-----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, HV5GcrTvlm86beRktjMdKJyPKM9O6Rpm8cvkxK2+86Ig8JvS6Th7SmvHzOJ9PGQ5 bI4ut/Gd5I61vbE6MOu4Jw== 0001137091-08-000571.txt : 20081030 0001137091-08-000571.hdr.sgml : 20081030 20081030172735 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001137091-08-000571 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 88 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20081030 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets ITEM INFORMATION: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in Registrant.s Certifying Accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in Control of Registrant ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics ITEM INFORMATION: Change in Shell Company Status ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20081030 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20081030 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BALQON CORP. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001169440 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TRUCKING & COURIER SERVICES (NO AIR) [4210] IRS NUMBER: 330989901 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-52337 FILM NUMBER: 081152017 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1701 E. EDINGER, UNIT E-3 CITY: SANTA ANA STATE: CA ZIP: 92705 BUSINESS PHONE: (714) 836-6342 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1701 E. EDINGER, UNIT E-3 CITY: SANTA ANA STATE: CA ZIP: 92705 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BMR SOLUTIONS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20020319 8-K 1 balqon_8k-103008.htm CURRENT REPORT, MERGER AGREEMENT balqon_8k-103008.htm


Washington, D.C. 20549
 

FORM 8-K

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):   October 24, 2008

 
BALQON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
000-52337
(Commission
File Number)
33-0989901
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
1701 E. Edinger, Unit E-3, Santa Ana, California, 92705
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
(714) 836-6342
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code   
 
BMR Solutions, Inc., 1184 Rutland Road, Suite 2, Newport Beach, California
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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

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ITEM 1.01          ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
 
On October 24, 2008, we completed a merger transaction (the “Merger Transaction”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 15, 2008 between the registrant (referred to in this current report as “Balqon Corporation,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and similar terms), Balqon Corporation, a California corporation (“Balqon California”), and a newly-formed subsidiary we created to facilitate the merger (the “Merger Agreement”).  The Merger Agreement is described in our current report filed on September 19, 2008, which description of the Merger Agreement is incorporated herein by reference.  Upon completion of the Merger Transaction, we succeeded to the business of Balqon California and changed our name from BMR Solutions, Inc. to Balqon Corporation.  A copy of the Merger Agreement is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 2.1 to this report.
 
Item 2.01 of this report discusses the consummation of the Merger Agreement and various other transactions and events completed in connection with the Merger Agreement and is incorporated herein by reference.  In connection with the Merger Transaction we entered into certain agreements and effectively became obligated under certain agreements previously entered into by Balqon California, the material terms of which are briefly described below.
 
Management Contracts, Compensatory Plans, Contracts and Agreements
 
As discussed in Item 2.01, in connection with the Merger Transaction, we entered into certain agreements with certain of our executive officers and into indemnification agreements with each of our executive officers and directors.  As discussed in Item 5.02 of this report, in contemplation of the closing of the Merger Agreement, our board of directors adopted a 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2008 Plan”) and a form of Stock Option Agreement to be issued under the 2008 Plan.  The descriptions of these agreements and the 2008 Plan contained in Item 2.01 and Item 5.01 of this report are incorporated herein by reference.
 
Warrants to Purchase Shares of Our Common Stock Issued to Stockholders of Balqon California
 
In connection with the Merger Transaction, warrants to acquire an aggregate of 2,614,180 shares of Balqon California’s common stock, initially issued by Balqon California in private placement transactions described below, were deemed to be warrants to acquire an equal number of shares of our common stock at the same exercise price and upon the same terms as contained in the original warrants.  A description of these warrants is set forth below.
 
July 2008 Private Placement
 
In July 2008, Balqon California raised an aggregate of $500,000 through the issuance of senior secured convertible promissory notes to five accredited investors (the “July Private Placement”).  The senior secured convertible promissory notes had a conversion price of $1.00 per share.  In connection with this offering, Balqon California also issued three-year warrants to acquire up to an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share (the “July Warrants”). The senior secured convertible promissory notes were converted into an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock of Balqon California immediately preceding the closing of the Merger Transaction.  We are obligated to register the shares of common stock issued upon conversion of the senior secured promissory notes and the shares of common stock underlying the July Warrants for resale as described below under the heading “Registration Rights Agreements.”  A form of the July Warrants is filed as Exhibit 4.4 to this report.
 
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September 2008 Private Placement
 
In September 2008, Balqon California raised an aggregate of $810,000 through the issuance of convertible promissory notes to 15 accredited investors (the “September Private Placement”).  The convertible promissory notes had a conversion price of $1.00 per share.  In connection with this offering, Balqon California also issued three-year warrants to acquire up to an aggregate of 810,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share (the “September Warrants”).  The senior secured convertible promissory notes were converted into an aggregate of 810,000 shares of common stock of Balqon California immediately preceding the closing of the Merger Transaction.  We are obligated to register the shares of common stock issued upon conversion of the convertible promissory notes and the shares of common stock underlying the September Warrants for resale as described below under the heading “Registration Rights Agreements.”  A form of the September Warrants is filed as Exhibit 4.5  to this report.
 
October 2008 Private Placement
 
In October 2008, Balqon California raised an aggregate of $575,000 through the issuance of an aggregate of 575,000 shares of common stock to six accredited investors (the “October Private Placement”).  In connection with this offering, Balqon California also issued three-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 575,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share (the “October Warrants”).  We are obligated to register the shares of common stock and the shares of common stock underlying the October Warrants for resale as described below under the heading “Registration Rights Agreements.”  A form of the October Warrants is filed as Exhibit 4.6 to this report.
 
Marlin Financial Private Placement
 
In June 2008, Balqon California issued 2,916,725 shares of its common stock and warrants to purchase 729,180 shares of its common stock (the “Marlin Warrants”) to Marlin Financial Group, Inc. (“Marlin Financial”) in consideration of business strategy and corporate finance consulting services rendered (the “Marlin Financial Private Placement”).  One-third of the Marlin Warrants have an exercise price of $1.50 per share and expire on June 30, 2010, one-third of the Marlin Warrants have an exercise price of $2.00 per share and expire on June 30, 2011, and one-third of the Marlin Warrants have an exercise price of $2.50 per share and expire on June 30, 2012.  A form of the Marlin Warrants is filed as Exhibit 4.7 to this report.
 
Warrants to Purchase Shares of Common Stock Issued by BMR Solutions, Inc.
 
Immediately preceding the closing of the Merger Transaction on October 24, 2008, BMR Solutions, Inc. issued warrants (the “BMR Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 184,598 shares of common stock to seven accredited investors in consideration of services provided.  One-third of the BMR Warrants have an exercise price of $1.50 per share and expire on October 24, 2009, one-third of the BMR Warrants have an exercise price of $2.00 per share and expire on October 24, 2010 and one-third of the BMR Warrants have an exercise price of $2.50 per share and expire on October 24, 2011.  We are obligated to register the shares of common stock underlying the BMR Warrants for resale as described below under the heading “Registration Rights Agreements.”  A form of the BMR Warrants is filed as Exhibit 4.8 to this report.
 
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Registration Rights Agreements
 
In connection with the Merger Transaction, we assumed the rights and obligations of Balqon California under registration rights agreements Balqon California entered into with the subscribers to the July Private Placement, the September Private Placement and the October Private Placement (collectively, the “Balqon Registration Rights Agreements”).  Under the Balqon Registration Rights Agreements, we are obligated to register an aggregate of 3,793,348 shares of common stock, of which an aggregate 1,885,000 shares of common stock underly the July Warrants, September Warrants and October Warrants for resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).  Immediately preceding the consummation of the Merger Transaction we also entered a registration rights agreement with our stockholders to register an aggregate of 1,400,000 shares of our common stock and with the holders of the BMR Warrants to register an aggregate of 184,598 shares of common stock underlying the BMR Warrants for resale under the Securities Act (the “BMR Registration Rights Agreement” and collectively with the Balqon Registration Rights Agreements, the “Registration Rights Agreements”).
 
We are obligated under the Registration Rights Agreements to file, on or before December 23, 2008, a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), registering all shares of common stock covered by the Registered Rights Agreements for resale under the Securities Act.  A copy of each of the Registration Rights Agreements are filed as Exhibits 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 and 10.9 to this report.
 
The Registration Rights Agreements also provide that in the event of a cutback of the total number of shares of common stock eligible for inclusion in the registration statement to be filed with the SEC because of the requirements of Rule 415 under the Securities Act, the shares of common stock that are entitled to be included in the registration statement shall be allocated as follows:

 
·
first, to the shares relating to the July Private Placement;
 
·
second, to the shares relating to the September Private Placement;
 
·
third, to the shares relating to the October Private Placement;
 
·
fourth, to the shares relating to the BMR Warrants; and
 
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fifth, to the shares held by our stockholders immediately preceding the closing of the Merger Transaction.
 
In addition, the Registration Rights Agreements provide for customary piggy-back registration rights whereby certain holders of shares of our common stock, or warrants to purchase shares of our common stock, can cause us to register such shares for resale in connection with our filing of a registration statement with the SEC to register shares in another offering. The Registration Rights Agreements also contain customary representations and warranties, covenants and limitations.  The warrants contain customary anti-dilution provisions for stock splits, stock dividends and the like.
 
Purchase Agreement dated June 26, 2008 by and between the City of Los Angeles and Balqon California
 
In connection with the Merger Transaction, we assumed the rights and obligations of Balqon California under a purchase agreement between the City of Los Angeles and Balqon California dated June 26, 2008 (the “City of LA Agreement”).  Under the terms of the City of LA Agreement we are obligated to produce and deliver 20 electric yard tractors, five electric drayage tractors and certain additional components.  We are also obligated to pay the City of Los Angeles a royalty fee of $1,000 per electric vehicle sold or leased to any party other than the City of Los Angeles or the South Coast Air Quality Management District (“AQMD”).  The royalty fee will be adjusted for inflation every five years.  A copy of the City of LA Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.10 to this report.
 
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Purchase and Service Agreement dated May 15, 2008 between the AQMD and Balqon California
 
In connection with the Merger Transaction, we assumed the rights and obligations of Balqon California under a Purchase and Service Agreement dated May 15, 2008 between the AQMD and Balqon California (the “AQMD Agreement”).  Under the terms of the AQMD Agreement we are obligated to deliver one Nautilus E20, a heavy-duty electric yard tractor, to the AQMD by May 15, 2010.  The AQMD is purchasing the Nautilus E20 for use in a loaner program that will allow the owners of multiple terminals to test the electric yard tractor in anticipation of a purchase.  Under the terms of the AQMD Agreement, we are also obligated to install and remove chargers at least five times at five different sites. In addition, we are obligated to pay the AQMD a royalty fee of $1,000 per electric vehicle sold or leased to anyone other than the AQMD or the Port of Los Angeles.  The royalty fee will be adjusted for inflation every five years.  The AQMD has the right to use data collected during the test phase and has a royalty free, nonexclusive, irrevocable license to produce any copyrighted material produced under the AQMD Agreement.  A copy of the AQMD Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.11 to this report.
 
Lease Agreements Between Balqon California and Certain Lessors
 
In connection with the Merger Transaction, we assumed the rights and obligations of Balqon California under a lease agreement covering our assembly facility located at 1420 240th Street, Harbor City, California 90710, between Allan D. and Gloria G. Singer, Trustees for the U.D.T. Trust dated June 6, 1984 and Balqon California dated June 17, 2008 (the “Harbor City Lease”).  The Harbor City Lease provides for the lease of approximately 15,500 square feet located in an industrial building for three years from August 1, 2008 to July 31, 2011, at a monthly rent of $10,540 for the first year, $10,856 for the second year, and $11,182 for the third year.  A copy of the Harbor City Lease is filed as Exhibit 10.12 to this report.
 
In connection with the Merger Transaction, we also assumed the rights and obligation of Balqon California under a lease agreement covering office space located at 1701 E. Edinger, Suite E-3, Santa Ana, California 92705, between 1701 E. Edinger, LLC, and Balqon California dated May 21, 2007, as amended on June 18, 2008 (the “Santa Ana Lease”).  The Santa Ana Lease provides for the lease of approximately 3,306 square feet of office and warehouse space in a multi-tenant building.  The lease expires on May 31, 2009 and requires us to pay a rent of $3,313 per month.  A copy of the lease agreement dated May 21, 2007 filed as Exhibit 10.13 to this report.  A copy of the First Modification to Lease dated June 18, 2008 is filed as Exhibit 10.14 to this report.
 
The foregoing summary of the terms of the various agreements, including the Merger Agreement, the Registration Rights Agreements, the warrants, the City of LA Agreement, the AQMD Agreement, the Harbor City Lease and the Santa Ana Lease, does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of such agreements and instruments, copies of which are filed as exhibits to this report or are incorporated herein by reference.  Certain of the agreements filed as exhibits to this report, such as the Merger Agreement, contain representations and warranties made by the parties thereto. The assertions embodied in such representations and warranties are not necessarily assertions of fact, but a mechanism for the parties to allocate risk.  Accordingly, investors should not rely on the representations and warranties as characterizations of the actual state of facts or for any other purpose at the time they were made or otherwise.
 
ITEM 2.01          COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
 
On October 24, 2008, we completed the acquisition of Balqon California pursuant to the Merger Agreement referenced in Item 1.01 of this report.
 
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In connection with the Merger Transaction, the shareholders of Balqon California, who collectively held 23,908,348 shares of common stock of Balqon California, became stockholders of Balqon Corporation holding an equal number of shares of  our common stock.  In addition, the holders of warrants to acquire an aggregate of 2,614,180 shares of common stock of Balqon California were deemed to hold warrants to acquire an equal number of shares of our common stock upon completion of the Merger Transaction.  In connection with the Merger Transaction, we also issued under our 2008 Plan options to purchase an aggregate of 4,562,592 shares of our common stock to certain of our directors and employees who held options to purchase an equal number of shares of Balqon California’s common stock immediately prior to the completion of the Merger Transaction.
 
Immediately following the consummation of the Merger Transaction, we had an aggregate of 25,308,348 shares of common stock actually issued and outstanding and an aggregate of 32,669,718 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, calculated on a fully-diluted basis, including the 25,308,348 shares of common stock actually issued and outstanding and 7,361,370 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of all outstanding options and warrants.
 
Although we are the legal acquirer, the Merger Transaction is being accounted for as a reverse merger (recapitalization) in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Under this method of accounting, we are treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes. This determination was primarily based on Balqon California comprising the ongoing operations of the combined entity and senior management of the combined company after the Merger Transaction.
 
Item 2.01(f) of Form 8-K states that if the registrant was a shell company, like we were immediately before the Merger Transaction disclosed under Item 2.01 (i.e., the reverse merger (recapitalization)), then the registrant must disclose the information that would be required if the registrant were filing a general form for registration of securities on Form 10 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  Accordingly, we are providing below the information that would be included in a Form 10 if we were to file a Form 10. Please note that the information provided below relates to the combined company after the acquisition of Balqon California, unless otherwise specifically indicated or the context otherwise requires.
 
FORM 10 INFORMATION
 
Item 1.    Business.
 
 
We design, assemble, market and sell heavy-duty electric vehicles and propulsion systems for products used in the transportation of containers and heavy loads at facilities such as marine terminals, rail yards, industrial warehouses, intermodal facilities, military bases and industrial plants.  In 2008 we released our first zero emission heavy duty vehicle product line, Nautilus, which targets applications requiring transportation of loads of over 60,000 pounds with a range of 60 miles on a single battery charge.
 
Equipment used to transport containers in off-highway applications have experienced minimal improvements in emission and propulsion technology over the past two decades, resulting in increased pollution at sea ports and intermodal facilities worldwide.  Based on initial testing, we believe that the operating costs of our heavy-duty electric vehicles are less than 20% of the current operating costs of fossil fuel based vehicles in similar applications.  Our strategy is to provide our zero emissions clean technology as a cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuel based heavy-duty vehicles and material handling equipment used to transport containers worldwide.
 
We believe we are the first company to introduce a zero emissions heavy-duty electric yard truck that can tow over 60,000 pounds at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. Our first product, the Nautilus E30 drayage truck, has successfully completed initial tests at the Port of Los Angeles facility and, as a result, we have received purchase orders for an additional 5 units of our electric drayage truck and 21 units of our Nautilus E20, a electric yard tractor.  Prior to releasing its first product, we spent two years developing our heavy duty electric drive system that couples a electric motor directly to an automatic transmission to provide a high torque to pull heavy loads during start-stop applications. In addition, we have developed a high capacity 240 kilowatt, or kW, flux vector inverter that is J1939 Can Bus capable that provides us with the ability to incorporate our technologies into other vehicle platforms including container lift trucks, reach stackers, roll-on.roll-off tractors, drayage vehicles and high capacity forklifts.
 
Company History
 
We are a Nevada corporation that was incorporated on November 21, 2001, as BMR Solutions, Inc.  From inception to May 2006, we were engaged in the business of providing Internet website hosting and development services.  In May 2006, we underwent a change in management and adopted a new business plan of providing local delivery and transportation of mattresses, furniture and futons in Southern California.  On September 15, 2008, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, or Merger Agreement, with Balqon California and our wholly-owned subsidiary Balqon Acquisition Corp., or Acquisition Subsidiary.  Upon the closing of the Merger Agreement on October 24, 2008, Balqon California merged with and into Acquisition Subsidiary with Acquisition Subsidiary surviving and immediately thereafter, Acquisition Subsidiary merged with and into our company and, as a result, we changed our name from BMR Solutions, Inc. to Balqon Corporation.  Our current business is comprised solely of the business of Balqon California.  Balqon California was incorporated on April 21, 2005 and commenced operations in 2006.
 
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In September 2008, Balqon California acquired substantially all the assets of Electric Motorsports, LLC, or EMS, a leading developer, designer and manufacturer of flux vector inverters within the electric vehicle industry.  As a result of this acquisition, Balqon California acquired proprietary technology and designs that we now use to develop, manufacture and sell flux vector inverters. Prior to the acquisition, EMS had been engaged in developing, designing, manufacturing, marketing  and selling flux vector inverters to the automotive and material handling equipment industries since 1997.  EMS has sold over 250 inverters for use in applications including industrial conveyor systems, electric buses, delivery trucks, the New York monorail system and mining vehicles.  EMS’s customer base consists primarily of original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, of electric buses, mining vehicles and specialty automotive vehicles. We believe that the acquisition of EMS’s technology and knowhow provides us with the ability to further develop, market and sell flux vector inverters for use in high performance electric vehicles.
 
In October 2006, the management of Balqon California approached representatives of the Port of Los Angeles and the AQMD, to propose the use of zero emissions electric tractors at the port terminal facilities located in San Pedro, California.  In May 2007, the Port of Los Angeles and the AQMD co-funded the development of a demonstration vehicle, to determine the viability of using zero emissions vehicles in terminal and short haul applications.  In January 2008, Balqon California successfully delivered a heavy-duty electric drayage tractor incorporating what is now our proprietary flux vector inverter technology and drive system to the Port of Los Angeles.  The zero emissions electric tractor has since successfully passed rigorous testing by the Port of Los Angeles and, as a result, we have received orders from the City of Los Angeles for 20 Nautilus E20 heavy-duty electric yard tractors and an additional five Nautilus E30 drayage tractors to be used at the Port of Los Angeles. We have also received an order from the AQMD for one Nautilus E20 heavy-duty electric yard tractor to be used in a loaner program under which the AQMD will loan the tractor to various terminal operators to test the electric vehicle in anticipation of a purchase.
 
 
We are suppliers of heavy-duty electric vehicles and electric propulsion systems such as flux vector inverters, electric traction drive systems and battery modules used in the manufacturing of high performance electric vehicles. Over the past twenty years, the electric vehicle industry has grown rapidly as a result of increasing demand for environmentally friendly modes of transportation.  The high price of fossil fuel and heightened environmental concerns over greenhouse gas emissions worldwide have resulted in increased demand for electric and hybrid vehicles.  Similarly, there is an increase in demand for battery powered low or zero emissions vehicles in off-highway applications.
 
We believe that potentially large electric vehicle markets are developing in a wide-range of vehicle platforms.  Electric vehicle development is being pursued for a variety reasons, including improved fuel economy, lower emissions, greater reliability, lower maintenance costs, and improved performance and vehicle control.  Of these myriad reasons, improved fuel economy has emerged as a significant factor in the development and potential growth of the emerging electric vehicle markets as crude oil prices rise, and consumers and businesses alike contend with higher gasoline and diesel prices.
 
During 2007, crude oil consumption in the United States, as reported by the United States Department of Energy in the Transportation Energy Data Book, averaged approximately 21 million barrels per day, which represents an average annual percentage increase in consumption of approximately 1% over a period of 10 years.  According to data published by the United States Department of Energy, of the amount of crude oil consumed in the United States in 2007, approximately 68% was consumed by the transportation industry which has seen an increase in consumption of approximately 1.5% per year over a 10 year period.  The United States Department of Energy also reports that increases in crude oil based fuel demand worldwide has resulted in accelerated growth of fuel costs worldwide.  We believe that the cost of fuel will continue to remain high relative to historic levels, and therefore believe that electric vehicles will offer the most cost effective and environmentally efficient alternative solution to fossil fuel based vehicles.
 
