder in any particular accounting period are less



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than the total amount to be deducted, then Universal will bill you for such costs, and you will reimburse Universal for same no later than five (5) days after your receipt of Universal’s invoice.


(2)

    Without limiting the foregoing, if any Composition embodied in a Video of Distributed Product is a Controlled Composition, then you will issue (or cause the music publishing companies having the right to do so) to Universal at no cost all applicable Video Publishing Licenses (and your execution of this agreement constitutes the issuance of such licenses by any music publishing company that is owned or controlled by you or Principal or any Related Company).  Without limiting the foregoing, if you fail to cause any music publishing company to issue any such licenses to Universal, or if Universal is required to pay any fee to such music publishing company in order to obtain any such license, Universal will have the right to deduct the amount of such license fee from any and all sums otherwise payable to you hereunder or under the Distribution Agreement.


(c)

Each Video of Distributed Product will be deemed a component of Licensed Material as provided herein. Universal will have the rights in and to each such Video as are otherwise applicable hereto with respect to all other Distributed Product, including, without limitation, the right to use and publish, and to permit others to use and publish, your name and the name and likeness of the Distributed Artist whose performance is embodied in the Video concerned in each Video and for advertising and purposes of trade in connection therewith.

 

5.

ROYALTIES


5.01

In consideration of the rights granted hereunder by you to Universal and the other agreements, representations and warranties contained herein, Universal agrees to pay you in connection with the Net Sale of Records consisting entirely of Masters of Distributed Product and sold by Universal or its licensees, a royalty computed at the applicable percentage indicated below, of the applicable Royalty Base Price with respect to the Record concerned, it being agreed that such royalties will be computed and paid in accordance with Article 6 below and the other provisions set forth herein.


(a)

Subject to the other provisions of this Article 5 on NRC Net Sales of Albums in the Territory: 19% (“Basic Rate”)


(b)

Subject to the other provisions of this Article 5 on NRC Net Sales of Singles in the Territory:  11% (the “Basic Rate”)


5.02.

(a)

With respect to audio-only compact discs and Electronic Transmissions of Masters hereunder, the royalty rate (which will be deemed to be the Basic Rate with respect to such configuration or method of exploitation) is one hundred percent (100%) of the otherwise applicable royalty rate in the applicable country for the configuration and price category concerned; provided, if such exploitation is at a price that does not fall within Universal’s top-line price category applicable to such method of exploitation, the otherwise applicable royalty rate will be computed, reduced, and adjusted in accordance with the applicable other provisions of this Article 5.


(c)

With respect to Records sold in the form of new configurations (including, but not limited to, Mini Disc, DVD Audio and audiophile Records), the royalty rate (which will be deemed to be the Basic Rate with respect to such configurations) is seventy-five percent (75%) of the otherwise applicable royalty rate in the applicable country for the configuration and price category concerned.  


(d)

With respect to Midline Records and EPs, the royalty rate is three-fourths (3/4) of the Basic Rate. With respect to Budget Records, premium records, and Records in the form of transparent or colored vinyl, the royalty rate is one half (1/2) of the Basic Rate for the configuration concerned. With respect to any Record sold in the Territory by Universal or its licensee in conjunction



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with a television advertising campaign, during the semi-annual accounting period in which that campaign begins as well as the next two (2) such periods, the royalty rate with respect to the advertised Records sold in the countries in which the campaign occurs is one half (1/2) of the otherwise applicable royalty rate, provided: (i) if Universal wholly owns its licensee in the country concerned, Universal will not thereby reduce your royalty by more than its and its licensee's actual costs in connection with such campaign, and the aforesaid reduction of the royalty rate will only apply during the semi-annual accounting period in which the applicable campaign begins as well as the next such period; and (ii) if Universal does not wholly own its licensee in the country concerned, the otherwise applicable royalty rate will not be reduced if Universal’s licensee does not reduce the monies pay able to Universal because of such advertising campaign.  With respect to any Multiple Record Album, the royalty rate is the Basic Rate for the configuration concerned if, at the beginning of the royalty accounting period concerned, the Suggested Retail List Price of such Album is at least the number of cassettes, compact discs or other configuration packaged together times the Suggested Retail List Price for "top-line" Albums marketed by Universal or its principal licensee in the country where the Multiple Record Album is sold (the "top-line" price). If the Suggested Retail List Price applicable to such Multiple Record Album is less than the number of cassettes, compact discs or other configuration packaged together times the "top-line" price, then the applicable royalty rate for such Multiple Record Album will be equal to the otherwise applicable royalty rate multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the Suggested Retail List Price of such Multiple Record Album, and the denominator of which is the number of cassettes, compact discs or other configuration packaged together times the "top-line" price (but not less than one half (1/2) of the applicable royalty rate prescribed in paragraph 7.01 for such Album).


