-----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, ERCXQ5/Y1LPaQ+hKaHgW3d+XcsUexgZSgOykuAHLN9DgggmdhXdqEDETFuygyrWl Fsg/M6E65wwjvCcbyDlaag== 0001160084-10-000004.txt : 20100331 0001160084-10-000004.hdr.sgml : 20100331 20100331113349 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001160084-10-000004 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 9 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20091231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20100331 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100331 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LOCATEPLUS HOLDINGS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001160084 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION [7374] IRS NUMBER: 043332304 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-49957 FILM NUMBER: 10717225 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 CUMMINGS CENTER STREET 2: SUITE 235M CITY: BEVERLY STATE: MA ZIP: 01915 BUSINESS PHONE: 978-921-2727 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 CUMMINGS CENTER STREET 2: SUITE 235M CITY: BEVERLY STATE: MA ZIP: 01915 10-K 1 annualreport2009.htm 2009 10K annualreport2009.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-K


ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2009

Commission File Number 000-49957
 
 
LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
 
04-3332304
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

     
100 Cummings Center, Suite 235m, Beverly, MA
 
01915
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(978) 921-2727
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes   No ý
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes   No ý
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý  No
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
 
Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company x
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes   No ý
 

The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates, computed by reference to the average bid and ask price of such common equity on March 25, 2010, is $5,248,330

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date. As of March 25 2010 there were 49,984,100 shares of Common Stock, and 72,000 shares of Preferred Stock outstanding.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

   Table of Contents  
   
Page
     
 
 
     
   ITEM 1
Description of Business
  1
     
   ITEM 1A 
Risk Factors
7
     
   ITEM 2
Description of Property
10
     
   ITEM 3
Legal Proceedings
11
     
   ITEM 4
Submission of Matters to a vote of Security Holders
11
     
 
 
     
   ITEM 5
Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
11
     
   ITEM 6
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
13
     
   ITEM 7 Financial Statements   19
 
   
 
   ITEM 8 Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants and Financial Disclosure 19
 
 
 
   ITEM 8A Controls and Proceedures 19
 
 
 
PART III    
 
 
 
   ITEM 9 Directors, Executive Officers, Promotoers, and Control Persons; Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act   21
 
 
   ITEM 10 Executive Compensation   24
 
 
   ITEM 11 Security Ownership and Certain Beneficial Owners and Management   24
 
 
   ITEM 12 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions   25
 
 
   ITEM 13 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K  26
     
   ITEM 14 Principal Accountant Fees and Services 29



 

 


FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this Form 10-K, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to the Company's business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. A detailed discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the section entitled "Risk Factors" (refer to Item 1A). LocatePlus Holdings Corporation (“LPHC” or the “Company”) undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


 
Overview

LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation , through itself and its wholly-owned subsidiaries LocatePLUS Corporation, Worldwide Information, Inc., Entersect Corporation, Dataphant, Inc., Metrigenics, Inc., and TruBackgrounds (collectively, the “LocatePLUS Group”), are business-to-business, business-to-government and business-to-consumer providers of public information via our proprietary data integration solutions.  We sell a CD-ROM-based product, Worldwide Information™, which enables users to search certain motor vehicle records and driver’s license information in multiple states.  Our LocatePLUSÔ product, which is accessible through the Internet, contains searchable and cross-referenced public information on individuals throughout the United States, including individuals’ names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, prior residences, and, in certain circumstances, real estate holdings, recorded bankruptcies, liens, judgments, drivers’ license information and motor vehicle records.  Entersect Corporation provides self-screening for both resume and online dating services.  Entersect also provides services to law enforcement through an online database called Entersect Police Online (EPO). Dataphant provides information on virtually every land-based phone number in the United States and approximately 45% of the cell phone numbers in the United States.  Metrigenics, Inc., was formed to develop new ways to integrate biometrics with data.  On September 24, 2009 the Company acquired all the stock of Employment Screening Profiles, Inc.(d/b/a TruBackgrounds), a Florida corporation (“TruBackgrounds”), Oldsmar, Florida,  engaged in the business of developing and delivering integrated, customized web-enabled solutions designed to aid in background verification, applicant management and human resource collaboration processes.

Industry Background

We are a public information provider.  Users of our information have historically included law enforcement, other government agencies, law firms, investigation companies, private investigators and insurance companies.  Information is used by those entities for various activities ranging from legal discovery to the detection of fraud and the prevention of crime and terrorism.  Commercial businesses have increasingly availed themselves of our information services in connection with their identity validation and other business decisions.

Non-traditional users, such as individuals using job search and on-line dating service sites, have also begun to avail themselves of background information in response to concerns about identity theft.


 
The majority of the data in the database is publicly available and it is only through our proprietary matching and searching technology that creates significant value to the data.  Examples of such public data include:
 

· names and addresses
 
· aliases
 
· nationwide court records
 
· property ownership
 
· bankruptcies
 
· certain criminal records
 
 

The sources of these types of public data, however, are often fragmented and geographically dispersed.  In addition, the reliability of this information and the data provided by various sources may not be consistent.  In this environment, users that wish to use public information are faced with the time-consuming, costly and difficult task of gathering data from numerous locations and sources, verifying the information acquired and organizing it into a useful format.  While services and technologies have developed to enable remote access to certain information sources, there have historically been few comprehensive access points for information
available about individuals.  Traditional sources of information, including credit reporting services and other database services, make available only limited types of information for specific purposes, such as verifying credit worthiness.  Such services may also be limited by applicable law to specified uses and users.  Almost none of those sources are integrated in a manner that allows easy and rapid access to data.

Business Strategy

Our business plan is to provide an entire suite of information products and services for professionals in law enforcement agencies, law firms, insurance underwriting, fraud investigation, private equity funds, private investigation and financial institutions.  We believe that we will be able to compete with comparable services based upon the pricing of our services and based upon certain technical advantages incorporated in our systems.  We have proprietary matching and searching capabilities that give us an advantage over our competitors.  We also have the technology to gather virtually all the landline phone numbers and 45% of U.S. cell phone numbers.  To date, our products have primarily focused on the United States market.

Our Target Market and Screening of Users

Our products have historically been marketed and sold to federal, state and local government agencies (including law enforcement agencies), private investigators, human resource professionals and the legal profession.  Our products have been used in:
·  
crime and terrorism investigation
 
·  
detection of fraud
 
·  
“skip tracing”
 
·  
background checks
 
·  
legal due diligence
 
·  
Identity self certification
 
·  
Private security
 
·  
Risk-management

Entersect Corporation offers data for self-certification purposes in connection with job search and Internet dating services and has provided an additional channel in which to distribute the same data developed by LocatePLUS to law enforcement agencies.  All LocatePLUS  Group products are marketed and sold only to pre-screened business and government end users.  We require commercial customers to provide background information about their business need for data and about themselves, such as business licenses, bar admission cards or private investigator licenses.  Individuals involved in law enforcement must provide similar evidence of their authority.


 
To prevent the misuse of our data, we have adopted a three-tier security schema for our LocatePLUS Group products.  We believe that we lead the market in protecting access to our data.  With recent challenges in the industry relating to data access, we have been ahead of the curve in adopting a schema that restricts the most sensitive data.  Our groups are classified in the following manner.


Level
Industry Users
Sample Datasets Available to Users
I
General Business
Names, Addresses and Phone Numbers
Past Residences, Neighbors and Affiliates
Real Property
II
Private Investigators
Insurance
Attorneys/Law Firms
Government
Corporate Security
Level I Data, plus:
Liens and Judgments
Drivers’ Records
Certain Motor Vehicle Records
 
III
Law Enforcement
Level I and II Data, plus:
Comprehensive Criminal Records
Restricted Motor Vehicle Records
Certain Credit Reporting Data

 
LocatePLUSÔ

Our LocatePLUS database contains searchable and cross-referenced public information on individuals throughout the United States.  Information is presented in a dynamic, hyper-linked fashion, permitting users to rapidly identify and obtain personal information relating to individuals and their associated residences, possible acquaintances, and a variety of other types of data.  Our LocatePLUS database consists of approximately five billion individual data entries.  According to our estimates, we have data entries relating to approximately 225 million adult individuals in the United States

Datasets currently integrated in our LocatePLUS product include nationwide records relating to:

 · names and addresses
         · aliases
             · dates of birth
         · Social Security numbers
         · driver’s license information
         · residential address information (including dates of residence)
         · certain criminal arrest, conviction and incarceration records
 
 · real estate records
             · prior residences
         · recorded bankruptcies
         · liens
         · motor vehicle records
         · certain death records
         · phone numbers
         · vessel registrations
 



We believe that one of the significant advantages of our LocatePLUS product, in comparison with many products with which we compete, is the ability of LocatePLUS to “tie” data associated with a given individual to produce a single report.  Our LocatePLUS system uses a proprietary methodology to associate data in a manner that generally results in a matching of data entries across diverse data sources, allowing users to obtain a single, comprehensive data report about an individual, even when there is no single element that ties data entries together (such as a Social Security number).  This comprehensive data report is itself linked to other data potentially relevant to a business or government agency researching an individual, such as names and addresses of possible acquaintances, relatives and neighbors of that individual.  Another of the advantages that LocatePLUS Group has is its unlisted and cell phone data which we believe is superior to competitive offerings.


Worldwide Information
 
We produce CD-ROM products that enable users to quickly search motor vehicle records in multiple states through a dynamic search engine, known as Worldwide Information™.  Our Worldwide Information™ product enables users to search certain motor vehicle records and drivers’ license information in multiple states through a dynamic search engine.  Unlike many competing products, our Worldwide Information™ product enables users to rapidly identify vehicles or drivers using complete or partial search criteria.  We believe that this ability to search partial data is a valuable tool in circumstances in which incomplete information is available, as is often the case in criminal investigations.  Unlike data provided by Internet-based services, searches on our CD-ROM product are confidential and not available to any person other than the user of our CD-ROM product.  We believe that the confidential nature of this CD-ROM product makes it particularly attractive to law enforcement agencies, which must often conduct criminal investigations in strict secrecy.

Entersect

Entersect Corporation operates under the trade name of "Entersect," and provides self-screening for both resume and online dating services. Entersect also provides services to law enforcement through an online database called Entersect Police Online (EPO).

Dataphant

Dataphant has information on virtually every land-based phone numbers in the United States and approximately 45% of the cell phone numbers in the United States. Over the past five years other competitors have emerged with what appears to be similar offerings to Dataphant’s. We believe our process and technology continues to remain superior to these other sources that use alternative methods to acquire cell phone data This data is incorporated into our LocatePLUS, Entersect and Worldwide Information products.

Metrigenics

Metrigenics was formed to develop new ways to integrate biometrics with data.  In March, 2009, management made the decision to suspend funding of this subsidiary which consisted primarily of research and development costs, and is presently exploring strategic options with respect to this entity.

TruBackgrounds

On September 24, 2009 the Company acquired all the stock of Employment Screening Profiles, Inc.(ESP)(d/b/a Trubackgrounds), a Florida corporation (“Trubackgrounds”), located in Oldsmar, Florida, which is engaged in the business of developing and delivering integrated, customized Web-enabled solutions designed to aid in background verification, applicant management and human resource collaboration processes.Trubackgrounds serves large and small businesses with systems and information designed to enable intelligent decisions and reduce costs through automation. Trubackgrounds will continue to be operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and will collaborate in providing enhanced service capability to the Company’s customers.


 
The following table summarizes the consideration paid for ESP (TruBackgrounds) and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date.
 
 
Consideration
 
   
Equity Instruments (9,000,000 common shares of LocatePlus Holdings)
$       900,000
   
Fair value of total consideration transferred
$       900,000
   
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
 
   
Financial assets
  $        14,578
Property, plant, and equipment
 $        40,837
Note Payable $  (148,000) 
Financial liabilities
 $       (5,828)
   
 Total identifiable net assets $     (98,413)
   
Goodwill $     998,413
  $     900,000

The fair value of the 9,000,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company paid for ESP (TruBackgrounds)($900,000) was determined on the basis of the closing market price of the Company’s Common Stock on the acquisition date. The 9,000,000 shares are subject to an escrow agreement that requires their delivery in full to the seller on or before September 1, 2011 upon the satisfaction of certain stated conditions

The goodwill of $998,413 arising from the acquisition consists largely of the synergies expected from combining the operations of the Company and TruBackgrounds. All of the goodwill was assigned to TruBackgrounds.

The fair value of the financial assets acquired includes accounts receivable with a fair value of $13,628 and prepaid expenses of $950.

The amount of TruBackgrounds’ revenue and earnings included in the Company’s consolidated income statement for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, and the revenue and earnings of the combined entity had the acquisition date been January 1, 2009 or January 1, 2008, are as follows:
 
 
  Revenue  Earnings
     
Actual from 9/24/2009 - 12/31/2009
$          272,714
$          44,693
     
Supplemental pro forma from 1/1/2009 - 12/31/2009
$       7,685,933
       $  (1,969,626)
 
 
 
Supplemental pro forma for 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008    $       9,382,807        $  (1,358,151)
 
   
 



Sources of Our Data

Our operations depend upon information derived from a wide variety of automated and manual sources.  External sources of data include public records that are acquired from aggregators as well as directly from the agency capturing those records such as courts, county clerks, motor vehicle departments, and more.  In the event that any of our primary sources of data became unavailable to us, we believe that we would be able to integrate alternate sources of data without significant disruption to our business or operations, as there are currently a number of providers of such data.


Regulatory Restrictions on our Business

Both Federal and state laws regulate the sale of data.  Recently, consumer advocates and Federal regulators have voiced concerns regarding public access to, or commercial use of, personal information.  As a result, increased pressure has been placed upon Federal and state legislators to regulate the dissemination or commercial use of personal information.

One such legislative enactment that has had an effect on our business was the Financial Services Modernization Act of 2000, also known as the “Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act”.  Among other things, this law restricts the collection, use, and transfer of certain data that includes “credit header” information, which had historically functioned as the backbone of our data resources.  Implementation of this law’s restrictions by the Federal Trade Commission significantly limited the availability of certain data for our database, but we have subsequently developed datasets that function independently of “credit header” information.  Although we have not engaged counsel to review this matter or the conduct of our operations generally, we believe that our operations are currently unaffected by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act or any law specifically applicable to the dissemination of data concerning individuals.  More recently, Congress has been addressing the access to public data such as ours. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) (15 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1681u). Rules were adopted implementing the Act by the Federal Trade Commission. These rules  became effective on November 1, 2009. See 16 C.F.R. § 681. The final rules require each financial institution and creditor that holds any consumer account, or other account for which there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of identity theft, to develop and implement an Identity Theft Prevention Program (ITPP) for combating identity theft in connection with new and existing accounts. The Program must include reasonable policies and procedures for detecting, preventing, and mitigating identity theft. These and other potential restrictions on our use of personal information, however, could limit the usefulness and have a material adverse affect on operations, our products, including our LocatePLUS product, and our operations.  Federal and state law prohibits us from selling information about minors.  Our products have been designed to prevent the dissemination of such data.

Distribution of Our Products

We distribute our content both directly and through channel partner arrangements, by which third parties access our databases in consideration for a royalty.

Competition

Current competitors for our LocatePLUS and Entersect include ChoicePoint, IRB, MerlinData, and Lexis-Nexis.  Many of the companies that currently compete with this product, as well as other companies with whom we may compete in the future, are national or international in scope and have greater resources than we do.  Those resources could enable those companies to initiate price cuts or take other measures in an effort to gain market share in our target markets.
 
Our Worldwide Information product primarily competes with the registries of motor vehicles of various states that sell their data to screened users.  These state agencies generally provide data in “raw form” without the search capabilities that we provide in our Worldwide Information product.
 
TruBackgrounds is in the human resources screening industry which is a 4 billion dollar market consisting of over 3,000 vendors providing background check services to staffing agencies and businesses nationwide. The majority of competitors are typcially small providers that serve a select clientele either regionally or by industry type. More significant competitors such as Choicepoint, First Advantage, and HireRight are large organizations that offer a vast array of products that include drug screening, biometric validation, and much more. Prominent trade associations along with government resources show that the pre-employment screening market is continuing to grow significantly.

 

Employees
 
As of December 31, 2009, the LocatePLUS Group had 53 employees.  We believe that our relations with our employees are good.


The Company operates in a rapidly changing economic and technological environment that presents numerous risks, many of which are driven by factors that the Company cannot control or predict. The following discussion, as well as the "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates" discussion in Item 6 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K highlights some of these risks.

You should carefully consider the risks described below before buying shares of the Company's common stock, as well as other information provided to you in this document, including information in the section of this document entitled "Forward Looking Statements". An investment in the Company's common stock is highly speculative. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company, or that the Company currently deems immaterial, may impair the Company's business operations. If any of the adverse events described in this Item 1A actually occur, the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected, the trading price of the Company's common stock could decline, and you might lose all or part of your investment.

THE COMPANY HAS A HISTORY OF OPERATING LOSSES, AND IF THE COMPANY CONTINUES TO INCUR OPERATING LOSSES, IT MAY BE UNABLE TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS.

The Company had net losses of $2,845,570, and $1,333,612 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company had an accumulated deficit of $53,227,511, and a net stockholders' deficit of $8,994,330 and had negative working capital as of December 31, 2009. The Company may never be profitable. If the Company continues to incur operating losses and fails to become a profitable company, it may be unable to continue its operations. The extent of the Company's future losses and the timing of its potential profitability are highly uncertain. The Company's future growth and profitability depends solely on its ability to successfully market its products. The Company must continue to enhance the features and functionality of its products to meet customer requirements and competitive demands. In addition, the failure of future product enhancements to operate as expected could delay or prevent future sales of its products. If future customers do not adopt, purchase and successfully deploy the Company's products and its planned product enhancements, the Company's revenues could be adversely impacted.

OUR AUDITORS HAVE SUBSTANTIAL DOUBT ABOUT THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN, AND IF THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO GENERATE INCREASED BUSINESS VOLUME OR OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FINANCING, THE COMPANY MAY BE REQUIRED TO CEASE OR CURTAIL ITS OPERATIONS.

In their report prepared in conjunction with the Company's December 31, 2009 financial statements, the Company's auditors included an explanatory paragraph stating that, because the Company has incurred recurring net losses, has an accumulated deficit and has minimal working capital as of December 31, 2009, there is substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.


 

THE COMPANY'S OPERATING RESULTS FLUCTUATE AND ARE DIFFICULT TO PREDICT, WHICH COULD CAUSE OUR STOCK PRICE TO DECLINE.

The Company's revenues in any particular period may be lower than revenues in a preceding or comparable period. Factors contributing to fluctuations, some of which are beyond the Company's control, include:
 
·  
fluctuations in its customers' businesses;
·  
timing and market acceptance of new products or enhancements introduced by the Company or its competitors;
·  
timing and level of expenditures for sales, marketing and product development; changes in the prices of the Company's or its competitors' products; and general industry trends;
·  
fluctuations in overall economic activity

In addition, the Company has historically operated with no significant backlog. Any significant deferral of orders for its products would cause a shortfall in revenues for any given fiscal period. As a result, the Company's revenues may vary significantly from quarter to quarter. If the Company's quarterly revenue or operating results fall below the expectations of investors or public market, its stock price could be adversely impacted.

THE COMPANY MAY BE UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE CAPITAL NECESSARY TO FUND ITS OPERATIONS.

The Company has a need to raise additional capital through debt or equity financing to fund operations. As of December 31, 2009, the Company had $53,546 in cash available to fund its operations, and had a working capital deficit of $8,266,601. In 2010, it will need to raise additional capital or obtain additional debt financing in order to be able to fund its operations. The Company may not get funding when it needs it or on favorable terms. In addition, the amount of capital that a firm such as the Company is able to raise often depends on variables that are beyond its control, such as the share price of its stock and its trading volume. As a result, the Company may not be able to secure financing on terms attractive to it, or at all. If the Company is able to consummate a financing arrangement, the amount raised may not be sufficient to meet its future needs and may be highly dilutive. If the Company cannot raise adequate funds to satisfy its capital requirements, it may have to scale-back or eliminate operations.

THE COMPANY HAS A HISTORY OF LOSSES, AND SUCH LOSSES MAY CONTINUE IN THE FUTURE IF THE COMPANY IS UNABLE TO SECURE SUFFICIENT BUSINESS TO COVER ITS OVERHEAD AND OPERATING EXPENSES.

The Company has not been profitable and will continue to generate losses, and potentially require additional external funding, until sales of its products can be increased to sufficient levels for the Company to generate a profit and positive cash flow, of which there can be no assurance that such levels can be attained.

THE COMPANY OPERATES IN HIGHLY COMPETITIVE INDUSTRIES WITH MANY PARTICIPANTS.

The Company operates in a highly competitive environment, competing on the basis of product offerings, quality, service and pricing. Competition is particularly intense and is increasing. The Company has a number of existing competitors, some of which are very large, with significantly greater technological and financial resources, brand recognition, and established relationships with the major customers in each market. In addition, new competitors may enter the industry as a result of shifts in technology. The Company does not offer any assurances that it will be able to compete successfully against existing or future competitors.


 
 
THE COMPANY MAY BE UNABLE TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN HIGHLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The Company's future success is dependent on its ability to attract and retain talented personnel. There is intense competition for qualified personnel, and the Company may not be able to attract and retain qualified personnel necessary for the development and introduction of new products or to replace qualified personnel that may leave its employ. Part of the Company's compensation program includes stock options and stock grants. If the Company's stock price continues to perform poorly it may adversely affect its ability to retain or attract key employees.

THE COMPANY’S DATA MAY BECOME OUT OF DATE OR INACCESSIBLE

The Company depends for its success on access to a continuous supply of accurate and timely data. Data sources may become too expensive or providers may become unable to provide accessibility for a variety of physical, technical or legal reasons. Inability to supply timely and accurate data can cause a rapid deterioration in the Company’s customer base or force it to discount its services to the point where they cannot produce an operating profit.

THE COMPANY MAY BE SUBJECT TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION AND INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS, WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO INCUR SIGNIFICANT EXPENSES OR PREVENT THE COMPANY FROM SELLING ITS PRODUCTS.

Intellectual property litigation can be costly and time-consuming and can divert the attention of management and key personnel from other business issues. The complexity of the technology involved and the uncertainty of intellectual property litigation increase these risks. A successful claim by a third party of patent or other intellectual property infringement by the Company could compel it to enter into costly royalty or license agreements or force it to pay significant damages and could even require it to stop selling certain products.

CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING MAY AFFECT THE COMPANY'S REPORTED EARNINGS AND OPERATING INCOME.

U. S. generally accepted accounting principles and accompanying accounting pronouncements, implementation guidelines, and interpretations for many aspects of the Company's business, such as revenue recognition, accounting for investments, and treatment of goodwill or amortizable intangible assets, are highly complex and involve subjective judgments. Changes in these rules or their interpretation or changes in the Company's products or business could significantly change the Company's reported earnings and operating income and could add significant volatility to those measures, without a comparable underlying change in cash flow from operations. See “Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates" of this report.

THE COMPANY IS EXPOSED TO RISKS FROM RECENT LEGISLATION REQUIRING COMPANIES TO EVALUATE INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING.

Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires the Company's management to report on the operating effectiveness of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010. Livingston & Haynes, LP, our independent registered public accounting firm, will be required to attest to the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting beginning with the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company must establish an ongoing program to perform the system and process evaluation and testing necessary to comply with these requirements. The Company expects that the cost of this program will require it to incur expenses and to devote resources to Section 404 compliance on an ongoing basis.

It is difficult for the Company to predict how long it will take to complete management's assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting for each year and to remediate any deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting. As a result, we may not be able to complete the assessment and process on a timely basis. In the event that the Company's chief executive officer, chief financial officer or independent, registered public accounting firm determine that the Company's internal control over financial reporting is not effective as defined under Section 404, the Company cannot predict how regulators will react or how the market prices of the Company's shares will be affected.

 
 
ACQUISITIONS AND JOINT VENTURES MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE COMPANY'S
BUSINESS.

The Company may make acquisitions or enter into joint ventures as part of its long-term business strategy. Any such transaction involves significant challenges and risks including that the transaction does not advance the Company's business strategy, that the Company doesn't realize a satisfactory return on the investment it makes, or that the Company may experience difficulty in the integration of new employees, business systems, and technology, or diversion of management's attention from its other business activities. These factors could adversely affect the Company's operating results or financial condition.
 

 
Facilities
 
LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation, LocatePLUS Corporation, Metrigenics Inc., and Worldwide Information, Inc. are headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, where we lease approximately 20,000 square feet.  The lease on that facility expires on March 30, 2015, and our annual lease obligation is approximately $371,020.

Dataphant, Inc. is located in Austin, Texas, where it leases approximately 3,000 square feet pursuant to a month-to-month lease (which includes the use of office equipment, with current monthly rent of $3,680).

Entersect Corporation is located in Santa Ana, California, where it leases approximately 1,900 square feet pursuant to a month-to-month lease with current monthly rent of $4,012.

TruBackgrounds is located in Oldsmar, Florida, where it leases approximately 1,400 square feet with a current monthly rent of $1,956. The lease on this location expires on August 31, 2011


Intellectual Property

Publicly available data concerning individuals is generally non-proprietary.  As a result, our intellectual property consists largely of certain trade secrets and know-how associated with the integration of databases and our ability to link diverse datasets.  We rely on a combination of confidentiality agreements, restrictions on access to our proprietary systems, and contractual provisions (such as in our user agreements) to protect our intellectual property.

We have registered LOCATEPLUS.COMâ as a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  We maintain LOCATEPLUSÔ, WORLDWIDE INFORMATION™, ENTERSECT™, CareerScan™, and TrustmeID™ as unregistered trademarks relating to our products.  We may, from time to time, claim certain other rights under trademark law, however, we currently have no other marks registered or pending with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the equivalent agency of any other country.

In 2003, we filed for patent protection covering certain aspects of two of our products.  We have filed for patent protection covering certain aspects of our unique search product, "Bull's Eye," that electronically matches database information with current public phone and utility information to identify current information.  We also filed, through our Entersect Corporation, for patent protection covering certain aspects of our self-validation products Career Screen™ and TrustmeID™.


 
 
On November 16, 2009, an execution was obtained against LocatePlus Holdings Corporation in a lawsuit styled Thomas Nolan v. LocatePlus Holdings Corporation, in the Essex County Superior Court in Massachusetts, C.A. No. ESCV2006-02125, in the amount of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty Nine and 45/100 Dollars ($160,269.45).  The execution was in connection with a default judgment entered against the Company on January 11, 2007.  The default judgment was appealed by the Company on or about April 1, 2009, and the appeal was subsequently dismissed on June 25, 2009.  The underlying cause of action was brought to enforce a default judgment obtained against the Company in Oregon.  The Company is actively engaged in settlement discussions with the Plaintiff.

There is pending litigation in the matter of Sharon Taylor, et al. v. Biometric Access Company, et al., in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, C.A. No. 2:07-CV-00018.  The matter is styled as a class action suit brought by the plaintiff class against a group of defendant companies under the Driver Privacy Protection Act, 18 USC §2721 et seq.  The defendants filed a joint Motion to Dismiss which was granted by the Court.  The plaintiff class has filed an appeal of the dismissal of the case, which is being vigorously opposed.  The likelihood of success of the defendants’ opposition to the appeal is excellent.  The potential for loss is negligible.

There is pending litigation in the matter of Sam Wiles, Carol Watkins, Jackson Wills and Sarah Smith, Individually and on behalf of all others Similarly Situated, in the US District Court for the Western District of Missouri, C.A. No. 09-4164-CV-C-NKL.  The matter is styled as a class action suit brought by the plaintiff class against the Company, alleging a violation of the Driver Privacy Protection Act, 18 USC §2721, et. seq., and is one of several similar actions brought by the class against a number of companies in the same industry as the Company.  The Company is vigorously defending the suit, and believes that its defenses to the plaintiff class’s claims are strong.


On December 15, 2009, the Company filed a definitive proxy statement asking shareholders for their written consent  (a) to increase our authorized shares by adding a new authorization of Preferred Shares and  (b) to authorize action by our officers to carry out the foregoing tasks. The purpose of this authorization was to successfully complete an agreed-upon exchange of approximately $1,817,828 of Convertible Debentures owned by Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd. into 72,000 shares of new Series A Preferred Shares.

On December 29, 2009 the Company obtained the consent of a majority of the record holders of its Common Stock to the foregoing actions.

 
 
 
Market Information

The following tables set forth the high and low closing sales prices per share for our Common Stock, each quarter during fiscal years 2007, 2008, and 2009 as reported by the Pink Sheets under the symbol LPHC.PK.
 