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We believe that the continued liberalization of global trade coupled with the growth in container packaging of goods has resulted in the use of larger container ships which, in turn, has resulted in a commensurate increase in ship capacities from 3,000 twenty feet equivalent units (“TEUs”) to 4,500 TEUs in the last decade.  This increase in the size of container ships has resulted in the implementation of hub and feeder container transportation systems which, in turn, has resulted in the consolidation of ports with larger ports growing at increased rates as compared to smaller ports.  This concentrated growth at larger ports has resulted in a higher rate of increase in air pollution at these ports, requiring more stringent environmental regulations at these ports.
 
As a result of increased imports from South Asia to United States over the past five years, the number of TEUs transported to ports and intermodal facilities (facilities where freight is transferred from one mode of transportation to another without actual handling of the freight itself when changing modes) located on the west coast of the United States has also increased.  This expansion in trade has resulted in increased pollution at the largest ports on the west coast of the United States, resulting in more stringent requirements on vehicle emissions in many of these areas.  For example, the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach recently approved a comprehensive “Clean Air Action Plan” aimed at reducing pollution and health risks associated with mobile air emissions resulting from activities at these ports.  See “—Recent Initiatives.”  We believe that electric trucks are the leading cost competitive solution to offset the environmental impact of the increased activity and pollution at ports and intermodal facilities located on the west coast of the United States.
 
In light of these recent regulatory initiatives, we believe that the demand for electric vehicles will continue to increase at an accelerated pace.  In response to this anticipated increase in demand, we have developed and will continue to develop zero emissions container transportation vehicle platforms targeting on-highway and off-highway applications related to container handling.  Examples of existing vehicles where our heavy-duty electric drive systems can be implemented include yard tractors, drayage vehicles, container lift trucks, roll-on/roll-off trucks, reach stackers and large industrial forklifts. In addition, we also believe that our electric drive technology is ideally suited for short-haul inner city on-road delivery of goods to retail or industrial facilities.
 
The electric vehicle industry is highly competitive and characterized by rapid technological advancements.  Most of the technological advancements target the on-road consumer automotive markets. We believe that technological improvements in battery technology have increased the probability of production electric vehicles reaching consumer markets by 2012. The success of electric vehicles in the consumer market industry is generally based on vehicle range, speed and acquisition cost, while success of electric vehicles in the off-highway heavy-duty markets is based on product customization, productivity, functionality, durability and after market support. In response to what we believe to be the market needs, our “plug and play” modular systems allow us the agility and adaptability to enter various heavy-duty vehicle market niches through incorporation of our technologies into varied vehicle platforms.  We have ensured adaptability to a variety of application needs through designs that are configurable in the field through software changes ensuring improved productivity of our vehicles when compared to fossil fuel vehicles. Our operational strategy to partner with existing chassis manufacturers in each niche market provides our customers with a proven vehicle platform and established service support worldwide.
 
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Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles Industry
 
Industries related to container transportation have seen modest improvements in vehicle technology over the past five decades. This is mainly a result of low duty cycle needs for vehicles operated in terminals or in short-haul drayage applications which, in turn, has resulted in the use of older model and higher-polluting vehicles in these applications. The high growth rates at large ports has resulted in an increase in the population of these older model polluting vehicles which, in turn, has resulted in increased regulatory oversight within port facilities that historically were relatively unregulated. This increase in regulatory oversight, coupled with continued increases in fossil fuel costs, have resulted in the opportunity for electric vehicles to be a commercially viable solution in these markets. We believe that the benefits of zero emissions and lower operating costs of electric vehicles, when compared to fossil fuel powered or hybrid vehicles, provides us with an opportunity to market cost-effective heavy-duty zero emissions electric vehicles to a number of markets worldwide.
 
We believe that as the monetary and environmental costs of fossil fuels increase, environmental regulations will continue to be promulgated worldwide to ensure significant decreases in harmful emissions.  Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions during the past five years using alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas have resulted in modest improvements in air quality while causing a dramatic increase in the cost of these fuels.  We believe that stringent environmental regulations will result in an increased demand for cost effective zero emissions technologies that can be incorporated into current vehicle platforms to replace current fossil fuel-based vehicles.  Furthermore, we believe that electric vehicles will be the ideal solution in resolving emissions and operating cost issues faced by the heavy-duty material handling equipment industry.
 
Heavy-Duty Material Handling Industry
 
Our modular electric drive system design provides us with ability to incorporate our zero emissions technology into material handling equipment platforms that are used in high load carrying capacity applications.  High capacity material handling equipment is used to transport containers or cargo at marine terminals, on cargo vessels, within the lumber, paper and steel industries and within other industries that have been generally unregulated in terms of emissions generated by off-highway engines. Increases in fuel costs and regulatory oversight provides us with the opportunity to transition this industry to zero emissions electric drive systems.
 
Our heavy-duty electric drive systems are designed to target the needs of industries that utilize 10 to 45 ton capacity forklifts, 20 to 45 ton capacity reach stackers, 20 to 45 ton capacity roll-on/roll-off trucks and 8 to 45 ton capacity container lift trucks, all of which are primarily used in ports and rail yards to stack empty containers or to load and unload ships, barges or rail carts. High capacity forklifts are also used to load and unload below deck cargo at smaller ports. In addition, these forklifts are used in industrial facilities to transport heavy metals, concrete, paper and lumber. A reach stacker is a material handling equipment equipped with a hydraulic boom assembly that can lift and move containers from barges, ships or rail carts. Reach stackers are more cost effective and productive at smaller port facilities as compared to fixed gantry crane systems. Roll-on/roll-off trucks are used to transport containers onto barges or under-deck facilities mainly at small ports, providing agility in loading and unloading operations. Container lift trucks are used at ports and rail yards to stack empty or loaded containers within terminal or intermodal facilities. These container lifts can stack empty containers up to six containers high and are used to save valuable space at container handling facilities.
 
All of the heavy-duty material handling equipment described above utilize fossil fuel propulsion systems and are customized for each application. Most of this equipment is considered industrial equipment and therefore regulated under off-highway emissions and safety standards. We believe that due to the high idling and start/stop nature of these applications, electric propulsion systems can be more cost effective and environmentally friendly in these market niches. Modified configurations of our current drive technology used in our heavy-duty electric vehicles are undergoing development testing in fossil fuel based applications to ensure our ability to convert these applications to zero emissions electric-based systems.
 
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Our Competitive Strengths
 
We believe our heavy-duty electric vehicles are the highest load carrying zero emissions vehicles commercially available in the heavy-duty electric vehicle industry and that our modular electric drive system provides us with the opportunity to incorporate our zero emissions technology into existing vehicles and material handling equipment used in high load carrying capacity applications. Growing public awareness of the relationship between burning fossil fuels, health risks and global warming has increased the demand for a cost effective alternative to vehicles powered by fossil fuels.  We believe the following competitive strengths serve as a foundation for our strategy:
 
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Quality, Excellence and Reliability.  We believe that our proprietary technologies and designs, such as the liquid cooling of our flux vector inverters and our proprietary battery modules, increase the reliability of electric vehicles.  Our flux vector inverters have been sold for over 10 years and have proven reliability in a wide range of applications. Although we have only produced one vehicle, the tractor that we have produced has proved to be reliable during field testing conducted at the Port of Los Angeles.
 
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Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Technology.  We believe that we are currently the only supplier of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles which can tow loads over 60,000 pounds at speeds over 40 mph. We believe that our electric traction drive systems are the first zero emissions drive systems commercially available for heavy-duty applications exceeding 100 kW, requirements. Our first product release, the Nautilus E30 electric drayage tractor, can transport 60,000 pound capacity cargo containers and has received significant interest from current users of fossil fuel based vehicles.
 
 
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Low Operating Costs. Our products do not use any fossil fuel powered propulsion devices, and as such have lower operating and maintenance costs.   We believe that our heavy-duty electric vehicles in high idling applications can provide up to an 80% reduction in fuel costs and nearly twice the vehicle life as compared to fossil fuel powered vehicles due in large part to a lower rate of wear and tear on vehicle components.
 
 
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High Efficiency. Electric vehicles are well known for high efficiency in various market segments and across a wide variety of vehicle platforms. Our heavy-duty electric vehicles incorporate an automatic transmission coupled with an electric motor that provides a high efficiency drive system for high idling off-highway applications.
 
 
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Highly Configurable Technology. Our proprietary technologies can be configured to serve a variety of platforms and the specific needs of our customers.  Our flux vector inverters have been used successfully in applications ranging from electric buses to a monorail system.  Our electric traction drive system can be configured to meet the specifications of a variety of applications and can also be retrofitted into existing heavy-duty truck applications. We believe that our ability to incorporate our technologies across various product platforms such as container reach stackers, drayage vehicles, forklifts and straddle carriers, positions us to be a leader in the heavy-duty vehicle industry.  We believe that this flexibility and configurability will enable us to serve a wider variety of markets and product applications.  Our modular product design approach also allows us to rapidly incorporate our electric drive system and battery technologies into off-highway applications.
 
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Experienced Management Team and Access to an Extensive Distribution Network.  Our senior management team has over 80 years of combined experience in the electric vehicle industry and has extensive experience in startup technology companies within this industry. In addition, members of our senior management have significant experience within the transportation industry and have relationships with an extensive global distribution network.
 
Our Strategy
 
As one of the few companies focused on heavy-duty electric vehicles and material handling equipment, we are dedicated to providing cost effective solutions to the heavy-duty electric vehicle and material handling equipment markets.  Our business strategy is based on our belief that electric vehicles and material handling equipment are inherently more cost effective and reliable than fossil fuel powered vehicles and material handling equipment.  Management believes that despite the limitation in battery energy density, there are a significant number of off-highway niche applications that can benefit from use of zero emissions electric vehicles and material handling equipment.  The primary elements of our business strategy include:
 
Increase our current market presence and selectively pursue new opportunities.  We intend to use our products to pursue new opportunities and capture market share within the heavy-duty electric vehicle market.  In addition to producing heavy-duty electric vehicles, we also offer our flux vector inverters and electric traction drive systems to other industry OEMs that manufacture heavy-duty vehicles and material handling equipment. We are currently focused on heavy-duty vehicle and material handling equipment applications requiring drive systems exceeding 100 kW requirements. We believe that we are the first to introduce zero emissions products to the heavy-duty vehicle industry.  As a result, we believe we are well positioned to succeed in marketing our product solutions and components to customers worldwide.  While the release of our Nautilus E30 electric drayage tractor has proven that the use of electric vehicles is technologically feasible in heavy-duty applications, we believe that the use of electric vehicles in heavy-duty applications is also economically beneficial. Our objective is to incorporate our drive technology into products that vertically integrate into all aspects of heavy-duty transportation in off-highway applications.
 
Develop technologies that can be easily adapted for use in various platforms. We have developed “plug and play” modules of our electric traction drive and battery systems that can be incorporated into various vehicle platforms.  Further, our proprietary designs and technologies can be modified to meet different vehicle platforms and different specifications.  For example, our electric traction drive systems can be used in container handlers, reach stackers, gantry cranes, large industrial forklifts, roll-on/roll-off trucks and drayage vehicles.  We believe that our ability to incorporate our technology into other product lines will help to diversify our revenue stream across major product segments which, in turn, can provide us with additional growth opportunities in the future.
 
Implement retrofit business model on existing yard tractors to accelerate market changeover. Our “plug and play” electric traction drive system and battery management system modules can be retrofitted into existing vehicle platforms.  We believe there are over 88,000 yard tractors in use worldwide being replaced at the rate of approximately 8,000 per year.  We believe that the increase in fuel costs and the adoption of environmental regulations calling for lower emissions will accelerate acceptance of electric vehicle alternatives in the heavy-duty vehicle industry. Furthermore, we believe that most vehicles are being replaced prematurely due to the end of life of certain key components such as the vehicle’s engine and transmission assembly. We intend to either sell replacement vehicles or provide our “plug and play” modules that can be retrofitted into existing vehicles.  Our “plug and play” modular electric traction drive systems allow us to incorporate our drive and battery systems into most vehicle platforms currently in use in heavy-duty applications.
 
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Develop global sales and service network. We are focused on building a global distribution system that utilizes regional dealers to promote, sell and service our products worldwide. Several members of our senior management have significant experience in managing global distribution systems. In developing our customer base, we also utilize the extensive contacts that members of our senior management team have within the automotive and material handling equipment industries.
 
Provide superior after market service.  We believe that after market service is the key to success in the heavy-duty electric vehicle and material handling equipment markets. We are committed to providing our customers with a high level of service through our trained global deal network.
 
Build capital efficient industry alliances.  We purchase several components that are used in producing our vehicles from leading manufactures within our industry.  Our modular product design approach, whereby we incorporate our technologies into existing vehicle platforms,  provides us with the ability to focus a significant portion of our available capital into research and development, design, marketing and sales of our products while using high quality components from other manufacturers.  This strategy has resulted in significant capital cost savings related to plant, equipment and overhead while allowing management to focus on development of new products, markets, designs and technologies.
 
Our Technology
 
We have developed and acquired proprietary technologies that we believe provides us with a significant competitive advantage within the industries we compete.  In 2006, Balqon California commenced and has recently completed the development of an electric traction drive system that incorporates an automatic five speed transmission and electric motor coupled with an in-line drive system resulting in high torque at low speeds without compromising top end speed. This electric traction drive system also includes 240 kW flux vector inverter technology that provides the power to transport more than 60,000 pounds of load at a maximum speed of 45 mph.  In 2007, Balqon California incorporated this heavy-duty electric traction drive system into its first vehicle platform, an electric drayage tractor used in terminal applications to transport containers.  In January 2008, Balqon California began testing the vehicle at the Port of Los Angeles and in May 2008 Balqon California successfully completed its testing.  In September 2008, Balqon California acquired substantially all the assets of its supplier of flux vector inverters, EMS, which had been in business of developing, manufacturing and selling flux vector inverters since 1997.
 
Flux Vector Inverter Technology
 
Our flux vector inverters are micro-processer controlled inverters that feature our proprietary software which allows us to produce variable frequency flux vector inverters ranging in power from 40 kW to 240 kW.  These high capacity flux inverters are Society of Automation Engineers (“SAE”) J1939 controller area network, or Can Bus, capable which allows our inverters to communicate directly with existing vehicle systems.  (The SAE J1939 CAN Bus is an automotive standard used for communication between vehicle components.)  Our inverters can be adjusted to meet specific motor or vehicle needs ranging from electric motorcycles to high capacity on-highway or off-highway vehicles.  The key feature of our flux vector inverter technology is our ability to remotely modify and monitor key performance parameters to meet specific application requirements.  We believe that our inverters are the leading variable frequency inverters that have a capacity of over 200 kW at a voltage range of 200 volts to 800 volts, which we believe makes them ideally suited for high load carrying applications.  These flux vector inverters have been used in electric buses, mining vehicles and other specialty vehicles applications with over one million miles logged in actual operations.
 
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CAN Bus Diagnostic System
 
Our electric traction drive systems include our proprietary CAN Bus diagnostic system that allows fast communication between the different modules of a vehicle.  Our CAN Bus diagnostic system provides an intuitive vehicle status display of all vehicle systems to the operator through a digital dash display mounted in the truck cabin.  The display communicates the status of all major traction and accessory systems providing real time information to the operator.  The diagnostic system also records daily energy consumption, fuel economy, fault codes, and the thermal status of major components on the vehicle.  Our CAN Bus diagnostic system can also communicate information to a central data system on a wireless network and store key application parameters that can be reviewed to determine energy efficiency and performance of the vehicle.  In addition, our CAN Bus diagnostic system provides the vehicle user with the ability to optimize drive efficiency levels to meet specific application needs.
 
Battery Management System
 
We have designed and developed an automatic battery management system that operates battery modules in conjunction with our CAN Bus diagnostic system.  This battery management system automatically determines battery watering intervals and maintains battery water levels after the completion of a charge cycle without operator intervention.  We believe that our battery management system is the first such system designed for installation on vehicles equipped with deep cycle flooded lead acid batteries.  This system also accurately monitors battery usage over the life of a vehicle, allowing end users of our vehicles to accurately determine the life cycle of the battery.  We believe that this system increases battery life and reduces maintenance costs of the vehicle.
 
Products
 
We design, assemble, market and sell heavy-duty electric vehicles that feature our flux vector inverters, our electric traction drive system and our battery management system.  We sell our vehicles through a global dealer network that promotes, sells and services our products.  Additionally, we market and sell our electric traction drive systems to OEMs of material handling equipment and automobile manufacturers.
 
Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
 
Our current product line of heavy-duty electric vehicles, named Nautilus, are the flagships of our product portfolio.  Our Nautilus product line consists of two zero emissions product configurations, Nautilus E30 and Nautilus E20, with each model featuring our proprietary electric traction drive system and battery management system.  We are also developing a heavy-duty electric truck, the Mule M150, which is a high-capacity on-road delivery truck.
 
We believe that the technology and design of our electric traction drive system makes our electric vehicles the world’s first commercially available heavy-duty zero emissions electric vehicles capable of towing loads of over 60,000 pounds.  Our electric traction drive system features an automatic five speed transmission coupled to an electric motor driven by our proprietary liquid cooled flux vector inverters.  Our flux vector inverter and transmission are SAE J1939 CAN Bus capable which allows seamless communication and monitoring of all vehicle systems on a real time basis.  This capability also allows us to monitor and modify key parameters in the field to optimize vehicle efficiency and performance to application needs.
 
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Our heavy-duty electric vehicles have a lower life cycle cost than diesel powered or hybrid vehicles manufactured by our competitors.  We believe that our heavy-duty vehicles reduce operating costs and improve vehicle reliability without compromising performance in short-haul niche markets.  Although the initial acquisition cost of our heavy-duty electric vehicles is estimated to be higher than conventional diesel-powered vehicles, we believe that our lifecycle costs are significantly lower. Initial tests in terminal applications indicate our operating costs to be 20% of a conventional fossil fuel vehicle and our maintenance cost is estimated to be 30% of the current maintenance cost of diesel powered vehicles. Due to the higher reliability of our electric traction drive system, vehicle life is estimated to be 40% higher than fossil fuel powered vehicles used in identical applications.
 
Nautilus E20 – Electric Yard Tractor
 
The Nautilus E20 is a zero emissions electric tractor designed for “in-terminal” operations to transport containers at shipyards, rail yards, intermodal facilities, industrial plants, distribution warehouses, food production facilities, military bases and mail facilities.  The Nautilus E20 can tow 60,000 pound cargo containers at a speed of up to 25 miles per hour with a range of 30 to 60 miles per battery charge.
 
The Nautilus E20 is equipped with our high efficiency electric traction drive system and battery module incorporated into a yard tractor chassis designed and manufactured by Capacity of Texas, Inc., a leading provider of yard tractors worldwide.  The Nautilus E20 is designed with a short wheel base and lifting fifth wheel which improves the maneuverability of the vehicle and its efficiency in high duty cycle applications.  The Nautilus E20 complies with all applicable industry requirements for off-highway use.
 
The battery module of the Nautilus E20 contains 140 kW hour commercially available long-life tubular lead acid traction batteries used in applications requiring high power and energy density. The battery module is equipped with forced air cooling and a battery watering system that increases battery life and reduces maintenance costs. In addition, the module includes an advanced battery management system that communicates via a CAN Bus system to a central computer recording energy usage and efficiency data.
 
The Nautilus E20 is equipped with smart fast charger technology that can charge up to four vehicles simultaneously in four hours.  The smart charger can also provide up to 60% of the charge in one hour to meet peak demands during daily operations.  On a kilowatt hour of energy costs-basis, our tractor costs approximately 20% of the average cost per mile to operate when compared to diesel-powered vehicles.
 
The Nautilus E20 is a smaller wheelbase version of the Nautilus E30 and allows increased maneuverability in terminal facilities.  Currently, we are in the process of assembling our first unit and expect to begin shipments later this year.  We have received an order from the City of Los Angeles for 20 Nautilus E20 electric yard tractors to be used by the Port of Los Angeles.  We have also received an order from the AQMD for one Nautilus E20 electric yard tractor to be used as a demonstration unit for multiple terminal operators and industrial facilities.
 
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Nautilus E30 – Drayage Truck
 
The Nautilus E30 is an off-highway electric drayage zero emissions tractor designed for short haul or “drayage” operations such as the transportation of containers from ship yards to rail yards or local warehouses.  This tractor has a load capacity of 60,000 pounds and can travel at a speed of up to 45 miles per hour and has a range of between 30 to 60 miles per battery charge.  The Nautilus E30 complies with all applicable Department of Transportation requirements for off-highway use.
 