5.03.

(a)

Your royalty will be the sum equal to fifty percent (50%) of Universal's Net Receipts with respect to the following Records and/or exploitation of Masters hereunder: (1) Records sold through record clubs or similar sales plans; (2) licenses for methods of distribution such as "key outlet marketing" (distribution through retail fulfillment centers in conjunction with special advertisements on radio or television), direct mail, mail order, or by any combination of the methods set forth above or other methods; (3) licenses for distribution other than through normal retail channels or other than by the primary distributor(s) of Universal Records in the territory concerned for the configuration concerned; and (4) Masters hereunder licensed by Universal for use in synchronization in motion pictures, television productions, or television commercials.


(b)

With respect to any exploitation of Mobile Material for which Universal receives a royalty or other payment which is directly attributable to such Mobile Material, your royalty will be an amount equal to a percentage of Universal’s Net Receipts from such royalty or other payment where such percentage equals the applicable Basic Rate set forth in paragraph 5.01(a) above.


5.04.

(a)

If Universal or its licensees license Videos of Distributed Product, your royalty will be one half (1/2) of the Net Receipts received by or credited to Universal in the United States derived therefrom after deducting from gross receipts a fee, in lieu of any overhead or distribution fee, of twenty-two percent (22%) of the gross receipts in connection therewith. It is specifically agreed that Universal has and will have the right to license such Videos to third parties (e.g., club services) for no payment, in which case no payment will be made to you in connection therewith.


(b)

With respect to home video devices embodying Videos of Distributed Product manufactured and distributed by Universal or its licensee in the country concerned, you will be entitled to a royalty computed as provided in this Article, but the following rate will apply instead of the rates specified in paragraph 5.01 above: 10% of the applicable Royalty Base Price. Said royalties are inclusive of any third party payments required in connection with the sale of such devices including, without limitation, artist and producer royalties and copyright payments.




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5.05.

As to a Record not consisting entirely of Masters or Videos of Distributed Product, the otherwise applicable royalty rate will be prorated on the basis of the number of Masters or Videos of Distributed Product embodied on such Record compared to the total number of Masters or Videos (including the Masters and Videos of Distributed Product) contained on such Record. As to Joint Recordings, the royalty rate will be the royalty rate provided for herein divided by the number of Persons with respect to whom Universal is obligated to pay a royalty (including you).


5.06.

No royalties will be due or payable in respect of (a) Records furnished on a no-charge basis or sold to disc jockeys, publishers, employees of Universal or its licensees, motion picture companies, radio and television stations and other customary recipients of free, or discounted or promotional Records sold for less than or equal to fifty percent (50%) of the Record's highest posted wholesale list price; (b) Records sold or distributed by Universal or its licensees for promotional purposes; (c)  Records sold at close-out prices, for scrap, at less than inventory cost or at fifty percent (50%) (or less) of the Record's highest posted wholesale price whether or not such Records are intended for sale to third parties; (d) Records (or fractions thereof) given away or shipped on a so-called "no charge" or "freebie" basis (whether or not intended for resale; whether billed or invo iced as a discount in the price to Universal’s or its licensee’s customers or as a Record shipped at no charge), including, without limitation, Records shipped as “bonus” or “free” Records (such as, by way of example only, any such Records that are distributed free to dealers in lieu of a discount); and (e) Records sold at a discount from the Record's posted wholesale list price (but for more than fifty percent (50%) of such price).


5.07.

The royalty payable to you hereunder includes all royalties due you, any Distributed Artist, the individual producers and all other Persons in connection with the sale of Records of Distributed Product or other exploitation of Masters of Distributed Product.


5.08

All monies paid to you or any Distributed Artist during the Term of this agreement, as well as all monies paid on behalf of you or any Distributed Artist with your consent, at your request, or pursuant hereto, other than royalties paid pursuant to this agreement, constitute Advances. All monies payable to you hereunder shall be first used to recoup any Advances (as such term is defined in the Distribution Agreement) or other costs paid under the Distribution Agreement.