 
2007
 
Three months ended
 
March 31
June 30
September 30
December 31
 
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
LPHC.PK
.42
.18
.22
.09
.15
.08
.12
.04
 

 
2008
 
Three months ended
 
March 31
June 30
September 30
December 31
 
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
LPHC.PK
.15
.04
.28
.04
.14
.02
.05
.01
 

 
2009
 
Three months ended
 
March 31
June 30
September 30
December 31
 
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
High
Low
LPHC.PK
.05
.01
.15
.02
.17
.08
.19
.10
 
Holders
As of December 31, 2009 there were approximately 442 holders of record of our Common Stock and 1 holder of record of our Preferred Stock.

 
 
 
Common Stock
 
We have never declared or paid a cash dividend.  At this time, we do not anticipate paying dividends in the future.  We are under no legal or contractual obligation to declare or to pay dividends, and the timing and amount of any future cash dividends or distributions is at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend, among other things, on our future after-tax earnings, operations, capital requirements, borrowing capacity, financial condition and general business conditions.  We plan to retain any earnings for use in the operation of our business and to fund future growth.

Preferred Stock
 
On December 31, 2009 the Company issued 72,000 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock $1 par value to a major creditor, Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd. (“Dutchess”) in exchange for $1,817,828 of indebtedness held by Dutchess plus a Warrant to purchase up to 1,125,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The 72,000 shares of new Series A Preferred Stock  pay a dividend of 1% per annum of the par value per share in cash or in Series A Preferred Stock.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

The following table reflects equity compensation granted or issued by us as of December 31, 2009, to employees and non-employees (such as directors, consultants, advisors, vendors, customers, suppliers and lenders) in exchange for consideration in the form of goods or services.
 
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(1)
       
Equity Compensation Plans approved by security holders:
     
Common Stock
226,987
$38.83
964,210


Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

The following is a list of our securities sold within the past three years without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Effective December 30, 2009, all indebtness of the Company to Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd. was satisfied through the issuance of 72,000 shares of Preferred Class Common Stock that was authorized by a majority of shareholders of Common Stock through a Written Consent process.
 
        On March 20, 2007, we issued a secured convertible debenture to Cornell Capital Partners ( now YA Global Investments, L.P. ) in the aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 of which $3,000,000 was advanced immediately.  The second installment of $2,000,000 was to be advanced immediately prior to the filing by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") of the Registration Statement.  The last installment of $1,000,000 was to be advanced immediately prior to the date the Registration Statement was declared effective by the Commission.   The remaining $3,000,000 was not funded due to the Company failing to file the necessary Registration Statement. The Debentures mature on the third anniversary of the date of issuance. The holder of the Debentures may convert at any time amounts outstanding under the Debentures into shares of common stock of the Company at a fixed conversion price per share equal to $0.314.  Under the Purchase Agreement the debentures are secured by substantially all of the Company's, and its wholly owned subsidiaries’ assets.



 
Under the Purchase Agreement, we also issued to Cornell Partners ( now YA Global Investments, L.P. ) five-year warrants in six separate series as follows:

A Warrants to purchase 2,384,814 shares of common stock at $0.314 per share;
B Warrants to purchase 2,186,079 shares of common stock at $0.343 per share;
C Warrants to purchase 2,017,919 shares of common stock at $0.372 per share;
D Warrants to purchase 1,748,863 shares of common stock at $0.429 per share;
E Warrants to purchase 1,499,026 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share;
F Warrants to purchase 1,500,000 shares of common stock at $0.01 per share.

On December  11,  2007,  the Company received a letter dated December 6, 2007 ( the "Notice Letter"), from  YA  Global  Investments,  L.P.,  (formerly  known  as Cornell Capital Partners,  L.P.)  notifying  the  Company  of certain Events of Default under the Secured  Convertible  Debenture  dated  March  20,  2007  of  the  Company  (the "Debenture").  As a result of this default, the entire note has been re-classified as short term.

Purchases of Equity Securities

In November, 2009, the Company repurchased 2,000,000 shares of its Common Stock at $0.125 from an independent investor. This purchase was done in the form of a two year, 5.5% convertible note in the amount of $250,000. This note is convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a conversion price of twelve and one half cents ($0.125). All interest payable in relation to this note was prepaid.

 
 
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations together with “Selected Financial Data” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report.  This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions.  Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements because of certain factors, including, but not limited to, those presented below.

Overview

The LocatePLUS Group is a business-to-business and business-to-government provider of public information via our proprietary data integration solutions.  We provide a broad range of investigative and background verification products including a CD-ROM-based product that enables users to search certain motor vehicle records and driver’s license information in multiple states through a dynamic search engine, using complete or partial information as well as a database that is accessible through the Internet, known as LocatePLUS, which contains searchable and cross-referenced public information on individuals throughout the United States, including individuals’ names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, prior residences, and, in certain circumstances, real estate holdings, recorded bankruptcies, liens, judgments, drivers’ license information and motor vehicle records.  The Company also provides personal information for self-certification purposes through its EntersectÔ product line.

We distribute our content directly through the Internet and the mail, and through channel partner arrangements, by which third-party channel partners sell our products into markets that we do not concentrate on.

On September 24, 2009 the Company acquired all the stock of Employment Screening Profiles, Inc.(d/b/a Trubackgrounds), a Florida corporation, which is engaged in the business of developing and delivering integrated, customized Web-enabled solutions designed to aid in background verification, applicant management and human resource collaboration processes.


 
Trubackgrounds serves large and small businesses with systems and information designed to enable intelligent decisions and reducing costs through automation. Trubackgrounds will continue to be operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and will collaborate in providing enhanced service capability to the Company’s customers.

Our products generally consist primarily of publicly available – and therefore non-proprietary – information, we integrate data in our products in a proprietary manner that allows users to access data rapidly and efficiently.  Our LocatePLUS product utilizes proprietary methodologies to link data from different sources associated with a given individual to a single background report, even though the sources of data with respect to a given individual may be incomplete or contain only partial information with respect to that individual.

Revenue is recognized upon delivery of requested data to the customer provided that no significant obligations remain, evidence of the arrangement exists, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.

Our costs of revenue consist primarily of our costs to obtain data. We obtain our data from multiple sources and have entered into various license agreements with the related data providers.  In 2009 and 2008, we recorded $1,704,889 and $1,600,583, respectively, in costs related to these agreements.  In the event that any of our primary sources of data became unavailable to us, we believe that we would be able to integrate alternate sources of data without significant disruption to our business or operations, as there are currently a number of providers of such data.

Our selling and marketing expenses consist of salaries and commissions paid to sales representatives for the products that we offer, as well as advertising and trade show expenses.

General and administrative expenses consist of payroll and related expenses for non-sales, executive and administrative personnel, facilities expenses, insurance, professional services expenses, travel and other miscellaneous expenses.

Interest expense is attributable to various notes issued through the year ended December 31, 2009.  As of December 31, 2009, we had gross notes payable (current and long-term) totaling $3,588,799.

We have incurred significant net losses since our inception.  We incurred net losses of $2,845,570 in 2009 and $1,333,612 in 2008.  Our accumulated deficit as of December 31, 2009 was $53,227,511.

Our ultimate success is dependent upon our ability to secure additional financing to meet our working capital and ongoing project development needs.  To achieve our business objectives, we must raise additional capital, which may consist of future debt or equity offerings.  Any such financings may be dilutive to existing investors.

Results of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2009 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2008

Revenues.  Revenue decreased 9.4% to $7,260,952 from $8,013,600 in the year ended December 31, 2008 to. This decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in revenues associated with channel partners, partially offset by increased revenue related to the TruBackgrounds acquisition in September, 2009.

Cost of revenues.  For the year ended December 31, 2009, our cost of revenue was $1,760,298 (24% of revenue) as opposed to $1,691,293 (21% of revenue) for the year ended December 31, 2008. This increase is primarily attributable to increased third party data costs.


 
 
Selling and marketing expenses.  Selling and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $1,179,221, as compared to $1,591,405 for the year ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of 26%.  The primary reason for the reduction is due to the elimination of non-essential marketing activities and also to a reduction in personnel related expenses.

General and administrative expenses.  General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $4,998,011 as compared to $5,366,168 for the year ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of 7%.  This decrease is attributable to various cost cutting efforts by management and also to a reduction in personnel related expenses.

Research and development expenses.  Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $29,645 as compared to $194,728 for the year ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of 85%. This decrease is attributable to management’s decision to suspend funding of the Metrigenics’ product development project and also a reduction in personnel related expenses.

Interest expense.  Interest expense increased  to $514,714 for the year ended December 31, 2009, from $511,542 for the year ended December 31, 2008, due to additional notes payable issued in 2009.

Other Income. Other income decreased to $4,466 for the year ended December 31, 2009, from $7,924 for the year ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of 44%. Other income is derived from the collection of previously written off bad debts.

Finance Related Expenses.  Finance related expenses which amounted to $294,765 in 2009 are attributable to the expenses related to the restructuring of certain notes payable during the year.

Loss on termination of research and development project.  This non-recurring expense in 2009 of $586,334 is attributable to the write off of costs associated with a discontinued product development project.

Gain on extinguishment of debt.  This non-recurring item in 2009 of $127,000 is attributable to the extinguishment of certain payables pertaining to the loss on termination of research and development project.
 
Loss on permanent impairment of investment.  The non-recurring expense in 2009 of $875,000 is attributable to the write off of an asset originally booked in 2004 that is now fully impaired in the opinion of management. Prior to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009, the asset had been evaluated on a quarterly basis with the evaluation reserve shown as “impairment of assets” in Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity. This reserve totaled $873,500 at December 31, 2008.

 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
    From our incorporation in 1996 through December 31, 2009, we raised approximately $43 million through a series of private placements and public offerings of equity and convertible debt to fund marketing and sales efforts and develop our products and services.
 
    As of December 31, 2009, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $53,546
 
    On March 20, 2007, we issued a secured convertible debenture to Cornell Capital Partners ( now YA Global Investments, L.P. ) in the aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 of which $3,000,000 was advanced immediately.  The second installment of $2,000,000 was to be advanced immediately prior to the filing by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") of the Registration Statement.  The last installment of $1,000,000 was to be advanced immediately prior to the date the Registration Statement was declared effective by the Commission.   The remaining $3,000,000 was not funded due to the Company failing to file the necessary Registration Statement. The Debentures mature on the third anniversary of the date of issuance. The holder of the Debentures may convert at any time amounts outstanding under the Debentures into shares of common stock of the Company at a fixed conversion price per share equal to $0.314.  Under the Purchase Agreement the debentures are secured by substantially all of the Company's, and its wholly owned subsidiaries’ assets.

Under the Purchase Agreement, we also issued to Cornell Partners ( now YA Global Investments, L.P. ) five-year warrants in six separate series as follows:

    A Warrants to purchase 2,384,814 shares of common stock at $0.314 per share;
    B Warrants to purchase 2,186,079 shares of common stock at $0.343 per share;
    C Warrants to purchase 2,017,919 shares of common stock at $0.372 per share;


 
    D Warrants to purchase 1,748,863 shares of common stock at $0.429 per share;
    E Warrants to purchase 1,499,026 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share;
    F Warrants to purchase 1,500,000 shares of common stock at $0.01 per share.
 
    On December  11,  2007,  the Company received a letter dated December 6, 2007 ( the "Notice Letter"), from  YA  Global  Investments,  L.P.,  (formerly  known  as Cornell Capital Partners,  L.P.)  notifying  the  Company  of certain Events of Default under the Secured  Convertible  Debenture  dated  March  20,  2007  of  the  Company  (the "Debenture").  As a result of this default, the entire note has been re-classified as short term.
 
   On January 26, 2009 the Company announced that it had received the consent of a majority  of  the  shareholders  of  record  to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance by the Corporation  from  25,000,000  shares  to  50,000,000  shares.  The reason for increasing the number of authorized shares was to ensure that shares were available to allow for conversions of debt into stock.
 
    On December 29, 2009 the Company had received the consent of a majority of the shareholders of record  to amend its Certificate of Incorporation, and on December 31, 2009 it had amended the Certificate of Incorporation  to permit an increase in  the number of authorized shares by adding 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock to the already authorized 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock.
 
    On December 31, 2009 the Company issued 72,000 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock to a major creditor, Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd. (“Dutchess”) in exchange for $1,817,828 of indebtedness held by Dutchess plus a Warrant to purchase up to 1,125,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.
 
    The 72,000 shares of new Series A Preferred Stock issued to Dutchess have a par value of $1.00 per share and a $25 liquidation preference. They are restricted as to resale. They pay a dividend of 1% per annum of the par value per share in cash or in Series A Preferred Stock. Holders will have a vote on any matters affecting the Series A Preferred Stock. The shares are convertible at any time into the Company’s Common Stock at 41.66 shares of Common Stock per share of Preferred Stock (fully converted, 3,001,680 shares of Common Stock). The Company can force conversion of Preferred Stock not to exceed 4.99% of total Common Stock outstanding if the 10-day moving average closing price per share of the Company’s Common Stock shall exceed $.50 per share. Holders also have a right to “put” their shares to the Company at $25.00 per share, not to exceed in the aggregate for any calendar quarter:  $15,000 through the last 6 months of 2010, $25,000 through the last quarter of 2011 and $35,000 per quarter thereafter.

Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases

We lease office space and equipment under various operating lease agreements which terminate on various dates through 2015.  Rent expense amounted to $421,387 and $544,199 during 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The decrease is due to the restructuring and extension of the lease at the Beverly, MA location.

Capital Leases

Through December 31, 2008, we entered into certain long-term equipment lease agreements.  These agreements were classified as capital leases and expired in 2008.

 
 
 
License Agreements

The following represents the contractual obligation and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2009.
 
                         
Contractual Obligations
 
Total
   
Less than
 1 Year
   
1-3
 Years
   
3-5
 Years
 
Long-Term Debt including current portion
  $ 3,588,799     $ 3,469,234     $ 119,565       -  
Operating Leases
    1,999,707       406,766       758,154       834,787  
License Agreements     405,000        405,000               
Total
  $ 5,993,506        $ 4,281,000     $ 877,719     $ 834,787  
 

The financial statements of the Company have been prepared on a "going concern" basis, which assumes the realization of assets and the liquidation of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. However, such realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities are subject to a significant number of uncertainties. There are a number of factors that have negatively impacted the Company's liquidity, and may impact the Company's ability to function as a going concern. The Company has sustained net losses of $1,970,570, and $1,333,612 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company has an accumulated deficit of $52,352,511, a stockholders' deficit of 7,194,330 and a working capital deficit of $8,242,017 at December 31, 2009. Additionally, the Company had a cash balance of $53,546 at December 31, 2009. The above factors raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.

The Company has taken a number of actions to reduce operating expenses, and to improve the salability of its products. The Company's major objective is to increase its order volume. Short and long-term liquidity needs require either significant improvement in operating results and/or the obtaining of additional capital. There can be no assurance that the Company's plans to achieve adequate liquidity will be successful. If the Company's operations continue to deteriorate due to increased competition, or other adverse events, it will be required to obtain additional sources of funds through asset sales, capital market transactions, financing from third parties or a combination thereof. The Company has not been able to attain operating profitability from continuing operations and may not be able to be profitable on a quarterly or annual basis in the future. Management's initiatives over the last two years, including cost reductions, securing debt financing and restructuring existing debt agreements have been designed to improve operating results and liquidity, and to better position the Company to compete under current market conditions. However, the Company may, in the future, be required to seek new sources of financing or additional accommodations from its existing lenders or other financial institutions, or it may seek equity infusions from private investors. The Company's ability to fund its operations is heavily dependent on the growth of its revenues over current levels in order to achieve profitable operations. The Company may be required to further reduce operating costs in order to meet its obligations. If the Company is unable to achieve profitable operations or secure additional sources of capital, there would be substantial doubt about its ability to continue operations. No assurances can be given that management's initiatives will be successful, or that any such additional sources of financing, lender accommodations or equity infusions will be available.

Critical Accounting Policies

We have identified the policies below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations.  The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on our business operations are discussed throughout this section where such policies affect our reported and expected financial results.  For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 2 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report.  Note that our preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.

 
 
Our accounting policies that are the most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results, and which require the highest degree of management judgment relate to revenue recognition and the provision for uncollectible accounts receivable.  We estimate the likelihood of customer payment based principally on a customer’s credit history and our general credit experience.  To the extent our estimates differ materially from actual results, the timing and amount of revenues recognized or bad debt expense recorded may be materially misstated during a reporting period.

Certain Related Party Transactions

On September 24, 2009 the Company acquired all the stock of Employment Screening Profiles, Inc.(d/b/a Trubackgrounds), a Florida corporation (“Trubackgrounds”), engaged in the business of developing and delivering integrated, customized Web-enabled solutions designed to aid in background verification, applicant management and human resource collaboration processes. Trubackgrounds was owned by Derrick Spatorico, who received 9,000,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock in payment for Trubackgrounds.

On September 25, 2009 Mr. Spatorico became a Director of the Company and on February 25, 2010 he became acting President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Spatorico’s stock is subject to an escrow agreement by the terms of which he is to receive all of the stock out of escrow no later than September 1, 2011.

At December 31, 2009, the Company has outstanding notes payable totaling $348,000 to Derrick Spatorico.
 
Use of Our Assets
 
    None

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
 
On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS No. 157), which provides a consistent definition of fair value that focuses on exit price and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value, the use of market-based inputs over company-specific inputs.  SFAS No. 157 requires expanded disclosures about fair value measurements and establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based on the observable inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability at the measurement date.  The standard also requires that a company consider its own nonperformance risk when measuring liabilities carried at fair value, including derivatives.  In February 2008 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) approved the FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. FAS 157-2,


 
“Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157” (FSP No. FAS 157-2), that permits companies to partially defer the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for one year for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed as fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis.  FSP No. FAS 157-2 does not permit companies to defer recognition and disclosure requirements for financial assets and financial liabilities or for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are remeasured at least annually.  SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial assets and financial liabilities and for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are remeasured at least annually for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are applied prospectively.  The Company has decided to defer adoption of SFAS No. 157 for one year for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis.  These include fixed assets.  The effect of adopting SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008 was not material and no adjustment to Accumulated deficit was required.  The Company is currently unable to quantify the effect, if any, that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities will have on its financial condition and results of operations.
 
    The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, current portion of capital lease obligations, current portion of notes payable and convertible notes payable approximate fair value because the best valuation for them is the use in the business and the short maturity of those instruments.

Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements

The Company has no off-balance-sheet arrangements currently in effect or in effect during the year ended December 31, 2009, including but not limited to any guarantee contracts that has the characteristics defined in paragraph 3 of FASB Interpretation No. 45 (November 2002), as amended; any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity or similar arrangement, any obligation that could be accounted for as a derivative instrument, or any obligation arising out of a variable interest (as referenced in FASB Interpretation No. 46, as amended).

 
 
        Our financial statements as of and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are set forth in the section of this Annual Report beginning on page F-1.


None



 Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
 
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.  Disclosure controls and procedures are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.  Disclosure controls are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
 
Internal control over financial reporting is defined as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the issuer's board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:
 

 
 
 
 
 
Our management, including the Acting Chief Financial Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, based on the standards and framework established by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, COSO.  Based upon the evaluation performed it was concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2009.

Based on our evaluation for the period ended December 31, 2009, our Chief Executive Officer has concluded that at the end of this reporting period we have identified matters that would constitute material weaknesses (as such term is defined under the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Auditing Standard No.  2) in our  internal  controls  over  financial reporting. It is concluded that because material weaknesses exist, internal controls over financial reporting are not effective at this time.

The material weakness relate to the financial closing process, a lack of segregation of financial responsibilities and the need for additional qualified financial accounting personnel. Based on the evaluation performed, disclosure controls and procedures were not effective for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009.
 
This annual report does not include an attestation report of the company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.  Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

Changes In Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2009, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Following the twelve months ended December 31, 2009, we have taken specific actions to remediate the reportable conditions and material weaknesses, including the devotion of additional resources to the quarterly closing process, and realignment of certain financial responsibilities to achieve stronger segregation of financial duties, and the engagement of a contract Chief Financial Officer.  We intend to continue to further strengthen our controls and procedures regarding the closing  process over the next twelve months.

 

 
The following table sets forth specific information regarding our executive officers and directors as of March 31, 2010 .
 
 

Executive Officers and Directors
Age
Positions
Christian Williamson
37
Chairman of the Board, Governance Committee Member
Derrick Spatorico
41
Director, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, Compensation Committee Member
Richard Pyle
65
Director, Governance Committee Chairman, Audit Committee Member
Patrick Murphy
56
Director and Secretary
James Ahern
69
Director, Compensation Committee Chairman
George Isaac
65
Director, Audit Committee Chairman, Compensation Committee Member
Bart Valdez
47
Director, Governance Committee Member, Compensation Committee Member, Audit Committee Member


Current Directors and Officers

Christian Williamson, Chairman, and Governance Committee Member, is currently  Vice  President  of  Global Market Strategies at Danaher Corporation, a $10 billion industrial conglomerate which operates within multiple  platforms  including  water treatment. Mr. Williamson joined the Trojan Technologies Division of  Danaher in 2001  through  the  acquisition  of  Advanced  UV  Solutions and was promoted to Vice-President,  Global  Market  Strategies  in  January  2008  - Executive Team Member.  Prior  to  that,  Mr.  Williamson  was Managing Director, Environmental Contaminant  Treatment  since  2001.  Prior  to that Mr. Williamson was Managing Partner  for  Advanced  UV  Solutions,  LLP, a "spin-off" of the consulting firm Hydro  Geo Chem, Inc. The main goal of AUVS was to liquidate the asset for Hydro Geo  Chem  through  the sale of the AUVS Company. Mr. Williamson holds a B.S. in Engineering Mathematics and a Doctorate in Hydrology with an emphasis in Systems Engineering  from  The  University  of  Arizona
 
                    Derrick Spatorico, Director, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer, and Treasurer,  Mr.  Spatorico joined the Board on September 25, 2009 in conjunction with the Company’s purchase of Employment Screening Profiles (TruBackgrounds) which he had previously owned. Mr. Spatorico is an active venture investor and an attorney at law practicing in New York. He is intimately familiar with civil and criminal litigation as well as corporate, commercial transaction, and real estate law. He is legal counsel to various corporations ranging in size from small, single shareholder to large multi-national corporations.    Mr. Spatorico also sits on the Board of a number of local charities and philanthropic institutions. Following the resignation of Interim President and Chief Executive Office, Geoffrey Lee on February 25, 2010, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Spatorico to the position of Acting President and Chief Executive Officer.

Richard Pyle, Director, Governance Committee Chairman, and Audit Committee Member,  is currently a commercial real estate investor and has held executive or  management positions over the past thirty years at companies such as Spencer Products,  Inc, AMG Industries and Procter and Gamble. Mr. Pyle is also a former Professor  of  Management of The University of Massachusetts. In addition to his extensive  career,  Mr.  Pyle  currently  sits  or  has  sat  on  the  Board  of organizations such as The Salvation Army, Becker College, and The Boys and Girls Club.  Mr.  Pyle  holds  a  PhD  in  Business  from the University of Massachusetts  and  an  MBA  from  The  University  of  Michigan.



 
   Patrick Murphy, Secretary and Director,  is the Chairman of the Pulsar Network, Inc. Board of Directors. A graduate of the Harvard Law School and practicing in Massachusetts for the last twenty years, he also provides consulting services to growing businesses. He is familiar with government relations, public relations, and has experience in developing resources and assets. Prior to his career in law he was a manager at a prominent social service agency and handled personnel and operation issues in a crisis-based environment.

 
  James Ahern, Director and Compensation Committee Chairman, is the COO of the Tracy Group, a Casino Management  and  Development  Company.  The  Tracy  Group  focuses  on  work-out strategies,  development  of  management and marketing strategies, and ground-up development  for  a  variety  of  clients. Prior to joining the Tracy Group, Mr. Ahearn  had  extensive  experience in executive management in a variety of areas including  30 years experience with the Federal Bureau of Investigation where he was  nominated  by  the  Director of the FBI for the highest award for executive service  in  the  U.S. Department of Justice.  Mr. Ahearn recently served on the Board  of  Directors,  and  acted as a consultant to Trackpower, Inc., a company operating  two  race  tracks/casinos  in  New  York  State.  He  has held gaming licenses  in  New  York, Arizona, Oregon and Washington, as well as the National Indian  Gaming  Commission.
 
                  George Isaac, Director and Audit Committee Chairman, a Massachusetts Certified Public Accountant and is affiliated with the  Massachusetts  Board  of  Certified  Public  Accountants  and  the American Institute  of  Certified Public Accountants. He is experienced in all areas of  financial  management  having  practiced  as  a  CPA  for  25 years within a financial  career  that  reaches  back  nearly 40 years. His experience includes management,  business  consulting,  budgeting,  managerial  accounting,  risk management,  internal  controls,  tax advice and preparation, financial planning and  reporting,  audit  functions, banking functions, and all treasury functions including  SEC  compliance. Specifically, his current practice involves services as  a  consulting  CFO.  In  the past he has served as CFO for a publicly traded company,  a  managing  partner  of  a  public  accounting  firm, and  has  managed a commercial office building. As a board member of a community bank and a publicly traded company he has served as a member and is familiar with the functioning of board  audit  committees, executive committees, and compensation committees. His experience  includes  the negotiation of significant expansion and growth credit availability  but  also downsizing to maintain profitability where necessary. He is  proficient  in  Russian  and  German.  For the past five years Mr. Isaac has served  as  a  consulting  Chief  Financial  Officer  for  several  closely held businesses  in  Massachusetts with responsibility for all financial planning and reporting,  tax  preparation, banking and related treasury functions for each of his  clients.

  Bart Valdez, Director, Governance Committee Member, Compensation Committee Member, and Audit Committee Member, joined the Board on April 15, 2009 upon the resignation of Ralph Caruso. He is the former President of the Employee Screening Segment of First Advantage, a leading risk mitigation and business solutions provider. Mr. Valdez began his career at First Advantage in 2001 where he developed and executed a strategic plan that improved an $18M regional employment verification company into a $253M global talent acquisition business.  Additionally, Mr. Valdez has been credited with improving financial performance from an EBITDA loss of $5M in 2003 to an EBITDA gain of $36M in 2006. Prior to his employment with First Advantage, Mr. Valdez worked as Vice President of Business Development at Employee Information Services, Inc., where he managed all aspects of finance, information services, sales partnerships, and operations. Mr. Valdez has a B.S. in Management from Colorado State University and a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Colorado.

Each of the directors holds such his or her office until his or her successor is duly chosen and qualified, or until his or her earlier resignation or removal. The Company is not aware of any family relationships between any of the officers and any of the Company’s directors. Each of the officers holds such office until his or her successor shall have been duly chosen and shall have been qualified, or until his earlier resignation or removal. We have entered into severance agreements with a number of our employees the cost of which are not considered to be material.

 

 
Former Directors and Officers

John R. Latorella, a former Chairman of our Board of Directors, ceased to be a member of the Board on January 26, 2009.

Sonja P. Bejjani, a former member of our Board of Directors, ceased to be a member of the Board on January 26, 2009.

James C. Fields, a former member of our Board of Directors, ceased to be a member of the Board on January 26, 2009.

Ralph Caruso, a former member of our Board of Directors, resigned from the Board on April 15, 2009.

David Skerrett, a former member of our Board of Directors, resigned from the Board on September 25, 2009.

Section 16 Compliance

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our officers and directors, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Officers, directors and greater than 10% beneficial owners are required to furnish us with copies of all forms they file pursuant to Section 16(a).
 
Except as set forth in the preceding paragraph, and based solely on review of the copies of such reports furnished to us and written representations from reporting persons that no other reports were required, to our knowledge, all such persons complied with all of the Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to them with respect to 2009.
 
Audit Committee
 
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of our independent auditors, reviews the scope of the audit services provided by our independent accountants, and reviews our accounting practices and internal accounting controls.  Mr Isaac and Mr. Pyle are members of the Audit Committee. Mr. Isaac is the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
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Compensation Committee

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors reviews and recommends to the Board of Directors the salaries, benefits and stock option grants of all employees, consultants, directors and other individuals compensated by us.  The Compensation Committee also administers our equity compensation plan and other employee benefits plans that we may adopt from time to time. The Chairman of the Compensation Committee is James Ahearn. He is joined on the Committee by George Issac and Derrick Spatorico.

Code of Ethics

The Company adopted a Code of Ethics in May 2004.

 


 
 
Summary Compensation Table

The following table sets forth, for 2009, 2008, and 2007, certain compensation paid by us, including salary, bonuses and certain other compensation, to our Chief Executive Officer and all other executive officers whose annual compensation for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 exceeded $100,000 (the “Named Executive Officers”).