The Nautilus E30 is equipped with tandem axles which allows the vehicle to tow loads greater than 60,000 pounds in on-road applications. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a higher capacity electric motor and electric traction drive system to ensure its ability to tow loads in excess of 60,000 pounds. The vehicle is designed with an ABS braking system and five speed transmission to allow operations at higher speeds in on-road applications.  The chassis of the Nautilus E30 is manufactured by Capacity of Texas, Inc. a leading developer of chassis and vehicles targeting drayage and in-terminal use applications.
 
The Nautilus E30 battery module contains 160 kW hour commercially available long-life tubular lead acid traction batteries used in applications requiring high power and energy density. Each battery module is equipped with forced air cooling and a battery watering system which increases battery life and reduces maintenance costs. In addition, the module includes an advanced battery management system that communicates via a CAN Bus system to a central computer recording energy usage and efficiency data. In order to provide higher range in certain applications, our battery module is designed to be replaced with fully charged modules in the field resulting in a vehicle range of over 80 miles on a single charge.
 
Balqon California has developed and delivered one Nautilus E30 to the City of Los Angeles for use at the Port of Los Angeles.  The development of this tractor was co-funded by the Port of Los Angeles and the AQMD.  The Nautilus E30 has undergone rigorous testing in which it has successfully towed loads of up to 68,000 pounds at a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour with a daily range of 40 miles.  The Nautilus E30 is equipped with a fast charging system which allows the vehicle to be charged during a working shift. We have received an order from the City of Los Angeles for five Nautilus E30 drayage tractors to be used by the Port of Los Angeles.
 
Mule M150 – Electric Truck
 
We are currently developing and designing our first on-road heavy-duty electric truck for short-haul off-highway applications.  Our Mule M150 is a zero emissions electric truck incorporating a heavy-duty transmission and drive axles and is expected to be competitive with current Class 6 fossil fuel powered vehicles in short-haul markets.  It is anticipated that the Mule M150 will be able to travel at a speed of up to 50 miles per hour and will have range of over 80 miles on single charge.  With a load capacity of seven tons, we believe that the Mule M150 will be the first zero emissions solution for short on-road routes in inner cities, port facilities and airports for the distribution of goods and cargo.
 
We expect that the Mule M150 will feature various flatbed configurations ranging from cargo box trucks and trash trucks to application specific fuel trucks used at large airports.  We anticipate partnering with cargo bed OEMs to provide various configurations currently available in similar sized fossil fuel powered vehicles.  We expect to release the Mule M150 in early 2009.
 
Electric Traction Drive Systems
 
Our modular electric traction drive systems have been designed and developed with a view towards use in existing vehicle platforms in the container transportation and material handling equipment industries.  Our high efficiency drive system includes a high efficiency alternating current, or AC, flux vector electric motor design that is directly coupled to a five speed automatic transmission system and powered by our proprietary liquid cooled flux vector inverters.  Our use of an automatic transmission provides us with a high torque to weight ratio which is essential in heavy load carrying applications.
 
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We assemble all the components of our drive system into a single “plug and play” modular assembly that can be readily installed into the existing engine compartment of a truck, tractor or forklift.  Our proprietary flux vector inverter is SAE J1939 CAN Bus capable which allows for communication with existing electrical and traction protocols on fossil fuel powered vehicles. We believe that this feature provides us with an opportunity to design and develop new vehicle platforms and enter new off-highway market niches, thereby expanding our overall product offerings.
 
Our electric traction drive system, which is designed and developed for use in heavy-duty electric vehicles, can also be adapted into other vehicle platforms with minor modifications to its current design.  Our electric traction drive system has been tested to tow loads of over 120,000 pounds on a reliable basis which provides us with an opportunity to retrofit vehicles such as container forklifts, reach stackers and roll-on/roll-off vehicles.
 
We are marketing our electric traction drive systems to OEMs of heavy-duty vehicles and material handling equipment manufacturers to develop strategic partnerships in developing zero emissions designs for their current vehicle platforms.  We believe that the combination of short-haul heavy loads and high idling applications in these product categories make them ideal markets for our zero emissions electric traction drive systems.
 
Flux Vector Inverters
 
Our proprietary variable flux vector inverters are digital micro-processer controlled inverters ranging in power from 40 kW to 240 kW.  The firmware in the processor allows the inverter to be used in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrids and other applications.  We sell our flux vector inverters for use in electric buses, mining equipment and other automobiles.  Our inverters can operate at 200 volts to 800 volts direct current, or DC, and can be used in stationary and mobile applications.  We believe that our inverters are one of the few inverters that are SAE J1939 CAN Bus capable and thus can be easily incorporated into existing vehicle platforms.
 
We design, manufacture, assemble and test our inverters at our Santa Ana, California facility.  We have designed our inverters for high-vibration mobile applications which includes a wash down enclosure design that allows the inverter to be used in outdoor rugged mobile applications.  In addition, our inverters include a liquid cooling system that results in a higher efficiency and reliability.  Our below 100 kW inverters are available in air cooled versions and are ideal for use in industrial vehicles, light duty pickup trucks and recreational vehicles.  Our heavy-duty inverters, which include a liquid cooling system, are ideal for use in heavy-duty electric vehicles such as electric tractors, forklifts, buses, delivery vans, Class 4-6 cargo trucks and mining vehicles.
 
 
We sell our vehicles through an authorized sales and service dealer network. Our products require periodic maintenance and replacement of certain vehicle components.  These components are supplied through our trained and authorized dealer network.  Batteries, which are a key component in our vehicles, require replacement after a certain period of use based on application. We believe that our battery module, given its integrated design with our electric traction drive system and communication systems, will require replacement only through authorized service dealers.  Periodically we may also provide vehicle upgrades or accessories to enhance performance and efficiency of our vehicles in the field, which we expect will provide additional revenues through sales of aftermarket parts marketed through our trained dealer network.
 
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Manufacturing and Assembly
 
Our executive offices are located in Santa Ana, California and our primary manufacturing facility is located in Harbor City, California.  We lease a 3,500 square foot facility comprised of approximately 1,500 square feet of office space and 2,000 square feet of assembly space in Santa Ana.  In September 2008, we entered into a lease for a 15,500 square foot manufacturing facility in Harbor City, California, to expand our production facilities to meet current and future product demand.
 
Key components used in the assembly of our proprietary flux vector inverters, electric traction drive system, battery modules, charging system, transmissions and vehicle chassis, are supplied to us by large global manufacturers that have the capability to meet our current and future production requirements.  Our key components are supplied with manufacturer’s warranties which meet or exceed the warranties provided to our customers.  We sell all of our products with a minimum of a one-year limited warranty with a prorated warranty on batteries based on usage.  In addition, suppliers of our key components have an extensive global sales and service network to support our dealers and customer service needs in a timely manner.  Our management team has extensive experience in global sourcing of automotive components and has implemented a procurement and management system to monitor material costs on a real-time basis.
 
We manufacture our proprietary flux vector inverters at our facilities in Santa Ana, California.  We currently supply our flux vector inverters to OEMs in the electric bus and industrial equipment markets. We also provide service and after market support to our existing customers through our Santa Ana facility. We acquired all intellectual property rights of EMS in September 2008, which has been manufacturing and selling flux vector inverters since 1997. We are in the process of moving all operations related to manufacturing of our flux vector inverters to our facility in Santa Ana and expect to complete this process before the end of 2008.
 
Final assembly of our heavy-duty electric vehicles and electric traction drive systems is conducted at our Harbor City location. We also assemble and test our battery management systems and charging systems at the same location. We have plans to implement two assembly lines at this facility producing our heavy-duty electric tractors and trucks by first quarter of 2009. We currently utilize cell manufacturing to produce vehicles in our current backlog to meet customer needs. We have also located our engineering and procurement offices at our Harbor City facility to support our production needs. We estimate that our current manufacturing capacity at our Harbor City facility provides us with the ability to substantially increase sales with the addition of direct labor personnel and relatively modest capital equipment expenditures.  Our operations strategy focuses on system integration of our electric traction drive systems and battery modules into vehicle platforms and outsourcing component fabrication processes to local suppliers. Our estimates of labor hours and work in process cycle times for each vehicle assembly indicates that our current manufacturing and assembly facilities can support annual revenues of approximately $100 million.
 
Customers
 
We maintain long-standing relationships with our core customers.  Our acquisition of EMS has provided us with an installed base of over 250 flux vector inverters worldwide.  Approximately 150 inverters are used in light and medium duty applications such as delivery trucks and vans, while approximately 100 inverters are used in heavy-duty applications within the industrial equipment mining and bus manufacturing industries.  In 2008, we also received orders for 26 of our heavy-duty electric tractors, which includes an order from the City of Los Angeles for 20 Nautilus E20 yard tractors and five Nautilus E30 drayage tractors.  In addition, we have also received an order from the AQMD for one Nautilus E20 for use as a demonstration vehicle at other marine terminals and industrial facilities. The description of our agreements with the City of Los Angeles and the AQMD in Item 1.01 of this current report are incorporated herein by reference.
 
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Sales and Marketing
 
Our sales and marketing strategy focuses on establishing Balqon Corporation as the premier provider of heavy-duty electric vehicles and heavy-duty electric traction drive systems by building an active customer base.
 
Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Sales
 
We plan to market, sell and service our heavy-duty vehicles through an authorized and trained worldwide dealer network. Our dealers are assigned geographic territories, the sizes of which vary based their current infrastructure and abilities to adequately perform sales and service functions. Our authorized dealers sell our products to their customers. We intend to regularly publish our price sheets to our dealers and customers with suggested retail prices. Authorized dealers will receive discounts along with installation fees as deemed appropriate for each territory and dealer annual sales. In order to promote sales growth we intend to implement a scaled discount structure based on annual sales or performance to yearly goals and objectives. In addition we plan to provide marketing incentives to dealers in terms of cooperation on trade shows, providing demonstration equipment, marketing collateral materials, etc. as deemed necessary to increase sales and gain market share.
 
As we grow our business through the expansion of our dealer network, we intend to establish facilities to provide sales and service support to our dealers and customers in countries outside the United States. We currently have distributors who are marketing our products in Canada and Korea.  In addition, we use Internet advertising and public relations campaigns to promote our products in international markets. We expect to significantly grow our international presence during the next twelve months through dealer development efforts and strategic alignment with United States-based OEMs.
 
OEM Sales
 
We plan to market and sell our electric traction drive systems and flux vector inverters directly to OEMs in the automotive and material handling equipment industries. We plan to target OEMs that manufacture vehicle platforms that do not directly compete with our heavy-duty electric vehicle product line. In addition, we plan to develop long term agreements with adequate protections for our proprietary technologies prior to developing assembly or component configurations that meet OEM product needs. Our plan is to sell assemblies or components at net pricing determined by various business factors such as volume, strategic value and research and development investments. We plan to develop a business development organization that will focus solely on OEM relationships worldwide.  We expect that this organization will be supported by engineering and manufacturing personnel on as needed basis.
 
Competition
 
Our competitors in our addressed markets consist of small to large global corporations providing heavy-duty vehicles powered by fossil fuels. Currently, we are not aware of any other new or current vehicle manufacturer providing zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles in our addressed markets. Our competitors have substantially greater customer bases, businesses, and financial resources than us, and are currently engaged in the development of products and technologies related to hybrid drive systems that utilize current fossil fuel based drive systems combined with electric or hydraulic propulsion systems.
 
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Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
 
Our primary competition in the heavy-duty electric vehicle market are vehicles designed to operate with diesel propulsion systems.  We also compete with other fuel powered vehicles such as bio-diesel, compressed natural gas and liquid natural gas powered vehicles.
 
Our competitors vary based on off-highway and on-highway market segments. Our Nautilus product line mainly addresses the off-highway, in-terminal applications for container transportation, while our Mule product line will address on-road applications for load carrying applications. We believe that we are the first manufacturer addressing these applications with zero emissions technologies and therefore expect most of our competitors to be current manufacturers of fossil fuel-based vehicles. Our competitors sell their products through a qualified dealer networks which sell, promote and service their products. In most cases, qualified dealers are assigned territories and are compensated for any vehicle or aftermarket parts shipped into their territory.
 
Our Nautilus product line addresses applications related to container transportation at shipyards, rail yards, intermodal facilities, industrial plants, distribution warehouses, food production facilities, military bases and mail facilities. These applications require products with high visibility, tight turning radius, low speed and a lifting fifth wheel for increased operator productivity. Currently, this market is addressed by five main competitors, all of which produce diesel powered vehicles. These competitors are Kalmar Industries Corp., Capacity of Texas, Inc., MAFI Transport Systems GmbH, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., and Terberg DTS UK Ltd.  We consider Kalmar Industries Corp. and Capacity of Texas, Inc. to be two manufacturers that have global presence, while Terberg DTS UK Ltd. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. are regional competitors in Europe. We currently purchase our chassis from Capacity of Texas and compete with their diesel and compressed natural gas powered products in key regional markets.
 
Our Mule product line will address applications related to short-haul transportation of cargo at ports, airports, rail yards and inner cities. The Mule product line will target customized market niches where air pollution is a key driver for vehicle selection. In this product category our competitors include large automotive vehicle manufacturers such as Kenworth Truck Company, Peterbilt Motors Company, Mack Trucks, Inc. and Freightliner Trucks. Our success in this market niche will depend upon increased regulatory incentives for use of zero emissions vehicles. We will also focus our efforts in promoting sales of these vehicles in international markets for distribution of goods and consumables in inner city areas.
 
Material Handling Equipment Industry
 
Our competitors in the heavy-duty material handling equipment industry consists of fossil fuel equipment manufacturers of forklifts, reach stackers, roll-on/roll-off vehicles and container forklifts. Our competitors sell their products through a global distribution network and are currently developing alternative fuel configurations of their current products to address new regulatory requirements related to engine emissions.
 
We believe that our strategy to partner with current manufacturers to incorporate our heavy-duty electric drive systems into their current product lines will provide us an early market entry into zero emissions markets in the heavy-duty material handling equipment industry. Approximately twenty years ago a transition to zero emissions technology began in the lower capacity material handling equipment industry which has resulted in significant conversion of less than 8 ton capacity material handling equipment from diesel power to electric power. We believe that our heavy-duty electric traction drive system will allow the material handling equipment industry to continue this transition to electric power in heavy-duty applications.
 
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Our current competitors within this industry include Kalmar Industries Corp., Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing Company, Hyster Company, Linde Material Handling GmbH, Svetruck AB, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., TCM Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Inc. Most of these competitors have a global presence and provide additional value added services such as equipment leasing, contract labor and full maintenance contracts. We believe that our strategy to enter the material handling equipment market at the electric traction drive system level rather than at the product level allows end-users to benefit from both our products and the value added services provided by our competitors.
 
Flux Vector Inverters
 
Electric vehicle propulsion systems consist of mainly two types of motor technologies, DC and AC.  DC powered systems are more dominant and cost effective in lower voltage and load carrying applications. We believe that during the past five years, cost effective AC systems have started to gain market share in lower cost products mainly due to inherent lower maintenance benefits of AC propulsion systems.
 
 High capacity and high voltage systems in electric vehicles use mainly AC motors for propulsion which require the use of inverters to convert battery DC voltage to AC voltage. Our competitors in this market consist of OEMs of vehicles or manufacturers of variable frequency inverters. In the heavy-duty vehicle industry, inverters are customized to system and performance needs and therefore are rarely marketed directly to end users. Our competitive strength in marketing our flux vector inverters will depend on our ability to develop complete electric traction drive system solutions for our OEM partners rather than a single component. Our current competitors in the marketplace include Enova Systems Inc., Azure Dynamics Inc., UQM Technologies, Inc. and Raser Technologies, Inc.
 
Product Development
 
Product development is spearheaded by members of our senior management who evaluate the development of new products and new market applications for existing products.  We believe our future success depends in part on our ability to introduce technological enhancements to our existing products and to develop electric traction drive systems that increases energy efficiency and work seamlessly with new battery technologies.
 
Our product development process involves developing technologies and integrating them into traction drive systems or vehicle configurations that can be commercialized and cost competitive with current fossil fuel based product configurations. Our modular approach to design provides us with the ability to upgrade modules in a system as new technologies are made available. Our design approach focuses on development of electric traction drive systems incorporated into current vehicle platforms manufactured by our suppliers.
 
Our research and development team has over 50 years of experience in the development of electric vehicle technologies. We focus our efforts into seamless integration of leading technologies into a product configuration that is cost competitive in a market niche. We utilize the most advanced CAD design systems to reduce time to market of our new products.
 
We believe in our market driven approach to the development of new technologies and product configurations. We place increased emphasis on developing zero emissions technologies that are cost effective and that reliably address today’s market needs. We continue to develop our proprietary flux inverter technology to address higher capacity market niches, meanwhile we are also actively engaged in identifying suppliers for higher energy density battery technology.
 
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Intellectual Property
 
We believe that we have a broad intellectual property portfolio.  We primarily own intellectual property protecting the proprietary technology for the flux vector inverter designed by us.  Our portfolio consists of a trade name, trade secrets and processes.
 
Currently, we rely on common law rights to protect our trade name “Balqon.”  The common law rights protect the use of this mark used to identify our products.  It is possible that our competitors will adopt product or service names similar to ours, thereby impeding our ability to build brand identity and possibly leading to customer confusion.  Our inability to protect our trade name will have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.  We also rely on trade secrets and proprietary know-how and employ various methods to protect our proprietary technology and concepts.  However, such methods may not afford complete protection, and there can be no assurance that others will not independently develop similar know-how or obtain access to our know-how and concepts.  There can be no assurance that we will be able to adequately protect our intellectual property.  Third parties may assert infringement claims against us or against third parties upon whom we rely and, in the event of an unfavorable ruling on any claim, we may be unable to obtain a license or similar agreement to use trade secrets that we rely upon to conduct our business.
 
Government Regulation
 
The trucking industry is regulated by the Department of Transportation and by various state agencies.  We are also subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations applied to businesses generally. We believe that our products are in conformity with all applicable laws in all relevant jurisdictions.
 
Our electric vehicles are designed to comply with a significant number of industry standards and regulations, some of which are evolving as new technologies are deployed.  Government regulations regarding the manufacture, sale and implementation of products and systems similar to our electric trucks are subject to future change. We cannot predict what impact, if any, such changes may have upon our business.
 
Recent Initiatives
 
Recent regulations adopted by the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, which are referred to in this report collectively as the San Pedro Bay Ports, have resulted in increased attention on alternative fuel vehicles generally and our heavy-duty electric vehicles specifically.  In November 2006, the San Pedro Bay Ports approved a comprehensive five-year “Clean Air Action Plan” aimed at reducing pollution and health risks associated with the air emissions resulting from activities of the San Pedro Bay Ports.  According to the Port of Los Angeles, the goal of the “Clean Air Action Plan” is an 80% reduction in port-related truck pollution.  The Clean Air Action Plan outlines a “Clean Trucks Program” that calls for the San Pedro Bay Ports to scrap and replace approximately 16,000 drayage tractors being used at the San Pedro Bay Ports with the assistance of San Pedro Bay Ports.  Port-sponsored grant or loan subsidy that will be administered jointly by the San Pedro Bay Ports.  Under the Clean Trucks Program, trucks manufactured prior to 1989 have been banned from entering the San Pedro Bay Ports’ shipping terminals.  Additionally, by 2012, all trucks manufactured prior to 2007 will be banned from entering the San Pedro Bay Ports.  The San Pedro Bay Ports are also providing financial assistance to truckers to acquire trucks that comply with their new requirements.  As a result of these regulations, the emphasis on energy independence and general increased interest in environmentally friendly alternatives, we believe that the demand for our heavy-duty electric vehicles will increase significantly over the next several years.
 
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The Port of Los Angeles estimates that on an annual basis, more than two million truck drayage trips take place between the port terminals and rail and warehouse facilities within five to ten miles of the port.  Because of the significant number of trips, the Port of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles have expressed confidence that an emissions-free fleet of trucks will cut noise and air pollution at the Port of Los Angeles.
 
The Port of Los Angeles has estimated that if our heavy-duty electric vehicles were used for the estimated 1.2 million truck trips that occurred in 2006 between the ports and a near-dock rail yard, the average pollution discharge generated would be reduced by approximately 35,605 tons of tailpipe emissions, including approximately 22 tons of diesel particulate matter, 427 tons of localized nitrogen oxide emissions, 168 tons of carbon and 34,987 tons of carbon dioxide.
 
The increased focus on environmentally friendly and energy efficient solutions at ports in Southern California is further exemplified by a program recently announced by the AQMD that provides financial incentives and assistance for truck owners and operators to replace older trucks with newer, environmentally friendlier solutions.  Under The Carl Moyer Fleet Modernization Program, the AQMD is providing funding assistance for heavy-duty on-highway truck fleet modernization in the South Coast Air Basin. This program is designed to assist truck owners and operators to replace pre-1990 heavy-duty diesel trucks with newer diesel-fueled trucks or trucks with less emissions that their diesel fueled counterparts.  The AQMD has approximately $56 million available for funding and could pay up to 80% of the cost of replacing a pre-1990 heavy-duty diesel truck.
 
Employees
 
As of October 24, 2008, we employed 5 employees on a full-time basis.  None of our employees are represented by labor unions, and there have not been any work stoppages at our facilities.  We generally consider our relationships with our employees to be satisfactory.
 