6.

ROYALTY ACCOUNTINGS


6.01.

Universal will compute your royalties as of each June 30 and December 31 for the prior six (6) months, in respect of each such six (6) month period in which there are sales or returns of Records or other exploitations of Masters of Distributed product in the Territory on which royalties are payable to you. On or before the next September 30 with respect to the period ending June 30, and on or before March 31 with respect to the period ending December 31, Universal will send you a statement covering those royalties and will remit to you the net amount of such royalties, if any, after deducting any and all unrecouped Advances and chargeable costs under this agreement and the Distribution Agreement and such amount, if any, that Universal may be required to withhold pursuant to the applicable state tax laws, the U.S. Tax Regulations, or any other applicable statute, regulat ion, treaty, or law. No royalty statements will be required for periods during which no additional royalties accrue. In computing the number of Records sold, only Records for which Universal has received payment in the United States from its licensees in respect of such sales will be deemed sold.  Universal’s licensees shall have the right to withhold a reasonable reserve against returns and credits.  If Universal makes any overpayment to you (e.g., by reason of an accounting error or by paying royalties on Records returned later), you will reimburse Universal to the extent Universal does not deduct such sums from monies due you hereunder or under the Distribution Agreement.  Universal may at any time elect to utilize a different method of computing royalties provided such method does not decrease the net monies received by or credited to you hereunder.




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6.02.

Royalties for Records sold for distribution in the Territory will be computed in the same national currency and at the same rate of exchange as Universal is accounted to by its licensees with respect to the sale concerned and will be subject to costs of conversion and any taxes applicable to royalties remitted by or received from foreign sources. Royalties on Records sold outside the United States are not due and payable by Universal until payment therefor has been received by Universal in the United States in United States dollars. For purposes of accounting to you, Universal will treat any foreign sale as a sale made during the same six (6) month period in which Universal receives its licensee's accounting and payment for that sale. If Universal does not receive payment in the United States in United States Dollars and is required to accept payment in foreign currency or in a foreign country, Univ ersal will deposit to your credit (at your request and expense) in such currency in a depository selected by you in the country in which Universal accepts payment your share of royalties due and payable with respect to such sales. Such deposit will fulfill Universal's obligations in connection therewith. If any law, government ruling or other restriction affects the amount that an Universal licensee can remit to Universal, Universal may deduct from your royalties an amount proportionate to the reduction in such licensee's remittances.


6.03.

All royalty statements rendered by Universal hereunder will be conclusively binding upon you and not subject to any objection by you for any reason unless specific objection in writing, stating the basis thereof, is given to Universal and an audit pursuant to paragraph 6.04 for that statement is completed within two (2) years from the date such statement is rendered.  Failure to make such written objection or conduct the audit within said time periods will be deemed to be your approval of such statement, your waiver of such audit rights, and your waiver of the right to sue Universal for additional royalties in connection with the applicable accounting period. Each statement will be deemed rendered when due unless you notify Universal that the applicable statement was not received by you and such notice is given within sixty (60) days after the applicable due date specified in paragraph 6.01 abo ve, in which event the statement will be deemed rendered on the date actually sent by Universal.   You will not have the right to sue Universal in connection with any accounting, or to sue Universal for monies due on account of the exploitation of Distributed Product hereunder during the period an accounting covers, unless you commence the suit within two (2) years after the date the applicable statement is rendered to you.


6.04.

You may, at your own expense, audit Universal's books and records directly relating to this agreement that report the sales of Records for which royalties or other monies are payable hereunder. You may make such audit only for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of statements sent to you hereunder and only as provided herein. You may initiate such audit only by giving notice to Universal at least thirty (30) days prior to the date you intend to commence your audit. Your audit will be conducted by a reputable independent certified public accountant experienced in recording industry audits in such a manner so as not to disrupt Universal's other functions and will be completed promptly. You may audit a particular statement only once and only within two (2) years after the date such statement is rendered as provided in paragraph 6.03 above. Your audit may be conducted only during Universal's usual bus iness hours and at the place where it keeps the books and records to be examined. You will not be entitled to examine any manufacturing records or any other records that do not specifically report sales of Records or free distribution of Records on which royalties are payable hereunder. Your auditor will review his tentative written findings with a member of Universal's finance staff designated by Universal before rendering a report to you so as to remedy any factual errors and clarify any issues that may have resulted from misunderstanding.