 
Name and
Principal Position
 
 
 
Year
 
 
 
Salary
($)
 
 
Bonus
($)
 
 
Severance
($)
Options
Awards
(shares)
Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan
Comp ($)
Non-
Qualified
Deferred
Comp ($)
All
Other
Comp
($)
Totals
($)
Geoffrey Lee(5)
2009
125,000
-
-
-
39,773
-
-
164,773
Interim CEO
                 
                   
James C. Fields(3)
2009
49,038
         
-
49,038
Former President,CEO,
2008
252,190
-
-
 
-
-
13,200(4)
265,390
Acting CFO, Secretary
2007
212,631
-
600,000(1)
-
-
13,200(4)
225,831
                   
                   
Jon R. Latorella
2008
60,215
 
250,000
     
15,000(2)
325,215
Former Chairman of the Board & CEO
2007
231,468
325,0000
-
-
-
-
15,000(2)
571,468
 
(1)   On November 8, 2007, Mr. Fields was issued stock options to purchase 600,000 shares of our Common Stock with an exercise price of $0.11 per
        share. The options were terminated on June 1, 2009
(2)   Mr. Latorella and his family were allowed use of company vehicles, the value of which is approximately $1,100 per month to Mr. Latorella.
(3)   Mr. Fields commenced his employment with us in 2001. Mr. Fields became an executive officer with the Company on March 31, 2003.
(4)   Beginning in April 2004, Mr. Fields was allowed the use of a company-leased vehicle, the value of which was approximately $1,100 per month.

In March  2007, Mr. Latorella resigned from the position of President and CEO. Mr. Latorella  ceased to be a Board Member on January 26,  
2009 ..

In May 2007, Mr. Fields was elected by the Board of Directors to the position of President and CEO. Mr. Fields ceased to be a Board member  
January 26, 2009 and was terminated as an officer on February 23, 2009.
(5)   On February 10, 2010, Mr. Lee resigned from his position as Interim President and CEO. Mr. Lee has resumed his former position of President of Entersect.


OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END

None

Director Compensation

Compensation to outside members of the Board for services rendered through December 31, 2009 has not yet been fully distributed. Director compensation for services rendered in 2009 totaled $202,083.

 
 
As of the close of business on March 25, 2010 , there were 49,984,089 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.  There were also unexercised options and warrants issued to purchase shares of Common Stock outstanding on that date.  Of these, 2,991,067 issued shares and 4,613,712 options, warrants, and convertible shares were owned by officers, directors and over 5% stockholders.

The following table sets forth certain information known to us with respect to the beneficial ownership of our Common Stock as of the close of business on March 31, 2010, by:
 
 
-Each of our directors;
 
-Each of our executive officers;
 
-Each person known to us to beneficially own more than 5% of either class of our common stock; and
 
-All of our directors and executive officers as a group.
 
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person and the percentage of ownership of that


 
person, shares of common stock underlying options or warrants held by that person that are currently exercisable or will become exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2009 are deemed outstanding, while such shares are not deemed outstanding for computing percentage ownership of any other person.  To our knowledge, except as indicated in the footnotes to this table, each stockholder identified in the table possesses sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares shown as beneficially owned by such stockholder.  Each of our directors and executive officers can be contacted at 100 Cummings Center, Suite 235M, Beverly, Massachusetts 01915.
 
 
Common Stock
 
Beneficial Owner
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned
Percentage
of Class
Directors
   
Christian Williamson
1,628,880
3.3%
Bart Valdez
           605,005
1.2%
Richard Pyle
57,182
-
George Isaac
   
James Ahern
   
Officers
   
Derrick Spatorico
650,000
1.3%
    Patrick Murphy 550,000 1.1%
5% or More Shareholders
   
James C. Fields(2)
19,866,461
39.7%
Special Situation Funds(1)
1,410,000
2.8%
All directors and executive officers as a group (5 persons)
       3,491,067
6.9%
 
*
Less than one percent of outstanding shares.
 
(1)   Includes 505,000 shares and 200,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants with an exercise price of $7.50 per share held by Special
        Situations Fund III, L.P. and 505,000 shares and 200,000 shares issuable upon the exercise of warrants with an exercise price of $7.50 per share
        held by Special Situations Private Equity Fund, L.P
(2)  The Company understands that these were originally issued by the Company’s transfer agent to Dutchess Private Equities Fund, II LP  in
        conversion of outstanding indebtedness and subsequently transferred to Mr. Fields. The issuance of   these shares and their transfer to Mr. Fields
        is the subject of legal challenge by the Company.

 
On June 17, 2002, the Board of Directors adopted our Interested Parties Transaction Policy, pursuant to which the Company will not enter into any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any director, officer, or 5% or greater stockholder of unless (i) the terms of such agreement, arrangement or understanding are consistent with the terms of equivalent agreements or arrangements that the Company could obtain from third parties; and (ii) the agreement, arrangement or understanding is fair to the Company.

Jon R. Latorella

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jon Latorella, effective March 23, 2007. Effective January 26, 2009 he ceased to be a member of our Board

James C. Fields

On February 23, 2009, Mr. Fields was removed as Chief Executive Officer, Acting Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer by the Board of Directors.

Use of Company Cars.
        Through February 23, 2009, Mr. Fields received a vehicle allowance of $1,000 per month in accordance with his employment agreement. 



 
 
Reports of Form 8-K – 2009 & 2008

On February 25, 2010 , we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 5.02 the resignation of Geoffrey Lee as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Lee resumed his previous position as President of Entersect, a wholly owned subsidiary of LocatePlus Holdings. Following the resignation of Mr. Lee, the Board of Directors appointed current Board member, Derrick Spatorico to the position of Acting President and Chief Executive Officer.

On December 31, 2009, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 8.01 that the Company had received the consent of a majority of the shareholders of record  to amend its Certificate of Incorporation, and on December 31, 2009 it had amended the Certificate of Incorporation  to permit an increase in  the number of authorized shares by adding 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock to the already authorized 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock. Furthermore, that Company announced that it had issued 72,000 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock to a major creditor, Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd. (“Dutchess”) in exchange for $1,817,828 of indebtedness held by Dutchess plus a Warrant to purchase up to 1,125,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock.

On September 25, 2009, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under items 1.01 and 5.02 that the Company had acquired all of the stock of Employment Screening Profiles, Inc.(d/b/a Trubackgrounds), a Florida corporation (“Trubackgrounds”), Oldsmar (Tampa) Florida,  engaged in the business of developing and delivering integrated, customized Web-enabled solutions designed to aid in background verification, applicant management and human resource collaboration processes.  At this time, the Board of Directors accepted the voluntary resignation of David Skerrett and voted to appoint Derrick Spatorico, founder of TruBackgrounds, as a member of the Board of Directors.

On August 17, 2009, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 1.01 and announced a strategic alliance between the Company and the MindBreeeze Enterprise Search Division of Fabasoft Corporation, Needham, Massachusetts, a leading provider of enterprise content management solutions. The strategic alliance enables the two companies to market and deliver a sophisticated public records search solution – Mindbreeze PR (Mindbreeze Public Records) that seamlessly connects users to the critical background information they need – from sources both in side and outside the enterprise firewall.

On June 1, 2009, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 1.01 and announced  a confidential settlement agreement with James Fields, former Chief Executive Officer and President.  The agreement resolves all issues between LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation and Mr. Fields concerning previously disclosed litigation.

On May 29, 2009, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under items 8.01 and 9.01 that Christian Williamson, Chairman of the Board had issued a letter to shareholders.

On April 17, 2009, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 5.01 announcing that at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on April 15, 2009, the Board accepted the resignation of Director Ralph Caruso from the Board of Directors due to an increased demand from other business matters. Following the resignation of Mr. Caruso, the Board voted to extend the open seat on the Board of Directors to Bart Valdez. 

On February 25, 2009, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under items 5.02 and 9.01 announcing that at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on February 18, 2009, the Board of Directors voted to terminate the  employment  of James C. Fields, the then current President, Chief Executive Officer,  Acting Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Following this decision, the Board voted to appoint Geoffrey Lee, President of Entersect, a wholly owned subsidiary  of  LocatePLUS  Holdings  and  Vice President of Online Services for LocatePLUS  as Interim Chief Executive Officer and President. At a Board meeting held  on February 24, 2009, the Board elected Mr. Lee to the additional position of  Acting  Treasurer.  Item 9.01 of this filing contained a Press Release to the effect of the announcement under 5.02 and is attached to this filing.

On January 30, 2009, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 5.02 that at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 29, 2009, the Board had voted to elect current Director, Patrick Murphy to the position of Corporate Secretary.


 
On January 26, 2009, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under items 5.02 and 8.01 that the Company had received the consent of a majority  of  the  shareholders  of  record  to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance by the Corporation  from
25,000,000  shares  to  50,000,000  shares and to  the  elimination of the current classification  of  the  Directors  into  different terms and replacement with a uniform  one  year  term  for all directors, the reduction of the Board to seven members and the election of the following individuals to the Board of Directors:
Dr. Christian T. Williamson
Richard L. Pyle
David Skerrett
Ralph Caruso
Patrick F. Murphy
James Ahern
George G. Isaac

On December 12, 2008, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 5.02 that at a meeting of the Board of Directors on December 1, 2008, the Board voted to extend an offer for the position of Director to George Isaac.  On December 11, 2008, Mr. Isaac accepted.

On November 7, 2008, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 5.02 that at a meeting of the Board of Directors on November 3, 2008, the Board voted to appoint current member, Christian Williamson as Chairman of the Board.

On October 9, 2008, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 5.02 that at a meeting for the Board of Directors on October 2, 2008, the Board voted to increase its size to nine members and authorized its CEO to offer the new Board seats to Christian Williamson and Richard Pyle to serve a one year term.
 
On September 30, 2008, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 8.01 that at the Annual Meeting, the individuals proposed by Management were elected and appointed to the Board of Directors.

On August 14, 2008, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 5.02 that Mr. Latorella had stepped down as Chairman of the Board and that James C. Fields, the current President and CEO had been appointed to the position of Chairman.

On August 14, 2008, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 2.02 reporting unaudited second quarter financial results. In addition, we also attached under item 7.01 a shareholder letter.

On June 2, 2008, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 1.01 that the Board of Directors has entered into an employment agreement with James C. Fields, its current President and Chief Executive Officer.   Additionally, we reported under item 5.02 that the Board of Directors had elected two new members to the Board.

On January 7, 2008, we filed a Form 8-K and reported under item 2.04 that by  letter  received  December  11,  2007,  dated December 6, 2007 ( the "Notice Letter"),  YA  Global  Investments,  L.P.,  (formerly  known  as Cornell Capital Partners,  L.P.)  notified  the  Company  of certain Events of Default under the Secured  Convertible  Debenture  dated  March  20,  2007  of  the  Company  (the "Debenture").



Exhibits

 
3.1
Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on March 19, 2002.(1)
 
3.2
By-Laws of LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation.(1)
 
4.1
Warrant and Unit Agreement by and between LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation and Transfer Online, Inc., dated March 22, 2002.(1)
 
4.2
Form of Warrant Certificate.(2)
 
4.3
Form of Unit Certificate.(2)
 
4.4
Form of Class A Voting Common Stock Certificate.(2)
 
4.5
Form of Class B Non-voting Common Stock Certificate.(2)
 
4.6
Form of Restricted Warrant Agreement (Warrant to Purchase Shares of Class A Voting Common Stock).(1)
 
4.7
Form of Restricted Warrant Agreement (Warrant to Purchase Shares of Class B Non-voting Common Stock).(2)
 
4.8
$10,000 Convertible Promissory Note, dated March 9, 2001.(1)
 
4.9
Amended Form of Warrant Certificate.(3)
 
4.10
Amendment to $10,000 Convertible Promissory Note, dated July 23, 2002.(3)
 
5.1
Opinion of Geoffrey T. Chalmers, Esq. (5)
 
10.1
Master Lease Agreement between Cummings Properties, Inc. and Worldwide Information, Inc., dated November 20, 1999.(1)
 
10.2
Secured Note, dated June 1, 2001.(1)
 
10.3
Purchase Agreement dated July 8, 2005, by and between LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation and certain Investors named therein, as amended August 12, 2005.(4)
 
10.4
Form of 3% Senior Convertible Note dated July 8, 2005 and August 15, 2005, by and between LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation and each of the Investors named in Exhibit 10.26. (4)
 
10.5
Registration Rights Agreement dated July 8, 2005, by and between LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation and certain Investors named therein, as amended August 12, 2005. (4)
 
10.6
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to the Investors named in Exhibit 10.26. (4)
 
10.7
Debenture, dated December 29, 2005, by and between LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation and Dutchess Private Equities Fund II, L.P. (5)
 
10.8
Debenture Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 29, 2005 by and between LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation and Dutchess Private Equities Fund II, L.P. (5)
 
10.9
Warrant Agreement Dated December 30, 2005(5)
        10.10
Security Agreement Dated December 30, 2005(5)
        10.11
Subscription Agreement Dated December 30, 2005(5)
        10.12
Debenture, dated July 21, 2006, by and between LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation and Dutchess Private Equities Fund, L.P. (5)
        10.13
Debenture Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 21, 2006 by and between LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation and Dutchess Private Equities Fund, L.P. (5)
        10.14
Warrant Agreement Dated July 21, 2006 (5)
        10.15
Security Agreement Dated July 21, 2006(5)
        10.16
Subscription Agreement Dated July 21, 2006(5)
        10.17
Addendum Dated October 18, 2006 to Debenture Dated December 29, 2005 and Debenture Dated July 21, 2006(5)
        10.18
Debt Conversion Agreement dated As of November 4, 2009 by and between the Company and Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd., (6)
        10.19
Series A Convertible Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of November 4, 2009 by and between the Company and Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd., (6)
        10.20
Purchase and Sale Agreement dated September 25, 2009 by and among the Company, Employment Screening Profiles, Inc., (“Trubackgrounds”) and Derrick Spatorico. (6)
        10.21
Escrow Agreement dated as of November 25, 2009 by and between the Company and Derrick Spatorico (6)
 
21.1
Subsidiaries of LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation.(1)


 
 
23.1
Consent of Geoffrey T. Chalmers, Esq. (filed with exhibit 5.1)
 
23.2
Consent of Livingston and Haynes P.C. (5)
 
23.5
Consent of Livingston & Haynes, P.C.
 
31.1
302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
 
31.2
302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
 
32
906 Certification of C.E.O. and C.F.O.
 
(1)
Filed as an Exhibit to Form SB-2, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2002 (Registration No. 333-85154).
 
(2)
Filed as an Exhibit to Form SB-2/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 21, 2002 (Registration No. 333-85154).
 
(3)
Filed as an Exhibit to Form SB-2/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 24, 2002 (Registration No. 333-85154).
 
(4)
Filed as Exhibit to Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 13, 2005.
 
(5)
Filed as Exhibit to Form SB-2/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 4, 2007, (Registration No. 333-138311
 
(6)
Filed herewith

 
Audit Fees
During 2009, our principal accountant, Livingston & Haynes, P.C. (L&H) billed $116,950 in connection with the audit of our annual financial statements and the review of our quarterly financial statements.
Tax Fees
During 2009, L&H billed us $14,500 for tax related services.



 
Signatures

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

LOCATEPLUS HOLDINGS CORPORATION


      /s/ Derrick Spatorico
Derrick Spatorico, Acting President, Chief Executive
 Officer, and Treasurer

           March 31 , 2010


 
 
 

Independent Auditors' Report


To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of
LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation
Beverly, Massachusetts

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation as of December 31, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit) and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008.  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).  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 consolidated financial position of LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009, and the results of its consolidated operations and its consolidated cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2009, and December 31, 2008, 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 disclosed in the financial statements, the Company has an accumulated deficit at December 31, 2009 and has suffered substantial net losses in each of the last two years, which raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  Management’s plans in regard to these matters are disclosed in Note 1.  The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.




/s/LIVINGSTON & HAYNES, P.C.
Livingston & Haynes, P.C.
Wellesley, Massachusetts

March 31, 2010
 
 

 
 
   
 
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
 
   
   
December 31,
2009
   
December 31,
2008
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
  Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 53,546     $ 92,465  
  Accounts receivable
    760,933       510,964  
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    3,017       99,903  
                 
      Total current assets
    817,496       703,332  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    68,371       715,553  
Intangible assets     1,022,997       79,464  
Other assets
    100,468       122,917  
                 
      Total assets
  $ 2,009,332     $ 1,621,266  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
  Accounts payable
    1,370,805       1,139,317  
  Accrued expenses
    3,992,513       3,474,152  
  Deferred revenue
    284,360       306,875  
  Notes Payable
    148,000       607,883  
  Convertible notes payable
    3,288,419       2,586,992  
                 
      Total current liabilities
    9,084,097       8,115,219  
                 
Long term convertible notes payable
    119,565       247  
Shares subject to mandatory redemption
    1,800,000       1,500,000  
                 
      Total liabilities
    11,003,662       9,615,466  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders’ (deficit) equity:
               
   Common Stock , $0.01 par value,
      25,000,000 and 50,000,000 shares authorized
               
      23,795,500 and 49,993,700 shares issued and
      outstanding at December 31, 2008 and 2009 respectively
    499,937       237,955  
   Preferred Stock , $1.00 par value,
      1,000,000 shares authorized and
               
      72,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009     -       -  
  Additional paid-in capital
    39,206,050       39,395,136  
  Warrants
    3,627,194       3,627,194  
  Shares pending issuance     900,000        
  Impairment on Assets
    -       (873,500 )
  Accumulated deficit
    (53,227,511 )     (50,380,985 )
                 
      Total stockholders’ equity
    (8,994,330 )     (7,994,200 )
                 
      Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
   $ 2,009,332      $ 1,621,266  
                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these un-audited consolidated financial statements.
See accompanying notes and accountants report
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation  
Consolidated Statements of Operations  
 
     
   
For the twelve
months ended
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
 
           
 
           
Revenue
    7,260,952       8,013,600  
 
               
Cost of Revenue
    1,760,298       1,691,293  
                 
Gross Profit
  $ 5,500,654     $ 6,322,307  
                 
Operating expenses:
               
   Sales and marketing
    1,179,221       1,591,405  
   General and administrative
    4,998,011       5,366,168  
   Research and development
    29,645       194,728  
                 
      Total operating expenses
  $ 6,206,877     $ 7,152,301  
                 
Operating loss
    (706,223 )     (829,994 )
                 
Other income (expense):
               
   Interest expense
    (514,714 )     (511,542 )
   Other income
    4,466       7,924  
   Finance related expenses     (294,765 )     -  
   Loss on termination of research and development project     (586,334 )     -  
   Gain on extinguishment of debt     127,000       -  
   Loss on permanent impairment of investment     (875,000     -  
                 
Net loss
  $ (2,845,570 )   $ (1,333,612 )
                 
Basic and diluted net loss per share
  $ (0.06)     $ (0.08)  
                 
Shares used in computing basic
and diluted net loss per share
    44,445,410       16,538,323  
 
 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these un-audited consolidated financial statements.
See accompanying notes and accountants report
 

 
 
 

  LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation  
  Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity  
               
 
                     
 
 
   
Common stock
   
Share Pending
   
Additional
   
Warrants
   
Impairment
   
Accumulated
   
Total stockholders’
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Issuance
   
paid-in capital
         
on assets
   
deficit
   
equity (deficit)
 
Balance at December 31, 2007
     11,397,657       113,977             39,218,416       3,692,378       (861,350 )     (49,047,373 )     (6,883,952 )
Issuance of shares
     12,397,870       123,978             176,720       (65,184 )                     235,514  
Adjustment to impairment
                                          (12,150 )             (12,150 )
Net loss
                                                  (1,333,612 )     (1,333,612 )
Balance at December 31, 2008
     23,795,527       237,955             39,395,136       3,627,194       (873,500 )     (50,380,985 )     (7,994,200 )
Issuance of shares
    26,198,190       261,982             (189,086 )                     (956 )     71,940  
Adjustment to impairment
                 
 
                      873,500               873,500  
Shares Pending Issuance
                    900,000                                       900,000  
Net loss
                                                    (2,845,570 )     (2,845,570 )
Balance at December 31, 2009
    49,993,717     $ 499,937       900,000     $ 39,206,050     $ 3,627,194        -     $ (53,227,511 )   $ (8,994,330 )
 
 
 
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these un-audited consolidated financial statements.
See accompanying notes and accountants report
 

 
 
   
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
   
For the year ended December 31,
2009
   
For the year ended December 31,
2008
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net loss
  $ (2,845,570 )   $ (1,333,612 )
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
               
   cash used in operating activities:
               
      Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment
    101,613       562,728  
      Loss on termination of property and equipment     459,334       1,836  
      Provision for doubtful accounts     (7,000 )     (72,164 )
      Interest expense related to warrants issued with debt
    345,457       343,225  
      Acquisition of Goodwill     (998,413 )     -  
      Shares pending issuance     900,000       -  
      Conversion of payable to debt     75,000        -  
      Loss on investment     (1,500      -  
      Conversion of debt to equity securities     85,062       -  
      Loss on permanent impairment of investment     875,000       -  
      Stock Based Compensation
    -       26,636  
      Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
        Accounts receivable     (242,968 )     282,722  
        Prepaid expenses and other assets
    195,219       169,789  
        Accounts payable     256,490       (120,106 )
        Accrued expenses
    518,361       47,652  
        Deferred revenue
    (22,516     147,574  
        Security deposits
    (21,004 )     192,574  
                 
          Net cash provided (used by) by operating activities
    (327,435 )     238,851  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
        Purchases of property and equipment     (40,837 )     -  
                 
           Net cash used in investing activities     (40,837 )     -  
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
      Repayment of debt     (20,647 )     (204,650 )
      Proceeds from issuance of debt
    350,000       -  
      Payments of obligations under capital lease     -       (37,878 )
                 
            Net cash provided (used) in financing activities     329,353       (242,528 )
                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (38,919     (3,677 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    92,465       96,142  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
   $ 53,546      $ 92,465  
                 
 
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these un-audited consolidated financial statements.
See accompanying notes and accountants report
 
 
 
 
 
 
LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1.
Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation

 LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation , through itself and its wholly-owned subsidiaries LocatePLUS Corporation, Worldwide Information, Inc., Entersect Corporation, Dataphant, Inc., Metrigenics, Inc., and TruBackgrounds (collectively, the “LocatePLUS Group”), are business-to-business, business-to-government and business-to-consumer providers of public information via our proprietary data integration solutions.  We sell a CD-ROM-based product, Worldwide Information™, which enables users to search certain motor vehicle records and driver’s license information in multiple states.  Our LocatePLUSÔ product, which is accessible through the Internet, contains searchable and cross-referenced public information on individuals throughout the United States, including individuals’ names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, prior residences, and, in certain circumstances, real estate holdings, recorded bankruptcies, liens, judgments, drivers’ license information and motor vehicle records.  Entersect Corporation provides self-screening for both resume and online dating services.  Entersect also provides services to law enforcement through an online database called Entersect Police Online (EPO). Dataphant provides information on virtually every land-based phone number in the United States and approximately 45% of the cell phone numbers in the United States.  Metrigenics, Inc., was formed to develop new ways to integrate biometrics with data.  On September 24, 2009 the Company acquired all the stock of Employment Screening Profiles, Inc.(d/b/a TruBackgrounds), a Florida corporation (“TruBackgrounds”), located in Oldsmar, Florida,  engaged in the business of developing and delivering integrated, customized web-enabled solutions designed to aid in background verification, applicant management and human resource collaboration processes.
 
Liquidity and Operations

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.  The Company has incurred substantial losses in each of the last two years, and has incurred an accumulated deficit of $53,227,511 through December 31, 2009.  These circumstances raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.  These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
 
On March 20, 2007, we issued a secured convertible debenture to Cornell Capital Partners ( now YA Global Investments, L.P. ) in the aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 of which $3,000,000 was advanced immediately.  The second installment of $2,000,000 was to be advanced immediately prior to the filing by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") of the Registration Statement.  The last installment of $1,000,000 was to be advanced immediately prior to the date the Registration Statement was declared effective by the Commission.   The remaining $3,000,000 was not funded due to the Company failing to file the necessary Registration Statement. The Debentures mature on the third anniversary of the date of issuance. The holder of the Debentures may convert at any time amounts outstanding under the Debentures into shares of common stock of the Company at a fixed conversion price per share equal to $0.314.  Under the Purchase Agreement the debentures are secured by substantially all of the Company's, and its wholly owned subsidiaries’ assets.

Under the Purchase Agreement, we also issued to Cornell Partners ( now YA Global Investments, L.P. ) five-year warrants in six separate series as follows:

 
A Warrants to purchase 2,384,814 shares of common stock at $0.314 per share;
 
B Warrants to purchase 2,186,079 shares of common stock at $0.343 per share;
 
C Warrants to purchase 2,017,919 shares of common stock at $0.372 per share;
 
D Warrants to purchase 1,748,863 shares of common stock at $0.429 per share;
 
E Warrants to purchase 1,499,026 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share;
 
F Warrants to purchase 1,500,000 shares of common stock at $0.01 per share.


 
2.           Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 
Cash Equivalents
 
The Company considers all money market funds, bank certificates of deposit, and short term investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

 
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that subject the Company to credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and notes receivable.  The risk with respect to cash and cash equivalents is minimized by the Company’s policies in which such investments are placed only with highly rated financial institutions and in instruments with relatively short maturities.  The financial stability of these financial institutions is constantly reviewed by senior management.  The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates their fair value.

Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method at rates sufficient to write off the cost of the assets over their estimated useful lives.

 
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of deferred financing costs and goodwill.

The Company had incurred costs when obtaining financing through Cornell Funding which are capitalized and are being amortized using the straight-line method over the three-year term of the related financing agreement.  For tax purposes, these costs will be amortized over the same three-year term.

The Company acquired goodwill through the acquisition of the assets and liabilities of ESP (TruBackgrounds).

Goodwill
 
The Company has elected to account for goodwill resulting from the acquisition of assets, in accordance with statement of financial accounting standards No. 142, which prohibits the amortization for goodwill since it has an indefinite life. The statement requires that goodwill be tested for impairment on an annual basis. If goodwill is impaired, an impairment loss will be recognized and charged against earnings in the year in which goodwill becomes impaired. There was no impairment for the years ended December 31, 2009 or 2008. However, for tax purposes, goodwill is being amortized ratably over a fifteen-year period.

 
Income Taxes
 
The Company accounts for income taxes using the liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and income tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will
be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.  The majority of the Company’s deferred tax asset has been established for the expected future benefit of net operating tax loss and credit carryforwards.  A valuation reserve against net deferred tax assets is required if, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 
Revenue Recognition
 
The Company provides access to public information such as bankruptcies, real estate transactions and motor vehicles and drivers’ licenses. Revenue is recognized when the information requested

 

 
by a customer is displayed or downloaded, there is evidence of an arrangement, the fees are fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured.

 
Costs of Revenues and Software Development Costs
 
Costs of revenues consist primarily of costs for data acquisition, materials and expenses associated with compact disks and costs for license agreements related to data acquisition, software development and maintenance costs.

 
Software development costs are charged to operations as incurred, as they relate to ongoing maintenance of data and the Company’s website.  The Company evaluates certain software development costs for capitalization in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position 98-1 (“SOP 98-1”), “Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use.”  Costs incurred relating to the Company’s own personnel and outside consultants who are directly associated with software developed for internal use may be capitalized.  Costs eligible for capitalization under SOP 98-1 have been immaterial to date.

 
Stock Compensation Plans

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), “Share Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123(R)”) using the modified prospective transition method.  No stock-based compensation expense was recognized in the income statement for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008. There are currently no options granted under the Company’s stock-based employee compensation plans.

Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the Company presented all tax benefits of deductions resulting from the exercise of stock options as operating cash flows in the consolidated statements of cash flows. SFAS No. 123(R) requires the tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options (“excess tax benefits”) to be classified and reported as both an operating cash outflow and a financing cash inflow on a prospective basis upon adoption.
 
       SFAS No. 123R requires the use of a valuation model to calculate the fair value of stock-based awards. The Company has elected to use the Black-Scholes option valuation model, which incorporates various assumptions including volatility, expected life, and interest rates. The assumptions used for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 
               and the resulting estimates of weighted-average fair value per share of options granted during those periods are as follows:

 
For the twelve months ended
 
December 31
 
2009
2008
Expected life
6 years
6 years
Volatility
33%
31%
Risk free interest rate
0.45 %
0.36 %
Dividend yields
-
-
Weighted-average fair value of options granted during the period
-
-

The expected life of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. For 2009 and 2008, expected stock price volatility is based on a combination of historical volatility of the Company’s stock and the one-year implied volatility of its traded options, for the related vesting periods. Prior to the adoption of SFAS 123R, expected stock price volatility was estimated using only historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term. The Company has not paid dividends in the past and does not plan to pay any dividends in the near future.