Facilities
 
Our executive offices are located at 1701 E. Edinger Avenue, Unit E-3, Santa Ana, California 92705, where we occupy approximately 3,500 square feet of office and light manufacturing space. We have dedicated 2,000 square feet of this space for assembly of our flux control inverters while the rest of space is used as offices by our senior management. Our manufacturing facility is located in Harbor City, California, where we occupy a 15,500 square foot manufacturing facility which is being used for final assembly of our electric traction drive systems, battery modules and heavy-duty electric vehicles.  We lease our Santa Ana facility for $3,313 a month and our Harbor City facility for $10,540 a month.  During each of the years ended December 31, 2007, Balqon California spent approximately $23,418 in lease expenses.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
We are not party to any legal proceedings.
 
Internet Website
 
Our Internet website is www.balqon.com.  The content of our Internet website does not constitute a part of this prospectus.
 
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Item 1A. Risk Factors.
 
The information and disclosures included or incorporated by reference in this report contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements generally include the plans and objectives of management for future operations, including plans and objectives relating to our future economic performance and our current beliefs regarding revenues we might earn if we are successful in implementing our business strategies.  The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations or beliefs.  For this purpose, statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements include statements which are predictive in nature, which depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or which include words such as “continue,” “efforts,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “strategy,” “will,” “goal,” “target,” “prospects” or similar expressions.  In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), on-going business strategies or prospects, and possible future company actions, which may be provided by management, are also forward-looking statements.  We caution that these statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, some of which are listed below. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as otherwise required by law.
 
An investment in our company involves significant risks.  You should carefully consider the following risk factors, together with all of the other information included in this report, before you decide whether to invest in us.  If any of the following risks develop into actual events, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be adversely affected in a material way. This could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline, perhaps significantly, and you therefore may lose all or part of your investment.
 
Risks Relating to Our Business
 
We have a history of only nominal revenues, have incurred significant losses, expect continued losses and may never achieve profitability. If we continue to incur losses, we may have to curtail our operations, which may prevent us from successfully deploying our heavy-duty electric vehicles, flux vector inverters, electric traction drive systems and battery modules and operating and expanding our business.
 
We have a history of only nominal revenues, have not been profitable and expect continued losses. Historically, we have relied upon cash from financing activities to fund substantially all of the cash requirements of our activities and have incurred significant losses and experienced negative cash flow. As of June 30, 2008, we had an accumulated deficit of $285,033.  For the six months ended June 30, 2008, we incurred a net loss of $197,459 and for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, we incurred a net loss of $82,744.  We cannot predict when we will become profitable or if we ever will become profitable, we may continue to incur losses for an indeterminate period of time and may never achieve or sustain profitability. An extended period of losses and negative cash flow may prevent us from successfully producing and selling our heavy-duty electric vehicles, flux vector inverters, electric traction drive systems and battery modules and operating or expanding our business. As a result of our financial condition, our independent auditors have issued a report questioning our ability to continue as a going concern.
 
Our significant losses have resulted principally from costs incurred in connection with the development of our heavy-duty electric vehicles and from costs associated with our administrative activities. We expect our operating expenses to dramatically increase as a result of our planned production and sale of our heavy-duty electric vehicles.  Since we have only recently completed the development of our heavy-duty electric vehicles, have no significant operating history and no existing sources of revenues other than the sale of battery charger systems and flux vector inverters we cannot assure you that our business will ever become profitable or that we will ever generate sufficient revenues to meet our expenses and support our planned activities. Even if we are able to achieve profitability, we may be unable to sustain or increase our profitability on a quarterly or annual basis.
 
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Our independent auditors have issued a report questioning our ability to continue as a going concern. This report may impair our ability to raise additional financing and adversely affect the price of our common stock.
 
The report of our independent auditors contained in our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 includes a paragraph that explains that we have incurred substantial losses and have a working capital deficit. This report raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Reports of independent auditors questioning a company’s ability to continue as a going concern are generally viewed unfavorably by analysts and investors. This report may make it difficult for us to raise additional debt or equity financing necessary to continue the development and deployment of our heavy-duty electric vehicles, flux vector inverters, electric traction drive systems and battery management systems. We urge potential investors to review this report before making a decision to invest in Balqon Corporation.
 
Without substantial additional financing, we may be unable to achieve the objectives of our current business strategy, which could force us to delay, curtail or eliminate our product and service development programs.
 
We require substantial additional financing to market and produce our heavy-duty electric vehicles, flux vector inverters, electric traction drive systems and battery management systems. If we are unable to obtain this financing, we could be forced to delay, curtail or eliminate certain product and service development programs or entirely abandon our planned production and sale of our heavy-duty electric vehicles. In addition, our inability to obtain additional financing could have such a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, results of operations or financial condition, that we may be forced to restructure, file for bankruptcy, sell assets or cease operations entirely, any of which could jeopardize an investment in our common stock.
 
We need and may be unable to obtain additional financing on satisfactory terms, which may require us to accept financing on burdensome terms that may cause substantial dilution to our shareholders and impose onerous financial restrictions on our business.
 
We require significant additional financing. Deteriorating global economic conditions, including the recent turmoil in the United States capital markets, may cause prolonged declines in investor confidence in and accessibility to capital markets. Future financing may not be available on a timely basis, in sufficient amounts or on terms acceptable to us. Any future financing will likely dilute existing stockholders’ equity. Any debt financing or other financing of securities senior to our common stock will likely include financial and other covenants that will restrict our flexibility. At a minimum, we expect these covenants to include restrictions on our ability to pay dividends on our common stock. Any failure to comply with these covenants would have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations because we could lose any then-existing sources of financing and our ability to secure new sources of financing may be impaired.
 
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We depend on the services of Balwinder Samra, and the loss of him could adversely affect our ability to achieve our business objectives.
 
Our continued success depends in part upon the continued service of Balwinder Samra, who is our President and Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Samra is critical to the overall management of Balqon Corporation as well as to the development of our technologies, our culture and our strategic direction and is instrumental in developing and maintaining close ties with our customer base.  Although we have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Samra, the agreement does not guarantee the service of Mr. Samra for a specified period of time.  In addition, we do not maintain a “key-person” life insurance policy on Mr. Samra.  The loss of Mr. Samra could significantly delay or prevent the achievement of our business objectives.  Consequently, the loss of Mr. Samra could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
 
Our failure to manage our growth effectively could prevent us from achieving our goals.
 
Our strategy envisions a period of growth that may impose a significant burden on our administrative, financial and operational resources.  The growth of our business will require significant investments of capital and management’s close attention.  Our ability to effectively manage our growth will require us to substantially expand the capabilities of our administrative and operational resources and to attract, train, manage and retain qualified management, engineers and other personnel.  We may be unable to do so.  In addition, our failure to successfully manage our growth could result in our sales not increasing commensurately with our capital investments.  If we are unable to successfully manage our growth, we may be unable to achieve our goals.
 
We have very limited operating experience; therefore, regardless of the viability or market acceptance of heavy-duty electric vehicles, we may be unable to achieve profitability or realize our other business goals.
 
The production of our heavy-duty electric vehicles is the result of a new venture. We have been engaged primarily in research and development of heavy-duty electric vehicles technologies since 2006, and we have only recently completed our first prototype vehicle.  Although we have generated revenues through government grants, we have not generated any operating revenues from our sale of these vehicles and have not commenced any of the widespread marketing and other functions that we anticipate will be required for successful deployment of our heavy-duty electric vehicles and other product offerings.  Our success will depend in large part on our ability to address problems, expenses and delays frequently associated with bringing a new product to market.  We may not be able to successfully sell our products even if our heavy-duty electric vehicles prove to be a viable solution and achieve market acceptance. Consequently, we may be unable to achieve profitability or realize our other business goals.
 
We are targeting a new and evolving market and we cannot be certain that our business strategy will be successful.
 
The market for heavy-duty electric vehicles is relatively new and rapidly changing.  We cannot accurately predict the size of this market or its potential growth. Our vehicles represent only one possible solution for alternative fuel vehicles for container transportation and other material handling equipment applications.  Use of electric vehicles for container transportation at terminals and/or other facilities has not been adopted as an industry standard and it may not be adopted on a broad scale.  The new and evolving nature of the market that we intend to target makes an accurate evaluation of our business prospects and the formulation of a viable business strategy very difficult. Thus, our business strategy may be faulty or even obsolete and as a result, we may not properly plan for or address many obstacles to success, including the following:
 
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the timing and necessity of substantial expenditures for the development, production and sale of our heavy-duty electric vehicles;
 
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the emergence of newer, more competitive technologies and products;
 
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the future cost of batteries used in our systems;
 
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applicable regulatory requirements;
 
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the reluctance of potential customers to consider new technologies;
 
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the failure to strategically position ourselves in relation to joint venture or strategic partners, and potential and actual competitors;
 
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the failure of our heavy-duty electric vehicles to satisfy the needs of the markets that we intend to target and the resulting lack of widespread or adequate acceptance of our heavy-duty electric vehicles; and
 
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the difficulties in managing rapid growth of operations and personnel.
 
The industries within which we compete are highly competitive.  Many of our competitors have greater financial and other resources and greater name recognition than we do and one or more of these competitors could use their greater financial and other resources or greater name recognition to gain market share at our expense.
 
The industries within which we compete are highly competitive. New developments in technology may negatively affect the development or sale of some or all of our products or make our products uncompetitive or obsolete.  Competition for our products may come from current drive system technologies, improvements to current drive system technologies and new alternative drive system technologies, including other fuel systems.  Each of our target markets is currently serviced by existing manufacturers with existing customers and suppliers using proven and widely accepted fossil fuel powered technologies.  Additionally, there are competitors working on developing technologies such as cleaner diesel engines, bio-diesel, fuel cells, natural gas and hybrid battery/internal combustion engines in each of our targeted markets.  Many of these existing and potential competitors, including Kalmar Industries Corp, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., Terberg DTS UK Ltd., Kenworth Truck Company, Freightliner Trucks, Mack Trucks, Inc. and Peterbilt Motors Company, have substantially greater financial resources, more extensive engineering, manufacturing, marketing and customer service and support capabilities, larger installed bases of current generation products, as well as greater name recognition than we do. As a result, our competitors may be able to compete more aggressively and sustain that competition over a larger period of time than we could.  Each of these competitors has the potential to capture market share in various markets, which could have a material adverse effect on our position in the industry and our financial results.  In order for our products to be successful against competing technologies, especially diesel engines, they must offer advantages in one or more of these areas: emissions performance; fuel economy; engine performance; power density; engine and fuel system weight; and engine and fuel system price.  There can be no assurance that our products will be able to offer advantages in all or any of these areas.  Our lack of resources relative to many of our significant competitors may cause us to fail to anticipate or respond adequately to new developments and other competitive pressures.  This failure could reduce our competitiveness and cause a decline in our market share, sales and profitability.
 
Our lack of purchase orders and commitments other than our contract with the City of Los Angeles and the AQMD could lead to a rapid decline in our sales and profitability.
 
We have purchase orders covering a total of 26 heavy-duty electric vehicles from the City of Los Angeles and the AQMD.  These purchase orders represent the only orders for our heavy-duty electric vehicles.  If we are unable to fill these orders or obtain additional orders for our products, our sales and financial condition will decline.
 
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Products within the industries in which we operate are subject to rapid technological changes.  If we fail to accurately anticipate and adapt to these changes, the products we sell will become obsolete, causing a decline in our sales and profitability.
 
The industries within which we compete are subject to rapid technological change and frequent new product introductions and enhancements which often cause product obsolescence.  We believe that our future success depends on our ability to continue to enhance our existing products and their technologies capabilities, and to develop and manufacture in a timely manner new products with improved technology.  We may incur substantial unanticipated costs to ensure product functionality and reliability early in its products’ life cycles.  If we are not successful in the introduction and manufacture of new products or in the development and introduction, in a timely manner, of new products or enhancements to our existing products and technologies that satisfy customer needs and achieve market acceptance, our sales and profitability will decline.
 
We obtain some of the components and subassemblies included in our products from a single source or limited group of suppliers, the partial or complete loss of which could have an adverse effect on our sales and profitability.
 
We obtain some of the components and subassemblies for our products from a single source or a limited group of suppliers.  For example, we purchase the chassis for our heavy-duty electric vehicles from a single source supplier, Capacity of Texas, Inc.  Although we seek to reduce dependence on these sole and limited source suppliers, the partial or complete loss of these sources could adversely affect our sales and profitability and damage customer relationships by impeding our ability to fulfill our customers’ orders.  Further, a significant increase in the price of one or more of these components or subassemblies could adversely affect our profit margins and profitability if no lower-priced alternative source is available.
 
We manufacture and assemble all of our products at two facilities.  Any prolonged disruption in the operations of those facilities would result in a decline in our sales and profitability.
 
We manufacture and assemble our flux vector inverters in a facility located in Santa Ana, California, and we assemble our heavy-duty electric vehicles, electric traction drive systems and battery management systems in a facility located in Harbor City, California.  Any prolonged disruption in the operations of our manufacturing and assembly facilities, whether due to technical or labor difficulties, destruction of or damage to either of their facilities as a result of an earthquake, fire or any other reason, would result in a decline in our sales and profitability.
 
Because we believe that proprietary rights are material to our success, misappropriation of those rights or claims of infringement or legal actions related to intellectual property could adversely impact our financial condition.
 
We currently rely on a combination of contractual rights, copyrights, trade names and trade secrets to protect our proprietary rights. However, although our flux vector inverters, electric traction drive systems, and battery management systems and their constituent components could benefit from patent protection, we have chosen to retain the proprietary rights associated with our flux vector inverters, electric traction drive systems, and battery management systems predominantly as trade secrets. Although we currently rely to a great extent on trade secret protection for much of our technology, we cannot assure you that our means of protecting our proprietary rights will be adequate or that our competitors will not independently develop comparable or superior technologies or obtain unauthorized access to our proprietary technology.
 
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We own, license or have otherwise obtained the right to use certain technologies incorporated in our flux vector inverters.  We may receive infringement claims from third parties relating to our products and technologies. In those cases, we intend to investigate the validity of the claims and, if we believe the claims have merit, to respond through licensing or other appropriate actions. To the extent claims relate to technology included in components purchased from third-party vendors for incorporation into our products, we would forward those claims to the appropriate vendor. If we or our component manufacturers are unable to license or otherwise provide any necessary technology on a cost-effective basis, we could be prohibited from marketing products containing that technology, incur substantial costs in redesigning products incorporating that technology, or incur substantial costs defending any legal action taken against us.
 
Fluctuation in the price, availability and quality of materials could increase our cost of goods and decrease our profitability.
 
We purchase materials directly from various suppliers. The prices we charge for our products are dependent in part on the cost of materials used to produce them. The price, availability and quality of our materials may fluctuate substantially, depending on a variety of factors, including demand, supply conditions, transportation costs, government regulation, economic climates and other unpredictable factors. Any material price increases could increase our cost of goods and decrease our profitability unless we are able to pass higher prices on to our customers. We do not have any long-term written agreements with any of these suppliers and do not anticipate entering into any such agreements in the near future.
 
Our limited production, commercial launch activities and continued field tests could encounter problems.
 
We are currently conducting, and plan to continue to conduct, limited production and field tests on a number of our products as part of our product development cycle and we are working on scaling up our production capabilities.  These production readiness activities and additional field tests may encounter problems and delays for a number of reasons, including the failure of our technology, the failure of the technology of others, the failure to combine these technologies properly and the failure to maintain and service the test prototypes properly.  Some of these potential problems and delays are beyond our control.  Any problem or perceived problem with our limited production and field tests could hurt our reputation and the reputation of our products and delay their commercial launch.
 
Demand for our heavy-duty electric vehicles may fluctuate as the price of diesel fuel changes.
 
If diesel fuel prices decrease to a level such that using our heavy-duty electric vehicles does not result in fuel cost savings, potential customers may not purchase our heavy-duty electric vehicles. Any decrease in demand for our heavy-duty electric vehicles could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. If in the future, we need to reduce the price of our heavy-duty electric vehicles to keep them competitive with the life cycle cost of diesel fuel powered vehicles, our business might suffer and our revenue might decline.
 
Our products may not be commercially viable.
 
Our technology has been demonstrated in heavy-duty electric vehicles.  We cannot guaranty that heavy-duty vehicles will perform as well as we expect, or that they will be developed and sold in commercially viable numbers.
 
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Significant changes in government regulation may hinder our sales.
 
The production, distribution and sale in the United States of our products are subject to various other federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. New statutes and regulations may also be instituted in the future. If a regulatory authority finds that a current or future product is not in compliance with any of these regulations, we may be fined, or our product may have to be recalled, thus adversely affecting our financial condition and operations.
 
If we do not properly manage foreign sales and operations, our business could suffer.
 
We expect that a significant portion of our future revenues will be derived from sales outside of the United States, and we may operate in jurisdictions where we may lack sufficient expertise, local knowledge or contacts.  Establishment of an international market for our products may take longer and cost more to develop than we anticipate, and is subject to inherent risks, including unexpected changes in government policies, trade barriers, difficulty in staffing and managing foreign operations, longer payment cycles, and foreign exchange controls that restrict or prohibit repatriation of funds.  As a result, if we do not properly manage foreign sales and operations, our business could suffer.
 
Our inability to diversify our operations may subject us to economic fluctuations within the heavy-duty electric vehicle industry.
 
Our limited financial resources reduce the likelihood that we will be able to diversify our operations. Our probable inability to diversify our activities into more than one business area will subject us to economic fluctuations within the heavy-duty electric vehicle industry and therefore increase the risks associated with our operations.
 
Risks Relating to Ownership of our Common Stock
 
Although our common stock is eligible for quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board, no shares of our common stock have ever traded on the OTC Bulletin Board or, to our knowledge, any other securities market or exchange.  We cannot predict the extent to which an active public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained.  If a public trading market does not develop or cannot be sustained, you may be unable to liquidate your investment in Balqon Corporation.
 
We cannot predict the extent to which an active public market for our common stock will develop or be sustained due to a number of factors, including the fact that we are a small company that is relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers, institutional investors, and others in the investment community that generate or influence sales volume, and that even if we came to the attention of such persons, they tend to be risk-averse and would be reluctant to follow an unproven company such as ours or purchase or recommend the purchase of our shares of common stock until such time as we became more seasoned and viable. As a consequence, and assuming a trading market develops, there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity in our shares is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity that will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on share price. We cannot give you any assurance that a public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained.  If such a market does not develop or cannot be sustained, you may be unable to liquidate your investment in Balqon Corporation.
 
In addition, the market price for our common stock may be particularly volatile given our status as a relatively small company with a presumably small and thinly-traded “float” and lack of current revenues that could lead to wide fluctuations in our share price. You may be unable to sell your common stock at or above your purchase price if at all, which may result in substantial losses to you.
 
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Our common stock may be subject to significant price volatility which may have an adverse effect on your ability to liquidate your investment in our common stock.
 
The market for our common stock may be characterized by significant price volatility when compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect that once trading in our common stock commences, if ever, our share price will be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future. The potential volatility in our share price is attributable to a number of factors. First, our common shares may be sporadically and/or thinly traded. As a consequence of this lack of liquidity, the trading of relatively small quantities of shares by our stockholders may disproportionately influence the price of those shares in either direction. The price for our shares could, for example, decline precipitously in the event that a large number of our common shares are sold on the market without commensurate demand, as compared to a seasoned issuer that could better absorb those sales without adverse impact on its share price. Secondly, an investment in us is a speculative or “risky” investment due to our lack of meaningful revenues or any profits to date and uncertainty of future market acceptance for current and potential products. As a consequence of this enhanced risk, more risk-adverse investors may, under the fear of losing all or most of their investment in the event of negative news or lack of progress, be more inclined to sell their shares on the market more quickly and at greater discounts than would be the case with the stock of a seasoned issuer.
 
Voting power of a majority of our common stock is held by our president and chief executive officer, who, as a result, is able to control or exercise significant influence over the outcome of matters to be voted on by our stockholders.
 
Balwinder Samra, our President and Chief Executive Officer, has voting power equal to approximately 67% of all votes eligible to be cast at a meeting of our stockholders.  As a result of his significant ownership interest, Mr. Samra will be able to control or exercise significant influence with respect to the election of directors, offers to acquire Balqon Corporation and other matters submitted to a vote of all of our stockholders.
 
Shares of our common stock eligible, or to become eligible, for public sale could adversely affect our stock price and make it difficult for us to raise additional capital through sales of equity securities.
 
We cannot predict the effect, if any, that market sales of shares of our common stock or the availability of shares of common stock for sale will have on the market price prevailing from time to time.  As of October 24, 2008, we had outstanding 25,308,348 shares of common stock, all of which were restricted under the Securities Act.  As of October 24, 2008, we also had outstanding options and warrants that were exercisable for approximately 7,361,370 shares of common stock.  Sales of shares of our common stock in the public market, or the perception that sales could occur, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Any adverse effect on the market price of our common stock could make it difficult for us to raise additional capital through sales of equity securities at a time and at a price that we deem appropriate.
 