7.

LICENSES FOR MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS


7.01.

(a)

(1)

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(2)

For that license, Universal will pay you or your designee Mechanical Royalties, on the basis of Net Sales, at the following rate the ("Controlled Rate") on Records distributed in Canada:


(A)

If the copyright law of Canada provides for a minimum compulsory rate: The rate equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the minimum compulsory license rate applicable to the use of musical works on audio Records under the copyright law of Canada at the Copyright Fixing Date of the Master concerned;


(B)

If the copyright law of Canada does not provide for a minimum compulsory rate, but the major record companies and major music publishers in Canada (collectively the "Canadian Record Industry") have agreed to a mechanical license rate: The rate equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the minimum license rate agreed to as of the Copyright Fixing Date of the Master concerned;


(C)

If the copyright law of Canada does not provide for a minimum compulsory license rate, and the Canadian Record Industry has not agreed to a rate, the rate applicable under this clause (B) will be four cents ($0.04) (Canadian) per Composition;


(b)

The total Mechanical Royalty for all Compositions (including Controlled Compositions) will be (i) with respect to each Album other than Multiple Record Albums, not more than ten (10) times the Controlled Rate; (ii) with respect to each single Record released hereunder, not more than two (2) times the Controlled Rate; (iii) with respect to any EP released hereunder, not more than five (5) times the Controlled Rate; and (iv) with respect to Multiple Record Albums (if any), the maximum aggregate Mechanical Royalty will not be more than the maximum Mechanical Royalty applicable to an Album not in the form of a Multiple Record Album multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the Suggested Retail List Price of such Multiple Record Album and the denominator of which is the Suggested Retail List Price of "top-line" Albums. With respect to the exploitation or sale of Records as described in paragraphs 5.02(b) (other than with respect to EPs and Multiple Record Albums) and 5.03 (other than with respect to club sales through third parties such as the Columbia House Record Club where a separate license is negotiated between such club and the copyright proprietor and paid by such club), the Mechanical Royalty maximums will be three fourths (3/4) of the amounts prescribed in this subparagraph. Any amounts in excess of the applicable maximums pursuant to this subparagraph 7.01(b) will be treated as described in subparagraph 7.01(f) below.


(c)

Mechanical Royalties will not be payable with respect to Records otherwise not royalty bearing hereunder, with respect to nonmusical material, with respect to Compositions of one minute or less in duration, and with respect to more than one (1) use of any one (1) Composition per Record. No Mechanical Royalties will be payable in respect of Controlled Compositions in the public domain or arrangements of Compositions in the public domain except that if such arrangement is credited by the applicable performing rights society in the country concerned, then the Mechanical Royalty otherwise payable hereunder will be apportioned in the same ratio used by such public performance society in determining the credits for public performance of the work, provided you furnish Universal with satisfactory evidence of that ratio.


(d)

Universal or its licensees will compute Mechanical Royalties on Controlled Compositions as of the end of each calendar quarter-annual period in which there are sales or returns of Records on which Mechanical Royalties are payable to you. On or before the next May 15, August 15, November 15, or February 15, Universal will send a statement covering those royalties and



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will pay any net royalties then due. Mechanical Royalty reserves maintained by Universal against anticipated returns and credits may be held for a reasonable period of time. If Universal makes any overpayment of Mechanical Royalties on Controlled Composi­tions (e.g., but without limitation, by reason of an accounting error or by paying Mechanical Royalties on Records returned) such excess will be treated as described in subparagraph 11.01(f) below. Your right to audit Universal's books and records as the same relate to Mechanical Royalties for Controlled Compositions is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Article 8.


(e)

Any assignment made of the ownership of copyright in, or the rights to license or administer the use of, any Controlled Composition will be made subject to the provisions of this Article 7.


(f)

You agree to indemnify and hold Universal harmless from the payment of Mechanical Royalties in excess of the applicable amounts in the provisions of this Article 7. If Universal pays any such excess, such payments will be a direct debt from you to Universal, which, in addition to any other remedies available, Universal may recover from royalties or any other payments hereunder or under the Distribution Agreement.


7.02.