 
 
Earnings Per Share
 
Basic earnings per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period.  Diluted earnings per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period.  The computation of diluted earnings per share does not assume the issuance of potential common shares that have an anti-dilutive effect.  Diluted per share computations are not presented since the effect would be anti-dilutive.

 
Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 
Recent Pronouncements

 
On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS No. 157), which provides a consistent definition of fair value that focuses on exit price and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value, the use of market-based inputs over company-specific inputs.  SFAS No. 157 requires expanded disclosures about fair value measurements and establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based on the observable inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability at the measurement date.  The standard also requires that a company consider its own nonperformance risk when measuring liabilities carried at fair value, including derivatives.  In February 2008 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) approved the FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. FAS 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157” (FSP No. FAS 157-2), that permits companies to partially defer the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for one year for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are recognized or disclosed as fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis.  FSP No. FAS 157-2 does not permit companies to defer recognition and disclosure requirements for financial assets and financial liabilities or for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are remeasured at least annually.  SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial assets and financial liabilities and for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are re-measured at least annually for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007.  The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are applied prospectively.

 
The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, current portions of capital lease obligations, current portion of notes payable and convertible notes payable approximate fair value because the best valuation for them is the use in the business and the short maturity of those instruments.

 
 
3.
Accounts Receivable, Trade
 
Trade accounts receivable are presented net of an allowance for doubtful collections of $95,000 at December 31, 2009 and $102,000 at December 31, 2008.  In determining this allowance, objective evidence that a single receivable is uncollectible as well as a historical pattern of collections of accounts receivable that indicate that the entire face amount of a portfolio of accounts receivable may not be collectible is considered at each balance sheet date.

4.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consist of the following at December 31, 2009 and 2008:

 
December 31,
 
2009
 
2008
       
Equipment
 $     4,638,081
 
 $     4,597,245
Vehicles
22,343
 
22,343
Software (see note below)
332,587
 
918,920
Furniture and fixtures
389,783
 
389,783
Leasehold improvements
624,142
 
624,142
 
6,006,936
 
6,552,433
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
5,938,565
 
5,836,880
Property and equipment, net
 $         68,371
 
 $       715,553


 
Depreciation and amortization expense was $101,613 and $62,730 for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 
Note:  Management determined that it no longer made sense from a strategic or economic perspective to continue to include in the Company’s future product plans a development project which was initiated in 2005 and which had subsequently been put on hold.  Accordingly, the capitalized costs recorded to date were written off, resulting in a net loss on disposal of $586,334 which was recorded in the year ended December 31, 2009.

5.
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following at December 31, 2009 and 2008:

 
December 31,
 
2009
 
2008
       
Other
$   3,017
 
$   24,903
Prepaid consulting fees
-
 
75,000
       
Total
 $         3,017
 
 $       99,903




 
6.    Intangible assets
               Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31,

 
December 31,
 
2009
 
2008
       
Deferred financing costs
$295,000
 
$295,000
Goodwill
998,413
 
0
Total
$1,293,413
 
$295,000
Less: accumulated amortization
$270,416
 
$172,083
       
 
$1,022,997
 
$122,917

Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 was $98,333.

Future amortization expense for the next five years is:

2010
 $     24,548
2011
 $           -
2012
 $           -
2013
 $           -
2014
 $           -

7.    Other assets
 
Other assets consist of the following at December 31, 2009 and 2008:

 
December 31,
 
2009
 
2008
       
Security deposits
 $       100,468
 
 $         77,964
Restricted trading securities
-
 
1,500
       
Total
 $       100,468
 
 $         79,464

Restricted trading securities consist of 200,000 restricted shares of common stock in Data Evolution Holdings, Inc., which trades over the counter under the symbol DTEV.  These shares were acquired as part of an agreement to provide service and data to DEH. As of December 31, 2009, The Company has decided that the asset is fully impaired and the adjusted carrying value is now zero.

 
 
8.
Accrued Expenses
 
Accrued expenses consist of the following at December 31, 2009 and 2008:

 
December 31,
 
2009
 
2008
       
Accrued interest
 $     3,233,902
 
 $     3,227,400
Accrued legal settlements
292,351
 
-
Board of Director fees
210,049
 
 -
Accounting fees
91,000
 
91,000
Payroll
 90,133
 
87,931
Other
75,078
 
67,821
       
Total
 $     3,992,513
 
 $     3,474,152

9.
Notes Payable

Notes payable consist of the following:

During 2003, the Company issued subordinated promissory notes in the amount of $2.3 million, bearing simple interest ranging from 10% and 12% per annum.  The balance of this debt at December 31, 2008, is $102,000.  In 2007, the terms of these notes were re-negotiated and now bear interest ranging from 19% to 30%. As of December 31, 2009 the balance on these notes remains unpaid and the notes are now classified as demand.

On March 20, 2007, we issued a secured convertible debenture to Cornell Capital Partners ( now YA Global Investments, L.P. ) in the aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 of which $3,000,000 was advanced immediately.  The second installment of $2,000,000 was to be advanced immediately prior to the filing by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") of the Registration Statement.  The last installment of $1,000,000 was to be advanced immediately prior to the date the Registration Statement was declared effective by the Commission.   The remaining $3,000,000 was not funded due to the
Company  failing to file the necessary Registration Statement. The Debentures mature on the third anniversary of the date of issuance. The holder of the Debentures may convert at any time amounts outstanding under the Debentures into shares of common stock of the Company at a fixed conversion price per share equal to $0.314.  Under the Purchase Agreement the debentures are secured by substantially all of the Company's, and its wholly owned subsidiaries’ assets.

Under the Purchase Agreement, we also issued to Cornell Partners ( now YA Global Investments, L.P. ) five-year warrants in six separate series as follows:

 
A Warrants to purchase 2,384,814 shares of common stock at $0.314 per share;
 
B Warrants to purchase 2,186,079 shares of common stock at $0.343 per share;
 
C Warrants to purchase 2,017,919 shares of common stock at $0.372 per share;
 
D Warrants to purchase 1,748,863 shares of common stock at $0.429 per share;
 
E Warrants to purchase 1,499,026 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share;
 
F Warrants to purchase 1,500,000 shares of common stock at $0.01 per share.

Also in connection with the sale and issuance of the Debentures, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd. for the settlement of a dispute regarding the amount due under debt instruments issued by the Company to Dutchess during


 
2005 and 2006.  Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement, the Company immediately paid a cash amount of $1,500,000 with two additional cash payments in the amount of $300,000 each to be made on the date that (i) the Company files the Registration Statement (or, if earlier, within 45 days) and (ii) the Registration Statement is declared effective (or, if earlier, within 145 days).  The Company also issued a Note in the amount of $1,500,000 and agreed to reduce to $0.10 per share the exercise price of the warrants issued to Dutchess.  Dutchess agreed to terminate any security interest in the Company’s assets upon the Initial Payment.

On December  11,  2007,  the Company received a letter dated December 6, 2007 ( the "Notice Letter"), from  YA  Global  Investments,  L.P.,  (formerly  known  as Cornell Capital Partners,  L.P.)  notifying  the  Company  of certain Events of Default under the Secured  Convertible  Debenture  dated  March  20,  2007  of  the  Company  (the "Debenture").  As a result of this default, the entire note has been re-classified as short term.

Effective December 30, 2009, all indebtness to Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd. has been settled through the issuance of 72,000 shares of Preferred Class Common Stock that was authorized by a majority of shareholders of Common Stock through a Written Consent process.

In November, 2009, the Company repurchased 2,000,000 shares of its Common Stock at $0.125 from an independent investor. This purchase was done in the form of a two year, 5.5% convertible note in the amount of $250,000. This note is convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a conversion price of twelve and one half cents ($0.125). All interest payable in relation to this note was prepaid.

During 2009, the Company issued several one-year convertible promissory notes totaling $375,000, bearing simple interest of 8% per annum.  The balance of this debt at December 31, 2009, is $375,000.

10.           Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases
 
The Company leases office space and equipment under various non-cancelable operating lease agreements which terminate on various dates through 2015.  Rent expense amounted to $421,387 and $544,199 during 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 
Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:

Year ending December 31,
 
2010
$    394,730
2011
387,138
2012
371,016
2013
371,016
2014 and future
463,770
Total
$ 1,987,670

 
Capital Leases
 
As of December 31, 2009, no balance remained due on capital leases.

 
License Agreements
 
The Company obtains its data from multiple sources and has entered into various license agreements with the related data providers.  In 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded $1,760,299 and $1,691,293 respectively in costs related to these agreements.  In the event that any of the primary sources of data are no longer available to the Company, management believes that it

 
 
 
would be able to integrate alternate sources of data without significant disruption to the business or operations, as there are currently a number of providers of such data.  The Company is required to make minimum payments under these agreements as follows:

The following represents the contractual obligation and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2009.
 
                         
Contractual Obligations
 
Total
   
Less than
 1 Year
   
1-3
 Years
   
3-5
 Years
 
Long-Term Debt including current portion
  $ 3,588,799     $ 3,469,234     $ 119,565       -  
Operating Leases
    1,999,707       406,766       758,154       834,787  
License Agreements     405,000       405,000              
Total
  $ 5,993,506     $ 4,281,000     $ 877,719     $ 834,787  

 
The Company’s operations depend upon information that includes public records.  If material changes were to occur in federal or state laws regulating or prohibiting the distribution of public records, particularly credit header records, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially affected.  In the event that such a termination occurred, management believes it could acquire replacement data from other sources; however, such termination might have an adverse effect on the Company’s operations.

 
Legal Proceedings

 
 None

11.           Income Taxes
 
Deferred tax assets consist of the following at December 31:


 
2009
2008
     
Net operating loss carry forwards
 $         15,000,000
 $     14,735,000
Stock based compensation
390,000
450,000
Bad debt reserve
39,000
44,400
Investment loss
5,000
5,000
Gross deferred tax assets
15,434,000
15,234,400
     
Valuation allowance
(15,434,000)
(15,234,400)
Net deferred tax assets
 $                   -
 $                   -

The Company has provided a valuation allowance for the full amount of the deferred tax assets since realization of these future benefits is not sufficiently assured.  When the Company achieves

 
 
profitability, these deferred tax assets may be available to offset future income tax liabilities and expenses.

            The net increase in the valuation allowance was approximately $200,000 for 2009 and 2008.

At December 31, 2009, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal and state income tax reporting purposes of approximately $37 million and $20 million respectively.  The federal and state net operating loss carry forwards expire through 2027.

Certain substantial changes in the Company’s ownership may occur.  As a result, under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the amount of net operating loss carryforwards available annually to offset future taxable income may be limited.  The amount of this annual limitation is
determined based upon the Company’s value prior to the ownership changes taking place.  Subsequent ownership changes could further affect the limitation in future years.

12.
Common Stock and Preferred Stock
As of December 31, 2009, the Company has authorized capital stock of 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, and 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share (“Preferred Stock”).  As of the date hereof, there are outstanding 49,770,826 shares of Common Stock, 72,000 shares of Preferred Stock. In accordance with the FASB codification 480-10, the Preferred Stock has been classified on the balance sheet as shares subject to mandatory redemption.

Voting

The holders of Preferred Stock shall be entitled to the number of votes equal to the number of whole shares of Common Stock into which such shares of Preferred Stock be converted.

The holders of the Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held at all meetings of stockholders.  There shall be no cumulative voting.

Dividends

Holders of shares of Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, cumulative dividends to be paid quarterly, in cash or in Preferred Stock, at the option of the Company, at the rate of twenty five cents ($.25) per share, prior and in preference to any declaration or payment of any dividend to the holders of shares of Common Stock.

Liquidation

As of December 31, 2009 and 2008, the holders of shares of Preferred Stock then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid out of the assets of the Company available for distribution to its stockholders before any payment will be made to the holders of the Common Stock or any other class or series of stock ranking on liquidation junior to the Preferred Stock, an amount in cash per share equal to the greater of: (i) the original purchase price paid with respect to each share of Preferred Stock held by such holder, subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of any stock dividend, stock split, combination or other similar recapitalization affecting such share, plus any dividends declared but unpaid on such shares, or (ii) the amount such holder would receive if such shares of Preferred Stock are converted to Common Stock immediately prior to any such liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company.

 
 
After payment has been made in full to the Preferred Stock, any remaining assets available for distribution will be distributed among Common Stock holders.

Redemption Rights

On or after December 31, 2009, the Company shall redeem from all the holders of the Preferred Shares, at the beginning of each quarter, those amounts of Preferred Shares at a price of $25.00 per share set forth below:

From:
Through:
 
# of Preferred Shares
       
Closing Date
December 31, 2010
 
                            600
March 31, 2011
December 31, 2011
 
                         1,000
March 31, 2012
December 31, 2012
 
                         1,400

The number of shares of Preferred Stock to be redeemed for the following years ending December 31 are:

2010
      2,400
2011
      4,000
2012
      5,600
2013
           -
2014
           -

Conversion Rights

At the option of the holders of Preferred Stock can convert at any time upon their Preferred Shares into 41.66 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share.

13.           Stock Option Plans
 
On November 16, 1999, the Board of Directors approved the Incentive and Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan as amended (the “1999 Plan”).  Under the terms of the 1999 Plan, the Company is authorized to grant incentive and nonqualified stock options to purchase shares of common stock to its employees, officers and directors, and consultants or advisors.

The Board of Directors administers the Plan.  A maximum of 15,000,000, shares, or 300,000 after adjusting for the reverse split, of Class A Voting Common Stock has been approved for issuance under the 1999 Plan of which 6,061 post split shares are available for grant at December 31, 2008.  The options are not transferable except by will or domestic relations order. As of November 16, 2009, all options under this plan have expired.

 
On March 28, 2003, the Board of Directors approved the Incentive and Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (the “2003 Plan”) which was approved by the stockholders at the May 29, 2003 annual meeting.  Under the terms of the 2003 Plan, the Company is authorized to grant incentive and nonqualified stock options to purchase shares of common stock to its employees, officers and directors, and consultants or advisors.  The Board of Directors administers the 2003 Plan.  A maximum of 25,000,000 shares, or 500,000 after adjusting for the reverse split, of Class A Voting Common Stock and 25,000,000 shares, or 500,000 after adjusting for the reverse split, of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock, or a combined total of 1,000,000 post split shares have been approved for issuance under the 2003 Plan of which 964,000 are available for grant at December 31, 2009.  The options are not transferable except by will or domestic relations order.



 
The Board of Directors determines the exercise price and vesting period of the options at the date of grant.  The exercise price for incentive stock options shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant.  The option exercise period will not exceed ten years from the date of grant.  The options are generally fully exercisable when issued to directors and consultants and exercisable 25% per year and continuing over four years for employees (based on continual employment). If a grantee owns stock representing more than 10%
 
of the outstanding shares on the date such an incentive option is granted, the price shall be at least 110% of fair market value and the maximum term of the options will be five years.

 
The following table presents activity under the Plans adjusting for the reverse split for the years ended December 31, 2009 and2008


   
Weighted average
 
Shares
exercise price
     
Outstanding at December 31, 2007
            410,906
 $     29.87
Granted
600,000
 $       0.11
Exercised
-
-
Forfeited / Canceled
 -
-
     
Outstanding at December 31, 2008
         1,010,906
 $     12.21
Issued
-
-
Exercised
-
-
Canceled
          (783,919)
 $       4.60
     
Outstanding at December 31, 2009
            226,987
 $     38.83


 
The following summarizes information relating to options outstanding at December 31, 2009:

   
                                 Options outstanding
 
Options exercisable
 
     
 
 
 
       
 
     
weighted average remaining
 
Weighted average
     
Weighted average
Range of exercise price
 
Shares
 
contractual life (years)
 
exercise price
 
Shares
 
exercise price
                     
$10.00-$15.00
 
  123,237
 
2.67
 
$   10.07
 
 123,237
 
$    10.07
$15.00-$75.00
 
 103,750
 
4.48
 
$   73.00
 
103,750
 
$    73.00
   
226,987
 
3.50
 
$   38.83
 
 226,987
 
$    38.83




14.
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
 
The Company sponsors a defined contribution retirement plan under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, which covers substantially all employees.  The Company may make discretionary matching contributions up to 1% of employee contributions.  Company contributions vest ratably over a six-year period.  Company matching contributions amounted to $15,582 and $9,416 in 2009 and 2008, respectively.

15.
Segment Information
 
The Company operates in a single business segment

16           Financial Statement Presentation
Certain amounts in the 2008 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2009 presentation.

 
 
 

 
 
EX-10.18 2 debtconversionagmt.htm DUTCHESS DEBT CONVERSION AGREEMENT debtconversionagmt.htm
Exhibit 10.18
 
 
 
 
DEBT CONVERSION AGREEMENT
 
THIS DEBT CONVERSION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of  November 4, 2009, by and between Locateplus Holdings Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), 100 Cummings Center, No. 235M, Beverly, MA 01915 and Dutchess Private Equities Fund Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Dutchess”), 50 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 2, Boston, MA 02116.
 
RECITALS
 
    WHEREAS, approximately $1,817,828 in principal and accrued interest is currently owed to Dutchess by the Company and is outstanding on the books and records of the Company, which amount is comprised of: (i) that Convertible Debenture between Dutchess and the Company dated December 30, 2005 and (ii) that Convertible Debenture between Dutchess and the Company dated March 16, 2007 issued to Dutchess by the Company (the “Debentures”), true copies of which are attached as Exhibit A;
 
    WHERAS, Dutchess holds a warrant to purchase up to 1,125,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an exercise price of $.10 per share (the “Warrant”) a true copy of which is also attached as Exhibit B;
   
    WHEREAS, Dutchess desires to convert all amounts outstanding under the Debentures and Warrant (collectively, the “Obligations” and each an “Obligation”) into an aggregate of 72,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, Par Value $1.00 per share (“Preferred Stock”), of the Company (the “Preferred Shares”), and the Company desires to convert such Obligations into such Preferred Shares.
 
    NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
   
    1. Conversion of the Obligations; Issuance of the Preferred Shares.
 
       1.1 At the Closing (as defined in Section 2 hereof) and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Dutchess hereby agrees to convert all of the Obligations into the Preferred Shares at a conversion price of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per share, and the Company hereby agrees to issue an aggregate of seventy-two thousand (72,000) Preferred Shares to Dutchess.  By converting the Obligations into the Preferred Shares, Dutchess acknowledges and agrees that the Obligations will be cancelled and terminated in all respects and for all purposes and that Dutchess will be deemed to have released all claims held by Dutchess with respect to the Obligations, including the payment of principal and interest thereon, and any fees and other amounts payable with respect to the Obligations.
 
       1.2 For purposes of calculating the holding periods for the Preferred Shares, Dutchess shall tack back to the holding period(s) for the specific Debenture(s) under which Dutchess became entitled to receive the Preferred Shares pursuant to this Agreement.  The Company shall not adopt a position inconsistent with the foregoing or contest such tacking for any reason and shall cooperate with Dutchess in any efforts Dutchess may undertake to assert such tacking in connection with the future sale of any Preferred Shares.
 
    2. Closing; Delivery of Preferred Shares.
 
       2.1 Closing.  The closing of the conversion of the Obligations and the issuance of the Preferred Shares (the Closing) shall occur at 10:00 a.m. local time on a date to be mutually agreed upon on or before December 31, 2009 (the “Closing Date”) at the offices of the Company, or at such other location as shall be agreed by the parties.
 
       2.2 Deliveries.  At the Closing, the Company shall deliver to Dutchess (i) a stock certificate representing the Preferred Shares in the name of Dutchess; and (ii) and Stipulation of Dismissal without Prejudice of the current case of LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation v Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd.  in Suffolk Superior Court, Civil Action No. 09 - 1385A and Dutchess shall deliver (i) instruments of cancellation of the Obligations, (ii) an assignment to the Company of all shares of capital stock of the Company or rights thereto owned by Dutchess or any of its affiliates and (iii) an assignment of certain Debt pursuant to a Debt Purchase Agreement dated as of November 4, 2009 between the parties.  .
 
    3. Representations and Warranties of Dutchess. Dutchess represents and warrants to the Company as follows.
 
       3.1 Acquisition for Own Account for Investment.  Dutchess is acquiring the Preferred Shares for Dutchess’s own account for investment purposes only and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, a distribution of the Preferred Shares within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 1933 Act).
 
       3.2 Understanding of Risks.  Dutchess is aware of the highly speculative nature of the investment in the Preferred Shares and the financial hazards involved in such investment.
 
       3.3 Dutchess’s Qualifications.  By reason of Dutchess’s business or financial experience, Dutchess is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of this investment, has the ability to protect Dutchess’s own interests in this transaction, and is financially capable of bearing a total loss of the investment.
 
      3.4 No General Solicitation; Place of Sale.  At no time was Dutchess presented with or solicited by any publicly issued or circulated newspaper, mail, radio, television or other form of general advertising or solicitation in connection with the offer, sale and purchase of the Preferred Shares.
 
       3.5 Compliance with Securities Laws.  Dutchess understands and acknowledges that the Preferred Shares are not being registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) under the 1933 Act, but instead are being sold under an exemption or exemptions from the registration and qualification requirements of the 1933 Act or applicable state securities laws that impose certain restrictions on Dutchess’s ability to transfer the Preferred Shares.
 
       3.6 Restrictions on Transfer.  Dutchess understands that Dutchess may not transfer any Preferred Shares unless such Preferred Shares are registered under the 1933 Act or applicable state securities laws, or unless exemptions from such registration and qualification requirements are available.
 
       3.7 Representation by Counsel.  Dutchess has been represented by its own counsel, accountant and tax specialist in connection with the acquisition of the Preferred Shares and entering into this Agreement and acknowledges that Dutchess is not relying on any securities, tax, accounting or other advice from the Company or its counsel or advisors.
 

    4. Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents and warrants to Dutchess as follows.
 
       4.1 Authority.  The Company has the power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and to issue the Preferred Shares to Dutchess. The Company has been duly organized and is validly existing in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization as the type of entity that it purports to be.  The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company, and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary action and no other proceeding on the part of the Company is necessary to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
 
       4.2 Valid Issuance of Preferred Shares.  The Preferred Shares, when issued and delivered in accordance with the terms of this Agreement for the consideration expressed herein, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable shares of  Series A Preferred Stock. The Company’s obligation to issue such Preferred Shares and to close according to the terms and conditions of this Agreement are contingent upon the Company’s having obtained all required authorizations.
 
       4.3 Representation by Counsel.  The Company has been represented by its own counsel, accountant and tax specialist in connection with the issuance of the Preferred Shares and entering into this Agreement and acknowledges that the Company is not relying on any securities, tax, accounting or other advice from Dutchess or its counsel or advisors.
 
       4.4 Consent. No consent, approval, authorization or order of any court or governmental authority or third-party is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement by the parties.
 
    5. Covenants of the Company.  The Company hereby covenants to Dutchess as follows:
 
       5.1 Within ten (10) days of the execution of this Agreement the Company shall commence to obtain the necessary authorizations to create and issue the Preferred Shares and shall    file any and all necessary paperwork with the Delaware Secretary of State and the Board of Directors shall approve the execution of a Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Preferred Stock, Par Value $1.00 per share  (the “Certificate”)  substantially in the form of Certificate attached as Exhibit C to this Agreement.  which shall include, among other rights, privileges and preferences, the following:
 
 a.           Dividends shall be paid quarterly, in cash or in  Series A Preferred Stock, at the option of the Corporation,, at the rate of  twenty five cents ($.25) per share..  Dividends shall be cumulative.
 
 b.           At the option of the holder thereof, each share of Preferred Stock may be converted into 41.66 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”), as set forth in the Certificate.
 
c.   The Series A Preferred Stock shall be senior in rights, privileges and preferences to all other series of preferred or common stock of the Company, including with respect to dividend, distribution and liquidation rights, privileges and preferences.
 
       5.2 The Company shall purchase pro rata from all the holders of the Preferred Shares, at the beginning of each calendar quarter, those amounts of Preferred Shares at a price of $25 per share, all  as set forth below:
 
i.  
From the Closing through December 31 2010 – 600  Preferred Shares
 
ii.  
From March 31, 2011 through December 31, 2011 – 1,000  Preferred Shares
 
 
iii.
From March 31, 2012 through December 31, 2012 – 1,400  Preferred Shares.
 
       The specified number of Preferred Shares which the Company is obliged to purchase by any specified date shall be reduced by the number of Preferred Shares converted to Common Stock before such date and by the number of Preferred Shares purchased by the Company before such date pursuant to any Puts as set forth below.
 
       5.3  Each holder of Preferred Shares shall have the right, at its sole option, after November 1, 2009, to request that the Company buy a specified number of shares of Preferred Shares owned by such holder in exchange for payment by the Company of the Put Consideration (as defined below).  In order to exercise this right, the holder shall send the Company a  signed and dated notice in writing setting forth the number of shares of Preferred Shares that the holder intends to sell and a computation of the Put Consideration.  The “Put Consideration” is the product of the number of Preferred Shares that the holder intends to sell multiplied by twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per Share (the “Put Price”). The total Put Consideration payable by the Company during any calendar quarter shall not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) through the last quarter of 2010, twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) per quarter through the last quarter of 2011 and thirty five thousand dollars ($35,000) thereafter. The Company, in its sole discretion, may determine whether to agree to an increase in the Put Consideration as described above.
 
       5.4  While the Preferred Shares are outstanding, the Company shall authorize and reserve a sufficient number of its previously authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock to satisfy the rights of conversion and purchase of the holders of the Preferred Shares, which amounts shall be determined by reference to the Certificate.
 
       Acknowledgements. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that, as of the date hereof, the outstanding balances under the Debentures, are as set forth on Exhibit D attached hereto.
 
    6. Restrictive Legend.
 
       6.1 Legend.  Dutchess understands and agrees that the Company may place the legend set forth below or a similar legend on any stock certificates evidencing the Preferred Shares, or any Common Stock into which the Preferred Shares are converted, together with any other legends that may be required by state or federal securities laws or the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws:
 
       THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED THIS CERTIFICATE  HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF CERTAIN STATES.  THESE SECURITIES ARE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE AND
       MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR RESOLD EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, PURSUANT TO REGISTRATION OR EXEMPTION THEREFROM..
 
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    7. Compliance with Laws and Regulations.  The sale and transfer of the Preferred Shares will be subject to and conditioned upon compliance by the Company and Dutchess with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and with all applicable requirements of any stock exchange or automated quotation system on which the Company’s Common Stock may be listed or quoted at the time of such issuance or transfer.
 
    8.General Provisions.
 
       8.1 Successors and Assigns; Assignment.  Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, this Agreement, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder, will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives.  This Agreement is not assignable without the prior written consent of the parties hereto, except that Dutchess may assign this Agreement to any affiliate upon notice to, and without the consent of the Company.
 
       8.2 Governing Law.  The validity, terms, performance and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed and construed by the provisions hereof and in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to agreements that are negotiated, executed, delivered and performed solely in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
 
       8.3  Notices.  Any and all notices required or permitted to be given to a party pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement will be in writing and will be effective and deemed to provide such party sufficient notice under this Agreement on the earliest of the following: (i) at the time of personal delivery, if delivery is in person; (ii) one (1) business day after deposit with an express overnight courier for United States deliveries, or two (2) business days after such deposit for deliveries outside of the United States, with proof of delivery from the courier requested; or (iii) three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail by certified mail (return receipt requested) for United States deliveries.  All notices for delivery outside the United States will be sent by express courier.  All notices not delivered personally will be sent with postage and/or other charges prepaid and properly addressed to the party to be notified at the address first set forth above or at such other address as such party may designate by one of the indicated means of notice herein to the other party hereto.
 
       8.4 Further Assurances.  The parties agree to execute such further docu­ments and instruments and to take such further actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this Agreement.
 
       8.5 Titles and Headings.  The titles, captions and headings of this Agreement are included for ease of reference only and will be disregarded in interpreting or construing this Agreement.
   
       8.6 Entire Agreement.  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all prior understandings and agreements, whether oral or written, between or among the parties hereto with respect to the specific subject matter hereof.
 
       8.7 Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered will be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement.
 
       8.8 Facsimile Signatures.  This Agreement may be executed and delivered by facsimile and upon such delivery the facsimile signature will be deemed to have the same effect as if the original signature had been delivered to the other party
 
       8.9 Amendment and Waivers.  This Agreement may be amended only by a written agreement executed by each of the parties hereto.  No amendment of or waiver of, or modification of any obligation under this Agreement will be enforceable unless set forth in a writing signed by the party against which enforcement is sought.  Any amendment effected in accordance with this section will be binding upon all parties hereto and each of their respective successors and assigns.  No delay or failure to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of that provision as to that or any other instance.  No waiver granted under this Agreement as to any one provision herein shall constitute a subsequent waiver of such provision or of any other provision herein, nor shall it constitute the waiver of any per­formance other than the actual performance specifically waived.
 