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The exercise of outstanding options and warrants to purchase our common stock could substantially dilute your investment, impede our ability to obtain additional financing, and cause us to incur additional expenses.
 
Under the terms of our outstanding options and warrants to purchase our common stock issued to employees and others, the holders are given an opportunity to profit from a rise in the market price of our common stock that, upon the exercise of the options and/or warrants, could result in dilution in the interests of our other stockholders.  The terms on which we may obtain additional financing may be adversely affected by the existence and potentially dilutive impact of our outstanding options and warrants.  In addition, holders of the warrants have registration rights with respect to the common stock underlying such warrants, the registration of which will cause us to incur a substantial expense.
 
The market price of our common stock and the value of your investment could substantially decline if our warrants or options are exercised into shares of our common stock and resold into the market, or if a perception exists that a substantial number of shares will be issued upon exercise of our warrants or options and then resold into the market.
 
If the exercise prices of our warrants and options are lower than the price at which you made your investment, immediate dilution of the value of your investment will occur. In addition, sales of a substantial number of shares of common stock issued upon exercise of our warrants and options, or even the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.  You could, therefore, experience a substantial decline in the value of your investment as a result of both the actual and potential exercise of our warrants or options.
 
Because we may be subject to the “Penny Stock” rules, the level of trading activity in our common stock may be reduced.
 
Our common stock is eligible for quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board.  Although shares of our common stock have never traded on the OTC Bulletin Board or, to our knowledge, any other trading market or exchange, our bid price per share on October 24, 2008 was $0.02.  As a result, our common stock will most likely constitute “Penny Stock.” Broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in Penny Stocks are regulated by rules adopted by the SEC.  Penny Stocks are generally equity securities with a price per share of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national exchanges).  The Penny Stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in Penny Stocks not exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about Penny Stocks and the nature and level of risks in the Penny Stock market.  The broker-dealer must also provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the Penny Stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and the salesperson in the transaction, and monthly accounting statements showing the market value of each Penny Stock held in the customer’s account. In addition, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the Penny Stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction.  These requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in a Penny Stock, such as our common stock, and investors in our common stock may find it difficult to sell their shares.
 
Because our common stock is not listed on a national securities exchange, you may find it difficult to dispose of or obtain quotations for our common stock.
 
Our common stock is eligible for quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol BLQN. Assuming a trading market for our common stock develops in the future, because our stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board rather than on a national securities exchange, you may find it difficult to either dispose of, or to obtain quotations as to the price of, our common stock.
 
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Failure to achieve and maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 could result in a restatement of our financial statements, cause investors to lose confidence in our financial statements and our company and have a material adverse effect on our business and stock price.
 
We produce our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, but our internal accounting controls do not currently meet all standards applicable to companies with publicly traded securities. Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports to help mitigate the risk of fraud and to operate successfully as a publicly traded company. As a public company, we are required to document and test our internal control procedures in order to satisfy the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or Section 404, which will require annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting and a report by our independent registered public accounting firm that addresses both management’s assessments and our internal controls.  The requirement that we provide management’s assessment regarding internal control over financial reporting will apply to us starting with our annual report for the year ending December 31, 2008.  The requirement that we provide our auditor’s attestation will apply to us starting with our annual report for the year ending December 31, 2009.
 
As we prepare to comply with Section 404, we may identify significant deficiencies or errors, that we may not be able to remediate in time to meet our deadline for compliance with Section 404. Testing and maintaining internal controls can divert our management’s attention from other matters that are important to our business. We may not be able to conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 or our independent registered public accounting firm may not be able or willing to issue a favorable assessment if we conclude that our internal controls over financial reporting are effective. If either we are unable to conclude that we have effective internal controls over financial reporting or our independent registered public accounting firm is unable to provide us with an unqualified report as required by Section 404, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information and our company, which could result in a decline in the market price of our common stock, and cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations in the future, which in turn could impact our ability to raise additional financing if needed in the future.
 
The requirements of being a public company, including compliance with the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, may strain our resources, increase our costs and distract management, and we may be unable to comply with these requirements in a timely or cost-effective manner.
 
As a public company, we need to comply with laws, regulations and requirements, certain corporate governance provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002, related regulations of the SEC, and requirements of the principal trading market upon which our common stock may trade, with which we are not required to comply as a private company.  As a result, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company.  Complying with these statutes, regulations and requirements will occupy a significant amount of the time of our board of directors and management, will require us to have additional finance and accounting staff, may make it more difficult to attract and retain qualified officers and members of our board of directors, particularly to serve on our audit committee, and make some activities more difficult, time consuming and costly.  We will need to:
 
 
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institute a more comprehensive compliance function;
 
·
establish new internal policies, such as those relating to disclosure controls and procedures and insider trading;
 
·
design, establish, evaluate and maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting in compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the related rules and regulations of the SEC and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board;
 
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prepare and distribute periodic reports in compliance with our obligations under the federal securities laws including the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or Exchange Act;
 
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involve and retain to a greater degree outside counsel and accountants in the above activities; and
 
·
establish an investor relations function.
 
If we are unable to accomplish these objectives in a timely and effective fashion, our ability to comply with our financial reporting requirements and other rules that apply to reporting companies could be impaired.  If our finance and accounting personnel insufficiently support us in fulfilling these public-company compliance obligations, or if we are unable to hire adequate finance and accounting personnel, we could face significant legal liability, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.  Furthermore, if we identify any issues in complying with those requirements (for example, if we or our independent registered public accountants identified a material weakness or significant deficiency in our internal control over financial reporting), we could incur additional costs rectifying those issues, and the existence of those issues could adversely affect, our reputation or investor perceptions of us.
 
In addition, we also expect that being a public company subject to these rules and regulations will require us to modify our director and officer liability insurance, and we may be required to accept reduced policy limits or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage.  These factors could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified members of our board of directors, particularly to serve on our Audit Committee, and qualified executive officers.
 
Item 2.    Financial Information.
 
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes to financial statements included elsewhere in this report. This report and our financial statements and notes to financial statements contain forward-looking statements, which generally include the plans and objectives of management for future operations, including plans and objectives relating to our future economic performance and our current beliefs regarding revenues we might generate and profits we might earn if we are successful in implementing our business strategies. The forward-looking statements and associated risks may include, relate to or be qualified by other important factors, including, without limitation:

 
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the projected growth or contraction in the industries within which we operate;
 
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our business strategy for expanding, maintaining or contracting our presence in these markets;
 
·
anticipated trends in our financial condition and results of operations; and
 
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our ability to distinguish ourselves from our current and future competitors.
 
We do not undertake to update, revise or correct any forward-looking statements.
 
Any of the factors described above or in the “Risk Factors” section on page [__] of this report could cause our financial results, including our net income or loss or growth in net income or loss to differ materially from prior results, which in turn could, among other things, cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially.
 
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Overview
 
We develop, assemble, market and sell heavy-duty electric vehicles, flux vector inverters, electric traction drive systems and battery management systems.  Our net revenues increased by $160,429, or 381%, to $202,575 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $42,146 for the six months ended June 30, 2007.  We reported a net loss of $197,459 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to a net loss of $27,683 for the six months ended June 30, 2007.  The decline in our financial performance during the first half of 2008 is a direct result of the ramp up of our business in the latter half of 2007 and during 2008. Our business operations commenced on May 1, 2007. As a result, the revenues and expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2007 reflect only two months of operations. Our increase in business activities resulted in increased revenues of 381%, increased cost of revenues of $122,069, or 396%, and increased general and administrative expenses of $208,520, or 534%, over the comparable period in 2007.
 
Merger Transaction
 
On October 24, 2008, we completed the Merger Transaction with Balqon California.  Upon completion of the Merger Transaction, we acquired the business of Balqon California.  In connection with the Merger Transaction, we issued an aggregate of 23,908,348 shares of our common stock to the shareholders of Balqon California which resulted in a change in control of our company.  The Merger Transaction has been accounted for as a recapitalization of Balqon California with Balqon California being the accounting acquiror.  As a result, the historical financial statements of Balqon California are now the historical financial statements of the legal acquiror, Balqon Corporation (formerly BMR Solutions, Inc.).
 
In connection with the Merger Transaction, we issued an aggregate of 23,908,348 shares of our common stock to the shareholders of Balqon California.  In addition, the holders of warrants to acquire an aggregate of 2,614,180 shares of common stock of Balqon California were deemed to hold warrants to acquire an equal number of shares of our common stock upon completion of the Merger Transaction.  In connection with the Merger Transaction, we also issued under our 2008 Plan options to purchase an aggregate of 4,562,592 shares of our common stock to certain of our directors and employees who held options to purchase an equal number of shares of Balqon California’s common stock immediately prior to the completion of the Merger Transaction.  In connection with the consummation of the Merger Transaction, we cancelled 6,377,500 shares of our issued and outstanding common stock held by certain of our stockholders such that concurrent with the closing of the Merger Transaction we had approximately 1,400,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
 
At the time of the closing of the Merger Transaction, we were engaged in the business of providing local delivery and transportation of mattresses, furniture and futons in Southern California.  Our current business is comprised solely of the business of Balqon California.
 
Critical Accounting Policies
 
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
 
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We believe that the following critical accounting policies, among others, affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements:
 
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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Material estimates relate to the recognition of contract revenues and estimated costs to complete contracts in process, and recoverability of reported amounts of long-lived assets.  Actual results may differ from those estimates.
 
Revenues
 
Contract Revenue and Cost Recognition.  In accounting for contracts, we follow the provisions of the AICPA’s Statement of Position 81-1,  “Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts.”  We recognize revenues using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting by relating contract costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs at completion.  This method is used because management considers costs to be the best available measure of progress on its contracts.  Contract losses are provided for in their entirety in the period that they become known, without regard to the percentage-of-completion.  We also recognize as revenues costs associated with claims and unapproved change orders to the extent it is probable that such claims and change orders will result in additional contract revenue, and the amount of such additional revenue can be reliably estimated.
 
Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs.  The liability “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts” represents billings in excess of revenues earned.
 
Sales of Parts Revenue.  We recognize revenue from sales of parts when there is persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, delivery of the product has occurred and title has passed, the selling price is both fixed and determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured, all of which generally occurs upon shipment of our product or delivery of the product to the destination specified by the customer.
 
Stock-Based Compensation
 
We periodically issue stock purchase options to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services rendered, for financing costs and on a merit basis. Stock purchase options issued to nonemployees are issued as warrants with the warrants sharing the same vesting and exercise attributes of our stock purchase options issued to employees.
 
We account for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to employees using SFAS No. 123R “Share-Based Payment” effective January 1, 2006, for all share-based payments granted based on the requirements of SFAS No. 123R for all awards granted to employees.
 
Long-lived Assets
 
We account for the impairment and disposition of long-lived assets in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or SFAS, No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”  In accordance with SFAS No. 144, long-lived assets to be held are reviewed for events or changes in circumstances that indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable. We periodically review the carrying value of long-lived assets to determine whether or not impairment to such value has occurred.  Based on management’s assessments, no impairments were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, or for the six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
 
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Income Taxes
 
We account for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under SFAS No. 109, income taxes are recognized for the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized for the future tax consequences of transactions that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized.
 
Warrants
 
We evaluate our warrants on an ongoing basis considering the provisions of SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity,” which establishes standards for issuers of financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity related to the classification and measurement of those instruments.  The warrants are evaluated considering the provisions of SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities, and EITF Issue No. 00-19, “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock.”
 
Results of Operations
 
We have based our financial statements on the assumption of our operations continuing as a going concern.  As of June 30, 2008, we had a deficiency in working capital of approximately $251,168, had an accumulated deficit of $285,033 and reported a net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2008 of $197,459, which raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.  Our plans for correcting these deficiencies include the future sales of our products and technologies and the raising of capital, which are expected to help provide us with the liquidity necessary to meet operating expenses.  Balqon California recently raised approximately $1,885,000 in the aggregate in connection with three private placements of convertible promissory notes, common stock and warrants.  Over the longer-term, we plan to achieve profitability through our operations from the sale of our heavy-duty electric vehicles.  Our financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of the recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue our existence.
 
The tables presented below, which compare our results of operations from one period to another, present the results for each period, the change in those results from one period to another in both dollars and percentage change, and the results for each period as a percentage of net revenues. The columns present the following:
 
 
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The first two data columns in each table show the absolute results for each period presented.
 
 
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The columns entitled “Dollar Variance” and “Percentage Variance” show the change in results, both in dollars and percentages. These two columns show favorable changes as a positive and unfavorable changes as negative. For example, when our net revenues increase from one period to the next, that change is shown as a positive number in both columns. Conversely, when expenses increase from one period to the next, that change is shown as a negative in both columns.
 
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The last two columns in each table show the results for each period as a percentage of net revenues.
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
Dollar
Variance
   
Percentage Variance
   
Results as a Percentage
of Net Revenues for the
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
   
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
   
2008
   
2007
 
Net revenues
  $ 202,575     $ 42,146     $ 160,429       3813 %     100 %     100 %
Cost of revenues
    152,931       30,862       (122,069 )     (396 )%     76 %     73 %
Gross profit
    49,644       11,284       38,360       340 %     25 %     27 %
Operating expenses
    247,103       38,967       (208,136 )     (534 )%     (122 )%     92 %
Net loss
  $ (197,459 )   $ (27,683 )   $ (169,776 )     (613 )%     (97 )%     (66 )%
 
Net Revenues.  The $160,429 increase in net revenues is comprised of $75,000 of product sales revenue during 2008 and increased contract revenues of $85,429. The product sale occurred during April 2008 in connection with the sale of a battery charger system to the City of Los Angeles. Contract revenues increased due to increased progress work on our $527,000 City of Los Angeles and AQMD contract.  During the first half of 2007, 8% of the AQMD contract was completed while during the first half of 2008, 24.2% of the AQMD contract was completed.
 
Gross Profit.  The $38,360 increase in gross profit was primarily due to the increase in revenues between the periods. We anticipate that our gross profit margin will remain at approximately 20% of net revenues for the remainder of 2008.
 
Operating Expenses.  The $208,136 increase in operating expenses is due in large part to the ramp-up of our business during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and the fact that the results for the six months ended June 20, 2007 reflect only two months of actual business operations.  We expect that over the near term, our general and administrative expenses will increase as a result of increased management personnel, opening of new manufacturing facilities, additional operational personnel to manufacture electric vehicle, increased legal and accounting fees associated with increased corporate governance activities in response to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and recently adopted rules and regulations of the SEC and the filing of a registration statement with the SEC.
 
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Year Ended December 31, 2007 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2006
 
   
Year Ended
December 31,
   
Dollar
Variance
   
Percentage
Variance
   
Results as a Percentage
of Net Revenues for the
Year Ended
December 31,
 
   
2007
   
2006
   
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
   
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
   
2007
   
2006
 
Net revenues
  $ 382,736     $     $ 382,736       100 %     100 %      
Cost of revenues
    280,263             (280,263 )     100 %     73 %      
Gross profit
    102,473             102,473       100 %     27 %      
Operating expenses
    185,217       4,830       (180,387 )     (236 )%     (48 )%     (100 )%
Net loss
  $ (82,744 )   $
(4,830)
    $ (77,914 )     (136 )%     (21 )%     (100 )%
 
Net revenues. We did not report any revenues during 2006. During 2007 we completed 72.6% of the work on our $527,000 AQMD contract for which we realized contract revenues of $382,736.
 
Gross Profit.  We have forecasted our gross margin on the AQMD contract to be approximately 27% upon the completion of this contract. Under the percentage of completion method of accounting, we realized a gross margin of $102,473, or approximately 27%, on our $382,726 of contract revenues during 2007.
 
Operating Expenses.  The $180,387 increase in operating expenses was primarily due to the ramp-up of operations during 2007 which, in turn, resulted in increased expenses related to rent, officer’s compensation, telephone, travel, maintenance and other administrative expenses.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
During the year ended December 31, 2007 and the six months ended June 30, 2008, we funded our operations primarily with cash flow from financing activities, principally unsecured loans from shareholders and other parties. As of June 30, 2008, we had a working capital deficiency of $251,168 as compared to a working capital deficiency of $122,862 at December 31, 2007.  At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 we had an accumulated deficit of $285,033 and $87,574, respectively, and cash and cash equivalents of $27,936 and $34, respectively.
 
Our available capital resources at June 30, 2008 consisted primarily of approximately $27,936 in cash and cash equivalents.  We expect that our future available capital resources will consist primarily of cash on hand, cash generated from our business, if any, and future debt and/or equity financings, if any.
 
Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $70 as compared to $156,924 of cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2007, and includes a net loss of $197,459, depreciation and amortization of $3,677 and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $65,476.  Material changes in asset and liabilities at June 30, 2008 as compared to December 31, 2007 that affected these results include:
 
 
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a decrease in accounts receivable of $35,000;
 
 
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a net increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $160,951; and
 
 
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a decrease in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts of $67,575.
 
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Cash used in investing activities totaled $0 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $5,546 of cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
 
Cash provided financing activities totaled $27,832 for the six months ended June 30, 2008 as compared to $6,364 for the six months ended June 30, 2007.
 
In the July Private Placement, Balqon California raised an aggregate of $500,000 through the issuance of senior secured convertible promissory notes to five accredited investors.  The senior secured convertible promissory notes had a conversion price of $1.00 per share.  In connection with this offering, Balqon California also issued three-year warrants to acquire up to an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share. The senior secured convertible promissory notes were converted into an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock of Balqon California immediately preceding the closing of the Merger Transaction.
 
In the September Private Placement, Balqon California raised an aggregate of $810,000 through the issuance of convertible promissory notes to 15 accredited investors.  The convertible promissory notes had a conversion price of $1.00 per share.  In connection with this offering, Balqon California also issued three-year warrants to acquire up to an aggregate of 810,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share. The convertible promissory notes were converted into an aggregate of 810,000 shares of common stock of Balqon California immediately preceding the closing of the Merger Transaction.
 
In the October Private Placement, Balqon California raised an aggregate of $575,000 through the issuance of an aggregate of 575,000 shares of common stock to six accredited investors.  In connection with this offering, Balqon California also issued three-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 575,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share.
 
We are obligated under registration rights agreements related to the July Private Placement, September Private Placement and October Private Placement to file, on or before December 23, 2008, a registration statement with the SEC, registering for resale shares of common stock and the shares of common stock underlying the warrants, issued in connection with the above private placement transactions.
 
Our continued operations are dependent on securing additional sources of liquidity through debt and/or equity financing.
 
As indicated above, our consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2008 and for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As discussed in this report and in notes to our consolidated financial statements included in this report, we have suffered recurring losses from operations and at December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2008 had substantial net capital and working capital deficiencies. These factors, among others, raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern and, with respect to our financial position on December 31, 2007, led our independent registered public accounting firm to include in their report an explanatory paragraph related to our ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements included in this document do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
 
We have been, and currently are, working toward identifying and obtaining new sources of financing. No assurances can be given that we will be successful in obtaining additional financing in the future.  Any future financing that we may obtain may cause significant dilution to existing stockholders. Any debt financing or other financing of securities senior to common stock that we are able to obtain will likely include financial and other covenants that will restrict our flexibility. At a minimum, we expect these covenants to include restrictions on our ability to pay dividends on our common stock. Any failure to comply with these covenants would have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
 
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If adequate funds are not available, we may be required to delay, scale back or eliminate portions of our operations and product and service development efforts or to obtain funds through arrangements with strategic partners or others that may require us to relinquish rights to certain of our technologies or potential products or other assets. Accordingly, the inability to obtain such financing could result in a significant loss of ownership and/or control of our proprietary technology and other important assets and could also adversely affect our ability to fund our continued operations and our product and service development efforts.
 
Backlog
 
As of October 24, 2008, we had a backlog of approximately $5.7 million.  Our backlog includes a contract to produce and deliver 21 electric yard tractors, 5 short-haul electric drayage tractors, and associated equipment including batteries and controllers.  We believe that products in our backlog will be shipped by the end of the first quarter of 2009.
 
Effects of Inflation
 
The impact of inflation and changing prices has not been significant on the financial condition or results of operations of our company.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (“SFAS No. 161”), to improve financial reporting of derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 applies to fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008.  We do not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.
 
In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS Statement No. 141 (R), “Business Combinations,” which establishes accounting principles and disclosure requirements for all transactions in which a company obtains control over another business.  SFAS  No. 141 (R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited.  We do not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) will have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51.” SFAS No. 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards that require that the ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent be clearly identified, labeled, and presented in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, but separate from the parent’s equity; the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income; and changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary be accounted for consistently. SFAS No. 160 also requires that any retained noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. SFAS No. 160 also sets forth the disclosure requirements to identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 applies to all entities that prepare consolidated financial statements, except not-for-profit organizations, but will affect only those entities that have an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that deconsolidate a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. SFAS No. 160 must be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which it is initially applied, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements. The presentation and disclosure requirements are applied retrospectively for all periods presented.  We do not believe that the adoption of SFAS No. 160 will have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.
 
