8-K

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 19, 2010

ZBB Energy Corporation

      (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Wisconsin	001-33540	39-1987014
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission   file number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

N93 W14475 Whittaker Way, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin	53051
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:     (262) 253-9800

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.

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item1.01. Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On March 19, 2010, ZBB Energy Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), the form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10, with each of the Company’s directors and certain of its officers in connection with the private issuance and sale to such investors of 337,348 shares of common stock (the “Private Placement”).  Through the Private Placement the Company’s directors and officers purchased a total of $280,000 shares of common stock for a price per share equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on March 19, 2010.

The Company sold the shares without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), or state securities laws, in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(2) of the Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws. Since the shares have not been registered, they may not be offered or sold by the investors absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements, such as the exemption afforded by Rule 144 under the Act.

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K about the Private Placement does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of offers to buy the shares or any other securities. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K is being disclosed pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Act.

Item3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

The information contained in “Item 1.01 – Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement” is incorporated herein by reference.

Item9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibits

The exhibits required to be filed as a part of this Current Report on Form 8-K are listed in the Exhibit Index attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

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.

	ZBB Energy Corporation
Dated: March 22, 2010	By:	/s/ Eric C. Apfelbach
	Name:	Eric C. Apfelbach
	Title:	President and CEO

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description
10	Form Stock Purchase Agreement, dated March 19, 2010

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STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

             THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the “Purchase Agreement”) is made and entered into as of March 19, 2010, by and between ZBB Energy Corporation, a Wisconsin corporation (“ZBB”), and _____________ (“Purchaser”).

ARTICLE 1 - SALE OF STOCK

Section 1.1 Sale of Stock.  Subject to the terms and conditions of this Purchase Agreement, on the date hereof ZBB agrees to issue and sell to Purchaser, and Purchaser agrees to purchase from ZBB, _______ shares of ZBB’s Common Stock (the “Stock”) at a purchase price of $0.83 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $__________.

Section 1.2 Closing.  Purchaser shall purchase the Stock at a closing that shall occur at a mutually agreed upon date within five (5) business days of the execution of this Purchase Agreement.  At the closing, Purchaser will pay the purchase price for the Stock to ZBB and ZBB will deliver to Purchaser a certificate representing the Stock being purchased by Purchaser hereunder.

ARTICLE 2 - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ZBB

ZBB hereby represents and warrants to Purchaser as follows:

Section 2.1 Organization  ZBB is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

Section 2.2 Valid Issuance of Common Stock. The Stock is duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances other than restrictions on transfer imposed by applicable securities laws.

Section 2.3 Authority.  ZBB has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into this Purchase Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.  This Purchase Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by ZBB, and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of ZBB, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity.

ARTICLE 3 - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER

Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to ZBB as follows:

Section 3.1 Authority.  Purchaser has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Purchase Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.  This Purchase Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Purchaser, and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity.

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Section 3.2 Purchase Entirely for Own Account.  The Stock is being acquired by Purchaser for investment for Purchaser’s own account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to the resale or distribution of any part thereof, and Purchaser has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the same.  Purchaser further represents that he does not presently have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or grant any participation with respect to any of the Stock.

Section 3.3 No Commissions.  No commission, fee or other remuneration is to be paid or given, directly or indirectly, to any person or entity for soliciting Purchaser to purchase the Stock.

Section 3.4 Investment Experience.  Purchaser is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).  Purchaser is aware of ZBB’s business affairs and financial condition and has had access to and has acquired sufficient information about ZBB to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision to acquire the Stock.  Purchaser has such business and financial experience as is required to give him the ability to protect his own interests in connection with the purchase of the Stock.

Section 3.5 Ability to Bear Risk.  Purchaser is able to bear the economic risk of his investment in the Stock for an indefinite period of time and Purchaser understands that the Stock has not been registered under the Securities Act and cannot be sold unless subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available.  Purchaser acknowledges that he could bear a complete or significant loss of his investment in the Stock, including in connection with ZBB’s exercise of the Repurchase Option (as defined below).

Section 3.6 Access to Information.  Purchaser has had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers concerning the terms and conditions of the offering of Stock and has had full access to such other information concerning ZBB as Purchaser has requested.