       8.10 Third-Party Beneficiaries.  Nothing in this Agreement is intended to confer upon any other person, whether or not named herein, and rights or remedies of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement.
 
       8.11 Disputes Under the Agreement. All disputes arising under this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to principles of conflict of laws.  The parties to this Agreement shall submit all disputes arising under this Agreement to arbitration in Boston, Massachusetts before a single arbitrator pursuant to the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”).  The arbitrator shall be selected by application of the rules of the AAA, or by mutual agreement of the parties, except that such arbitrator shall be an attorney admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  No party hereto will challenge the jurisdiction or venue provisions as provided in this section. The decisions of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on all parties, shall not be subject to appeal and may be enforced by any party in a court of applicable jurisdiction.  Nothing in this section shall limit the Holder's right to obtain an injunction for a breach of this Agreement  from a court of law.  Any injunction obtained shall remain in full force and effect until the arbitrator, as set forth herein, fully adjudicates the dispute.
 

 
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company and Dutchess have caused this Debt Conversion Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date first written above.
 

 
   
DUTCHESS PRIVATE EQUITIES FUND, LTD.:
   
 
By:___________________
Name:  Douglas H. Leighton
Title:    Director
     
   
THE COMPANY:
 
   
LOCATEPLUS HOLDINGS CORPORATION
   
 
By: ____________________
Name:  Geoffrey Lee
Its:        Interim Chief Executive Officer

 

 
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EX-10.19 3 stockpurchaseagmt.htm SERIES A CONVERTIBLE STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT stockpurchaseagmt.htm
Exhibit 10.19
 
 
 
 
SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
 
THIS SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of November 4, 2009 by and among LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation , a Delaware corporation, (collectively, the “Company”), and the investors listed on Schedule 1 attached hereto (who shall execute this Agreement and who are collectively referred to as the “Investors”).
 
RECITALS
 
    WHEREAS, the Company and the Investors are executing and delivering this Agreement in reliance upon an exemption from securities registration pursuant to Section 4(2) and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D (“Regulation D”) as promulgated by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”);
 
    WHEREAS, the Company desires to authorize, issue and sell seventy two thousand (72,000) shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value per share (the “Series A Stock”) to the Investors, and the Investors desire to purchase the Series A Stock, all on the terms and subject to the conditions herein set forth; and
 
    WHEREAS, on November 4, 2009 the Company and Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd.   executed and delivered a Debt Conversion Agreement (the “Debt Conversion Agreement”) to take effect upon such time as the fulfillment of the Company obligations herein for duly authorized issuance of the Series A Stock.
 
    NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
 
 
        1. Authorization of Securities.  The Company has duly obtained the authorization authorizations for  issuance of  the preferred stock of which the Series A Stock is a part (the “Preferred Stock”)  set forth in the Company’s Amended Certificate  of Incorporation and  the Certificate of Designation for the Series A Stock,   containing the rights, privileges and preferences as described in the Debt Conversion Agreement The Company has authorized and reserved a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock to satisfy the rights of conversion and purchase of the holders of the Series A Stock.  (the “Conversion Shares”).
 
        2. Sale and Purchase of Series A Stock.  Subject to the terms and conditions herein, the Company agrees to sell to the Investors, and each of the Investors severally agrees to purchase from the Company on the date hereof in accordance with this Agreement, the number of shares of Series A Stock set forth opposite such Investor’s name on Schedule 1 at a purchase price of Twenty-Five dollars ($25.00) per share in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Debt Conversion Agreement (the “Purchase Commitment”).  The Company’s agreement with each Investor is a separate agreement, and the sale of the Series A Stock to each Investor is a separate sale.
 
        3. The Closing.  The closing of the sale of the Series A Stock shall take place at 10:00 a.m. Boston time (the “Closing”) on the date hereof.  The date and time on which the Closing occurs shall be referred to as the “Closing Date”.  On the Closing Date, the Company shall deliver to each of the Investors purchasing shares of the Series A Stock on such date a stock certificate for the number of shares of Series A Stock being acquired by such Investor, which shares shall be registered in the Investor’s name or as otherwise designated by the Investor.
 
        4. Representations and Warranties by the Company.  As a material inducement to each of the Investors to enter into this Agreement and to purchase the number of shares of the Series A Stock set forth after such Investor’s name on Schedule 1, with the understanding that each Investor will be relying thereon in consummating the transactions contemplated hereunder, the Company hereby represents and warrants to each Investor as of the date of this Agreement that, except as set forth (i) in the Disclosure Schedule attached hereto and prepared and delivered by the Company to the Investors on the date hereof (the “Disclosure Schedule”), (ii) the Transaction Documents or (iii) SEC Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2008 and the SEC Form 10-Q of the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2009 (the “SEC Documents”, the statements contained in this Section 4 are true and correct.  The Disclosure Schedule is arranged in sections corresponding to the sections and subsections of this Section 4:
 
          4.1. Organization, Qualification and Power.  The Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, and has all requisite corporate power and authority, and all governmental licenses, governmental authorizations, governmental consents and governmental approvals, required to carry on its business as now conducted and to own, lease and operate the assets and properties of the Company as now owned, leased and operated.  The Company is duly qualified or licensed to do business as a foreign corporation and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which the character or location of its properties and assets owned, leased or operated by the Company or the nature of the business conducted by the Company requires such qualification or licensing, except where the failure to be so qualified, licensed or in good standing in such other jurisdiction could not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect (as defined herein) on the Company.  The Company has heretofore delivered to the Investors complete and accurate copies of its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as currently in effect. The Company has previously delivered to the Investors a complete and accurate list of all jurisdictions in which the Company is qualified or licensed to do business as of the date hereof.
 
          4.2. Authorization; Enforcement.  The Company has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement, the related Debt Conversion Agreement, any and all agreements referenced herein or therein, and all agreements and documents related to the foregoing (collectively, the “Transaction Documents”) and, to carry out the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Debt Conversion Agreement, The Board of Directors of the Company and the Company’s stockholders have taken all action required by law, the Company’s charter documents and otherwise to duly and validly authorize and approve the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of the Transaction Documents and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated in the Transaction Documents and no other corporate proceedings on the part of the Company are necessary to authorize the Transaction Documents or to consummate the transactions contemplated thereby.  The Transaction Documents have been duly and validly executed and delivered by the Company and constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Company, enforceable against it in accordance with their respective terms, subject to laws of general application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and rules of law governing specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies.
 
       4.3. Capitalization of the Company.  The Company has authorized (a) 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock, 49,993,987 of which shares are issued and outstanding, and (b) 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock of which 72,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock have been authorized but none of which is  issued and outstanding (together with the Common Stock, the “Capital Stock”).  All of the issued and outstanding shares of the Capital Stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, non-assessable and free of preemptive rights.  Except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule, the Transaction Documents or the SEC Documents (a) there are no outstanding obligations of the Company to repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any of its securities,  (b) there are no stockholder agreements, voting trusts or other agreements or understandings to which the Company is a party or by which it is bound relating to the voting or registration of any shares of Capital Stock,  (c) there are no outstanding options, warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into, any shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (d) there are no contracts, commitments, understandings or arrangements by which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is or may become bound to issue additional shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or options, warrants, scrip, rights to subscribe to, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or rights convertible into, any shares of capital stock of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, (e) there are no outstanding debt securities, (f) there are no agreements or arrangements under which the Company or any of its subsidiaries is obligated to register the sale of any of their securities under the Securities Act, (g) there are no outstanding registration statements or comment letters from the SEC or any other regulatory agency and (h)there are no securities or instruments containing anti-dilution or similar provisions that will be triggered by the issuance of the Preferred Stock as described in this Agreement.
 

       4.4. Non-Contravention.  Neither the execution, delivery and performance by the Company of the Transaction Documents nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated therein will (i) contravene or conflict with the Certificate of Incorporation or By-Laws  of the Company, (ii) contravene or conflict with or constitute a violation of any provision of any Applicable Law (as defined herein) binding upon or applicable to the Company or any of the Company’s assets, (iii) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien (as defined herein) on any of the Company’s assets, other than Permitted Liens (as defined herein), (iv) be in conflict with, constitute (with or without due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under, result in the loss of any material benefit under, or give rise to any right of termination, cancellation, increased payments or acceleration under any terms, conditions or provisions of any material note, bond, lease, mortgage, indenture, license, contract, franchise, permit, instrument or other agreement or obligation to which the Company is a party, or by which any of its properties or assets may be bound, or (v) to the knowledge of the Company, materially disrupt or impair any business relationship with any material supplier, customer, distributor, sales representative or employee of the Company.  Except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule, the Transaction Documents or the SEC Documents , neither the Company nor its subsidiaries is in violation of any term of or in default under its Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws  or any material contract, agreement, mortgage, indebtedness, indenture, instrument, judgment, decree or order or any statute, rule or regulation applicable to the Company or its subsidiaries.  The business of the Company and its subsidiaries is not being conducted, and shall not be conducted in violation of any material law, ordinance, or regulation of any governmental entity.  Except as specifically contemplated by the Transaction Documents  and as required under the Securities Act and any Applicable Law, the Company is not required to obtain any consent, authorization or order of, or make any filing or registration with, any court or governmental agency in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under or contemplated by the Transaction Documents in accordance with the terms thereof.  All consents, authorizations, orders, filings and registrations which the Company is required to obtain pursuant to the preceding sentence have been obtained or effected on or prior to the date hereof.  The Company and its subsidiaries are unaware of any facts or circumstance, which might give rise to any of the foregoing.
 
       4.5. Consents and Approvals.  No consent, approval, order or authorization of or from, or registration, notification, declaration or filing with (hereinafter sometimes separately referred to as a “Consent” and sometimes collectively as “Consents”), of any Person, including, without limitation, any Governmental Authority (as defined herein), is required in connection with the execution, delivery or performance of the Transaction Documents by the Company or the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated therein.  To the knowledge of the Company, there are no facts relating to the identity or circumstances of the Company that would prevent or materially delay obtaining any of the Consents.
 
       4.6. Financial Statements; Undisclosed Liabilities.
 
          (a) The Company has previously delivered to the Investors complete and accurate copies of the audited financial statements  of the Company as of December 31, 2008 Latest Financial Statements and the unaudited financial statements of the Company for the six months   ended June 30, 2009 all, as included in the
SEC Documents  ( the “Latest Financial Statements”).  The Latest Financial Statements are based upon the information contained in the books and records of the Company and fairly and accurately present the financial condition of the Company as of the dates thereof and results of operations for the periods referred to therein.  The Latest Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP (as defined herein). The financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2009 have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applicable to unaudited interim financial statements and thus may not contain all notes and may not contain prior period comparative data which are required by GAAP for audited financial statements)They reflect all adjustments necessary to a fair and accurate statement of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the interim periods presented.
 
          (b) All accounts, books and ledgers related to the business of the Company and its subsidiaries are properly and accurately kept, are complete in all material respects, and there are no material inaccuracies or discrepancies of any kind contained or reflected therein subject to the year end adjustments made by the outside
accountant which shall be in accordance with prior practice.
 
          (c) Except as and to the extent reflected in the Latest Financial Statements  subject to year end adjustments made in accordance with prior practice, the Company does not have any Liabilities (as defined herein) of any nature (whether accrued, absolute, contingent, unliquidated or otherwise, whether due or to become due,  and
regardless of when asserted), other than Liabilities incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business (as defined herein) since the date of the Latest Financial Statements and Liabilities arising in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein. 
 
       4.7. Assets and Properties.
 
          (a) Except as previously disclosed in the SEC Documents, the Company has good and valid right, title and interest in and to or, in the case of leased properties or properties held under license, good and valid leasehold or license interests in, all of their assets and properties, including, but not limited to, all of the machinery,
equipment, terminals, computers, vehicles, and all other assets and properties (real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible) reflected in the Latest Financial Statements and all of the assets purchased or otherwise acquired since the date of the Latest Financial Statements, except those assets and properties disposed of in the Company’s ordinary course of business after the date of the Latest Financial Statements.  The Company holds title to each such property and asset free and clear of all Liens, except Permitted Liens.
 
          (b) Except as previously disclosed in the SEC Documents, the material equipment owed by the Company has been properly maintained and is in good operating condition and repair and is adequate for the uses for which they are currently being put by the Company, normal wear and tear excepted.  To the knowledge of the
Company, no such asset is in need of maintenance or repair, except for routine maintenance and repairs that are in the ordinary course.
 
          (c) Except as previously disclosed in the SEC Documents, the Company owns or has the right to use all material property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, which is necessary for the operation of its business in substantially the same manner as it has been conducted during the period covered by the Latest Financial
Statements.
 
       4.8. Compliance with Applicable Laws.  Except as set forth in the Transaction Documents, the SEC Documents or the Disclosure Schedule, the Company has not violated or infringed, nor is it in violation or infringement of, any Applicable Law or any order, writ, injunction or decree of any Governmental Authority in connection with its activities.  The Company, and its officers, directors, agents and employees, have complied with all Applicable Laws.  No claims have been filed against the Company alleging a violation of any Applicable Law.
 
       4.9. Permits.  The Company has conducted its business in compliance with all material terms and conditions of all licenses, permits, quotas, authorizations, registrations and other approvals that are necessary to the operation of, or relate solely to, the Company’s business (collectively, the “Permits”).  Each Permit is valid and in full force and effect and none of the Permits will be terminated, revoked, modified or become terminable or impaired in any respect for any reason, except as would not have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
       4.10. Receivables.  The accounts receivable and other receivables reflected on the Latest Financial Statements, and those arising after the date thereof, are valid receivables that have arisen from bona fide transactions in the Company’s ordinary course of business, and the Company is not aware  that such accounts are subject to valid counterclaims or setoffs, and are collectible in accordance with their terms, except as and to the extent of the bad debt allowance reflected on the Latest Financial Statements.
 
       4.11. Litigation.  Except as set forth in the Transaction Documents, the SEC Documents or the Disclosure Schedule, there are no (a) actions, suits, claims, hearings, arbitrations, proceedings (public or private) or governmental investigations that have been brought by or against any Governmental Authority or any other Person, nor any investigations or reviews by any Governmental Authority against or affecting the Company, pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened, against or by the Company or any of its assets or which seek to enjoin or rescind the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; or (b) existing orders, judgments or decrees of any Governmental Authority naming the Company as an affected party or otherwise affecting any of the assets or the business of the Company.
 

       4.12. Labor and Employment Matters.  Except as set forth in the Transaction Documents, the SEC Documents or the Disclosure Schedule, the Company has previously provided  to the Investors a complete and accurate list of all current employees, officers and directors of the Company, which list includes their base salaries and bonus.  All employees of the Company are employed on an at-will basis.  Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is involved in any labor dispute nor, to the knowledge of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, is any such dispute threatened.  None of the Company’s or its subsidiaries’ employees is a member of a union and the Company and its subsidiaries believe that their relations with their employees are good
 
       4.13. Tax Matters.  Except as set forth in the Transaction Documents, the SEC Documents or the Disclosure Schedule as and with the exception of its corporate federal and state income tax return for the year ended December 31, 2008,  the Company has, or will have prior to Closing (a) properly completed and filed on a timely basis all tax returns (federal, provincial, state, county, local and other) relating to all excise, payroll, real estate, capital stock, intangible, value-added, income, sales, use, service, employment, property and, without limitation of the foregoing, all other taxes of every kind and nature which the Company is required to file in connection with its business prior to the Closing Date (i.e., the due date for such tax return being on or before the Closing Date) and for which the non-payment of, or failure to file, could result in a Lien on any of the Company’s assets, or result in the Investors becoming liable or responsible therefore, and (b) paid in full all Taxes (as defined herein), interest, penalties, assessments or deficiencies shown to be due to any taxing authority on such returns.  The Company is not currently the beneficiary of any extension of time within which to file any such return. The Company is not a party to any pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, any threatened action or proceeding against the Company for the assessment or collection of Taxes by any Governmental Authority, and there is no basis for any such action or proceeding.  There are no audits pending with respect to any liabilities for Taxes of the Company.
 
       4.14. Indemnification, Guarantee or Assumption of Liability Obligations.  Except as permitted by Applicable Law or set forth in the Company‘s Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws or set forth in the Transaction Documents, the SEC Documents or the Disclosure Schedule the Company is not a party to any Contract that contains any provisions requiring the Company to indemnify, guarantee or assume liabilities of any Person except as made in the ordinary course of business with routine agreements.
 
       4.15. Employee Benefit Plans.  Except as set forth in the Transaction Documents, the SEC Documents or the Disclosure Schedule the Company does not have any liability arising directly or indirectly under Section 412 of the Code, or Section 302 of Title IV of ERISA. The Company does not have any liability arising directly or indirectly to or with respect to any “multiemployer plan” within the meaning of Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA.  The Company does not have any liability arising under the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended, Section 4980B of the Code and Part 6 of Subtitle B of Title I of ERISA.  Nothing has occurred or failed to occur with respect to any the Company Pension Plan that could result in any liability to the Investors.

       4.16.
 Disclosure.  To the best of the knowledge and belief of the management of the Company, no representation or warranty by the Company in this Agreement and no statement contained or to be contained in any document, certificate or other writing furnished by the Company to the Investors in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omits or will omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.  There is no fact that has not been disclosed to the Investors of which any officer or director of the Company is aware which has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
 
       4.17. Insurance.  The Company and each of its subsidiaries are 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 and its subsidiaries are engaged.
 
       4.18. Regulatory Permits.  The Company and its subsidiaries possess all material certificates, authorizations and permits issued by the appropriate federal, state or foreign regulatory authorities necessary to conduct their respective businesses, and neither the Company nor any such subsidiary has received any notice of proceedings relating to the revocation or modification of any such certificate, authorization or permit.
 
       4.19. Internal Accounting Controls.  The Company and each of its subsidiaries maintain 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, and (iii) the recorded amounts for assets is compared with the existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.
 
       4.20. SEC Documents: Financial Statements. Except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule, since the date hereof, the Company has filed all reports, schedules, forms, statements and other documents required to be filed by it with the Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) The Company has made available through the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov., complete and accurate copies of the SEC Documents.  As of their respective dates, the financial statements of the Company disclosed in the SEC Documents (the “Financial Statements”) complied as to form in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the published rules and regulations of the Commission with respect thereto.  Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, during the periods involved (except (i) as may be otherwise indicated in such Financial Statements or the notes thereto, or (ii) in the case of unaudited interim statements, to the extent they may exclude footnotes or may be condensed or summary statements) and, fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Company as of the dates thereof and the results of its operations and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments).
 
       4.21. Acknowledgment Regarding Investor’s Purchase of the Preferred Stock. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Investors are acting solely in the capacity of an arm’s-length purchaser with respect to the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated thereby.  The Company further acknowledges that the Investors are not acting as a financial advisor or fiduciary of the Company (or in any similar capacity) with respect to the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated thereby and any advice given by the Investors or any of their respective representatives or agents in connection with the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated thereby is merely incidental to such Investor’s purchase of the Preferred Stock or the Conversion Shares.  The Company further represents to the Investor that the Company’s decision to enter into the Transaction Documents has been based solely on the independent evaluation by the Company and its representatives.
 
       4.22. No General Solicitation.  None of the Company, its subsidiaries or Affiliates (as defined herein), nor any person acting on its or their behalf, has engaged in any form of general solicitation or general advertising (within the meaning of Regulation D under the Securities Act) in connection with the offer or sale of the Preferred Stock.
 
       4.23. No Integrated Offering.  None of the Company, its subsidiaries or Affiliates, nor any person acting on its or their behalf has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would require registration of the Preferred Stock under the Securities Act or cause this offering of the Preferred Stock to be integrated with prior offerings by the Company for purposes of the Securities Act.
 
       4.24. Certain Transactions.  Except as permitted by Applicable Law or set forth in the Company‘s Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws or set forth in the Transaction Documents, the SEC Documents or the Disclosure Schedule  and except for arm’s-length transactions pursuant to which the Company makes payments in the ordinary course of business upon terms no less favorable than the Company could obtain from third parties and other than the grant of stock options disclosed in the SEC Documents, none of the officers, directors, or employees of the Company, its subsidiaries or Affiliates is presently a party to any transaction with the Company, its subsidiaries or Affiliates (other than for services as employees, officers and directors), including any contract, agreement or other arrangement providing for the furnishing of services to or by, providing for rental of real or personal property to or from, or otherwise requiring payments to or from any officer, director or such employee or, to the knowledge of the Company, any corporation, partnership, trust or other entity in which any officer, director, or any such employee has a substantial interest or is an officer, director, trustee or partner.
 

       4.25. Rights of First Refusal.  The Company is not obligated to offer the securities offered hereunder on a right of first refusal basis or otherwise to any third parties, including but not limited to, current or former shareholders of the Company, its subsidiaries, Affiliates, underwriters, brokers, agents or other third parties.
 
       4.27. Cancelleation of Debentures and Warrants.  The Investors and the Company agree that at  and subject to the conditions of Closing hereunder, Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd will cancel all Convertible Debentures issued by the Company to Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd. and all Warrants held by Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd. and all indebtedness and other obligations of the Company associated with such  Debentures and Warrants.
 
    5. Representations of the Investors.  Each of the Investors severally represents to the Company that:
 
       5.1. Investment Intent.  The shares of the Series A Stock and the Conversion Shares into which such shares may be converted that are being acquired by the Investor are being purchased for investment for the Investor’s own account and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, any distribution or public offering thereof.  The Investor has no present plan or intention to engage in a sale, exchange, transfer, distribution, redemption, reduction in any way of the Investor’s risk of ownership by short sale or otherwise, or other disposition, directly or indirectly of the Series A Stock being acquired by the Investor pursuant to the Transaction Documents or the Conversion Shares into which such shares may be converted.  The Investor is able to bear the economic risk of its investment and has the knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks (including tax considerations) of its investment, including the high degree of risk of loss of the Investor’s entire investment herein.
 
       5.2. Restrictions on Resale, Rule 144.  The Investor understands that the shares of the Series A Stock and the Conversion Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities laws by reason of their contemplated issuance in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof or Rule 504, 505 or 506 promulgated under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, and that the reliance of the Company and others upon these exemptions is predicated in part upon this representation by the Investor.  The Investor further understands that the Series A Stock and the Conversion Shares may not be transferred or resold without (i) registration under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws, or (ii) an exemption from the requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.  The Investor also understands that the Conversion Shares will be issued without prior registration thereof under the Securities Act or applicable state securities laws in reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and transactional exemptions from registration under applicable state securities laws based upon appropriate representations of the Investor.  As such, the Conversion Shares will be subject to transfer restrictions similar to restrictions applicable to the Series A Stock.  The Investor understands that (i) an exemption from such registration is presently available pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act by the Commission, (ii) the Company has made a commitment to remain eligible for Rule 144,.  The Investor understands that any sales pursuant to Rule 144 can be made only in full compliance with the provisions of Rule 144.
 
       If so requested by the Investors, the Company shall instruct counsel to write a Rule 144 opinion letter provided the necessary paperwork has been submitted and such counsel can write an opinion that the proposed transaction fits within the Exemption (as defined herein) .  
 
       5.3 Location of Principal Office, Qualification as an Accredited Investor, etc.  The state in which the Investor’s principal office (or domicile, if the Investor is an individual) is located is the state set forth in the Investor’s address on Schedule 1.  The Investor by execution of this Agreement hereby represents that he, she or it qualifies as an “accredited investor” for purposes of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.  The Investor (i) is an investor in securities of companies similar to the Company and acknowledges that it is able to fend for itself, and bear the loss of its entire investment in the Series A Stock, and (ii) has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the investment to be made by it pursuant to this Agreement.  If other than an individual, the Investor also represents it has not been organized solely for the purpose of acquiring the Series A Stock or the Conversion Shares.
 
       5.4. Acts and Proceedings.  The Investor has full power and authority to enter into and perform under the Transaction Documents in accordance with their respective terms.  The Transaction Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Investor, has been duly executed and delivered by the Investor, and each is a valid and binding agreement of the Investor and enforceable against the Investor in accordance with their terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium, reorganization or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to judicial limitations on the remedy of specific enforcement and other equitable remedies.
 
       5.5. Exculpation Among Investors.  The Investor acknowledges that in making the decision to invest in the Company, the Investor is not relying on any other Investor or upon any person, firm or company, other than the Company and its officers, employees and/or directors.  The Investor agrees that none of any of the other Investor, nor their partners, employees, officers or controlling persons, shall be liable for any actions taken by the Investor, or omitted to be taken by the Investor, in connection with such investment.
 
       5.6. Disclosure of Information.  The Investor represents that the Company has made available to the Investor at a reasonable time prior to the execution of the Transaction Documents the  opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the Company’s management concerning the Company’s business, management and financial affairs, the terms and conditions of the offering of the Series A Stock and to obtain any additional information (that the Company possesses or can acquire without unreasonable effort or expense) as may be necessary to verify the accuracy of information furnished to such Investor.  Investor further represents that it, except as otherwise provided by law, is entering into the Transaction Documents and is acquiring the Series A Stock without any representation or warranty, express or implied, by the Company or any of its officers, directors, employees or affiliated, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement.  The foregoing, however, does not limit or modify the representations and warranties of the Company in the Transaction Documents or the right of the Investors to rely thereon.
 
       5.7. Legend; Stop Transfer.  The Series A Stock, and any Conversion Shares issued upon conversion thereof, shall bear a legend substantially similar to the following:
 
THE SECURITIES EVIDENCED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER EITHER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”), OR APPLICABLE BLUE SKY LAWS, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN INVESTMENT REPRESENTATIONS.  THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE OR TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION UNDER THE ACT AND SUCH APPLICABLE BLUE SKY LAWS, OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
 
The Company shall make a notation regarding the restrictions on transfer of the Series A Stock and any such Conversion Shares in its books and the Series A Stock and any such Conversion Shares shall be transferred on the books of the Company only if transferred or sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act covering the securities to be transferred or an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Company that such registration is not required.
 
Any legend endorsed on a certificate pursuant to Section 5.7 hereof shall be removed, and the Company shall issue a certificate without such legend to the holder of such security, if such security is being disposed of pursuant to a registration under the Securities Act or pursuant to Rule 144 or any similar rule then in effect.
 
       It shall be the Company’s responsibility to take all necessary actions and to bear all such costs to issue the Conversion Shares as provided herein, including the responsibility and cost for delivery of an opinion letter to the transfer agent, if so required.  The person or entity in whose name the certificate of Conversion Shares is to be registered shall be treated as a shareholder of record on and after the Conversion Date.  The Company hereby acknowledges that the date of consideration for this Debenture is the Issuance Date of the original Obligations, as outlined in the Debt Conversion Agreement, and shall use all commercially reasonable best efforts to facilitate sales under Rule 144 of the Securities Act
 
       5.8 No Brokers or Finders.  No person, firm or corporation has or will have, as a result of any contractual undertaking by the Investor, any right, interest or valid claim against the Investor or the Company for any commission, fee or other compensation as a finder or broker, or in any similar capacity, in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents.  Each responsible Investor will indemnify and hold the Company harmless against any and all liability with respect to any such commission, fee or other compensation which may be payable or determined to be payable.
 
       5.9. No Governmental Review.  Each Investor understands that no United States federal or state agency or any other government or governmental agency has passed on or made any recommendation or endorsement of the Preferred Stock or the Conversion Shares, or the fairness or suitability of the investment in the Preferred Stock or the Conversion Shares, nor have such authorities passed upon or endorsed the merits of the offering of the Preferred Stock or the Conversion Shares.
 

       5.10. Receipt of Documents.  Each Investor and his or its counsel has received and read in their entirety: (i) the Transaction Documents and each representation, warranty and covenant set forth therein; (ii) all due diligence and other information requested by the Investor to verify the accuracy and completeness of such representations, warranties and covenants; (iii) the Company’s Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008; (iv) the Company’s Form 10-QSB for the six months  ended June  30, 2009 and (v) answers to all questions each Investor submitted to the Company regarding an investment in the Company; and each Investor has relied on the information contained therein.
 
       5.11. Due Formation of Corporate and Other Investors.  If the Investors is a corporation, trust, partnership or other entity that is not an individual person, it has been formed and validly exists and has not been organized for the specific purpose of purchasing the Series A Stock and is not prohibited from doing so.
 
       5.12. No Legal Advice From the Company.  Each Investor acknowledges, that it had the opportunity to review the Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated thereby with his or its own legal counsel and investment and tax advisors.  Each Investor is relying solely on such counsel and advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company, its subsidiaries, Affiliates or any of their respective representatives or agents for legal, tax or investment advice with respect to this investment, the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents or the securities laws of any jurisdiction.
 
    6. Covenants.
 
       6.1. Best Efforts.  Each party shall use its best efforts to timely satisfy each of the conditions to be satisfied by it as provided in Sections 7 and 8 hereof.
 