You and/or the Distributed Artist concerned will cause the issuance of effective licenses, under copyright and otherwise, to reproduce each Controlled Composition on Records and distribute those Records thro0ughout the Territory (excluding Canada, the terms of such licenses shall be as set forth hereinabove) on terms not less favorable to Universal or its licensees than the terms prevailing on a general basis in the country concerned with respect to the use of Compositions on comparable Records.  The obligation to account for and pay royalties for the mechanical reproduction of Compositions on sales of Records in the Territory shall be solely that of Universal’s affiliates and licensees.


7.03.

Without limiting the foregoing, you hereby further grant to Universal and any licensee of Universal the irrevocable right during the Exploitation Period throughout the Territory and without liability to any Person to: (a) print and reproduce the title and/or lyrics to each Composition embodied on a Master of Distributed Product (each, a “Subject Composition”) on Record Artwork; and (b) print, reproduce and/or otherwise recreate the title and/or lyrics to each Subject Composition in the so-called “enhanced” or multimedia portion of an enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD ROM, DVD, or any other similar configuration (whether now known or hereafter created) embodying Masters of Distributed Product.  If Universal is required to pay any monies to any Person for the exercise of any of the rights granted to Universal pursuant to this paragraph 7.03, Universal will have the right to deduct such amount from any and all sums otherwise payable to you hereunder or under the Distribution Agreement.


8.

CREDIT / LOGO


8.01

All Records manufactured by Universal hereunder and accompanying Artwork will indicate appropriate ownership credit and copyright notice as determined by you and Universal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Universal (or its licensee in the country concerned) will have the right to identify itself as the exclusive licensee, manufacturer, and distributor of Distributed Product in each country of the Territory.  


8.02.

(a)

All Distributed Product, Artwork, Related Items, and any other marketing, promotional or advertising materials related to Distributed Product will include the Universal Logo and/or the logo of Universal’s licensee in the country concerned (“Affiliate Logo”) and such other language or legend as determined by Universal or its applicable licensee in its sole discretion.   




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(b)

(1)

Without limiting the foregoing, provided that (i) you have registered and otherwise secured all appropriate trademark protection for your Mark in the country concerned (“Registered Country”) necessary or advisable in Universal’s reasonable judgment (it being agreed that such registration and other actions shall be at your sole cost and expense) and you provide Universal with evidence of same at Universal’s request and (ii) you have advised Universal in writing of same, and (iii) you, at your sole cost and expense, provide Universal or its licensee in the country concerned with camera-ready artwork for your Mark in a timely manner so as not to delay the release of the Distributed Product concerned, then Universal will instruct its licensees in each Registered Country to include or otherwise use your Mark wherever the Universal Logo and/or the Affiliate Logo appears on Distributed Product and related Artwork.   Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event will Universal or its licensees be obligated to include or otherwise use your Mark in the Territory as provided herein prior to such time as you have fulfilled the conditions set forth in the foregoing clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) of this paragraph; provided, however, that the use of your Mark in the Territory at any time by Universal or its licensees shall not negate your warranties and representations with respect to your Mark or Universal’s rights and remedies provided herein.  The size and placement of your Mark and the juxtaposition of your Mark with other logos or trade symbols (including, without limitation, the Universal Logo and/or the Affiliate Logo) will be determined by Universal or its licensee in the country concerned in its sole discretion, provided that Universal will instruct its licensee to use its reasonable efforts make the size of your Mark the same size as the Universal Logo and/or the Affiliate Logo (as applicable) as same appears on the particular Distributed Product or related Artwork.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the failure of Universal or any of its licensees in any Registered Countries to comply with the provisions of this paragraph will not constitute a breach of this agreement.  If Universal or any such licensee fails to comply with this paragraph, then the sole obligation of Universal in connection therewith will be to instruct that licensee to use its reasonable efforts to rectify the error in materials prepared after being so instructed (which obligation will arise only after Universal has received your written notice of such failure, which notice will specify the country in which such failure occurred and the Distributed Product or related Artwork that does not conform with the provisions of this paragraph) and the sole obligation of the licensee concerned will be to use its reasonable efforts to rectify the error in materials prepared after it is so in structed by Universal.


(2)

Your Mark, wherever used by Universal or its licensees, will be deemed an item of “Licensed Material” covered by your warranties, representations and indemnification obligations hereunder.  Without limiting Universal’s rights, Universal or any of its licensees may refrain from printing or otherwise using your Mark at any time when its use might violate any law or rights of any other Person.  Registration and maintenance of your Mark shall be your sole responsibility.  You hereby license to Universal, without payment of any kind, the right to utilize (and to permit Universal’s licensees to utilize) your Mark in the Territory during the Exploitation Period.  You shall cooperate with Universal if it deems it advisable for Universal to become a “registered user” of your Mark and you shall execute any documents required to evidence the foregoing.