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Item 3.    Properties.
 
The disclosures in Item 2.01 under the heading “Business – Facilities” at page 22 of this current report are incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 4.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
 
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of October 24, 2008, immediately following consummation of the Merger Transaction, by:

 
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each person known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of the outstanding shares any class of our voting stock;
 
·
each of our current directors;
 
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each of our current executive officers;
 
·
our former executive officers, K. John Shukur, Mark Andre and Marla Andre; and
 
·
all of our current directors and executive officers as a group.
 
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC, and includes voting or investment power with respect to the securities.  To our knowledge, except as indicated by footnote, and subject to community property laws where applicable, the persons named in the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of voting stock shown as beneficially owned by them.  Except as indicated by footnote, all shares of common stock underlying derivative securities, if any, that are currently exercisable or convertible or are scheduled to become exercisable or convertible for or into shares of common stock within 60 days after the date of the table are deemed to be outstanding for the purpose of calculating the percentage ownership of each listed person or group but are not deemed to be outstanding as to any other person or group.  Percentage of beneficial ownership of our common stock is based on 25,308,348 shares of common stock outstanding as of the date of the table.
 
The address of each of the following stockholders, unless otherwise indicated below, is c/o Balqon Corporation, 1701 E. Edinger, Unit E­3, Santa Ana, California  92705.  The address for K. John Shukur, Mark Andre, and Marla Andre is 1184 Rutland Road, Suite 2, Newport Beach, California 92660.  The address for Marlin Financial Group, Inc. is 9812 Falls Road, Suite 114-198, Potomac, Maryland 20854.  Messrs. Balwinder Samra, Miranda, and Velasquez are executive officers of Balqon Corporation.  Messrs. Balwinder Samra, Velasquez and Amarpal Samra are directors of Balqon Corporation.  Amarpal Samra is the brother of Balwinder Samra.
 
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Name of Beneficial Owner
 
Title of Class
 
Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership
 
Percent
of Class
Balwinder Samra                                                                
 
Common
 
21,166,661(1)
 
71.81%
Robert Miranda                                                                
 
Common
 
100,000   
 
*
Henry Velasquez                                                                
 
Common
 
416,674(2)
 
*
Amarpal Singh Samra                                                                
 
Common
 
1,562,532(3)
 
6.10%
Marlin Financial Group, Inc.                                                                
 
Common
 
3,645,905(4)
 
14.00%
K. John Shukur                                                                
 
Common
 
110,000(5)
 
*
Mark Andre                                                                
 
Common
 
50,000(6)
 
*
Marla Andre                                                                
 
Common
 
110,000(7)
 
*
All directors and executive officers as a group (4 persons)
 
Common
 
23,245,867(8)
 
77.82%

*
Less than 1%.
(1)
Includes 4,166,751 shares of common stock underlying options.  Does not include the shares held by Marlin Financial over which Mr. Samra has indirect control pursuant to a contractual relationship that can be waived.
(2)
Includes 83,334 shares of common stock underlying options.
(3)
Includes 312,507 shares of common stock underlying options.
(4)
Includes 729,180 shares of common stock underlying warrants. Mark Levin has the power to vote or dispose of the shares beneficially held by Marlin Financial as its president.  Mark Levin has the power to vote or dispose of the shares beneficially held by Marlin Financial as its president.  Pursuant to a contractual agreement dated August 28, 2008 between Marlin Financial and Balqon California, which agreement may be waived, until August 28, 2011, Marlin Financial can only dispose of that certain percentage of the securities held by Marlin Financial on August 28, 2008 that equals the percentage of the securities held by Balwinder Samra on August 28, 2008 which Mr. Samra has disposed of as of the date of the proposed disposition by Marlin Financial.
(5)
Includes 30,000 shares of common stock underlying warrants.
(6)
Includes 10,000 shares of common stock underlying warrants.
(7)
Represents the securities identified in this table as owned by Ms. Andre’s spouse, K. John Shukur.
(8)
Includes 4,562,592 shares of common stock underlying options.
 
 
Our directors and executive officers as of October 24, 2008 are as follows:

Name
 
Age
 
Positions Held
Balwinder Samra(1)
 
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President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Chairman of the Board
Robert Miranda
 
56
 
Chief Financial Officer
Henry Velasquez(1)
 
32
 
Vice President. Engineering and Director
Amarpal Singh Samra(1)
 
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Director
 
Balwinder Samra was appointed as our President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and a director in connection with the consummation of the Merger Transaction.  Mr. Samra has been the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Balqon California from May 2005 to the present.  Prior to that, Mr. Samra was president and chief executive officer of EVI, a leading manufacturer of electric buses, trucks and trailers.  From 1991 to 2000, Mr. Samra was Corporate Vice President of Taylor-Dunn Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of electric industrial vehicles and tow tractors.  At Taylor-Dunn, Mr. Samra was responsible for worldwide marketing, dealer sales and operations.  Mr. Samra holds a B. S. degree in Chemistry from Punjab University, India.
 
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Robert Miranda was appointed as our Chief Financial Officer in connection with the consummation of the Merger Transaction.  From October 2008 to the present, Mr. Miranda has served as Chief Financial Officer of Balqon California.  From October 2007 to the present, Mr. Miranda has been the managing director of Miranda & Associates, a professional accountancy corporation.  From March 2003 through October 2007, Mr. Miranda was a Global Operations Director at Jefferson Wells, where he specialized in providing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews for public companies.  Mr. Miranda was a national director at Deloitte & Touche where he participated in numerous audits, corporate finance transactions, mergers, and acquisitions.  Mr. Miranda is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and has over 35 years of experience in accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, auditing, business consulting, strategic planning and advisory services.  Mr. Miranda holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, a certificate from the Owner/President Management Program from the Harvard Business School and membership in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
 
Henry Velasquez was appointed as our Vice President, Engineering and a director in connection with the consummation of the Merger Transaction.  From October 2008 to the present, Mr. Velasquez has been Vice President, Engineering and a member of the board of directors of Balqon California.  From January 2007 to August 2008 Mr. Velasquez was a Senior Engineer at Honda Access America.  From October 2000 to January 2007, Mr. Velasquez was an Engineer at Snugtop.  Mr. Velasquez has over 10 years of experience in designing mechanical components, chassis and suspension systems for trucks, buses, trailers and utility vehicles.  Mr. Velasquez has been awarded one United States patent related to composite body designs for pickup trucks.  Mr. Velasquez holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California and is the Vice President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
 
Amarpal Singh Samra was appointed a director in connection with the consummation of the Merger Transaction.  From May 2005 to the present Mr. Samra has served as a member of the board of directors of Balqon California.  From August 2008 to the present, Mr. Samra has been employed by Gemidis, a company that develops liquid crystal on silicon for television images.  From April 1999 to October 2005, Mr. Samra was the Senior Vice President and General Manager – Global Business Unit for Infocus, a company that develops data video projectors.
 
Our executive officers are appointed by and serve at the discretion of our board of directors. There are no family relationships among our executive officers and directors, except that Balwinder Samra is the brother of Amarpal Singh Samra.
 
Item 6.    Executive Compensation.
 
Compensation of Directors
 
We use a combination of cash and stock-based incentive compensation to attract and retain qualified candidates to serve on our board of directors.  In setting the compensation of directors, we consider the significant amount of time that members of the board of directors spend in fulfilling their duties to Balqon Corporation as well as the experience level we require to serve on our board of directors.  The board of directors, through its Compensation Committee, annually reviews the compensation and compensation policies for members of the board of directors.  In recommending director compensation, the Compensation Committee is guided by three goals:
 
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·
compensation should fairly pay directors for work required in a company of our size and scope;
 
·
compensation should align directors’ interests with the long-term interests of our stockholders; and
 
·
the structure of the compensation should be clearly disclosed to our stockholders.
 
Each of our directors is paid $6,000 per year for serving on the board of directors.  Our directors do not receive additional compensation for serving on the various committees of the board of directors.  Directors are reimbursed for certain reasonable documented expenses in connection with attendance at meetings of our board of directors and its committees.  Employee directors do not receive compensation in connection with their service as directors.
 
Director Compensation Table - 2007
 
Upon consummation of the Merger Transaction on October 24, 2008, our board of directors was reconstituted and as such none of our current directors served on our board of directors during the year ended December 31, 2007.  Our former directors, K. John Shukur, Mark Andre, Marla Andre and Brian Mirrotto, served on our board of directors during the twelve months ended December 31, 2007.  Our former director, K. John Shukur, resigned as a member of our board of directors in connection with the Merger Transaction that was consummated on October 24, 2008.  Our former directors, Mark Andre, Marla Andre and Brian Mirrotto, resigned as members of our board of directors on October 1, 2007, October 1, 2007 and July 20, 2007, respectively, due to personal reasons.  For the twelve months ended December 31, 2007, no compensation was awarded to or paid to, or earned by, the former members of our board of directors.
 
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
 
No member of our board of directors has a relationship that would constitute an interlocking relationship with executive officers and directors of another entity.
 
Compensation of Executive Officers
 
Summary Compensation Table
 
Upon consummation of the Merger Transaction on October 24, 2008, our executive officers were reconstituted and none of our current executive officers served as our executive officers during the years ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2007.  The following table shows for the years ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2007, the compensation awarded to or paid to, or earned by all individuals who served as our executive officers during the year ended December 31, 2007.  K. John Shukur, was our only executive officer from October 1, 2007 to October 24, 2008.  Mr. Shukur resigned his positions in connection with the Merger Transaction that was consummated on October 24, 2008.  Mark Andre and Marla Andre were our only executive officers from May 23, 2006 to October 1, 2007 when they resigned for personal reasons.
 
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Name and Principal Position
 
Year
 
Salary
($)
 
All other Compensation
($)
 
Total
($)
 
K. John Shukur
 
2007
             
Former President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
                       
                         
Mark Andre  
2006
    15,314      13,988(1)      29,302   
Former President and Secretary
 
2007
    9,440      7,749(1)      17,189   
                         
Marla Andre  
2006
    1,000      —      1,000   
Former Chief Financial Officer
 
2007
    —      —      —   

(1)
Represents perquisites or personal benefits provided, none of which individually exceed the greater of $25,000 or 10% of the total amount of these benefits provided to Mr. Andre.
 
Item 7.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
 
Director Independence
 
On an annual basis, each of our directors and executive officers is obligated to complete a Director and Officer Questionnaire that requires disclosure of any transactions with Balqon Corporation in which a director or executive officer, or any member of his or her immediate family, have a direct or indirect material interest.  Following completion of these questionnaires, the board of directors, with the assistance of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, makes an annual determination as to the independence of each director using the current standards for “independence” established by the SEC and NASDAQ Market Place Rules, additional criteria set forth in our corporate governance guidelines and consideration of any other material relationship a director may have with Balqon Corporation.
 
In October 2008, our board of directors determined that none of our directors are independent under these standards.  In addition, neither Mark Andre, Marla Andre, Brian Mirrotto nor K. John Shukur, each of whom served on our board of directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, were independent under these standards.  Our board of directors intends on appointing at least two persons who qualify as “independent” under the current NASDAQ Marketplace Rules to our board of directors in the near future.
 
Policy Regarding Related Party Transactions
 
We recognize that related party transactions present a heightened risk of conflicts of interest and in connection with this offering, have adopted a policy to which all related party transactions shall be subject.  Pursuant to the policy, the Audit Committee of our board of directors will review the relevant facts and circumstances of all related party transactions, including, but not limited to, whether the transaction is on terms comparable to those that could be obtained in arm’s-length dealings with an unrelated third party and the extent of the related party’s interest in the transaction.  Pursuant to the policy, no director may participate in any approval of a related party transaction to which he or she is a related party.
 
The Audit Committee will then, in its sole discretion, either approve or disapprove the transaction.  If advance Audit Committee approval of a transaction is not feasible, the transaction may be preliminarily entered into by management, subject to ratification of the transaction by the Audit Committee at the Audit Committee’s next regularly scheduled meeting.  If at that meeting the Audit Committee does not ratify the transaction, management shall make all reasonable efforts to cancel or annul such transaction.
 
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Certain types of transactions, which would otherwise require individual review, have been preapproved by the Audit Committee.  These types of transactions include, for example, (i) compensation to an officer or director where such compensation is required to be disclosed in our proxy statement, (ii) transactions where the interest of the related party arises only by way of a directorship or minority stake in another organization that is a party to the transaction and (iii) transactions involving competitive bids or fixed rates.
 
Merger Transaction
 
Pursuant to the  Merger Transaction we issued to the stockholders of Balqon California an aggregate of 23,908,348 shares of our common stock upon conversion of the same number of shares of Balqon California’s common stock.  The 1:1 exchange ratio was determined by arms-length negotiations between Balqon Corporation (formerly, BMR Solutions, Inc.) and Balqon California and was not based on any particular valuation or other financial data with respect to either company or a comparison of comparable companies or transactions.
 
In connection with the Merger Transaction we issued to (i) Balwinder Samra, our President and Chief Executive Officer, 16,999,910 shares of our common stock upon conversion of the same number of shares of common stock of Balqon California held by Mr. Samra and options to purchase 4,166,751 shares of common stock upon conversion of the same number of options to purchase shares of common stock of Balqon California held by Mr. Samra; (ii) Robert Miranda, our Chief Financial Officer, 100,000 shares of our common stock upon conversion of the same number of shares of common stock of Balqon California held by Mr. Miranda; (iii) Henry Velasquez, our Vice President Engineering and a director of our company, 333,340 shares of our common stock upon conversion of the same number of shares of common stock of Balqon California held by Mr. Velasquez and options to purchase 83,334 shares of common stock upon conversion of the same number of options to purchase shares of common stock of Balqon California held by Mr. Velasquez; and (iv) Amarpal Singh Samra, a Directors of our company, 1,250,025 shares of our common stock upon conversion of the same number of shares of common stock of Balqon California held by Mr. Samra and options to purchase 312,507 shares of common stock upon conversion of the same number of options to purchase shares of common stock of Balqon California held by Mr. Samra.  As a result of the Merger Transaction each of Mr. Balwinder Samra and Mr. Amarpal Samra became the beneficial owners of more than 5% of our common stock.  The options issues to Messrs. Balwinder Samra, Amarpal Samra, and Henry Velasquez were issued under our 2008 Plan.  One-third of these options have an exercise price of $1.50 per share and expire on June 30, 2010, one-third of these options have an exercise price of $2.00 per share and expire on June 30, 2011, and one-third of these options have an exercise price of $2.50 per share and expire on June 30, 2012.
 
In connection with the Merger Transaction we also issued to Marlin Financial 3,645,905 shares of our common stock upon conversion of the same number of shares of common stock of Balqon California held by Marlin Financial and warrants to purchase 729,180 shares of our common stock upon the conversion of the same number of warrants to purchase shares of common stock of Balqon Corporation.  One-third of the warrant has an exercise price of $1.50 per share and expires on June 30, 2010, one-third of the warrant has an exercise price of $2.00 per share and expires on June 30, 2011, and one-third of the warrant has an exercise price of $2.50 per share and expires on June 30, 2012.  As a result of the Merger Transaction, Marlin Financial Group, Inc. has become the owner of more than 5% of our common stock.
 
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Employment, Compensation and Consulting Agreements
 
We are or have been a party to compensation arrangements with our directors, as more particularly described above under the heading “Compensation of Directors.”  On October, 1, 2008, we entered into Employment Agreements with each of Balwinder Samra and Henry Velasquez.
 
Employment Agreement, dated October 24, 2008, between the Company and Balwinder Samra
 
On October 24, 2008, we entered into an executive employment agreement with Mr. Samra.  Under the terms of the executive employment agreement, Mr. Samra has agreed to serve as our Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer on an at-will basis.  A copy of the executive employment agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.4 to this report.
 
The agreement provides for an initial base salary of $250,000 per year with an increase to $300,000 after the second anniversary of the effective date of the employment agreement, paid vacation of at least six weeks per year and a monthly automobile allowance of at least $750. Mr. Samra is eligible to receive increases and annual cash incentive bonuses based on our net revenues as shown on our Form 10-K for the previous fiscal year as compared to the internal forecasts proposed at or about the beginning of the previous fiscal year by our Chief Financial Officer and approved by our Audit Committee, as follows:  (A) if the net revenues forecast is met, the incentive bonus will equal 25% of his base salary and (B) if the net revenue forecast is exceeded by more than 50%, the incentive bonus will equal 50% of his base salary.  Mr. Samra is also eligible to participate in benefit and incentive programs we may offer. We have agreed to nominate Mr. Samra as a Class III member of our board and to seek stockholder approval of the nomination at our 2009 annual meeting of stockholders.  We have also agreed to maintain in effect a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy with a minimum limit of liability of $3 million and that we would enter into an indemnification agreement with Mr. Samra upon terms mutually acceptable to us and Mr. Samra.
 
The agreement contains non-competition provisions that prohibit Mr. Samra from engaging or participating in a competitive business or soliciting our customer or employees during his employment with us and for two years afterward. The agreement also contains provisions that restrict disclosure by Mr. Samra of our confidential information and assign ownership to us of inventions related to our business that are created by him during his employment and for two years afterward.
 
We may terminate the agreement at any time, with or without due cause. “Due cause” includes any intentional misapplication of our funds or other material assets, or any other act of dishonesty injurious to us, or conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude. “Due cause” also includes abuse of controlled substances or alcohol and breach, nonperformance or nonobservance of any of the terms of the agreement, provided that Mr. Samra fails to satisfactorily remedy the performance problem following 30 days’ written notice.
 
Mr. Samra may terminate the agreement at any time, with or without good reason. However, termination for good reason must occur within 90 days of the occurrence of an event constituting good reason, and Mr. Samra must furnish us with written notice of the event within 30 days after the initial existence of the event and provide us with at least a 30-day cure period. “Good reason” includes: a material diminution in his authority, duties, responsibilities, titles or offices; a purported reduction in Mr. Samra’s base salary amounting to a material diminution in his salary to an amount less than the greater of $250,000 or 10% below the base salary in effect at the time of the reduction; our failure to timely cure or diligently initiate a cure of any material breach within 30 days after Mr. Samra gives us written notice of the breach.
 
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If we terminate Mr. Samra’s employment for due cause or due to Mr. Samra’s breach of his employment agreement by refusing to continue his employment, or if Mr. Samra terminates his employment without good reason, then all compensation and benefits for Mr. Samra will cease, other than amounts under retirement and benefit plans and programs that were earned and vested by the date of termination, pro rata annual salary through the date of termination, any stock options that were vested as of the date of termination, and accrued vacation as required by California law.
 
If Mr. Samra becomes incapacitated, we may terminate his employment under the agreement upon 30 days’ prior written notice.  Upon Mr. Samra’s death, the agreement terminates immediately. If Mr. Samra’s employment terminates due to his incapacity or death, Mr. Samra or his estate or legal representative will be entitled to receive benefits under our retirement and benefits plans and programs that were earned and vested at the date of termination, a prorated incentive bonus for the fiscal year in which incapacity or death occurred (to the extent he would otherwise be eligible), and a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to one year of his then current annual salary.
 
If Mr. Samra’s employment terminates for good reason or other than as a result of due cause, incapacity, death or retirement, Mr. Samra will be entitled to his salary through the end of the month in which termination occurs plus credit for accrued vacation, and a prorated incentive bonus, if eligible, for the fiscal year during which termination occurred. In addition, under those circumstances, he will be entitled to receive (i) a severance payment equal to (A) two times his then current annual salary and (B) two times the amount of the average incentive bonus paid during the two calendar years preceding the date of termination, (ii) all medical insurance benefits to which he was entitled immediately prior to the date of termination for a period of eighteen months or the date that Mr. Samra’s continued participation in our medical insurance plan was not possible under the plan, whichever was earlier, and (iii) a lump-sum cash payment equal to eighteen times the estimated monthly COBRA premiums at the time of termination (taking into account all known or anticipated premium increases) to be used by Mr. Samra to maintain his medical insurance coverage for an additional eighteen months.  If our medical insurance plan does not allow Mr. Samra’s continued participation, then we will be required to pay to Mr. Samra, in monthly installments, the monthly premium or premiums for COBRA coverage, covering the eighteen month period described in clause (ii) in the preceding sentence.
 
Immediately preceding the occurrence of a change in control, and regardless of whether Mr. Samra’s employment terminates and/or he receives severance payments as a result of the change in control, Mr. Samra will be entitled to receive a payment equal to (A) two times his then current annual salary and (B) two times the amount of the average incentive bonus paid during the two calendar years preceding the date of termination.  A “change in control” includes the following circumstances:
 
(a)           the acquisition by any person or group of beneficial ownership of securities entitled to vote generally in the election of our directors (“voting securities”) that represent 40% or more of the combined voting power of our then outstanding voting securities or 50% or more of the combined fair market value of our then outstanding stock, other than:
 
(i)            an acquisition by a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by us or any person controlled by us or by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by us or any person controlled by us, or
 
(ii)           an acquisition of voting securities by us or a corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by our stockholders in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of our stock;
 
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Notwithstanding circumstance (a) above, however, if we make an acquisition of our securities that (x) causes our voting securities beneficially owned by a person or group to represent 40% or more of the combined voting power of our then outstanding voting securities or (y) causes our stock beneficially owned by a person or group to represent 50% or more of the combined fair market value of our then outstanding stock, the acquisition will not be considered an acquisition by any person or group for purposes of circumstance (a) unless the person or group subsequently becomes the beneficial owner of additional securities of ours.
 