       6.2. Reporting Status.  Until the earlier of (i) the date as of which the Investors may sell all of the Conversion Shares without restriction pursuant to Rule 144(k) promulgated under the Securities Act (or successor thereto), or (ii) the date on which (A) the Investors shall have sold all the Conversion Shares and (B) none of the Series A Stock are outstanding (the “Registration Period”), the Company shall file in a timely manner all reports required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to the Exchange Act and the regulations of the Commission thereunder, and the Company shall not terminate its status as an issuer required to file reports under the Exchange Act even if the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder would otherwise permit such termination.
 
       6.3. Reservation of Shares.  The Company shall take all action reasonably necessary to at all times have authorized, and reserved for the purpose of issuance, such number of shares of Common Stock as shall be necessary to effect the issuance of the Conversion Shares.  If at any time the Company does not have available such shares of Common Stock as shall from time-to-time be sufficient to effect the conversion of all of the Conversion Shares, then the Company and its management shall, upon the written request of the Investors, do the following: (i) call and hold a special meeting of the shareholders or initiate a request for consents of shareholders within thirty (30) days of such occurrence for the sole purpose of increasing the number of shares authorized, (ii) recommend to the shareholders that they vote in favor of increasing the number of shares of Common Stock authorized, and (iii) vote all of their shares in favor of increasing the number of authorized shares of Common Stock.
 
       6.4. Listings or Quotation.  If not already done prior to the Closing, the Company shall promptly secure the listing or quotation of the Conversion Shares upon each national securities exchange, automated quotation system or The National Association of Securities Dealers Inc.’s Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) or other market, if any, upon which shares of Common Stock are then listed or quoted.  The Company shall use its best efforts to maintain, so long as any other shares of Common Stock shall be so listed, such listing of all Conversion Shares from time-to-time issuable under the terms of this Agreement.  The Company shall maintain the Common Stock’s authorization for quotation on the OTCBB.
 
       6.5. Fees and Expenses.  Each of the Company and the Investors shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by such party in connection with the negotiation, investigation, preparation, execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents.
 
       6.6. Transfer Agent.  The Company covenants and agrees that, in the event that the Company’s agency relationship with the transfer agent should be terminated for any reason after the Closing Date, the Company shall immediately appoint a new transfer agent and shall require that the new transfer agent agree to be bound by the terms of any transfer agent instructions issued by the Company and in place as of the date hereof.
 
    7. Conditions To The Company’s Obligation To Sell.  The obligation of the Company hereunder to issue and sell the Preferred Stock to the Investors at the Closing is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for the Company’s sole benefit and may be waived by the Company at any time in its sole discretion:
 
       7.1. The Investor and Company shall have executed the Debt Conversion Agreement, Certificate of Designation and this Agreement (collectively, the “Transaction Documents”) .
 
       7.2. All necessary consents and approvals from regulatory and other authorities and all filings with such authorities and all other consents and approvals required by the Transaction Documents shall have been obtained and made to the Company’s satisfaction.
 
       7.3. The representations and warranties of the Investors shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date), and the Investors shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by the Transaction Documents to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Investors at or prior to the Closing Date.
 

       7.4. Cancellation of Debentures and Warrants.  Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd shall have cancelled all Convertible Debentures issued by the Company to Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd. and all Warrants held by Dutchess Private Equities Fund, Ltd. and all indebtedness and other obligations of the Company associated with such  Debentures and Warrants and instruments of cancellation of all such documents and the Company's obligations hereunder shall have been executed and delivered to the Companyin form and substance acceptable to the Company in its sole discretion.
   
    8. Conditions To The Investor’s Obligation To Purchase.  The obligation of the Investors hereunder to purchase the Series A Stock at the Closing(s) is subject to the satisfaction, at or before the Closing Date, of each of the following conditions, provided that these conditions are for each Investor’s sole benefit and may be waived by that Investor at any time in the Investor’s sole discretion:
 
       8.1. The Company shall have executed the Transaction Documents and delivered the same to the Investors.
 
       8.2. The Common Stock shall be authorized for quotation on the OTCBB and trading in the Common Stock shall not have been suspended for any reason.
 
       8.3. The representations and warranties of the Company shall be true and correct in all material respects (except to the extent that any of such representations and warranties is  qualified herein  as of the date when made and as of the Closing Date as though made at that time (except for representations and warranties that speak as of a specific date) and the Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with the covenants, agreements and conditions required by the Transaction Document to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company at or prior to the Closing Date.  If requested by the Investor, the Investor shall have received a certificate, executed by the President of the Company, dated as of the Closing Date, to the foregoing effect and as to such other matters as may be reasonably requested by the Investor.
 
       8.4. The Company shall have delivered to the Investors the Series A Stock in the respective amounts set forth opposite each Investors name on Schedule 1 attached hereto.
 
       8.5. The Company shall have delivered to the Investors a certificate of good standing from the Delaware Secretary of State.
 
       8.6. The Company shall have reserved out shares of Common Stock to effect the conversion of all of the Conversion Shares then outstanding.
 
       8.7. No Events of Default past any applicable cure period, shall have occurred under the Transaction Documents.
 
       8.8. The Company shall deliver to the Investor a board resolution stating that all management, director and officers have authorized the Debt Conversion Agreement and this Agreement.
 

    9. Indemnification.

       9.1.
 In consideration of the Investor’s execution and delivery of this Agreement and acquiring the Preferred Stock and the Conversion Shares hereunder, and in addition to all of the Company’s other obligations under the Transaction Documents, the Company shall defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless the Investors and each other holder of the Preferred Stock and the Conversion Shares, and all of their officers, directors, employees and agents (including, without limitation, those retained in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents) (collectively, the “Investor Indemnitees”) from and against any and all actions, causes of action, suits, claims, losses, costs, penalties, fees, liabilities and damages, and expenses in connection therewith (irrespective of whether any such Investor Indemnitee is a party to the action for which indemnification hereunder is sought), and including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements (the “Indemnified Liabilities”), incurred by the Investor Indemnitees or any of them as a result of, or arising out of, or relating to (a) any misrepresentation or breach of any representation or warranty made by the Company in the Transaction Documents or any other certificate, instrument or document contemplated thereby, (b) any breach of any covenant, agreement or obligation of the Company contained in the Transaction Documents or any other certificate, instrument or document contemplated thereby, or (c) any cause of action, suit or claim brought or made against such Indemnitee and arising out of or resulting from the execution, delivery, performance or enforcement of the Transaction Documents or any other instrument, document or agreement executed pursuant thereto, provided that no indemnification shall be provided for any such actions, causes of action, suits, claims, losses, costs, penalties, fees, liabilities and damages, and expenses resulting directly or indirectly from willful or negligent conduct of any Investor or in breach of any of the Transaction Documents.   To the extent that the foregoing undertaking by the Company may be unenforceable for any reason, the Company shall make the maximum contribution to the payment and satisfaction of each of the Indemnified Liabilities, which is permissible under applicable law.
 
       9.2. In consideration of the Company’s execution and delivery of the Transaction Documents, and in addition to all of the Investor’s other obligations under the Transaction Documents, the Investor shall defend, protect, indemnify and hold harmless the Company and all of its officers, directors, employees and agents (including, without limitation, those retained in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents) (collectively, the “Company Indemnitees”) from and against any and all Indemnified Liabilities incurred by the Indemnitees or any of them as a result of, or arising out of, or relating to (a) any misrepresentation or breach of any representation or warranty made by the Investors in the Transaction Documents, instrument or document contemplated thereby or executed by the Investor, (b) any breach of any covenant, agreement or obligation of the Investors contained in the Transaction Documents or any other certificate, instrument or document contemplated thereby or executed by the Investor, or (c) any cause of action, suit or claim brought or made against such Company Indemnitee based on material misrepresentations or due to a material breach and arising out of or resulting from the execution, delivery, performance or enforcement of the Transaction Documents or any other instrument, document or agreement executed pursuant thereto by any of the parties thereto, including, specifically, documents executed in settlement of any litigation.  To the extent that the foregoing undertaking by each Investor may be unenforceable for any reason, each Investor shall make the maximum contribution to the payment and satisfaction of each of the Indemnified Liabilities, which is permissible under applicable law.
 
    10. Definitions.  The following terms, as used herein, have the following meanings:
 
       10.1. Affiliate” means, with respect to any person or entity, another person or entity that, directly or indirectly, (i) has a ten percent (10%) or more equity interest in that person or entity,
(ii) has ten percent (10%) or more common ownership with that person or entity, (iii) controls that person or entity, or (iv) shares common control  with that person or entity.  
Control” or “controls” for purposes hereof means that a person or entity has the power, direct or indirect, to conduct or govern the policies of another person or entity.
 
       10.2. Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the Introduction.

       10.3. Applicable Law” means, with respect to any Person, any domestic or foreign, federal, state or local common law or duty, case law or ruling, statute, law, ordinance,
policy, guidance, rule, administrative interpretation, regulation, code, order, writ, injunction, directive, judgment, decree or other requirement of any Governmental 
Authority applicable to such Person or any of its Affiliates or Plan Affiliates or any of their respective properties, assets, officers, directors, employees, consultants
or agents (in connection with such officer’s, director’s, employee’s, consultant’s or agent’s activities on behalf of such Person or any of its Affiliates or Plan Affiliates).
 
       10.4. Capital Stock” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3 hereof.
 
       10.5. Certificate of Incorporation” means the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State, as may be amended from time to time.
 
       10.6. Closing” has the meaning set forth in Section 3 hereof.
 
       10.7. Closing Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 3 hereof.
 
       10.8. Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations or other binding pronouncements promulgated thereunder.
 
       10.9. Common Stock” has the meaning set forth in Section 1 hereof.
 
       10.10. Company” has the meaning set forth in the Introduction.
 
       10.11. Compensation Plan” means any material benefit or arrangement that is not either a Pension Plan or a Welfare Plan, including, without limitation, (i) each employment or consulting
agreement, (ii) each arrangement providing for insurance coverage or workers’ compensation benefits, (iii) each bonus, incentive bonus or deferred bonus arrangement, (iv) each
arrangement providing termination allowance, severance or similar benefits, (v) each equity compensation plan, (vi) each current or deferred compensation agreement, arrangement
or policy, and (vii) each compensation policy and practice maintained by the Company or any ERISA Affiliate of the Company covering the employees, former employees, directors
and former directors of the Company and the beneficiaries of any of them.
 
       10.12. Consent” or “Consents” have the meanings set forth in Section 4.5 hereof.
 
       10.13. Contracts” means all contracts, agreements, options, leases, licenses, sales and accepted purchase orders, commitments and other instruments of any kind, whether written or oral,
to which the Company is a party on the Closing Date, including the Scheduled Contracts.

       10.14.
 Conversion Shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 1 hereof.
 
       10.15. Disclosure Schedule” has the meaning set forth in Section 4 hereof.
 
       10.16. Effective Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3 hereof.
 
       10.17. Employee Benefit Plan” means all Pension Plans, Welfare Plans and Compensation Plans.
 
       10.18. ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
 
       10.19. ERISA Affiliate” means any “person,” within the meaning of Section 7701(a)(1) of the Code, that together with the Company is considered a single employer pursuant to
Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Code or Section 3(5) or 4001(b)(1) of ERISA.
 
       10.20. Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
       10.21. Filing Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3 hereof.
 

       10.22. GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, consistently applied.
 
       10.23. Governmental Authority” means any foreign, domestic, federal, territorial, state or local governmental authority, quasi-governmental authority, instrumentality, court, government
or self-regulatory organization, commission, tribunal or organization or any regulatory, administrative or other agency, or any political or other subdivision, department or branch of
any of the foregoing.
 
       10.24. Intellectual Property” means all rights in patents, patent applications, trademarks (whether registered or not), trademark applications, service mark registrations and service
mark applications, trade names, trade dress, logos, slogans, tag lines, uniform resource locators, Internet domain names, Internet domain name applications, corporate names,
copyright applications, registered copyrighted works and commercially significant unregistered copyrightable works (including proprietary software, books, written materials,
prerecorded video or audio tapes, and other copyrightable works), technology, software, trade secrets, know-how, technical documentation, specifications, data, designs and
other intellectual property and proprietary rights used in or necessary to the conduct of the business of the Company, but excluding third-party off-the-shelf computer programs.
 
       10.25. Investors” has the meaning set forth in the Introduction.
 
       10.26. Latest Financial Statements” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.6(a) hereof.
 
       10.27.  “Liability” or “Liabilities” means any liabilities, obligations or claims of any kind whatsoever whether absolute, accrued or un-accrued, fixed or contingent, matured or un-matured,
asserted or unasserted, known or unknown, direct or indirect, contingent or otherwise and whether due or to become due, including without limitation any foreign or domestic tax
liabilities or deferred tax liabilities incurred in respect of or measured by the Company’s income, or any other debts, liabilities or obligations relating to or arising out of any act,
omission, transaction, circumstance, sale of goods or services, state of facts or other condition which occurred or existed on or before the date hereof, whether or not known, due or payable.
 
       10.28. Lien” means, with respect to any asset, any mortgage, title defect or objection, lien, pledge, charge, security interest, hypothecation, restriction, encumbrance, adverse claim
or charge of any kind in respect of such asset.
 
       10.29. Material Adverse Effect” means, with respect to the Company, any change in or effect on its business, customers, customer relations, operations, properties, working
capital condition (financial or otherwise), assets, properties, liabilities or prospects (financial or otherwise) that is materially adverse to its business, properties, working
capital condition (financial or otherwise),assets, liabilities or prospects (financial or otherwise).
 
       10.30. Material Customers” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.17 hereof.
 
       10.31. Ordinary Course of Business” means any action taken by the Company that is (i) consistent with its past practices and is taken in the ordinary course of its normal
day-to-day operations, and (ii) not required to be specifically authorized by its Board of Directors.
 
       10.32. Penalty Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3 hereof.
 
       10.33. Pension Plan” means an “employee pension benefit plan” as such term is defined in Sections 3(2) or 3(3) of ERISA and all other material employee benefit arrangements or
programs relating to the Company’s business, including, without limitation, any such arrangements or programs providing severance pay, sick leave, vacation pay, salary
continuation for disability, retirement benefits, deferred compensation, bonus pay, incentive pay, stock options, hospitalization insurance, medical insurance and life
insurance, sponsored or maintained by the Company or any Affiliate of the Company or to which the Company or any Affiliate of the Company is obligated to contribute
thereunder on behalf of any current or former employee who performed services with respect to the Company’s business.
 
       10.34. Permits” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9 hereof.
 
       10.35. Permitted Liens” means (i) Liens for Taxes or governmental assessments, charges or claims the payment of which is not yet due, or for Taxes the validity of which are being
contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings; (ii) statutory Liens of landlords and Liens of carriers, warehousemen, mechanics, materialmen and other similar Persons
and other Liens imposed by Applicable Law incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business for sums not yet delinquent or being contested in good faith; (iii) Liens relating to
deposits made in the Ordinary Course of Business in connection with workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance and other types of social security or to secure the
performance of leases, trade contracts or other similar agreements; and (iii) other Liens set forth on the Disclosure Schedule; provided, however, that, with respect to each of
clauses (i) through (iii), to the extent that any such Lien on that arose prior to the date of the Latest Financial Statements and relates to, or secures the payment of, a Liability
that is required to be accrued for under GAAP, such Lien shall not be a Permitted Lien unless all such Liabilities have been fully accrued or otherwise reflected on the
Latest Financial Statements.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Lien arising under the Code or ERISA with respect to the operation, termination, restoration or funding of any
Employee Benefit Plan sponsored by, maintained by or contributed to by the Company or any of its ERISA Affiliates or arising in connection with any excise tax or penalty tax
with respect to such Employee Benefit Plan shall be a Permitted Lien.
 
       10.36. Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, trust, estate or other entity or organization, including a Governmental Authority.
 
       10.37. Plan Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any Employee Benefit Plan sponsored by, maintained by or contributed to by such Person, and with respect to any Employee
Benefit Plan, any Person sponsoring, maintaining or contributing to such plan or arrangement.
 
       10.38. Preferred Stock” has the meaning set forth in Section 1 hereof.
 
       10.39. Purchase Commitment” has the meaning set forth in Section 2 hereof.
 
       10.40. Scheduled Contracts” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.12 hereof.
 
       10.41. SEC Documents” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.26 hereof.
 
       10.42. Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
       10.43.  “Series A Stock” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
 
       10.44. Tax” or “Taxes” means all taxes imposed of any nature including federal, state, local or foreign net income tax, alternative or add-on minimum tax, profits or excess profits tax,
franchise tax, grossincome, adjusted gross income or gross receipts tax, employment related tax (including employee withholding or employer payroll tax, FICA or FUTA),
real or personal property tax or ad valorem tax, sales or use tax, excise tax, stamp tax or duty, any withholding or back up withholding tax, value added tax, severance tax, prohibited
transaction tax, premiums tax, environmental tax, intangibles tax or occupation tax, together with any interest or any penalty, addition to tax or additional amount imposed by any
Governmental Authority (domestic or foreign) responsible for the imposition of any such tax.  The term Tax shall also include any Liability of the Company for the Taxes of any
other Person under U.S. Treasury Regulations Section 1.1502-6 (or similar provisions of state, local or foreign law), as a transferee or successor by contract or otherwise.
 
       10.45. Tax Return” means all returns, declarations, reports, estimates, forms, information returns and statements or other information required to be filed with respect to any Tax.
 
       10.46. Transaction Documents” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2 hereof.
 
       10.47. Welfare Plan” means an “employee welfare benefit plan” as such term is defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA (including without limitation a plan excluded from coverage by
Section 4 of ERISA).
 

    11. Miscellaneous.
 
       11.1. Waivers, Amendments and Approvals.  In each case in which approval of any of the Investors is required by the terms of this Agreement, such requirement shall be satisfied by a vote or the written action of such Investor.  With the written consent of any Investor, the obligations of the Company to that Investor under this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively) and with the written approval of such  Investor, the Company may enter into a supplementary agreement for the purpose of adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of this Agreement applicable to such Investor; provided, however, that no such waiver or supplemental agreement shall be effective to amend the terms of the shares of the Series A Stock under circumstances where  such amendment to the terms of the shares of Series A Stock shall require the vote of the holders of shares of Series A Stock called for by the Certificate of Incorporation or Certificate of Designation and  such vote shall not have been obtained.
 
       11.2. Written Changes, Waivers, Etc.  Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, except by a statement in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought, except to the extent provided in Section 11.1 hereof.
 
       11.3. Notices.  Any and all notices required or permitted to be given to a party pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement will be in writing and will be effective and deemed to provide such party sufficient notice under this Agreement on the earliest of the following: (i) at the time of personal delivery, if delivery is in person; (ii) one (1) business day after deposit with an express overnight courier for United States deliveries, or two (2) business days after such deposit for deliveries outside of the United States, with proof of delivery from the courier requested; or (iii) three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail by certified mail (return receipt requested) for United States deliveries.  All notices for delivery outside the United States will be sent by express courier.  All notices not delivered personally will be sent with postage and/or other charges prepaid and properly addressed to the party or parties to be notified at such address or addresses as such party or parties may designate by one of the indicated means of notice herein to the other party or parties hereto.  If the notice shall be given to the Company, a copy of which shall simultaneously be given to Michael Lorenz, residing at 5109 Waterford Wood Way, Fayetteville, NY 13066
 
       11.4. Survival of Representations, Warranties, Etc.  All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained herein, including the indemnification obligations set forth in Section 9 hereof, shall survive after the execution and delivery of this Agreement or such certificate or document, as the case may be, for a period of two (2) years.
 
       11.5. Delays or Omissions.  Except as expressly provided herein, no delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to any party under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power or remedy of such party nor shall it be construed to be a waiver of any such breach or default, or an acquiescence thereto, or of a similar breach or default thereafter occurring; nor shall any waiver of any single breach or default be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default theretofore or thereafter occurring.  Any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind or character on the part of any party hereto of any breach or default under this Agreement, or any waiver on the part of any party of any provisions or conditions of this Agreement, must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent specifically set forth in such writing.
 
       11.6. Other Remedies.  Any and all remedies herein expressly conferred upon a party shall be deemed cumulative with, and not exclusive of, any other remedy conferred hereby or by law on such party, and the exercise of anyone remedy shall not preclude the exercise of any other.
 
       11.7. Attorney Fees.  Should suit be brought to enforce or interpret any part of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover, as an element of the costs of suit and not as damages, reasonable attorney fees to be fixed by the court (including, without limitation, costs, expenses and fees on any appeal).  The prevailing party shall be the party entitled to recover its costs of suit, regardless of whether such suit proceeds to final judgment.  A party not entitled to recover its costs shall not be entitled to recover attorney fees.  No sum for attorney fees shall be counted in calculating the amount of a judgment for purposes of determining if a party is entitled to recover costs or attorney fees.
 
       11.8. Entire Agreement.  This Agreement including the exhibits hereto and the other Transaction Documents constitute the entire understanding and agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings, inducements or conditions, express or implied, written or oral, between the parties with respect hereto and thereto.  The express terms hereof control and supersede any course of performance or usage of the trade inconsistent with any of the terms hereof.
 
       11.9. Severability.  Should any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement or of any agreement entered into pursuant to this Agreement be determined to be illegal or unenforceable, all other provisions of this Agreement and of each other agreement entered into pursuant to this Agreement, shall be given effect separately from the provision or provisions determined to be illegal or unenforceable and shall not be affected thereby.  The parties further agree to replace such void or unenforceable provision of this Agreement with a valid and enforceable provision which will achieve, to the extent possible, the economic, business and other purposes of the void or unenforceable provision.
 
       11.10. Successors and Assigns.  The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon and be enforceable by the successors and assigns of the parties hereto, including the holder(s) from time-to-time of any of the Series A Stock.  This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns, and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other Person.
 
       11.11. Governing Law.  The validity, terms, performance and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed and construed by the provisions hereof and in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to agreements that are negotiated, executed, delivered and performed solely in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
 
       11.12. Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed concurrently in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
 
       11.13. Publicity.  The Company and the Investors shall have the right to approve, before issuance any press release or any other public statement with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby made by any party; provided, however, that the Company shall be entitled, without the prior approval of the Investors, to issue any press release or other public disclosure with respect to such transactions required under applicable securities or other laws or regulations (the Company shall use its best efforts to consult the Investors in connection with any such press release or other public disclosure prior to its release and Investors shall be provided with a copy thereof upon release thereof).
 
       11.14. Further Assurances.  Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
 

       11.15. Tacking.  For purposes of calculating under SEC Rule 144 the holding period for the Series A Stock purchased pursuant to this Agreement and the Conversion Shares, the Investors shall claim a holding period tacking back to the Closing Date of the original Debentures, as defined in the Debt Conversion Agreement.  The Company shall not adopt a position inconsistent with the foregoing or contest such tacking for any reason, and the Company shall use its best efforts to cooperate with the Investors in any efforts the Investors may undertake to assert such tacking in connection with the future sale of the Series A Stock or the Conversion Shares.
 
       11.16. No Strict Construction.  The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party.
 
       11.17. Headings.  The headings of this Agreement are for convenience of reference and shall not form part of, or affect the interpretation of, this Agreement.
 
       11.18. Disputes Under Debenture. All disputes arising under this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to principles of conflict of laws.  The parties to this Agreement shall submit all disputes arising under this Agreement to arbitration in Boston, Massachusetts before a single arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”).  The arbitrator shall be selected by application of the rules of the AAA, or by mutual agreement of the parties, except that such arbitrator shall be an attorney admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  No party hereto will challenge the jurisdiction or venue provisions as provided in this section.  Nothing in this section shall limit the Holder's right to obtain an injunction for a breach of this Debenture from a court of law.  Any injunction obtained shall remain in full force and effect until the arbitrator, as set forth in herein, fully adjudicates the dispute.
 
 
 

 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the day and year first above written.
 
   
THE COMPANY:
LOCATEPLUS HOLDINGS CORPORATION
   
 
By:___________________
Name: Geoffrey Lee
 
Its: Interim Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
SCHEDULE 1
List of Investors, Signatures and Purchase Commitments

Name
Signature
Address/Facsimile
Number of Investor
Purchase Commitment ($)
Purchase Commitment (# Shares)
         
 
Dutchess Private Equities Fund Ltd.
 
 
___________________
Douglas H. Leighton, Director
 
 
 
Douglas H. Leighton
c/o Dutchess Capital Management
50 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 2
Boston, MA 02116
Tel:  617-301-4700
Fax:  617-249-0947
 
 
$1,817,828
 
 
   72,000
 
 
 
 
 


EX-10.20 4 espps.htm ESP P&S AGREEMENT espps.htm
Exhibit 10.20





PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT

BY AND AMONG

LOCATEPLUS HOLDINGS CORPORATION,
EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PROFILES, INC.
d/b/a TRUBACKGROUNDS
AND
DERRICK A. SPATORICO


September 20,2009


 
 
 

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ARTICLE I - ACQUISITION; PURCHASE PRICE 1
    1.01     Acquisition 1
    1.02     Tax Treatment 1
    1.03     Delivery of LP Stock and ESP Stock 1
ARTICLE II - THE CLOSING 2
    2.01     Time, Date and Place of Closing 2
    2.02      Events Comprising The Closing 2
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    2.04      Seller's Conditions of Closing 2
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    2.06      Deliveries by  the Purchaser 3
    2.07      Filings                                                           
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    3.01     Status of the Company  4
    3.02     Financials 4
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    3.06     Contracts; Powers of Attorney  5 
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    3.08     No Misleading Statements or Omissions                                                                                     
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    5.01     Survival
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ARTICLE VI -OTHER AGREEMENTS 7
    6.01     Continuing Operation of Business 7
    6.02     Inspection; Updated Financial Statements 7
    6.03     No Negotiations 7
    6.04     Good Faith Efforts; Further Assurances; Cooperation 8
    6.05     Brokerage Commissions 8
    6.06     Public Announcements 8
 
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    7.01     Termination and Abandonment 8
    7.02     Specific Performance and Other Remedies 8
    7.03     Rights and Obligations on Termination 8
 
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PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
 
BY AND AMONG

LOCATEPLUS HOLDINGS CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PROFILES, INC.
AND
DERRICK A. SPATORICO
 
 
This is a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the "Agreement') dated as of September 20, 2009  by and between LOCATEPLUS HOLDINGS CORPORATION( the "Purchaser")  a Delaware corporation, having its principal office at 100 Cummings Center Suite 235, Beverly MA 01915,  EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PROFILES, INC., d/b/a Trubackgrounds, Inc.,    a Florida corporation, having its principal office at 4025 Tampa Rd., Suite 1206, Oldsmar, FL 34677, herein called the "Company" and its shareholder, DERRICK A. SPATORICO, ESQ. of 1 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614 (the "the Shareholder"). The Company and the Shareholder are herein sometimes collectively called the "Seller".
 
The Seller has agreed to sell and the Purchaser has agreed to buy one thousand (1,000) shares of the Common Stock, no par value, of the Company ( the “ESP Stock” ), constituting all the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Purchase and Sale Agreement.
 
 
ARTICLE I.   ACQUISITION ; PURCHASE PRICE; ADJUSTMENTS
 
1.01 Acquisition.   
 
At the Closing described below the Seller shall sell and transfer and the Purchaser shall acquire, for a consideration of one million seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($1,750,000), consisting of nine million (9,000,000) shares of Common Stock of the Company (the “LP Stock”) at $0.1944 per share, herein called the “Purchase Price”, all the ESP stock (the “ESP Stock”) and associated rights and business of the Company. The LP Stock and any Additional LP Stock as described below are defined herein as the “Purchase Price.”
 
 
1.02  Tax Treatment.  
 
Each of Purchaser, Company and Shareholder shall use its best efforts to cause the Acquisition to qualify, and will not take any actions which could prevent the Acquisition from qualifying, as a reorganization under the provisions of section 368(a) of the Code.
 
 
1.03. Delivery of LP Stock and ESP Stock.
 
At and after the successful completion of the Closing under the Purchase Agreement the following shall occur:
 
(a)  The LP Stock is currently in escrow under a prior agreement (the “Prior Escrow”) which prohibits further transfer by LP. Subject to satisfactory completion of the Closing, at such time as the Prior Escrow terminates as to the LP Stock (but not later than September 1, 2010), the LP Stock shall automatically transfer to a second escrow (the “ESP Escrow”)pursuant to an escrow agreement approved at or before the Closing by both parties (the “ESP Escrow Agreement”) substantially in the form of Exhibit A. Under the ESP Escrow Agreement, the Purchaser’s rights to a further transfer of the LP Stock shall be subject to this Agreement. At and after the Closing, the Shareholder shall have and retain during the continuance of the ESP Escrow all the voting rights and rights to receive dividends possessed by the LP Stock and Purchaser represents and warrants that these rights are unencumbered by any claim of Fields and that these voting/dividend privileges are transferable to the Seller.
 