(3)

You agree to execute any other documents necessary or advisable in Universal’s reasonable judgment to effectuate the rights granted to Universal herein with respect to your Mark.  


9.

DEFINITIONS


9.01.

"Advance" -- a prepayment of royalties. Advances are chargeable against and recoupable from any royalties otherwise payable hereunder or from any monies payable under the Distribution Agreement.




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9.02.

"Budget Record" -- a Record bearing a Suggested Retail List Price equal to no more than two-thirds (2/3) of the Suggested Retail List Price in the country concerned of top-line single-unit Records in the configuration concerned.


9.03.

"Container Charge" -- ten percent (10%) of the Suggested Retail List Price for a single-fold analog disc Record in a standard sleeve with no insert; fifteen percent (15%) of the Suggested Retail List Price for an analog disc Record in a double-fold or gatefold jacket, in a nonstandard sleeve or jacket, or with inserts; twenty percent (20%) of the Suggested Retail List Price for analog cassette tape Records and for audiovisual Records; and twenty­-five percent (25%) of the Suggested Retail List Price for Records in the form of Compact Discs, Digital Compact Cassettes, Mini-Discs, Records sold in the form of other digital configurations, Electronic Transmissions, audiophile Records, Records sold in the form of any other new configurations, and for any other Record other than as hereinafter provided.


9.04.

"Electronic Transmission" -- any transmission to the consumer, whether sound alone, sound coupled with an image, or sound coupled with data, in any form, analog or digital, now known or later developed (including, but not limited to, limited downloads, permanent downloads, streams, Masters made available through portable subscription services, mobiletones, “cybercasts”, “webcasts”, “streaming audio”, “streaming audio/video”, “digital downloads”, direct broadcast satellite, point-to-multipoint satellite, multipoint distribution service, point-to-point distribution service, cable system, telephone system, broadcast station, and any other forms of transmission now known or hereafter devised) whether or not such transmission is made on-demand or near on-demand, whether or not a direct or indirect charge is made to receive the transmission and w hether or not such transmission results in a specifically identifiable reproduction by or for any transmission recipient.  All references in this Agreement to the “distribution” of Records, unless expressly provided otherwise, shall be understood to include the distribution of Masters by way of Electronic Transmission thereof.


9.05.

"Joint Recordings" -- Masters embodying a Distributed Artist's performance and any performance by another artist with respect to whom Universal is obligated to pay royalties or any other sum.


9.06.

"Long Play Single" -- a Record containing at least three (3) Sides embodying a total of not more than three (3) different Compositions.


9.07.

"Midline Record" -- a Record bearing a Suggested Retail List Price equal to more than two-thirds (2/3), but no more than eighty percent (80%), of the Suggested Retail List Price in the country concerned of top-line single-unit Records in the configuration concerned.


9.08.

"Mini Album" or "EP" -- any Record, other than an Album, containing more than three (3) different Compositions.


9.09

“Mobile Material” -- artwork, images, polyphonic (midi) ringtones, voice messages, voice ringers, graphics, "wallpaper" and/or other materials (excluding Masters) transmitted to or reproduced as an accessory for an end user's mobile telephone or personal digital assistant (or other personal communication device).


9.10.

"Multiple Record Album" -- an Album containing two or more cassettes, compact discs, or other configuration packaged as a single unit. For purposes of the Recording Commitment hereunder and for computing the applicable Recording Fund or Advance, a Multiple Record Album accepted by Universal will be deemed only one (1) Album.




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9.11.

"Net receipts," "net sums," or "net amount received" and similar terms in this agreement -- royalties or flat payments received by Universal in the United States in connection with the subject matter thereof solely attributable to Masters or Videos hereunder, less all of Universal's custom manufacturing, duplication, and packaging costs, less all advertising expenses and less any costs or expenses that Universal is required to incur (such as, without limitation, production costs, mechanical royalties and other copyright payments, AF of M and other union or guild payments).


9.12.

"Net Sales" -- sales of Records paid for and not returned, less returns and credits, after deduction of reserves against anticipated returns and credits.


9.13.