(b)           a majority of members of our board is replaced during any 12-month period by directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of members of our board before the date of the appointment or election, excluding any individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a person other than our board;
 
(c)           the acquisition by any person or group, or combined acquisitions during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or group, of ownership of assets from us that have a total gross fair market value equal to or more than 40% of the total gross fair market value of all of our assets immediately before such acquisition; and
 
(d)           stockholder approval of a complete liquidation or dissolution of our company.
 
For purposes of circumstance (a) above, the calculation of voting power will be made as if the date of the acquisition were a record date for a vote of our stockholders, and for purposes of circumstance (c) above, the calculation of voting power will be made as if the date of the consummation of the transaction were a record date for a vote of our stockholders.
 
Notwithstanding the above, there will be no change in control event when there is a transfer to an entity that is controlled by our stockholders immediately after the transfer.  A transfer of assets by us is not treated as a change in control if the assets are transferred to: a stockholder of ours (immediately before the asset transfer) in exchange for or with respect to the stockholders’ stock; an entity, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by us; a person or group that owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of all of our outstanding stock; or an entity, at least 50% of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by a person or group described in the immediately preceding clause.
 
Employment Agreement dated October 24, 2008, between the Company and Henry Velasquez
 
On October 24, 2008, we entered into an executive employment agreement with Mr. Henry Velasquez.  Under the terms of the executive employment agreement, Mr. Velasquez has agreed to serve as our Vice President Engineering on an at-will basis.  A copy of the executive employment agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.5 to this report.
 
The agreement provides for an initial base salary of $150,000 per year with an increase to $175,000 per year after the second anniversary of the effective date of the employment agreement and paid vacation of at least three weeks per year.  Mr. Velasquez is eligible to receive salary increases and annual cash incentive bonuses at the discretion of our Compensation Committee.  Mr. Velasquez is also eligible to participate in benefit and incentive programs we may offer. We have agreed to nominate Mr. Velasquez as a Class II member of our board and to seek stockholder approval of the nomination at our 2009 annual meeting of stockholders.  We have also agreed to maintain in effect a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy with a minimum limit of liability of $3 million and that we would enter into an indemnification agreement with Mr. Velasquez upon terms mutually acceptable to us and Mr. Velasquez.
 
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The agreement contains non-competition provisions that prohibit Mr. Velasquez from engaging or participating in a competitive business or soliciting our customer or employees during his employment with us and for two years afterward. The agreement also contains provisions that restrict disclosure by Mr. Velasquez of our confidential information and assign ownership to us of inventions related to our business that are created by him during his employment and for two years afterward.
 
We may terminate the agreement at any time, with or without due cause. “Due cause” includes any intentional misapplication of our funds or other material assets, or any other act of dishonesty injurious to us, or conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude. “Due cause” also includes abuse of controlled substances or alcohol and breach, nonperformance or nonobservance of any of the terms of the agreement, provided that Mr. Velasquez fails to satisfactorily remedy the performance problem following 30 days’ written notice.
 
Mr. Velasquez may terminate the agreement at any time, with or without good reason. However, termination for good reason must occur within 90 days of the occurrence of an event constituting good reason, and Mr. Velasquez must furnish us with written notice of the event within 30 days after the initial existence of the event and provide us with at least a 30-day cure period. “Good reason” includes: a material diminution in his authority, duties, responsibilities, titles or offices; a purported reduction in Mr. Velasquez’s base salary amounting to a material diminution in his salary to an amount less than the greater of $150,000 or 10% below the base salary in effect at the time of the reduction; our failure to timely cure or diligently initiate a cure of any material breach within 30 days after Mr. Velasquez gives us written notice of the breach.
 
If we terminate Mr. Velasquez’s employment for due cause or due to Mr. Velasquez’s breach of his employment agreement by refusing to continue his employment, or if Mr. Velasquez a terminates his employment without good reason, then all compensation and benefits for Mr. Velasquez will cease, other than amounts under retirement and benefit plans and programs that were earned and vested by the date of termination, pro rata annual salary through the date of termination, any stock options that were vested as of the date of termination, and accrued vacation as required by California law.
 
If Mr. Velasquez becomes incapacitated, we may terminate his employment under the agreement upon 30 days’ prior written notice.  Upon Mr. Velasquez’s death, the agreement terminates immediately. If Mr. Velasquez’s employment terminates due to his incapacity or death, Mr. Velasquez or his estate or legal representative will be entitled to receive benefits under our retirement and benefits plans and programs that were earned and vested at the date of termination, a prorated incentive bonus for the fiscal year in which incapacity or death occurred (to the extent he would otherwise be eligible), and a lump sum cash payment in an amount equal to one year of his then current annual salary.
 
If Mr. Velasquez’s employment terminates for good reason or other than as a result of due cause, incapacity, death or retirement, Mr. Velasquez will be entitled to his salary through the end of the month in which termination occurs plus credit for accrued vacation, and a prorated incentive bonus, if eligible, for the fiscal year during which termination occurred. In addition, under those circumstances, if Mr. Velasquez enters into a separation and release agreement with us, then he will be entitled to receive (i) a severance payment equal to two times his then current annual salary, (ii) all medical insurance benefits to which he was entitled immediately prior to the date of termination for a period of eighteen months or the date that Mr. Velasquez’s continued participation in our medical insurance plan was not possible under the plan, whichever was earlier, and (iii) a lump-sum cash payment equal to eighteen times the estimated monthly COBRA premiums at the time of termination (taking into account all known or anticipated premium increases) to be used by Mr. Velasquez to maintain his medical insurance coverage for an additional eighteen months.  If our medical insurance plan does not allow Mr. Velasquez’s continued participation, then we will be required to pay to Mr. Velasquez, in monthly installments, the monthly premium or premiums for COBRA coverage, covering the eighteen month period described in clause (ii) in the preceding sentence.
 
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Indemnification Agreements
 
On October 24, 2008, we entered into an indemnification agreement with each of our directors and executive officers.  The indemnification agreements and our articles of incorporation and bylaws require us to indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law.  A form of the indemnification agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.3 to this report.
 
The Company’s Transactions Prior to the Consummation of the Merger Transaction
 
The disclosures contained in Part III – Item 12 of our annual report on form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2008 under the heading “Related Party Transactions” are incorporated herein by reference.
 
Balqon California’s Transactions Prior to the Consummation of the Merger Transaction
 
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, Balwinder Samra loaned $943 to Balqon California to fund its operations.  During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, Balwinder Samra loaned $56,477 to Balqon California to help fund its operations.  Between January 1, 2008 and June 30, 2008, Balwinder Samra loaned an additional $1,957 to Balqon California company to help fund its operations.  These loans were recorded as “Advances from Shareholder” on Balqon California’s financial statements.  As of June 30, 2008, Mr. Samra was owed a total of $59,377 as a result of these loans.
 
Between January 1, 2008 and June 30, 2008, Miranda & Associates, a professional accountancy corporation wholly-owned by Robert Miranda, our chief financial officer, was paid a total of $5,000 in consulting fees in consideration of accounting and advisory services. As of June 30, 2008, Miranda & Associates was owed $7,750 for accounting and advisory services rendered.
 
In August 2008, Balqon California issued 100,000 shares of its common stock to Robert Miranda, its current Chief Financial Officer, in consideration of business strategy consulting services rendered.  The value of the common stock was determined by independent appraisal to be $1,460.
 
In June 2008, Balqon California issued 332,910 shares of its common stock to Balwinder Samra in consideration of services rendered.  The value of the common stock was determined by independent appraisal to be $4,844.
 
In June 2008, Balqon California issued options to purchase 4,166,751 shares of its common stock to Balwinder Samra in consideration of services rendered.  The fair value of options were valued at zero determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:  3.98% average risk-free interest rate; 56.14% expected volatility; one to three year expected term, and 0% dividend yield.
 
In June 2008, Balqon California issued 333,340 shares of its common stock and options to purchase 83,344 shares of its common stock to Henry Velasquez in consideration of engineering and design consulting services rendered.  The value of the common stock was determined by independent appraisal to be $4,850.  The fair value of options were valued at zero determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: 3.98% average risk-free interest rate; 56.14% expected volatility; one to three year expected term, and 0% dividend yield.
 
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In June 2008, Balqon California issued 1,250,025 shares of its common stock and options to purchase 312,507 shares of its common stock to Amarpal Samra in consideration of business strategy consulting services rendered. The value of the common stock was determined by independent appraisal to be $18,188.  The fair value of options were valued at zero determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: 3.98% average risk-free interest rate; 56.14% expected volatility; one to three year expected term, and 0% dividend yield.
 
In June 2008, Balqon California issued 2,916,725 shares of its common stock and warrants to purchase 729,180 shares of its common stock to Marlin Financial in consideration of business strategy and corporate finance consulting services rendered.  The value of the common stock was determined by independent appraisal to be $42,438.  The fair value of options were valued at zero determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: 3.98% average risk-free interest rate; 56.14% expected volatility; one to three year expected term, and 0% dividend yield.
 
Item 8.    Legal Proceedings.
 
The disclosures in Item 2.01 under the heading “Business – Legal Proceedings” at page 22 of this current report are incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 9.    Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.
 
Price Range of Common Stock
 
In April 2007, our common stock became eligible for quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “BMRU.” On October 30, 2008, in connection with the Merger Transaction, our symbol was changed to BLQN. As of October 24, 2008, no shares of our common stock have traded on the OTC Bulletin Board or, to our knowledge, on any other trading market or exchange.  The bid price per share of our common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board on October 24, 2008 was $0.02.
 
As of October 24, 2008, we had 25,308,348 shares of common stock outstanding held of record by approximately 60 stockholders.  These holders of record include depositories that hold shares of stock for brokerage firms which, in turn, hold shares of stock for numerous beneficial owners.  As of October 24, 2008, none of our shares of outstanding common stock were eligible for sale under Rule 230.144 of the Securities Act.
 
As of October 24, 2008, 7,500,000 shares of our common stock were reserved for issuance under our 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, or 2008 Plan, of which options to purchase 4,562,592 shares were outstanding as of that date, at a weighted average exercise price of $2.00 per share.
 
As of October 24, 2008, we also had outstanding warrants that were exercisable for approximately 2,798,778 shares of common stock.
 
We are obligated under the Registration Rights Agreements to file, on or before December 23, 2008, a registration statement with the SEC, registering for resale 5,377,946 shares of common stock and 2,069,598  shares of our common stock underlying warrants.
 
Dividend Policy
 
We currently anticipate that we will not declare or pay cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.
 
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We will pay dividends on our common stock only if and when declared by our board of directors.  Our board of directors’ ability to declare a dividend is subject to restrictions imposed by Nevada and California law.  In determining whether to declare dividends, the board of directors will consider these restrictions as well as our financial condition, results of operations, working capital requirements, future prospects and other factors it considers relevant.
 
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
 
As of December 31, 2008, we had no compensation plans under which our equity securities were authorized for issuance.
 
Item 10.  Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
 
The disclosures contained in Item 3.02 of this report are incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 11.  Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered.
 
Our authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, and 5,000,000 of preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share.  As of October 24, 2008, there were 25,308,348 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.  The following description of our capital stock does not purport to be complete and should be reviewed in conjunction with our articles of incorporation and our bylaws.
 
Common Stock
 
All outstanding shares of common stock are, and the common stock to be issued upon exercise of warrants and resold by the selling security holders in this offering will be, fully paid and nonassessable.  The following summarizes the rights of holders of our common stock:
 
 
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each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon generally by the stockholders;
 
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subject to preferences that may apply to shares of preferred stock outstanding, the holders of common stock are entitled to receive lawful dividends as may be declared by our board of directors;
 
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upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of shares of common stock are entitled to receive a pro rata portion of all our assets remaining for distribution after satisfaction of all our liabilities and the payment of any liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred stock;
 
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there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to our common stock; and
 
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there are no preemptive or conversion rights applicable to our common stock.
 
Preferred Stock
 
Our board of directors is authorized to issue from time to time, without stockholder authorization, in one or more designated series, any or all of our authorized but unissued shares of preferred stock with any dividend, redemption, conversion and exchange provision as may be provided in that particular series.
 
The rights of the holders of our common stock will be subject to, and may be adversely affected by, the rights of the holders of any preferred stock that may be issued in the future.  Issuance of a new series of preferred stock, while providing desirable flexibility in connection with possible acquisitions and other corporate purposes, could have the effect of entrenching our board of directors and making it more difficult for a third-party to acquire, or discourage a third-party from acquiring, a majority of our outstanding voting stock. We have no present plans to issue any shares of or to designate any additional series of preferred stock.
 
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Warrants
 
As of October 24, 2008, we had outstanding warrants to purchase 2,798,778 shares of our common stock at exercise prices ranging from $1.50–$2.50 per share.  These outstanding warrants consist of three-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,885,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share, three-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 304,595 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share, two-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 304,592 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.00 per share, and one-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 304,591 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share.
 
Options
 
As of October 24, 2008, we had outstanding options to purchase 4,562,592 shares of our common stock at an exercise prices ranging from $1.50-$2.50 per share issued pursuant to our 2008 Plan.
 
Registration Rights
 
We are obligated under the Registration Rights Agreements to file, on or before December 23, 2008, a registration statement with the SEC, registering for resale 5,377,946 shares of common stock and 2,069,598 shares of our common stock underlying warrants under the Securities Act.
 
Anti-Takeover Effects of Nevada Law and Our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
 
Certain provisions of Nevada law, our articles of incorporation and our bylaws contain provisions that could have the effect of delaying, deferring and discouraging another party from acquiring control of us.  These provisions, which are summarized below, are expected to discourage coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids.  These provisions are also designed to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of us to first negotiate with our board of directors.  We believe that the benefits of increased protection of our potential ability to negotiate with an unfriendly or unsolicited acquiror outweigh the disadvantages of discouraging a proposal to acquire us because negotiation of these proposals could result in an improvement of their terms.
 
We have classified our board of directors into three classes of staggered terms.  Each class has a term of three years.  At each annual meeting, only those directors in one class are the subject of nomination and election.  A classified board of directors makes it more difficult for dissident stockholders to wage a proxy fight to elect a majority of the directors.
 
The ability to authorize undesignated preferred stock makes it possible for our board of directors to issue preferred stock with voting or other rights or preferences that could impede the success of any attempt to acquire us.  These provisions may have the effect of deferring hostile takeovers or delaying changes in control or management of Balqon Corporation.
 
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Article Thirteenth of our Articles of Incorporation provides for protections against certain business combinations, including the sale of more than 10% of our assets to, or a merger with, a “related person” which is defined to be an individual or entity, together with its affiliates, that beneficially owns 20% or more of our common stock.  These business combinations must be approved by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of our outstanding shares of common stock (excluding the shares of common stock held by the related person).  The two-thirds voting requirement is not applicable if one of the following three conditions is met.  First, the business combination was approved by our Board of Directors either prior to the related person’s acquisition of 20% or more of our common stock or after such acquisition but only during such time as the related person has sought and obtained the unanimous approval of our Board of Directors of the acquisition of 20% or more of our common stock prior to such acquisition being consummated. Second, the business combination is with a corporation that is at least 50% owned by the related person and each of our stockholders receives the same type of consideration in the business combination in proportion to his or her stockholdings.  Third, all of the following conditions are met: (i) the cash or fair market value of the property received by our stockholders in the business combination is not less than the highest per share price paid by the related person in acquiring any shares of our common stock or an amount which has the same or greater percentage relationship to the market price of our common stock immediately prior to the commencement of the acquisition of our common stock by the related person, but in no event in excess of two times the highest per share price paid by the related person, (ii) after becoming a related person, the related person must not have acquired any more of our common stock, received any further benefits from us or made any changes to our business; and (iii) a proxy statement in compliance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 must be mailed to each of our stockholders for approval of the business combination.  These provisions of Article Thirteenth of our Articles of Incorporation help prevent us from becoming the target of an unwanted takeover.
 
In addition, we may be subject to the restrictions contained in Sections 78.378 through 78.3793 of the Nevada Revised Statutes which provide, subject to certain exceptions and conditions, that if a person acquires a “controlling interest,” which is equal to either one-fifth or more but less than one-third, one-third or more but less than a majority, or a majority or more of the voting power of a corporation, that person is an “interested stockholder” and may not vote that person’s shares. The effect of these restrictions may be to discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of Balqon Corporation.
 
Transfer Agent and Registrar
 
The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Signature Stock Transfer, Inc.  Its telephone number is (972) 612-4120.
 
Item 12.  Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
 
Our articles of incorporation and bylaws provide that we shall, to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada Revised Statutes Section 78.751, indemnify all persons that we have power to indemnify under that section against all expenses, liabilities or other matters covered by that section, and that this indemnification is not exclusive of any other indemnification rights to which those persons may be entitled. Indemnification under this provision is as to actions both in an official capacity and in another capacity while holding office. Indemnification continues as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and extends to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person. Section 78.751 of the Nevada Revised Statutes provides that the expenses of our officers and directors incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding must be paid by us as they are incurred and in advance of the final disposition of the action, suit or proceeding, upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director or officer to repay the amount if it is ultimately determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that the director or officer is not entitled to indemnification.
 
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Our articles of incorporation also provide that our directors shall not be liable to us or our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except to the extent required under the Nevada Revised Statutes. Any amendment, modification or repeal of this provision by our stockholders would not adversely affect any right or protection of any director in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such amendment, modification or repeal. Our articles of incorporation do not, however, eliminate or limit a director’s liability for any act or omission involving intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of law, or the payment of unlawful distributions to stockholders. Furthermore, they do not limit liability for claims against a director arising out of the director’s responsibilities under the federal securities laws or any other law. However, we have purchased directors’ and officers’ liability insurance to protect our directors and executive officers against liability under circumstances specified in the policy.
 
Section 2115 of the California General Corporation Law, or the California Code, provides that corporations such as us that are incorporated in jurisdictions other than California (in our case, Nevada) and that meet various tests are subject to several provisions of the California Code, to the exclusion of the law of the jurisdiction in which the corporation is incorporated. We believe that we meet the tests contained in Section 2115. Consequently, we are subject to, among other provisions of the California Code, Section 317 which governs indemnification of directors, officers and others. Section 317 generally eliminates the personal liability of a director for monetary damages in an action brought by or in the right of the company for breach of a director’s duties to the company or our stockholders except for liability:

 
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for acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing and culpable violation of law;
 
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for acts or omissions that a director believes to be contrary to the best interests of Balqon Corporation or our shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the directors;
 
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for any transaction for which a director derived an improper personal benefit;
 
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for acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director’s duty to Balqon Corporation or our shareholders in circumstances in which the director was aware, or should have been aware, or the ordinary course of performing a director’s duties, of a risk of serious injury to Balqon Corporation or our stockholders;
 
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for acts or omissions that constitute an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director’s duty to Balqon Corporation; and
 
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for engaging in transactions described in the California Code or California case law that result in liability, or approving the same kinds of transactions.
 
We have entered into separate indemnification agreements with each of our directors and executive officers that provide the maximum indemnity allowed to directors and executive officers by applicable law and which allow for certain procedural protections.  We also maintain directors and officers insurance to insure such persons against certain liabilities.
 
These indemnification provisions and the indemnification agreements that we have entered into between us and our directors and executive officers may be sufficiently broad to permit indemnification of our directors and executive officers for liabilities (including reimbursement of expenses incurred) arising under the Securities Act.
 
To the extent indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of Balqon Corporation under the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act, and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
 
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The inclusion of the above provisions in our articles of incorporation, our bylaws and in our indemnification agreements with our officers and directors may have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against our directors and may discourage or deter stockholders or management from bringing a lawsuit against our directors for breach of their duty of care, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise have benefited us and our stockholders. At present, there is no litigation or proceeding pending involving a director of ours as to which indemnification is being sought, nor are we aware of any threatened litigation that may result in claims for indemnification by any of our directors.
 
Item 13.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
 
The financial statements contained or incorporated in Item 9.01 of this report are incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 14.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
 
The disclosures contained in Item 4.01 of this report are incorporated herein by reference.
 
Item 15.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
The financial statements and exhibits listed in Item 9.01 of this report are incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 3.02          UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
The disclosures contained in Part II – Item 5 of our annual report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2008 under the heading “Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities” are incorporated herein by reference.
 
The disclosures in Item 2.01 of this current report regarding the shares of our common stock and the options and warrants to purchase shares of our common stock issued and deemed to be issued in connection with the Merger Transaction are incorporated herein by reference.
 