(b)  The ESP Stock shall be transferred into the ESP Escrow at the Closing pursuant to Instruments of Transfer substantially in the form of Exhibit B . Certificates for the ESP Stock, together with the executed Instruments of Transfer to the Purchaser shall be delivered to the Escrow Agent where they shall remain until either (i) the LP Stock has been fully delivered into the ESP Escrow and the ESP Escrow shall have terminated by the terms of the ESP Escrow Agreement and the LP Stock shall have been delivered to the Seller or (ii) the Shareholder shall have exercised his rights to terminate the ESP Escrow as provide in paragraph 2(e) below. At and after the Closing the Purchaser shall have and retain during the continuance of the ESP Escrow all the voting, control and ownership rights, including the right to receive dividends, possessed by the ESP Stock and shall incur any and all liabilities and obligations (including tax liabilities) associated with such ownership, subject to the successful termination of the ESP Escrow and delivery of the ESP Stock to the Purchaser.
 
(c)  During the continuance of the Escrow the Purchaser shall obtain and include the Company, its officers and Directors in directors and officers liability insurance coverage currently maintained by the Purchaser.
 
(d)  The Purchaser shall have the obligation in any case to deliver all the LP Stock to the Shareholder on or before September 1, 2011.
 
    (e)  The Shareholder shall have the right at any time after September 1, 2010 to require the Purchaser to deliver up to four million five hundred thousand (4,500,000) shares of the LP Stock.
 
(f)  The Shareholder shall be entitled to an escrow fee payable in cash on a quarterly basis. The escrow fee shall be calculated at rate of five percent (5.00%) per annum for the first 12 months following closing, then seven and one ­half percent (7.50%) per annum for months 13 through 18 inclusive and then twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) per annum thereafter (multiplied by the product of the number of\shares remaining in the Escrow Account for the benefit of the Shareholder and $0.1944). The first year's escrow fee shall be earned in full upon a successful closing.  This fee shall be payable on a quarterly basis to the Shareholder. In the event the Purchaser fails to make any payment to the Shareholder when due after not less than thirty (30) days’ notice and /or files a petition in bankruptcy voluntarily or a creditor files an involuntary petition, absent notice to the Shareholder and a written agreement is not in place at the time authorizing a deferral of the payment or authorizing the payment to be made in the form of cash and additional shares or simply additional shares, all shares of ESP shall immediately revert to the Shareholder at his sole option, and upon written notice sent by regular US mail to the Purchaser at its last known address and correspondingly, any shares of the Purchaser in the possession of the Shareholder  or in the Escrow shall be returned to the Purchaser  or otherwise canceled without further notice to the Shareholder. This return/cancellation provision shall be limited to a maximum return or cancellation or combination of the two to 9,000,000 shares. In the event of the filing of a bankruptcy petition against the Purchaser by a party or entity other than the Purchaser, the reversion referenced above shall be deemed to have occurred 1 hour prior to the bankruptcy court clerk's receipt of the petition by operation of law and without the necessity of any further notice.


 
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ARTICLE II.  THE CLOSING
 
2.01 Time, Date and Place of Closing.  
 
The Closing shall  take place at the offices of  the Purchaser, 100 Cummings Center Suite 235, Beverly MA 01915 , at 10:00 AM local time, on Tuesday September 29, 2009. The Closing may also take place  at such other  location and time on which the parties hereto shall mutually agree. The date upon which
the Closing is to take place is defined as the "Closing Date". Failure to close the transactions contemplated herein on the Closing Date shall not in and of itself constitute a reason for a party to terminate this Agreement, termination being governed by Article VII, and so long as this Agreement is not so terminated, the parties hereto shall continue as set forth in this Agreement to cause the Closing to occur as soon as practicable.
 
 
2.02 Events Comprising the Closing.  
 
The Closing, which shall be subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Sections 2.03 and 2.04 shall consist of the delivery by  the Seller of the documents to be delivered to the Escrow Agent and others pursuant to Section 2.05, the delivery by the Purchaser of the required Purchase Price  and  the documents to be delivered pursuant to Section 2.06, the delivery of any other documents provided for hereunder The Closing of any and all of the transactions hereby shall be deemed not to have occurred unless and until all transactions constituting that Closing shall have been completed and duly accepted by the parties and all such transactions shall be deemed to have taken place simultaneously.
 
 
2.03 Purchaser's Conditions of Closing.
 
Consummation by the Purchaser of the Closing is subject to the fulfillment prior to or at the Closing Date of each of the following conditions, any  one or more of which may be waived by the Purchaser  in whole or in part :
 
(a)  The representations and warranties of the Seller contained in this Agreement or in any certificate, schedule, exhibit or other agreement delivered pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement shall be true in all material respects as of the date when made, shall be deemed to be made again at and as of the Closing Date and shall be true in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date.
 
(b)  The Seller, in all material respects, shall have performed and complied with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by each of them  prior to or at the Closing Date.
 
(c)  The Company, in all material respects, shall be in full compliance with all the required terms and conditions of all agreements material to its business.
 
(d)  No material adverse change shall have taken place in the business or financial condition of the Company or either the Shareholder  between the date hereof and the Closing Date, other than changes occurring with the prior written consent of the Purchaser.
 
(e)  All required consents of governmental authorities and contracting or other third parties (including without limitation creditors, suppliers and  the State of  Florida to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall have been properly obtained and evidence thereof provided to the Purchaser insofar as is material to consummation of the purchase of the Company Assets.

(f)  There shall be no judgment, decree, injunction, ruling, order or notice of any court or governmental authority outstanding against the Seller or the Purchaser, or any claim or proceeding or threat of any such action ( "a Litigation Problem" ) which prohibits, restricts or delays, or could in the reasonable opinion of counsel for the Purchaser prohibit, restrict or delay the consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement, provided, however that the Purchaser may in its sole discretion waive in writing prior to the Closing all or any part of this condition as to any particular Litigation Problem.
 
(g)  Except for the filing of any required certificate amending Certificates of Incorporation or similar documents of the Company, the Purchaser to reflect the Closing, all consents, authorizations, orders and approvals of, and filings and registrations with  any governmental authority which are required for, or in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation by each party hereto of the transactions contemplated hereby shall have been obtained or made.
 
(h)  The execution of this Agreement and the sale and transfer of  the ESP stock shall have received any required  approval  by the holders of the outstanding shares or other equity interests of  the Company entitled to vote thereon in accordance  with the provisions of the corporation and other applicable laws of its state of incorporation and with its certificate of incorporation or similar founding document.
 
(i)  The Seller has delivered to the Purchaser financial statements of the Company for each of the two (2) most recently ended fiscal years, together with financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2009, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, in form and substance acceptable to the purchaser.
 
2.04 Seller's Conditions of Closing.  
 
Consummation by the Purchaser and the Seller of the Closing transactions is subject to the fulfillment prior to or at the Closing Date of each of the following conditions:

(a)  The representations and warranties of the Purchaser contained in this Agreement or in any certificate, schedule, exhibit or other agreement delivered pursuant to one or more of the provisions of this Agreement, shall be true in all material respects as of the date when made, shall be deemed to be made again at and as of the Closing Date and shall be true in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date.
 
(b)  The Purchaser shall have complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by it prior to or at the Closing Date.
 
(c)  No material adverse change in the business or financial condition of the Purchaser shall have occurred between the date hereof and the Closing Date,  other than changes occurring by reason of actions taken with the prior written consent of the Seller.
 
(d)  All consents, authorizations, orders and approvals of, and filings and registrations with  any governmental authority which are required for,  or in connection with the execution and delivery of  this Agreement and the consummation by each party hereto of the transactions contemplated hereby shall have been  obtained or made.
 
(e)  The Purchaser’s Board of Directors shall at the Closing appoint the Shareholder to a position on the Board of Directors, effective as of the Closing Date, to serve until his successor shall be elected and qualify.  The next annual meeting of shareholders shall occur no later than August 1, 2010 at which time the shareholders will vote on a slate of directors.  At that meeting, the Shareholder shall have all of the privileges of share ownership including the right to vote all the LP Stock irrespective of whether or not it has remained in the ESP Escrow;
 
(f)  The Purchaser shall at the Closing sign (i) a twelve-month consulting services agreement with the Shareholder, substantially in the form of Consulting Agreement attached as Exhibit C providing for compensation of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) payable in equal monthly installments in exchange for no more than twenty five (25) hours of work per month, cumulative from month to month and (ii) a retainer agreement whereby he may be required from time to time to provide selected legal services at an hourly rate of three hundred dollars ($300) plus expenses.

 
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2.05  Deliveries by the Seller.  
 
It shall be a  Purchaser's Condition of Closing that the Seller shall deliver the following at the Closing, all of which shall be satisfactory in form and  substance to the Purchaser (all documents shall be dated the Date of Closing unless otherwise specified):

(a)  To the Escrow Agent, certificates in the name of the Shareholder evidencing ownership of the ESP Stock, accompanied with a duly executed assignment of all the  ESP Stock,  by the Instruments of Transfer substantially in the form attached as  Exhibit B to this Agreement.
 
(b)  Executed copy of the ESP Escrow Agreement.
 
(c)  Evidence satisfactory to the Purchaser as to (i) the good  standing of the Company as a corporation under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization, (ii) the due authorization by the Company and its shareholders and directors of this Agreement of all such transfers and other actions taken and documents  executed by  the Seller and (iii) as to such other items of a legal nature as the Purchaser shall reasonably request to satisfy itself of the legality of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
 
(d)  Certificate signed by the Seller updating the Disclosure Schedule delivered pursuant to Article III and confirming the accuracy of all representations and warranties as of the Closing date.
 
(e)  Executed copy of the Consulting Agreement between the Company and Derrick Spatorico substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C to this Agreement.
 
(f)  Consents to the transactions contemplated hereby of the parties to all material contracts, agreements, commitments and understandings to which the Seller is  party or to which it or its assets are subject, to the extent reasonably required to consummate the purchase of the  ESP stock
 
(g)  Secretary's Certificate attaching true, correct and complete copies of (a) the by-laws,  operating agreements or other similar documents of the Company and (b) votes or consents of directors and shareholders required to accomplish the transactions contemplated by this Agreement  and certifying that they are in full force and  effect and were properly authorized.
 
(h)  Assignment by the Shareholder of all his right, title and interest in and to all software, systems, copyrights documents, records and other intellectual property associated with and/or used or required for the operation of the business of the Company, in form and substance acceptable to the Purchaser.
 
(i)  Such other documents, certificates and opinions as the Purchaser may reasonably request for the purpose of enabling its counsel to provide opinions under this Agreement and in order to evidence the accuracy and completeness of any of the representations, warranties  or statements of the Seller.
 

2.06  Deliveries by The Purchaser.  
 
The Purchaser hereby covenants and agrees to use its best efforts to deliver or cause to be delivered the following at the Closing, subject to all the  terms and conditions of this Agreement:
 
(a)  A certificate dated the Date of Closing and executed by an officer of the Purchaser certifying that (i) the representations and warranties of the Purchaser contained in this Agreement or in any exhibit, schedule, certificate or other document delivered by the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement are true and correct on and as of the Date of Closing with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made on and as of such date or, if not, in what respects they are not and (ii) each and all of the agreements and covenants of the Purchaser to be performed on or before the Date of Closing pursuant to the terms of this Agreement have been duly performed or, if not, in what respects they have not.
 
(b)  Evidence satisfactory to the Seller as to the existence of the LP Stock and the Prior Escrow.
 
(c)  Executed copy of the ESP Escrow Agreement.
 
(d)  Such other documents, certificates and opinions as the Seller may reasonably request for the purpose of enabling its counsel to provide opinions under this Agreement and in order to evidence the accuracy and completeness of any of the representations, warranties or statements of the Purchaser.

 
2.07  Filings.  
 
Immediately after the delivery of the items set forth in Sections 2.05 and 2.06 by the parties thereto, the any required filings shall be made with corporate and other authorities.
 
 
2.08  Return of Items.
 
If for any reason the Closing is not consummated after the deliveries provided for in Sections 2.05 and 2.06, all items delivered shall be returned to the party or parties delivering them.
 
 
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ARTICLE  III.  SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
 
Each of the Company and the Shareholder, jointly and severally, represents and warrants to the Purchaser as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date, as follows, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE DISCLOSURE  SCHEDULE ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT D , AS UPDATED:
 
3.01 Status of the Company.
 
(a)  Organization.  The Company is a corporation duly organized and validly existing in good standing under the laws of Florida and has full corporate power to own or lease its properties and conduct its business as now being conducted.  True and accurate copies of (a) the articles of incorporation, as amended to date, (b) a short  form Certificate of Good Standing (listing all amendments, restatements, any articles of merger or similar action affecting the articles of incorporation) from the office of the Florida Secretary of State  and dated not more than forty five  (45) business days prior to the date of the Closing and (c) the bylaws  and any amendments thereto certified by the Secretary as being in full force and effect without modification, have been furnished to the Purchaser.  The Company is duly qualified and in good standing to transact business as a foreign corporation and has paid all taxes and other fees due in each state or jurisdiction where it does business, except where the failure to so qualify and be in good standing would not have a material adverse effect on the business of the Company. The Company does not own, lease nor use real or personal property nor have employees or agents located in any state or jurisdiction outside Florida. The Company has no subsidiaries or affiliates or equity securities of, investments in or loans or advances to any corporation, LLC,  partnership, joint venture or other business enterprise or any agreements or commitments for such.  The minute books of the Company reflect all material actions and proceedings taken at meetings or by written consent of the shareholders or Board of Directors and any committee thereof. The stock records of the Company  accurately reflect all stock  issuances and transfers of record.
 
(b)  Capitalization; Ownership Interests.  All outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company are owned by Shareholder as set forth on the signature page of this Agreement. The ESP stock constitutes all the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company, is fully paid and non-assessable and may be freely transferred by the Shareholder to the Purchaser. No warrants, subscriptions, calls or other rights or commitments to issue or acquire any capital stock or other securities of the Company  or rights or obligations of any kind convertible into securities of any kind or class of the Company are authorized, outstanding or otherwise existing. Except as described in the Disclosure Schedule there are no agreements or understandings of any kind to which the Company  is a party or by which it is bound relating to the issuance, voting, purchase, repurchase, redemption or transfer of stock or other equity interest of the Company or any other securities of any Company and no agreements or other understandings as to joint venture, profit sharing or other interests in operations or ownership. No stock or other equity interest in the Company has been issued or sold and delivered in violation of any preemptive or similar right or  in violation of any corporate, business organization or securities law.  No shareholder or equity owner or former shareholder or equity owner and no shareholder of any corporation or other entity heretofore merged or consolidated with or into the Company or its predecessors has any claim or cause of action whatsoever against it or its shareholders or equity owners arising out of or in any way connected with any occurrence or state of facts in existence prior to the date of this Agreement  and no such shareholder equity owner or former shareholder or equity owner  shall come to have any claim or cause of action whatsoever against the Company or the Seller or the Purchaser arising out of or in any way connected with any occurrence or state of facts in existence prior to the date of this Agreement.
 
(c)  Authorization. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the due consummation by the Seller of the transactions contemplated by  this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Board of Directors and shareholders of the Company in compliance with applicable law and this Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement  of  the Company and the Shareholder, enforceable against each of them in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium and similar laws from time to time in effect and to general principles of equity.  The Company and the Shareholder are duly authorized to execute this Agreement and all other agreements or documents attached as exhibits or referred to therein and to engage in and consummate all the transactions and other acts contemplated thereby. Except as described in the Disclosure Schedule, the Seller knows of no claim, law or regulatory or contract provision that would prevent or impede the due execution and delivery  of all such documents by the Seller and the completion of all such transactions and acts.

 
3.02  Financials
 
(a)  Financial Statements.  Attached as exhibits to the Disclosure Statement  are true, correct  and complete copies of a balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2008, plus related statements of net income for the  two (2) fiscal years then ended, together with interim financial statements through June 30, 2009 (all of which, including the Note thereto, together with the financial statements hereafter delivered  are referred to herein as the "Company Financials" ). Receipt of the Company Financials is hereby acknowledged by the Purchaser. Except as described in the Disclosure Schedule, the Company Financials are consistent in all material respects with the  books and records of the Company taken as a whole, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods covered by such statements and fairly present the financial position of the Company as of their respective dates and the results of operations of the Company for the periods then ended.
 
(b)  Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. Except as and to the extent reflected or reserved against in the Company Financials or expressly  described in the Note thereto or in the Disclosure Schedule, and except for trade payables and similar liabilities and obligations arising in the ordinary course of business since  June 30, 2009 or which in  the aggregate do not exceed $10,000,  the Company  will  have on the Closing Date (x) no known liabilities or obligations of a type that would be required by generally accepted accounting principles to be accrued or otherwise reflected on a balance sheet (or the notes thereto) dated as of the Closing and (y) no other material liability of any nature, whether accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise, known or unknown, arising from any state of facts  existing  on or before the Closing Date. The Purchaser acknowledges the existence of a Note of the Company in favor of the Shareholder in the amount of one hundred and forty eight thousand dollars ($148,000).

(c)  No Liabilities as Guarantor; Warranties. Except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule, neither of the Company nor any the Shareholder is directly or indirectly liable, by guaranty, surety or otherwise with respect to any debt, dividend or other obligation of any person, corporation, association, partnership or other entity, except endorsements made in the ordinary course of business in connection with the deposit of items for collection.  Except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule and except as provided by applicable law relating to the sale of goods and services, there are no outstanding warranties or guaranties upon any goods or services sold by the Company.
 
(d) Absence of Certain Changes. Except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule or as contemplated by or disclosed in this Agreement, since June 30, 2009 , there has not been  any material adverse change in the financial condition, assets, liabilities or business of the Company or  the Shareholder.
 
(e)  Accounts Receivable.  Except as set forth on the Disclosure Schedule, any  and all accounts receivable of the Company as reflected in the Company Financials, to the extent uncollected, are valid and represent moneys due for products or services sold and delivered. The Seller knows of no reason why each of these  accounts receivable cannot be collected in the ordinary course of business without resort to legal proceedings. Neither the Seller nor the Company provides any guarantee of collectability of any such account receivable.  There are no refunds or other adjustments, except discounts given in the ordinary course of business, payable in respect of any of such accounts receivable. To the knowledge of the Seller, there are no defenses, rights of set-off, assignments, restrictions, encumbrances or conditions enforceable by third parties on or affecting any thereof.
 
 
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3.03 Tax Returns; Taxes.  
 
The Company  has properly completed and filed in correct form all federal, state, municipal  and other tax and related reporting  returns of every  nature required to be filed by it ( the "Returns" ) and no extensions of time in which to file any such returns are in effect, except state and other returns with  respect to which the failure to file would not subject either of them to liability in excess of $10,000 in the aggregate.   Except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule all amounts shown as due and payable have been paid and all accrued liabilities are properly reflected on the Financial Statements. The Company has delivered to the Purchaser true and correct copies of the Returns for the last three taxable years.   The Company has generally paid and/or satisfied on or before their respective due dates all income, sales and other taxes  (whether or not requiring the filing of returns), including all deficiency assessments, additions to tax, penalties and interest of which notice has been received, to the extent that such amounts have become due, and none of such taxes, assessments or charges is delinquent. All taxes or other assessments and levies which the Company is or was required by law to withhold or collect have been duly  withheld and collected, and have been paid over to the proper governmental authorities or are held by the Company in a depository bank account for such payment and all such withholdings and collections and all other payments due in connection therewith are duly set forth on the books of the Company.  All taxes or other assessments and levies which the Company is or was required by law to withhold or collect have been duly  withheld and collected, and have been paid over to the proper governmental authorities or are held by the Company in a depository bank account for such payment and all such withholdings and collections and all other payments due in connection therewith are duly set forth on the books of the Company.  No tax return of any Company has been audited by any federal, state or local tax authority.  There are no outstanding agreements or waivers extending the statutory period of limitation applicable to any federal, state or local tax return for any period with respect to any Company.
 
 
3.04   Real and Personal Property.
 
(a)  Ownership.  The Company  owns no real property except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule. All of the personal property, including contract rights, patents, trademarks or names, licenses, permits and applications therefor ( the "Assets" ) reflected on the Company Financials as owned by any Company are owned free and clear by the Company and, except as clearly set forth or described in the Company Financials or in the Disclosure Schedule, none of such personal property  is subject to any material mortgage, pledge, lien, restriction, encumbrance, charge or other adverse claim.
 
(b)  Leases; Subleases.  The Disclosure Schedule sets forth each lease or sublease pursuant to which the Company  leases or subleases any real or personal property, either as lessor or lessee.  The Seller has delivered to the Purchaser true and correct copies of all leases and subleases required to be set forth in the Disclosure Schedule.  The Company is not in default in connection with any lease or sublease to which any of them  is a party or by which either is bound nor, so far as the Seller knows is there any basis for any claim or default in any respect under any such lease.
 
(c)  Documentation; Records.  The products, services and systems provided or used by the Company  and included in the Seller's Assets are  documented, and any  software includes source code,  manuals, operating system instructions and backup,  all software is written in standard language and can readily be archived, accessed (subject to password) and requirements retrieved and utilized by trained personnel without the addition of codes, keys or other encryption or security devices not transferred or provided to the Purchaser.
 
 
3.05  Patents; Trademarks; Trade Names, Licenses, Etc.
 
(a)  Ownership.  The Company owns patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, service names, licenses, permits applications therefor and registrations thereof, except for the right to use its corporate name within the State of Florida.
 
(b)  No Violations. To the best of the Seller's knowledge, the Company has not violated  or infringed any patent, trademark, service mark, trade name, copyright, technology, know-how, process, license, permit, trade secret or other rights or other intellectual properties of any third party .
 
 
3.06  Contracts; Powers of Attorney.
 
(a)  Contracts.  Each written or oral contract, agreement, commitment or understanding to which the Company or any person constituting the Seller a party or to which any of their properties is subject which is material to the operation of the business or the Seller's Assets being transferred is listed in the Disclosure Schedule.  All such contracts, agreements, commitments or understandings are referred to  herein as "Contracts." Except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule neither the Company nor  is  in default in connection with any Contracts nor, so far as any of them knows, is there any basis for any material claim or default in, any respect under any Contract; so far as any of them  knows, no other party is in material default under any of the Contracts, no act or event (other than overdue payments not more than 60 days late) has occurred which, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default under any of the Contracts and, so far as they both know, there is no basis for such; there is no outstanding notice of cancellation or termination in connection  therewith; and to the best of the Seller's knowledge, each of the Contracts is a valid and binding obligation of the signatory, and, so far as they know, of the other parties thereto, which is in full force and effect in accordance with its terms.  To the extent requested by the Purchaser in writing before the date hereof, the Seller has furnished to the Purchaser letters or other written evidence acceptable to it from contracting parties evidencing the due compliance by the Seller with the terms and conditions of applicable contracts and that they are in full force and effect.
 
(b)  Powers of Attorney.  Except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule there are no persons holding powers of attorney or similar rights from the Company or the Seller.
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3.07  Insurance.
 
The Disclosure Schedule sets forth a complete and accurate schedule (including the type of policy, the policy number, the carrier, the limits of coverage and the expiration date) of all insurance policies held by the Company  now in force.  All such policies are in full force and effect and the premiums due thereon have been timely paid.  The Company will continue to maintain such insurance coverage in full force and effect to and including the Closing Date.
 
 
3.08.  No Misleading Statements or Omissions.   
 
No representation or warranty by the  Seller in this Article III or in any written exhibit, statement, certificate or agreement required to be furnished  by the Seller  to the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement intentionally contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact, or intentionally omits or will omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements herein or therein not misleading.
 
 
3.09.  Litigation;  Compliance with Law.
 
(a)  Neither the Company nor the Shareholder  is engaged in or a party to or, to the best knowledge of either of  them, threatened with any claim, controversy, legal action, or other proceeding whether or not before any court or administrative agency and whether by a private or public party, any adverse determination of which might adversely affect it or its business and, so far as either of them  knows, there is no basis for such;
 
(b)  No governmental authority in the last five years has (i) charged the Company or the Shareholder with the commission of a crime or (ii) given notice to the Company or either the Shareholder that it was conducting any investigation of which the Company or either the Shareholder was the subject.
 
(c)  The Company and the Shareholder  has complied in all material respects with each federal, state or other statute, law, judgment, order, decree, regulation or rule of any court or governmental authority applicable to it, including without limitation all trademark, copyright, antitrust and trade regulation laws, all communications laws, and all rules and regulations promulgated under such laws. Except as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule,  the Company holds all required licenses and permits to conduct the business done and intended to be done by it.
 
 
3.10.  Absence of Restrictions and Conflicts.  
 
The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the fulfillment of and compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement do not and will not with the passing of time or the giving of notice or both (a) constitute a violation of, conflict with, constitute a breach of or default under or result in the creation or imposition of any security interest, lien or other encumbrance, upon any of the Assets under (i) any term or provision of the articles of incorporation or bylaws or other similar basic document of the Company  or (ii) any agreement, commitment or understanding to which the Company or either the Shareholder is a party or to which any of them or any of their properties is subject; (iii) any judgment, decree or order of any court or governmental authority or agency; or (iv) any statute, law, regulation or rule or (b) create, or cause the acceleration of  maturity of, any debt, obligation or liability of the Company or either the Shareholder.  No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, declaration or filing with any governmental authority or other person, corporation, firm or entity with respect to the Company or any  the Shareholder is required in connection with the execution or delivery of or the performance under this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement other than as set forth in the Disclosure Schedule or described elsewhere herein.
 

 
ARTICLE IV.  PURCHASER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
 
The Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to the Company and the Shareholder as of the date of this Agreement and as of  the Closing Date, as follows:
 
 
4.01. Status of Purchaser.  
 
The Purchaser is a corporation duly incorporated, organized and existing in good standing under the laws of Delaware and has the corporate power and authority to own its properties and carry on its business as contemplated by this Agreement.
 
 
4.02 Authorizations.   
 
The Purchaser has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement, and to enter into the other transactions provided for herein, and the execution and delivery of this  Agreement and the consummation by the Purchaser of the transactions provided for herein by the Purchaser have been  duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Purchaser in compliance with its  organizational documents and applicable law.  This Agreement constitutes the valid and binding agreement of the  Purchaser , enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, moratorium and similar laws from time to time in effect and to  general principles of equity. Subject to the restrictions described above in this Agreement, the issuance and delivery of the LP Stock and the Additional LP Stock is within the corporate powers of the Purchaser and has been duly and properly authorized by proper action of the Board of Directors and officers. When issued and delivered to the Seller the LP Stock and the Additional LP Stock will be fully paid and non-assessable on the books of the Purchaser and free from any ownership claims of prior shareholders or others. The voting and other rights in the LP Stock provided to the Shareholder at the Closing by virtue of this Agreement are freely assignable to the Shareholder.
 
 
4.03  No Misleading Statements or Omissions.  
 
No representation or warranty by the Purchaser in this Article IV or in any written exhibit, statement, certificate or agreement required to be furnished by the Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement intentionally contains or will contain any untrue statement of a material fact, or intentionally omits or will omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements herein or therein not misleading.

 
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ARTICLE V. SURVIVAL; INDEMNIFICATION
 
5.01  Survival.  
 
All representations and warranties made by the Purchaser or the Seller in this Agreement or required by this Agreement to be made in any exhibit, schedule, certificate, instrument or agreement delivered pursuant to this Agreement, shall be made at and as of the date of  this Agreement and at and as of the Closing Date hereunder.  The representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made by the Purchaser and the Seller in this Agreement and in any exhibit, schedule, certificate, instrument or agreement delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the Closing for a period of one (1) year. No investigation made by the Purchaser or the Seller or any of their representatives shall affect the enforceability of any such representations, warranties, covenants, agreements or undertakings or their survival.
 
 
5.02. Indemnification.
 
The Company and the Shareholder shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless  the Purchaser and their successors and assigns, from and against any and all  loss, liability, claim or  expense (including without  limitation reasonable attorneys' fees ) incurred or suffered as a result of a material breach of a representation or warranty by either of them or failure to comply  with this Agreement including all exhibits. The Purchaser shall indemnify and hold harmless  the Seller from and against all loss, liability  claim or expense( including reasonable attorneys fees ) which either of them may incur or suffer as a result of a material breach of a representation or warranty by  the Purchaser or failure by the Purchaser to comply with this Agreement including all exhibits.  The provisions of this Section 5.02 shall  survive the Closing.  For purposes of this section, a loss, liability, claim or expense shall not be deemed material except to the extent that it exceeds $15,000.  No claim for indemnity may be brought more than one (1)  year after the Closing Date.  This right of indemnity shall not be deemed exclusive of other remedies provided by law or by contract.
 