"NRC Net Sales" --  Net Sales of the applicable Record sold for distribution through normal retail channels.

 

9.14.

"Royalty Base Price" -- the Suggested Retail List Price less all excise, sales and similar taxes and less the applicable Container Charge.  


9.15.

"Side" -- a Recording of not less than three (3) minutes of continuous sound.


9.16.

"Single -- a Record containing not more than three (3) different Compositions.


9.17.

"Suggested Retail List Price" or "SRLP" -- The retail equivalent price utilized by Universal's licensee in computing monies to be paid to Universal for the Record concerned, provided that in any country where there is no actual suggested or applicable retail list price and where Universal's licensee is wholly-owned by Universal or Universal's parent, the SRLP will be deemed to be the price established by Universal or its licensee(s) in conformity with the general practice of the recording industry in such country.  


9.18.

The words "term of this agreement" or "period of this agreement" or "term hereof" or "so long as this agreement remains in force" or words of similar connotation refer to the initial period of this agreement and the period of all renewals, extensions and substitutions or replacements of this agreement.


9.19.

"Territory" -- the Universe, excluding the United States.


9.20.

"United States" -- the United States of America, its territories, possessions and military exchanges (including, without limitation, Puerto Rico).


9.21

"Videos" -- sight and sound Recordings that reproduce the audio performances of recording artists together with a visual image.


9.21.

All other capitalized terms not specifically defined herein will have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Distribution Agreement.


10.

WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS


10.01.

You warrant and represent that you have the right to enter into this agreement and fully perform your obligations hereunder and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, that you have the right to grant to Universal all of the rights granted hereunder throughout the Territory.


11.

OTHER TERMS


11.01.

You and Universal agree that the following provisions from the Distribution Agreement are incorporated into this agreement by this reference and shall constitute a part of this agreement;



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provided, however, that solely for purposes of this paragraph 11.01 and the incorporation of said provisions into this agreement, (i) the capitalized term “Territory” wherever it appears in the following provisions from the Distribution Agreement shall have meaning set forth in this agreement, and (ii) the capitalized term “Universal” wherever it appears in the following provisions from the Distribution Agreement shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “and its licensees” when such phrase does not otherwise appear:  Articles 7, 8, 9, 12, and 13 (other than paragraphs 13.09, 13.14, and 13.16).


12.

MISCELLANEOUS

 


12.01.

The name of this agreement and the headings of the Articles herein are intended for convenience only and will not be of any effect in construing the contents of this agreement.


12.02.

Any and all riders, exhibits or schedules annexed hereto together with this basic document constitute this agreement.


12.03.

This agreement will not become effective until executed by all parties hereto.



UNIVERSAL RECORDS

A DIVISION OF UMG RECORDINGS, INC.



By:______________________________

Michael Reinert, Esq.

Exec. Vice President

Business & Legal Affairs



ACCEPTED AND AGREED:


AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION. INC.



By:____________________________

An Authorized Signatory


Name:__________________________

Title:___________________________



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EX-99 9 exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99

Exhibit 99.1


  

AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

    
  

               (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

    
  

PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

    
  

                          SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

       
             
           

American Southwest

 

American Southwest

 

GL Energy and

 

Pro Forma

  

Music Distribution, Inc.

 

Music Distribution, Inc.

 

Exploration, Inc.

 

Adjustments

  

Pro Forma

             

               Assets

    

 

       

Current assets

            

  Cash

$

4,180

 

$

                         -

 

$

5,269

A

 

$

9,449

  Officer's loan receivable

 

5,269

  

                         -

  

(5,269)

A

  

                                    -

  Prepaid expenses

 

4,368

 

 

                         -

 

 

                  -

  

 

4,368

             

    Total current assets

 

13,817

 

 

                         -

 

 

0

  

 

13,817

             

Property and equipment

            

  (net of accumulated

            

    depreciation of $18,546)

 

71,442

 

 

                         -

 

 

                  -

  

 

71,442

             

Other assets

            

  Music catalog (net of

            

    accumulated amortization

            

      of $0)

 

4,216,000

  

                         -

  

                   -

   

4,216,000

  Deferred transaction costs

 

183,900

  

                         -

  

(183,900)

B

  

                                    -

  Deposit

 

                                    -

  

62,500

  

(62,500)

D

  

0

  Loan origination fees (net of

           

                                    -

    accumulated amortization

           