Section 3.7 Restricted Securities.  Purchaser understands that the Stock is “restricted” under applicable U.S. federal and state securities laws inasmuch as it is being acquired from ZBB in a transaction not involving a public offering and that, pursuant to these laws and applicable regulations, Purchaser must hold the Stock indefinitely unless it is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and qualified by state authorities, or an exemption from such registration and qualification requirements is available.  Purchaser further acknowledges that if an exemption from registration or qualification is available, it may be conditioned on various requirements including the timing and manner of sale, the holding period for the Stock, and on requirements relating to ZBB which are outside of Purchaser’s control, and which ZBB is under no obligation and may not be able to satisfy.  In this connection, Purchaser represents that he is familiar with Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, as presently in effect, and understands the resale limitations imposed thereby and by the Securities Act.

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Section 3.8 Legends.  Purchaser understands that the Stock, and any securities issued in respect thereof or exchange therefor, may bear the following legends:

(a) THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF.  THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF UNLESS REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR AN EXEMPTION FROM SUCH REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE.”

(b)        Any legend required by the Blue Sky laws of any state to the extent such laws are applicable to the shares represented by the certificate so legended.

ARTICLE 4- MISCELLANEOUS

Section 4.1 Transfers in Violation of Purchase Agreement.  Any transfer or attempted transfer of any Stock in violation of any provision of this Purchase Agreement shall be null and void, and ZBB shall not record such transfer on its books or treat any purported transferee of such Stock as the owner of such securities for any purpose.

Section 4.2 Severability.  Whenever possible, each provision of this Purchase Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Purchase Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect any other provision or any other jurisdiction, but this Purchase Agreement will be reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

Section 4.3 Governing Law.  This Purchase Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to its conflicts of laws principles).

Section 4.4 Survival.  The representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made herein shall survive the closing of the transactions contemplated hereby.

Section 4.5 Successors and Assigns.  Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators of the parties hereto; provided, that the rights of Purchaser under this Purchase Agreement shall not be assignable except in connection with a transfer of Stock expressly permitted by the terms of this Purchase Agreement.

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Section 4.6 Entire Agreement; Amendment.  This Purchase Agreement constitutes the full and entire understanding and agreement among the parties with regard to the subjects hereof and thereof.  The failure by either party to enforce any rights under this Purchase Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights of such party.  Any term of this Purchase Agreement may be amended and the observance of any term of this Purchase Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively), only with the written consent of ZBB and Purchaser.

Section 4.7 Remedies.  Each of the parties to this Purchase Agreement will be entitled to enforce its rights under this Purchase Agreement specifically, to recover damages and costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) caused by any breach of any provision of this Purchase Agreement and to exercise all other rights existing in its favor.  The parties hereto agree and acknowledge that money damages may not be an adequate remedy for any breach of the provisions of this Purchase Agreement and that any party may, in its sole discretion, apply to any court of law or equity of competent jurisdiction (without posting any bond or deposit) for specific performance and/or injunctive or other relief in order to enforce or prevent any violations of the provisions of this Purchase Agreement.

Section 4.8 Notices.  Any notice required or permitted by this Purchase Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficient when delivered personally or sent by fax or 48 hours after being deposited in the U.S. mail, as certified or registered mail, with postage prepaid, and addressed to the party to be notified at such party’s address or fax number as set forth below or as subsequently modified by written notice.

Section 4.9 Counterparts.  This Purchase Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.  Execution and delivery of this Purchase Agreement by exchange of facsimile copies bearing the facsimile signature of a party hereto shall constitute a valid and binding execution and delivery of this Purchase Agreement by such party.  Such facsimile copies shall constitute enforceable original documents.

Section 4.10 Regulatory Filings; Expenses.  Each party shall be responsible for making their respective filings or disclosures with any state or federal agency.   In addition, each party shall bear its own expenses in connection with the negotiation and preparation of this Purchase Agreement and its consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, including without limitation the fees and expenses of its counsel, accountants and consultants.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Purchase Agreement as of the day and year set forth in the first paragraph hereof.

ZBB, INC.

By: 

Name:

Title:

Address:

ZBB, Inc.

N93 W14475 Whittaker Way

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Attn: Scott Scampini

PURCHASER

Address:

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