 
ARTICLE VI. OTHER AGREEMENTS
 
6.01 Continuing Operation of Business.  
 
The Seller agrees that after execution of this Agreement and prior to the Closing (except upon the prior written consent of the Purchaser which will not be unreasonably withheld ) the Company will  do the following:
 
(a)  Carry on its business diligently and in the ordinary course.
(b)  Not incur any additional liabilities or obligations in excess of $10,000 except such liabilities or obligations as the Shareholder consider to be reasonable and necessary for the business.
(c)  Not to organize or engage in any other business or to divert any business outside the Company.
(d)  Not to increase the compensation of any employee of the Company.
(e)  Not to license, assign, sell, transfer or encumber any of the property or assets of the Company including development rights to any new products or services, other than in the ordinary course of  business.
(f)  Not to do any act, or omit to do any act, or to permit any act or omission to act, any of which will cause a breach of any contract, agreement, commitment or understanding to which the  Company is a party or by which it is bound that is likely to materially and adversely affect its business or financial condition; and
(g)  To prepare and file all required returns for taxes, and other tax reports, filings and amendments thereof, required to be filed, and to allow Purchaser to review all such returns, reports, filings, and amendments prior to the filing thereof.
 
 
6.02.   Inspection; Updated Financial Statements.
 
(a) Inspection. The Seller shall allow the Purchaser  and its authorized employees and representatives full access during normal business hours and prior to the Closing Date to all of the properties and records of the Company and shall at their own expense furnish to the Purchaser and its representatives such information concerning the Company  as they may reasonably request. The Purchaser and its representatives shall have the right to review and copy such records as they may deem advisable, and shall advise the Seller of those items of which copies are made.  All such investigations and copies shall be undertaken in strictest confidence and upon request the Purchaser and, if requested, each representative shall sign a confidentiality agreement before being permitted to proceed. The Seller and their representatives, and if the transactions contemplated herein are not consummated, the Purchaser and its representatives, shall treat all information obtained from the others, and not otherwise known to such party or already in the public domain, as confidential, and if the transactions contemplated herein are not consummated, each party shall return to each other party all materials and copies made of materials belonging to the other party.
 
 
(b)  Updated Financial Statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the Seller shall cause to be prepared and shall deliver to the Purchaser monthly as requested,  as soon as practicable after they have been prepared (but in no event later than fifteen days after the end of each month) unaudited monthly consolidated financial statements (including without limitation a balance sheet and statements of income and cash flow for the month and cumulative) of the Company  as prepared in the ordinary course of business, for periods ending after the date of the last Seller's Financials delivered hereunder.
 
 
6.03.  No Negotiations.  
 
From the date hereof until the Closing or until this Agreement is terminated as provided in Article VII, the Seller shall not, and will direct the officers, directors, representatives, financial advisors and counsel of the Seller not to solicit or enter into any discussions or negotiations with, or furnish or cause to be furnished any information concerning, the Seller to any person or entity (other than the Purchaser and its representatives) in connection with any acquisition of all or any interest in the Company or product or service developed by the Company or the Seller, whether by merger, sale or purchase of equity interests, sale of all or substantially all of the assets or other takeover or  business combination involving any of them.
 
 
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6.04   Good Faith Efforts; Further Assurances; Cooperation.  
 
The parties hereto shall in good faith undertake to perform their obligations herein, to satisfy all conditions and to cause the  transactions contemplated herein to be carried out promptly in accordance with the terms hereof.  Upon the execution of this Agreement and thereafter, each party shall do such things as may be reasonably requested by the other parties hereto in order more effectively to consummate or document the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  The parties shall cooperate fully with each other and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, counsel, accountants and other designees in connection with any steps required to be taken as part of their respective obligations under this Agreement.
 
 
6.05   Brokerage Commissions.  

Each of the parties hereby agrees for the benefit of the others that, other than as stated in the Disclosure Schedule, no person, firm, corporation or other entity is entitled to any brokerage commission or finder's fee in connection with any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, arising out of acts by him or it or his or its employees or agents.  The Purchaser agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Seller from and against any and all claims or demands for such commissions or fees based on any arrangement made by the Purchaser, and the Seller agrees to so indemnify and hold harmless the  Purchaser from and against any and all claims or demands for such commissions or fees based on any arrangement made by the Seller.
 
 
6.06  Public Announcements.  
 
The Seller will make no press releases or other public announcements relative to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written consent of the  Purchaser. The Purchaser will furnish to the Seller any public announcement it makes with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, prior to its release whenever practicable.

 
ARTICLE VII. TERMINATION AND ABANDONMENT; SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE
 
7.01  Termination and Abandonment.  
 
This Agreement  may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing:
 
(a)  by mutual agreement of the Seller and Purchaser;
 
(b)  by  the Purchaser if the conditions set forth in Sections 2.03  and 2.05 shall not have been complied with or performed in any material respect and such non-compliance or nonperformance shall not have been cured or eliminated (or by its nature cannot be cured or eliminated) on or before the Closing Date; provided, however, that if such non-compliance or nonperformance can be cured or eliminated, the Purchaser shall not so  terminate unless it has given the Seller written notice that non- compliance or non-performance has occurred, specifying the nature thereof and the action required to cure, and  (ii) such non-compliance or non-performance shall not have been cured or eliminated within fifteen (15) days of receipt  of such notice;
 
(c)  by the Seller if the conditions set forth in sections 2.04 and 2.06 shall have not been complied with or performed in any material respect and such non-compliance or non- performance shall not have been cured or eliminated (or by its nature cannot be cured or eliminated) on or before the Closing Date; provided, however, if such non - compliance or non-performance can be cured or eliminated, the Seller shall not so terminate unless and until (i) it has given the Purchaser written notice that non- compliance or non-performance has occurred, specifying the nature thereof and the action required to cure, and (ii) such non-compliance or non-performance shall not have been cured or eliminated within fifteen (15) days of receipt of such notice;

(d)  by the Purchaser or the Seller by written notice to the other, if any action or proceeding shall have been instituted before any court or other governmental body or by any public authority or any private person, firm, corporation or entity to restrain or prohibit or question the validity or legality of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or to subject one or more of the parties to this Agreement or the directors or officers of Purchaser or the Seller to liability on the grounds that it or they have breached any  law or regulation or otherwise acted improperly in connection with such transactions, other than an action, suit or proceeding instituted by a person other than a governmental authority which, in the written opinion of counsel to the party receiving notice of termination, does not have a substantial likelihood of success; or
 
(e)  by the Purchaser or the Seller if the Closing has not occurred on or before the required Date of Closing or any agreed upon extension
 
 
7.02. Specific Performance and Other Remedies.  
 
The parties hereto each acknowledge that the rights of the others to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby are special, unique and of extraordinary character, and that, in the event that any party violates or fails and refuses to perform any covenant or agreement made by it herein, the non-breaching party may be without an adequate remedy at law.  The parties each agree, therefore, that in the event that he or it violates or fails or refuses to perform any covenant or agreement made by him or it herein, the non breaching party or parties may, in addition to any remedies at law for damages or other relief, institute and prosecute an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce specific performance of such covenant or agreement or seek any other equitable relief.
 

 
7.03  Rights and Obligations on Termination.
 
(a) Redelivery.  If this Agreement is terminated and abandoned as provided herein, each party hereto will  redeliver all documents, work papers and other materials and information, including all copies and summaries thereof of any other party relating to the transactions contemplated hereby, whether so obtained before or after the execution hereof, to the party furnishing the same, and all information received by any party hereto with respect to the business of any other party shall not at any time be used for the advantage of, or disclosed to third parties by, such party to the detriment of the party furnishing such information; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to any documents, work papers, materials, or information which are a matter of public knowledge or which have heretofore been or are hereafter published in any publication for public distribution or filed as public information with any governmental authority.
 
(b)  Survival. The following provisions shall survive termination of this Agreement: Sections:  Article III, Article IV, Sections 5.01,5.02,6.05,Articke VII, 8.06, 8.08.
 
 
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ARTICLE VIII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 
8.01. Notices.  
 
All notices, communications and deliveries hereunder shall be made in writing signed by the party making the same, shall specify the section hereunder pursuant to which it is given, and shall be deemed given on the date delivered if delivered in person or on the third business day after it is mailed if mailed certified first class mail return receipt requested (with postage and other fees prepaid) as follows
 
 
To the Purchaser:
 
    LOCATEPLUS Holdings Corporation
    100 Cumming s Center, # 235M
    Beverly MA 01915
    (978) 524-8887 (fax)
    Att; Geoffrey Lee, CEO
 
    with a copy to:
   
    Geoffrey T. Chalmers, Esq.
    33 Broad Street, Suite 1100
    Boston, Ma 02109
    (617) 227-3709 (fax)

 
    To the Seller:
 
    Employment Screening Profiles, Inc.
    d/b/a Trubackgrounds, Inc.,
    4025 Tampa Rd., Suite 1206,
    Oldsmar, FL 34677
    Att; Derrick A. Spatorico, Esq.
    (585)  546-2474(fax)

 
    with a copy to:
 
    Derrick A. Spatorico, Esq.
    1 East Main Street, Suite 150
    Rochester, NY 14614
 
 
or to such other representative or at such other address as a party hereto may furnish to the other parties in writing.  If notice is given of a permitted successor or assign of a party hereto, the notice shall be given as set forth above to such successor or assign of such party.
 
 
 
8.02   Exhibits  and Schedules.  
 
All enumerated exhibits and schedules to this Agreement, and any attachments thereto, are hereby incorporated into this Agreement and- hereby are made a part hereof as if set out in full in the first place that reference is made thereto. All exhibits, schedules, certificates, information and lists to be disclosed in writing and delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall, if not attached to this Agreement, be delivered to the appropriate party at the address indicated above, shall indicate the section hereunder pursuant to which it was delivered or mailed, and shall be signed or initialed by the party or parties or an attorney-in-fact of the party or parties delivering the same.

 
8.03  Time of the Essence, Computation of Time.  
 
Time is of the essence of each and every provision of this Agreement which, by its terms, calls for performance by a specified date.  Whenever the last day for the exercise of any privilege or the discharge of any duty hereunder shall fall upon Saturday, Sunday or any public or legal holiday, whether state or federal, the party having such privilege or duty may exercise such privilege or discharge such duty on the next succeeding regular business day.
 
 
8.04   Assignment; Successors in Interest.  
 
No assignment or transfer by Purchaser or Seller of its rights and obligations hereunder prior to the Closing shall be made except with the prior written consent of the other party(ies).  This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective legal representatives, heirs, descendants and permitted successors and assigns, and any reference to a party hereto shall also be a reference to a permitted successor or assign.

 
 
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 8.05  Number; Gender.  
 
Whenever the context so requires, the singular number shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular, and the gender of any pronoun shall include the other genders.
 
 
8.06  Controlling Law, Integration, Amendment; Waiver.  
 
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of Massachusetts.  This Agreement and the other agreements contemplated hereby supersede all prior negotiations, agreements and understandings between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and may not be altered or amended except in writing signed by Purchaser, the Purchaser and the Seller. The failure of any party hereto at any time or times to require performance of any provisions hereof shall in no manner affect the right to enforce the same. No waiver by any party hereto of any condition, or of the breach of any term, provision, warranty , representation, agreement or covenant contained in this Agreement or the other agreements contemplated hereby, whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances shall be deemed or construed as a further or continuing waiver of any such condition or breach or a waiver of any other condition or of the breach of any other term, provision, warranty, representation, agreement or covenant herein or therein contained.
 

 
8.07  Expenses.   
 
Each party hereto agrees to pay its own expenses of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
 

 
8.08. Arbitration of Disputes.  
 
In the event of any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any act or omission of a party hereunder (a "dispute"), either party (by written notice to the other) may invoke the procedures of this section.  Promptly after such notice is given, the Shareholder and senior management of the Purchaser will meet to attempt to negotiate a settlement of all pending disputes.  If for any reason the parties have not entered into a written settlement of the dispute(s) within 30 days after the original notice, either party may give notice demanding arbitration.  Thereafter all pending disputes shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, or such other rules and procedures as the parties may hereafter consent to in writing.  The arbitration shall occur in Boston, Massachusetts or such other location as is mutually acceptable to the parties.  The arbitrator (or a majority thereof, if more than one) shall be licensed to practiced law in Massachusetts and experienced in corporate and contract law, and the arbitrator(s) shall be required to decide each claim in accordance with applicable law and to set forth briefly in writing the award, the rationale of the decision, and those facts considered by the arbitrator(s) to be material to such decision.  Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.  This agreement to arbitrate shall be enforceable under the Uniform Arbitration Act.
 

 
8.09   Counterparts.  
 
This Agreement may be signed by each party upon a separate copy and in such case one counterpart of this Agreement shall consist of enough of such copies to reflect the signatures of each party.  This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and it shall not be necessary in making proof of this Agreement or the terms hereof to produce or account for more than one of such counterparts.  This Agreement shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to each of the other parties.
 
 
DULY EXECUTED BY the parties hereto, under seal, as of the day and year first above written.
 
 
 
          Purchaser:  LOCATEPLUS HOLDINGS CORPORATION
 
 
          By: _________________
                       Geoffrey Lee, CEO
 
 

 
          Seller:  EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PROFILES, INC.

 
          By: ___________________
                       Derrick A. Spatorico, President
 
          By:____________________
                       Derrick A. Spatorico, Individually
 
 
 
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EX-10.21 5 escrowagmt.htm ESCROW AGREEMENT escrowagmt.htm
Exhibit 10.21
 
 

ESCROW AGREEMENT


This Escrow Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of September 29, 2009 by and among LocatePlus Holdings Corp., a Delaware corporation ( “LP”), Employment Screening Profiles, Inc., a Florida corporation ( “ESP”), Derrick A. Spatorico, (the “Shareholder”), and. Geoffrey T. Chalmers, Esq. (in his capacity as escrow agent, the “Escrow Agent”).

RECITALS

A. Pursuant to the provisions of that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of September 20, 2009  (the “Purchase and Sale Agreement”), among LP and ESP, and the Shareholder, LP will purchase from the Shareholder all of the outstanding capital stock of the ESP (1,000 no-par shares) (the “ESP Shares”) and the consideration therefor will be in the form of 9,000,000 shares of Common Stock of LP (the “LP Shares”) at a price of $0.1944.

B. Under the terms of the Agreement, the ESP Shares and the  LP Shares, ( collectively, the “Escrow Corpus”) are to be deposited in escrow  with the Escrow Agent.

C. The Agreement provides that the Escrow Agent shall hold and administer the Escrow Corpus in accordance with the terms of this Escrow Agreement and the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

D. The execution and delivery of this Escrow Agreement is a condition of closing  under the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

ESCROW TERMS

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows.

1.  
Delivery of Escrowed Shares

The ESP Shares, plus Instruments of Transfer to LP as described in the Purchase and Sale Agreement,  will be delivered to the Escrow Agent at a closing which is anticipated to occur on or about October 1, 2009

a.  
Not later than September 1, 2010 LP shall deposit  the LP Shares in escrow with the Escrow Agent. 1

b.  
The Escrow Corpus will be held and administered in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Escrow Agreement and the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

2.  
Administration

a.  
The Escrow Agent shall hold and safeguard the Escrow Corpus, until the Termination Date (as defined below), and shall administer, hold and dispose of such Escrow Corpus only in accordance with the terms of this Escrow Agreement and the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

3.  
Distribution of Shares from the Escrow Corpus

a.  
The LP Shares shall be deposited into escrow2 and the Escrow Agent shall have no right to transfer it except pursuant to the provisions of this Escrow Agreement and the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

b.  
The ESP Shares shall remain in Escrow until all the LP Shares have been fully issued to the Shareholder at which time the certificates for the ESP Shares, together with the Instruments of Transfer,  shall be delivered to LP.

c.  
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement and of this Escrow Agreement, the Escrow Agent shall have the obligation to deliver all the LP Shares then in escrow to the Shareholder no later than September 1, 2011.

d.  
The Shareholder shall have the right at any time after September 1, 2010, but not before, to withdraw, at his option, up to four million five hundred thousand (4,500,000) of the LP Shares upon notice to the Escrow Agent and to LP..

e.  
LP and the Shareholder acknowledge that under the Purchase and sale Agreement LP has an obligation to pay an escrow fee to the Shareholder on a quarterly basis.  LP and the Shareholder also acknowledge that under and subject to the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement,  the Shareholder has the right to demand to have the ESP shares re-delivered to him in the event LP fails to make a payment of the escrow fee or upon other specified conditions specified in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

f.  
In the event that the Shareholder notifies the Escrow Agent, in writing with a copy to LP that LP is in breach of the Purchase and sale Agreement due to failure to make a timely payment and that the Shareholder demands re-delivery of the ESP shares, LP will have 30 days to contest that demand in writing or file for arbitration. Failing either of these events, the Escrow Agent will thereafter return  the ESP Shares plus any instruments of transfer to the Shareholder in such form as he may designate.

g.  
This Escrow Agreement and all obligations of the Escrow Agent under it shall terminate upon the date of final delivery of the Escrow Corpus to the appropriate party or parties in accordance with the terms of this Escrow Agreement and the Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Termination Date”).

4.  
Provisions Regarding the Escrow Agent

a.  
Liability of the Escrow Agent

i.  
In performing any duties under this Agreement, the Escrow Agent shall not be liable to any party for damages, losses, or expenses, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Escrow Agent. The Escrow Agent shall not incur any liability for (i) any act or failure to act made or omitted in good faith or (ii) any action taken or omitted in reliance on any instrument, including any written statement or affidavit provided for in this Agreement that the Escrow Agent shall, in good faith, believe to be genuine, nor will the Escrow Agent be liable or responsible for forgeries, fraud, impersonations, or determining the scope of any representative authority, provided that the Escrow Agent believed, in good faith, that such forgeries, fraud, or impersonations were genuine and acted without gross negligence or willful misconduct. In addition, the Escrow Agent may consult with legal counsel in connection with the Escrow Agent’s duties under this Agreement and shall be fully protected in any act taken, suffered, or permitted by it in good faith and in accordance with the advice of counsel. The Escrow Agent is not responsible for determining and verifying the authority of any person acting or purporting to act on behalf of any party to this Agreement.

b.  
Fees and Expenses

i.  
LP agrees shall pay the Escrow Agent, as compensation for its services hereunder: (a) a $1,000 non-refundable start-up fee, payable upon the Escrow Agent’s execution of this Agreement; and (b) an annual renewal fee of $ 1,000 payable on each anniversary date of this Agreement.

c.  
Controversies

i.  
If any controversy arises between the parties to this Agreement, or with any other party, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement, its terms or conditions, the Escrow Agent will not be required to determine the controversy or to take any action regarding it. The Escrow Agent may hold all documents and funds and may wait for settlement of any such controversy. The Escrow Agent is authorized to deposit with the arbitrator or any court of competent jurisdiction, as applicable, all documents and funds held in escrow. Upon initiating such action, the Escrow Agent shall be fully released and discharged of and from all obligations and liability imposed by the terms of this Agreement.

 
 

 
d.  
Indemnification of the Escrow Agent

i.  
The LP and the Shareholder agree, jointly and severally, to indemnify and hold the Escrow Agent harmless against any and all losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including reasonable costs of investigation, attorneys’ fees, and disbursements that may be imposed on the Escrow Agent or incurred by the Escrow Agent in connection with the performance of its duties under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any litigation arising from this Agreement or involving its subject matter, unless such loss, liability, claim or expense shall have been determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be a result of the Escrow Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in no event shall the Escrow Agent be liable for special, punitive, indirect, or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to lost profits), even if the Escrow Agent has been advised of the likelihood of such damages and regardless of the form of action. The obligations to indemnify the Escrow Agent under this section shall survive termination of this Agreement.

e.  
Resignation of the Escrow Agent

i.  
The Escrow Agent may resign at any time upon giving at least thirty (30) days’ written notice to the parties; provided, however that no such resignation shall become effective until the appointment of a successor escrow agent, which shall be accomplished as follows: LP and the Shareholder shall use their best efforts to mutually agree on a successor escrow agent within thirty (30) days after receiving such notice. If the LP and the Shareholder fail to agree on a successor escrow agent within such time, the Escrow Agent shall have the right to appoint a successor escrow agent authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which successor escrow agent shall be reasonably acceptable to the LP and the Shareholder. The successor escrow agent shall execute and deliver an instrument accepting such appointment and it shall, without further acts, be vested with all the estates, properties, rights, powers, and duties of the predecessor escrow agent as if originally named as escrow agent. Upon the effective appointment of a successor escrow agent, the Escrow Agent shall be discharged from any further duties and liability under this Agreement.

 
5.  
General

a.  
Assignment

i.  
The Shareholder may assign any of his rights or obligations hereunder. LP may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the Shareholder. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.

b.  
Entire Agreement

i.  
This Agreement embodies and constitutes the entire understanding among the parties with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Escrow Agreement, and all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations and statements between the parties, oral or written, are merged into this Agreement.

c.  
Modification and Waiver

i.  
Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be modified, amended, discharged or terminated except in writing signed by the party against which the enforcement of such modification, amendment, discharge or termination is sought, and then only to the extent set forth in such writing. No failure of a party to insist upon strict performance by the other party of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall constitute or be deemed to be a waiver of any such term or condition, or constitute an amendment or waiver of any such term or provision by course of performance, and each party, notwithstanding any failure to insist upon strict performance, shall have the right thereafter to insist upon strict performance by the other party of any and all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any party may, in its sole and absolute discretion, waive, only in writing, any condition set forth in this Agreement to such party’s obligations under this Agreement which is for the sole benefit of the waiving party, in which event the non-waiving party or parties shall be obligated to close the transaction upon all of the remaining terms and conditions of this Agreement.

d.  
Notices

i.  
Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be delivered personally or sent by first class certified mail, or by air courier, postage or other charges prepaid, to the parties at the following addresses: 
 
       
 
to the Escrow Agent:           

Geoffrey T. Chalmers, Esq.
33 Broad Street, Suite 1100
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 227-3709 (fax)

   
to the Shareholder:           

Derrick A. Spatorico
47 Vineyard Hill
Fairport, New York 14450   
(____)  ____________  (fax)

to LP:

LocatePLUS Holdings Corporation
100 Cummings Center #235M
Beverly, MA 01915
Att: Geoffrey Lee, CEO
(978) 524-8887 (fax)        

    
or to such other address or addresses as the parties may from time to time specify in writing. Notice shall be provided by air courier and shall be deemed effective upon the earlier of actual delivery to the recipient or six days after the date on which such notice was delivered to the courier service. If notice is sent in any manner other than as provided by this Section 5.4, notice shall be deemed received when actually received by the party to whom the notice was delivered.

6.  
Governing Law; Severability

a.  
This Agreement shall be governed for all purposes by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts applicable to agreements executed and to be wholly performed in Massachusetts. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed so as to require the commission of any act contrary to law, and whenever there is any conflict between any provision contained in this Agreement and any present or future statute or law, ordinance or regulation or judicial ruling or governmental decision with the force of law contrary to which the parties have no legal right to contract, the latter shall prevail, but the provision of the Agreement which is affected shall be limited only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of such law, ruling or decision without invalidating or affecting the remaining provisions of the Agreement.

 
 

 
7.  
Counterparts

a.  
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but such documents shall constitute one and the same document.

8.  
Contract Interpretation

a.  
The parties acknowledge that they have caused this Agreement to be reviewed and approved by legal counsel of their own choice. This Agreement has been specifically negotiated, and any presumption that an ambiguity contained in this Agreement shall be construed against the party that caused this Agreement to be drafted shall not apply to the interpretation of this Agreement.

9.  
Other Parties

a.  
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as giving any person, firm, corporation or other entity, other than the parties to this Agreement and their successors and permitted assigns, any right, remedy or claim under or in respect of this Agreement or any term or condition contained in this Agreement.

10.  
Incorporation by Reference

a.  
All attached exhibits are incorporated as terms of this Agreement by this reference.

11.  
Cooperation

a.  
Each party will, at the reasonable request of any other party, from time to time execute and deliver such other assignments, transfers, conveyances, and other instruments and documents and do and perform such other acts and things as may be reasonably necessary or desirable for effecting complete consummation of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

12.  
Defined Terms

a.  
Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement.

13.  
No Conflict

a.  
In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the Agreement, the terms of this Escrow Agreement shall prevail.

14.  
Arbitration

a.  
All disputes between the Shareholder and/or the LP, on the one hand, the Escrow Agent on the other hand, relating to the payment of the Escrow Funds and/or the Escrow Agent’s rights, obligations, and liabilities arising from or related to this Agreement shall be resolved by mandatory binding expedited arbitration under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in effect as of the date the request for arbitration is filed (the “Rules”) before a single, neutral arbitrator, selected in accordance with the Rules. Each of the parties may initiate such an arbitration pursuant to the Rules. The arbitration shall be held in Boston, Massachusetts (such site being herein referred to as the “Forum”). The LP, the Shareholder, and the Escrow Agent each agree that it will abide by any decision rendered in such arbitration, and that any court having jurisdiction may enforce such a decision. Each of the parties hereto submits to the non-exclusive personal jurisdiction of the courts of the Forum as an appropriate place for compelling arbitration or giving legal confirmation of any arbitration award, and irrevocably waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such enforcement proceeding brought in any of said courts and any claim of inconvenient forum. Each of the parties agrees that service of process for all arbitration proceedings may be made in accordance with the Rules and shall be deemed effective as provided therein. Any claim or action of any kind (including, but not limited to, any claims for breach of contract), against the Escrow Agent arising out of or connected with this Agreement shall be barred and waived unless asserted by the commencement of an arbitration proceeding within 180 days after the accrual of the action or claim,. This limitation shall also apply to claims, which might otherwise be asserted against the Escrow Agent as a “set-off,” credit, cross-complaint, or defense. This section and the forgoing limitation shall survive termination of this Agreement.

15.  
Filings and Resolution
a.  
Concurrently with its execution and delivery of this Agreement, LP shall deliver to the Escrow Agent (a) a copy of its articles of incorporation, (b) corporate resolutions, signed by its corporate secretary, authorizing it to enter this Agreement, and (c) a completed Certificate of Authority.
 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective representatives hereunto authorized as of the day and year first above written.

LocatePlus Holdings Corporation

_____________________________
By:    Geoffrey Lee
Title: Interim Chief Executive Officer
 

 
Employment Screening Profiles, Inc.
dbaTruBackgrounds

____________________________
By:           Derrick A. Spatorico
Title:        President & CEO

   
 
Shareholder

_____________________________
By:           Derrick A. Spatorico




EX-23.1 6 consent.htm CONSENT consent.htm
Exhibit 23.1


 
Consent of Independent Accountants

 
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of the consolidated financial statements of LocatePlus Holdings Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2009 of our reports dated March 31, 2010 related to the financial statements and financials statement schedules for the two years ended December 31, 2009.






/s/ Livingston and Haynes
LIVINGSTON AND HAYNES, P.C
Wellesley, Massachusetts
March 31, 2010
 
 
 
EX-31.1 7 ceocert.htm EXHIBIT 31.1 ceocert.htm
Exhibit 31.1
 
 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a),
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I, Derrick Spatorico, certify that:

1.   I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-Kof LocatePlus Holdings Corporation for the period ended December 31, 2009.

2.   Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;

3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;

4.   The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

(a)   designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared;
 
(b)   evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report (the “Evaluation Date”); and
 
(c)   presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

5.   The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
(a)   all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
 
(b)   any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and
 
6.   The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.



 
Date: March 31, 2010
/s/ Derrick Spatorico
 
Derrick Spatorico
 
Acting President, Chief Executive Officer, and Treasurer

 
EX-31.2 8 cfocert.htm EXHIBIT 31.2 cfocert.htm
Exhibit 31.2
 
 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a),
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I, Derrick Spatorico, certify that:

1.   I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-Kof LocatePlus Holdings Corporation for the period ended December 31, 2009.

2.   Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;

3.   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;

4.   The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

(a)   designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared;
 
(b)   evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this annual report (the “Evaluation Date”); and
 
(c)   presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;

5.   The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
 
(a)   all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
 
(b)   any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and
 
6.   The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.



 
Date: March 31, 2010
/s/ Derrick Spatorico
 
Derrick Spatorico
 
Acting President, Chief Executive Officer, and Treasurer
EX-32.1 9 soxcert.htm EXHIBIT 32.1 soxcert.htm
Exhibit 32.1
 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 USC. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
 
 
 

 
In connection with the Annual Report of the Company on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), each of the undersigned, in the capacities and on the dates indicated below, hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to his knowledge:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
 
2.  The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operation of the Company.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Date: March 31, 2010
/s/ Derrick Spatorico
 
Derrick Spatorico
 
Acting President, Chief Executive Officer, and Treasurer


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