                                    -

      of $2,500)

 

12,500

 

 

                         -

 

 

                   -

  

 

12,500

             

    Total other assets

 

4,412,400

 

 

62,500

 

 

(246,400)

  

 

4,228,500

             

    Total assets

$

4,497,659

 

$

62,500

 

$

(246,400)

  

$

4,313,759

             

      Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

          

Current Liabilities

            

  Accounts and accrued expenses

 

 

          

    payable

$

66,028

 

$

47,065

 

$

 

 

 

$

113,093

  Advances from shareholders

 

                                    -

  

218,822

  

(62,500)

D

  

156,322

  Notes payable

 

438,600

 

 

                         -

 

 

 

 

 

 

438,600

             

     Total current liabilities

 

504,628

 

 

265,887

 

 

(62,500)

  

 

708,015

             

     Total liabilities

 

504,628

 

 

265,887

 

 

(62,500)

  

 

708,015

             

Stockholders' equity

            
        

534

C

   

  Common stock

 

4

  

37,382

  

(37,386)

C

  

534

  Preferred stock

 

                                    -

  

                        -

      

                                    -

        

36,852

C

   

  Additional paid-in capital

 

4,294,733

  

2,687,795

  

(183,900)

B

  

6,835,480

  Accumulated deficit

 

(301,706)

 

 

(2,928,564)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,230,270)

             

     Total stockholders' equity

 

3,993,031

 

 

(203,387)

 

 

(183,900)

  

 

3,605,744

             

     Total liabilities and stockholders'

           

       equity

$

4,497,659

 

$

62,500

 

$

(246,400)

  

$

4,313,759

             

See the accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated condensed financial statements

    







  

AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

      
  

               (A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

      
  

     PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

      
  

         NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

      
  

                                             AND  

         
  

         INCEPTION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005

      
               
             

Inception

          

American Southwest

 

Through

 

American Southwest

 

GL Energy and

 

Pro Forma

 

Music Distribution, Inc.

 

September 30,

 

Music Distribution, Inc.

 

Exploration, Inc.

 

Adjustments

 

Pro Forma

 

2005

    

 

 

 

 

  

 

    

Revenue

$

                                     -

 

$

                        -

 

$

-

 

$

                                     -

 

$

                    -

               

Expenses

              

  Mineral rights

 

                                     -

  

                        -

  

-

  

                                     -

  

85,830

  Impairment

 

                                     -

  

                        -

  

-

  

                                     -

  

20,000

  General and administrative expenses

78,214

  

28,782

  

-

  

106,996

  

323,507

  Professional fees

 

83,500

 

 

45,700

 

 

-

 

 

129,200

 

 

2,740,394

               

Total expenses

 

161,714

 

 

74,482

 

 

-

 

 

236,196

 

 

3,169,731

               

Loss from operations

 

(161,714)

  

(74,482)

  

-

  

(236,196)

  

(3,169,731)

Interest expense

 

22,746

 

 

11,035

 

 

 

 

 

33,781

 

 

67,562

               

Net loss

$

(184,460)

 

$

(85,517)

 

$

0

 

$

(269,977)

 

$

(3,237,293)

  

 

            

See the accompanying notes to unaudited pro forma consolidated condensed financial statements

      








AMERICAN SOUTHWEST MUSIC DISTRIBUTION, INC.

(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY)

NOTES TO THE PROFORMA CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


A

Reflects repayment of loan to CEO David Michery


B

Reflects reclassification of deferred transaction costs incurred prior to merger to additional paid-in capital


C

In connection with the merger the common stock of American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc. ("the Company") and GL Energy, Inc. has been adjusted to reflect the recapitalization transactions.


After giving effect to a reverse stock split and the merger, the Company's total issued and outstanding common shares will be approximately 18,699,230.  The Company will perform a reverse stock split at the rate of 1 share for every 35 shares of common shares outstanding, and approval of an increase in the authorized common stock, $.001 par value from 2,857,142 to 100,000,000 shares.


Accordingly, the Company's previously total 18,699,230 of issued and outstanding commons shares will become 534,264 shares after the reverse stock split, and based upon a $.001 par value be reflected as a $534 common stock amount.  Additional amounts that are part of the above transactions have been recorded to additional paid-in capital.


D

Reflects reversal of intercompany loan between GL Energy and American Southwest Music Distribution, Inc.



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