The issuance of our securities in connection with the Merger Transaction were made in reliance upon the exemption from registration available under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act, among others, as transactions not involving a public offering.  This exemption was claimed on the basis that these transactions did not involve any public offering and the purchasers in each offering were accredited or sophisticated and had sufficient access to the kind of information registration would provide. In each case, appropriate investment representations were obtained and certificates representing the securities were issued with restrictive legends.
 
ITEM 4.01          CHANGES IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
 
The Merger Transaction between Balqon Corporation (formerly, BMR Solutions, Inc.) and Balqon California is treated as a recapitalization of Balqon California for accounting purposes.  As a result, the financial statements of the accounting acquiror, Balqon California, will become the financial statements of the legal acquiror, Balqon Corporation.  Because the independent registered public accounting firm that audited Balqon California’s financial statements, Weinberg & Company, P.A., or Weinberg, is different from our independent registered public accounting firm immediately preceding the closing of the Merger Transaction, Mendoza Berger & Company, LLP, or Mendoza, the rules and regulations of the SEC provide that there has been a change in our independent registered public accounting firm.
 
Effective October 24, 2008, we dismissed Mendoza as our independent registered public accounting firm.  Effective the same date, we appointed Weinberg as our independent registered public accounting firm.  The decision to change our independent registered public accounting firm was approved by our Audit Committee.  We have not consulted with Weinberg in the past regarding either:
 
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The application of accounting principles to any specific transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our (BMR Solutions, Inc.’s) financial statements, and neither a written report was provided to Weinberg nor oral advice was provided that Weinberg concluded was an important factor considered by us in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or
 
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Any matter that was either subject of disagreement or event, as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instruction to Item 304 of Regulation S-K, or a reportable event, as that term is explained in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K.
 
On July 3, 2008, we dismissed Jonathon P. Reuben, CPA, or Reuben, as our independent registered public accountant effective as of July 2, 2008 and engaged Mendoza as our independent registered public accounting firm effective as of July 2, 2008.  During the two fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, and through July 2, 2008, (i) there were no disagreements between us (BMR Solutions, Inc.) and Reuben on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Reuben would have caused Reuben to make reference to the matter in its reports on our (BMR Solutions, Inc.’s) financial statements, and (ii) except for Reuben’s report on our December 31, 2007 financial statements, dated March 28, 2008, which included an explanatory paragraph wherein Reuben expressed substantial doubt about the our ability to continue as a going concern, Reuben’s reports on our financial statements did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, and was not modified as to audit scope or accounting principles.  During the two fiscal years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and through July 2, 2008, there were no reportable events as the term described in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K.
 
Pursuant to Item 304(a)(3) of Regulation S-K, we have requested that Mendoza furnish us with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not it agrees with the above statements as they relate to Mendoza.  A copy of this letter, dated October 30, 2008, is included as Exhibit 16.1 to this report.
 
ITEM 5.01          CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
 
A change in control of Balqon Corporation occurred on October 24, 2008 in connection with the consummation of the Merger Transaction described in Item 2.01.  The disclosures contained or incorporated by reference in Item 2.01 of this report are incorporated herein by reference.
 
To our knowledge, no person or group of persons, as such terms are used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is in control of Balqon Corporation, except as described in Item 2.01 of this report under the heading “Item 4. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.” Information regarding beneficial ownership of Balqon Corporation prior to the change in control is included in Part II – Item 11 of our annual report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2008 under the heading “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.”
 
ITEM 5.02
DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, upon the closing of the Merger Transaction, our prior sole director, president, chief financial officer and secretary, K. John Shukur, resigned his positions with the Company.
 
Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, a new slate of directors and executive officers were appointed upon the closing of the Merger Transaction.  The disclosures contained in Item 2.01 of this report under the headings “Item 5. Directors and Executive Officers,” “Item 7. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence” and “Item 12. Indemnification of Directors and Officers” is incorporated herein by reference.  Each of our new directors were appointed to serve on our Compensation Committee, Audit Committee, and our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
 
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In addition, immediately preceding the closing of the Merger Transaction, our board of directors approved the adoption of our 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, or 2008 Plan. The 2008 Plan is listed as Exhibit 10.1 to this report. Our directors also approved a form of Stock Option Agreement to be issued under the 2008 Plan.  The form of Stock Option Agreement is listed as Exhibit 10.2 to this report.
 
2008 Stock Incentive Plan
 
Our 2008 Plan is intended to promote our interests by providing eligible persons in our service with the opportunity to acquire a proprietary or economic interest, or otherwise increase their proprietary or economic interest, in our company as an incentive for them to remain in such service and render superior performance during such service.  The 2008 Plan consists of two equity-based incentive programs, the Discretionary Grant Program and the Stock Issuance Program. Principal features of each program are summarized below.
 
Administration
 
The Compensation Committee of our board of directors has the exclusive authority to administer the Discretionary Grant and Stock Issuance Programs with respect to option grants, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, direct stock issuances and other stock-based awards, or equity awards, made to executive officers and non-employee board members, and also has the authority to make equity awards under those programs to all other eligible individuals. However, our board of directors may retain, reassume or exercise from time to time the power to administer those programs. Equity awards made to members of the Compensation Committee must be authorized and approved by a disinterested majority of our board of directors.
 
The term “plan administrator,” as used in this summary, means the Compensation Committee or our board of directors, to the extent either entity is acting within the scope of its administrative jurisdiction under the 2008 Plan.
 
Share Reserve
 
Initially, 7,500,000 shares of common stock are authorized for issuance under the 2008 Plan.  The 2008 Plan was adopted by our board of directors on October 24, 2008.  We expect to submit the 2008 Plan for approval by our stockholders by no later than October 24, 2009.  As of October 24, 2008, options to purchase 4,562,592 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding under the 2008 Plan.
 
No participant in the 2008 Plan may be granted equity awards for more than 5,000,000 shares of common stock per calendar year. This share-limitation is intended to assure that any deductions to which we would otherwise be entitled, either upon the exercise of stock options or stock appreciation rights granted under the Discretionary Grant Program with an exercise price per share equal to the fair market value per share of our common stock on the grant date or upon the subsequent sale of the shares purchased under those options, will not be subject to the $1.0 million limitation on the income tax deductibility of compensation paid per covered executive officer imposed under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m). In addition, shares issued under the Stock Issuance Program may qualify as performance-based compensation that is not subject to the Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) limitation, if the issuance of those shares is approved by the Compensation Committee and the vesting is tied solely to the attainment of the corporate performance milestones discussed below in the summary description of that program.
 
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In addition to the above limitations, at no time shall the total number of shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of all outstanding options granted under the 2008 Plan and the total number of shares of our common stock issuable under any stock bonus or similar plan or agreement of Balqon Corporation exceed a number of shares of common stock which is equal to 30% of the then outstanding shares of our common stock (calculated in accordance with Section 240.140.45 of the California Code of Regulations), based upon the shares of common stock which are outstanding at the time of calculation.
 
The shares of common stock issuable under the 2008 Plan may be drawn from shares of our authorized but unissued shares or from shares reacquired by us, including shares repurchased on the open market. Shares subject to any outstanding equity awards under the 2008 Plan that expire or otherwise terminate before those shares are issued will be available for subsequent awards. Unvested shares issued under the 2008 Plan and subsequently repurchased by us at the option exercise or direct issue price paid per share, pursuant to our repurchase rights under the 2008 Plan, will be added back to the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2008 Plan and will be available for subsequent reissuance.
 
If the exercise price of an option under the 2008 Plan is paid with shares of common stock, then the authorized reserve of common stock under the 2008 Plan will be reduced only by the net number of new shares issued under the exercised stock option. If shares of common stock otherwise issuable under the 2008 Plan are withheld in satisfaction of the withholding taxes incurred in connection with the issuance, exercise or vesting of an equity award, then the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2008 Plan will be reduced only by the net number of shares issued pursuant to that equity award. The withheld shares will not reduce the share reserve. Upon the exercise of any stock appreciation right granted under the 2008 Plan, the share reserve will only be reduced by the net number of shares actually issued upon exercise, and not by the gross number of shares as to which the stock appreciation right is exercised.
 
Eligibility
 
Officers, employees, non-employee directors, and consultants and independent advisors who are under written contract and whose securities issued pursuant to the 2008 Plan, all of whom are in our service or the service of any parent or subsidiary of ours, whether now existing or subsequently established, are eligible to participate in the Discretionary Grant and Stock Issuance Programs.
 
Valuation
 
The fair market value per share of our common stock on any relevant date under the 2008 Plan will be deemed to be equal to the closing selling price per share of our common stock at the close of regular hours trading on the OTC Bulletin Board on that date, as the price is reported by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. If there is no closing selling price for our common stock on the date in question, the fair market value will be the closing selling price on the last preceding date for which a quotation exists.  In the absence of an established market for our common stock or if the plan administrator determines in good faith that our common stock is too thinly traded for fair market value to be determined in the manner described above, the fair market value per share of our common stock will be determined in good faith by the plan administrator.
 
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Discretionary Grant Program
 
The plan administrator has complete discretion under the Discretionary Grant Program to determine which eligible individuals are to receive equity awards under that program, the time or times when those equity awards are to be made, the number of shares subject to each award, the time or times when each equity award is to vest and become exercisable, the maximum term for which the equity award is to remain outstanding and the status of any granted option as either an incentive stock option or a non-statutory option under the federal tax laws.
 
Stock Options. Each granted option will have an exercise price per share determined by the plan administrator, provided that the exercise price will not be less than 100% of the fair market value of a share on the grant date.  No granted option will have a term in excess of ten years.  Incentive options granted to an employee who beneficially owns more than 10% of our outstanding common stock must have exercise prices not less than 110% of the fair market value of a share on the grant date and a term of not more than five years measured from the grant date. Options generally will become exercisable in one or more installments over a specified period of service measured from the grant date. However, options may be structured so that they will be immediately exercisable for any or all of the option shares. Any unvested shares acquired under immediately exercisable options will be subject to repurchase, at the exercise price paid per share, if the optionee ceases service with us prior to vesting in those shares.
 
An optionee who ceases service with us other than due to misconduct will have a limited time within which to exercise outstanding options for any shares for which those options are vested and exercisable at the time of cessation of service. The plan administrator has complete discretion to extend the period following the optionee’s cessation of service during which outstanding options may be exercised (but not beyond the expiration date) and/or to accelerate the exercisability or vesting of options in whole or in part; provided, that options will remain exercisable for no less than 30 days from the date of the optionee’s cessation of service (or no less than six months if the cessation is caused by death or disability).  Discretion may be exercised at any time while the options remain outstanding, whether before or after the optionee’s actual cessation of service.
 
Stock Appreciation Rights. The plan administrator has the authority to issue the following three types of stock appreciation rights under the Discretionary Grant Program:
 
 
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Tandem stock appreciation rights, which provide the holders with the right, upon approval of the plan administrator, to surrender their options for an appreciation distribution in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the vested shares of common stock subject to the surrendered option over the aggregate exercise price payable for those shares.
 
 
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Standalone stock appreciation rights, which allow the holders to exercise those rights as to a specific number of shares of common stock and receive in exchange an appreciation distribution in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value on the exercise date of the shares of common stock as to which those rights are exercised over the aggregate base price in effect for those shares. The base price per share may not be less than the fair market value per share of the common stock on the date the standalone stock appreciation right is granted, and the right may not have a term in excess of ten years.
 
 
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Limited stock appreciation rights, which may be included in one or more option grants made under the Discretionary Grant Program to executive officers or directors who are subject to the short-swing profit liability provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act. Upon the successful completion of a hostile takeover for more than 50% of our outstanding voting securities or a change in a majority of our board as a result of one or more contested elections for board membership over a period of up to 36 consecutive months, each outstanding option with a limited stock appreciation right may be surrendered in return for a cash distribution per surrendered option share equal to the excess of the fair market value per share at the time the option is surrendered or, if greater and the option is a non-statutory option, the highest price paid per share in the transaction, over the exercise price payable per share under the option.
 
 
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Payments with respect to exercised tandem or standalone stock appreciation rights may, at the discretion of the plan administrator, be made in cash or in shares of common stock. All payments with respect to exercised limited stock appreciation rights will be made in cash. Upon cessation of service with us, the holder of one or more stock appreciation rights will have a limited period within which to exercise those rights as to any shares as to which those stock appreciation rights are vested and exercisable at the time of cessation of service. The plan administrator will have complete discretion to extend the period following the holder’s cessation of service during which his or her outstanding stock appreciation rights may be exercised and/or to accelerate the exercisability or vesting of the stock appreciation rights in whole or in part. Discretion may be exercised at any time while the stock appreciation rights remain outstanding, whether before or after the holder’s actual cessation of service.
 
Repricing. The plan administrator has the authority, with the consent of the affected holders, to effect the cancellation of any or all outstanding options or stock appreciation rights under the Discretionary Grant Program and to grant in exchange one or more of the following: (i) new options or stock appreciation rights covering the same or a different number of shares of common stock but with an exercise or base price per share not less than the fair market value per share of common stock on the new grant date or (ii) cash or shares of common stock, whether vested or unvested, equal in value to the value of the cancelled options or stock appreciation rights. The plan administrator also has the authority with or, if the affected holder is not subject to the short-swing profit liability of Section 16 under the Exchange Act, then without, the consent of the affected holders, to reduce the exercise or base price of one or more outstanding stock options or stock appreciation rights to the then current fair market value per share of common stock or to issue new stock options or stock appreciation rights with a lower exercise or base price in immediate cancellation of outstanding stock options or stock appreciation rights with a higher exercise or base price.  However, no exchange or cancellation of outstanding options or stock appreciation rights may be effected so as to constitute the deferral of compensation or an additional deferral feature that would subject the stock options or stock appreciation rights to Internal Revenue Code Section 409A or to the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder.
 
Stock Issuance Program
 
Shares of common stock may be issued under the Stock Issuance Program for valid consideration under the Nevada General Corporation Law as the plan administrator deems appropriate, including cash, past services or other property. In addition, restricted shares of common stock may be issued pursuant to restricted stock awards that vest in one or more installments over the recipient’s period of service or upon attainment of specified performance objectives. Shares of common stock may also be issued under the program pursuant to restricted stock units or other stock-based awards that entitle the recipients to receive the shares underlying those awards upon the attainment of designated performance goals, the satisfaction of specified service requirements and/or upon the expiration of a designated time period following the vesting of those awards or units, including without limitation, a deferred distribution date following the termination of the recipient’s service with us.
 
The plan administrator will have complete discretion under the Stock Issuance Program to determine which eligible individuals are to receive equity awards under the program, the time or times when those equity awards are to be made, the number of shares subject to each equity award, the vesting schedule to be in effect for the equity award and the consideration, if any, payable per share. The shares issued pursuant to an equity award may be fully vested upon issuance or may vest upon the completion of a designated service period and/or the attainment of pre-established performance goals.
 
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To assure that the compensation attributable to one or more equity awards under the Stock Issuance Program will qualify as performance-based compensation that will not be subject to the $1.0 million limitation on the income tax deductibility of the compensation paid per covered executive officer imposed under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m), the Compensation Committee will also have the discretionary authority to structure one or more equity awards under the Stock Issuance Program so that the shares subject to those particular awards will vest only upon the achievement of certain pre-established corporate performance goals. Goals may be based on one or more of the following criteria: (i) return on total stockholders’ equity; (ii) net income per share; (iii) net income or operating income; (iv) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation costs, or operating income before depreciation and amortization; (v) sales or revenue targets; (vi) return on assets, capital or investment; (vii) cash flow; (viii) market share; (ix) cost reduction goals; (x) budget comparisons; (xi) implementation or completion of projects or processes strategic or critical to our business operations; (xii) measures of customer satisfaction; (xiii) any combination of, or a specified increase in, any of the foregoing; and (xiv) the formation of joint ventures, research and development collaborations, marketing or customer service collaborations, or the completion of other corporate transactions intended to enhance our revenue or profitability or expand our customer base; provided, however, that for purposes of items (ii), (iii) and (vii) above, the Compensation Committee may, at the time the equity awards are made, specify certain adjustments to those items as reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, which will exclude from the calculation of those performance goals one or more of the following: certain charges related to acquisitions, stock-based compensation, employer payroll tax expense on certain stock option exercises, settlement costs, restructuring costs, gains or losses on strategic investments, non-operating gains, certain other non-cash charges, valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, and the related income tax effects, purchases of property and equipment, and any extraordinary non-recurring items as described in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30 or its successor, provided that those adjustments are in conformity with those reported by us on a non-GAAP basis. In addition, performance goals may be based upon the attainment of specified levels of our performance under one or more of the measures described above relative to the performance of other entities and may also be based on the performance of any of our business groups or divisions thereof or any parent or subsidiary. Performance goals may include a minimum threshold level of performance below which no award will be earned, levels of performance at which specified portions of an award will be earned, and a maximum level of performance at which an award will be fully earned. The Compensation Committee may provide that, if the actual level of attainment for any performance objective is between two specified levels, the amount of the award attributable to that performance objective shall be interpolated on a straight-line basis.
 
The plan administrator will have the discretionary authority at any time to accelerate the vesting of any and all shares of restricted stock or other unvested shares outstanding under the Stock Issuance Program. However, no vesting requirements tied to the attainment of performance objectives may be waived with respect to shares that were intended at the time of issuance to qualify as performance-based compensation under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m), except in the event of certain involuntary terminations or changes in control or ownership.
 
Outstanding restricted stock units or other stock-based awards under the Stock Issuance Program will automatically terminate, and no shares of common stock will actually be issued in satisfaction of those awards, if the performance goals or service requirements established for those awards are not attained. The plan administrator, however, will have the discretionary authority to issue shares of common stock in satisfaction of one or more outstanding restricted stock units or other stock-based awards as to which the designated performance goals or service requirements are not attained. However, no vesting requirements tied to the attainment of performance objectives may be waived with respect to awards that were intended at the time of issuance to qualify as performance-based compensation under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m), except in the event of certain involuntary terminations or changes in control or ownership.
 
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General Provisions
 
Acceleration.  If a change in control occurs, each outstanding equity award under the Discretionary Grant Program will automatically accelerate in full, unless (i) that award is assumed by the successor corporation or otherwise continued in effect, (ii) the award is replaced with a cash retention program that preserves the spread existing on the unvested shares subject to that equity award (the excess of the fair market value of those shares over the exercise or base price in effect for the shares) and provides for subsequent payout of that spread in accordance with the same vesting schedule in effect for those shares, or (iii) the acceleration of the award is subject to other limitations imposed by the plan administrator. In addition, all unvested shares outstanding under the Discretionary Grant and Stock Issuance Programs will immediately vest upon the change in control, except to the extent our repurchase rights with respect to those shares are to be assigned to the successor corporation or otherwise continued in effect or accelerated vesting is precluded by other limitations imposed by the plan administrator. Each outstanding equity award under the Stock Issuance Program will vest as to the number of shares of common stock subject to that award immediately prior to the change in control, unless that equity award is assumed by the successor corporation or otherwise continued in effect or replaced with a cash retention program similar to the program described in clause (ii) above or unless vesting is precluded by its terms.  Immediately following a change in control, all outstanding awards under the Discretionary Grant Program will terminate and cease to be outstanding except to the extent assumed by the successor corporation or its parent or otherwise expressly continued in full force and effect pursuant to the terms of the change in control transaction.
 
The plan administrator will have the discretion to structure one or more equity awards under the Discretionary Grant and Stock Issuance Programs so that those equity awards will vest in full either immediately upon a change in control or in the event the individual’s service with us or the successor entity is terminated (actually or constructively) within a designated period following a change in control transaction, whether or not those equity awards are to be assumed or otherwise continued in effect or replaced with a cash retention program.
 
A change in control will be deemed to have occurred if, in a single transaction or series of related transactions:
 
(i)             any person (as that term is used in Section 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), or persons acting as a group, other than a trustee or fiduciary holding securities under an employment benefit program, is or becomes a beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly of securities representing 51% or more of the combined voting power of our company, or
 
(ii)            there is a merger, consolidation, or other business combination transaction of us with or into another corporation, entity or person, other than a transaction in which the holders of at least a majority of the shares of our voting capital stock outstanding immediately prior to such transaction continue to hold (either by such shares remaining outstanding or by their being converted into shares of voting capital stock of the surviving entity) a majority of the total voting power represented by the shares of voting capital stock of our company (or the surviving entity) outstanding immediately after the transaction, or
 
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(iii)           all or substantially all of our assets are sold.
 
Stockholder Rights and Option Transferability. The holder of an option or stock appreciation right will have no stockholder rights with respect to the shares subject to that option or stock appreciation right unless and until the holder exercises the option or stock appreciation right and becomes a holder of record of shares of common stock distributed upon exercise of the award. Incentive options are not assignable or transferable other than by will or the laws of inheritance following the optionee’s death, and during the optionee’s lifetime, may only be exercised by the optionee. However, non-statutory options and stock appreciation rights may be transferred or assigned during the holder’s lifetime to one or more members of the holder’s family or to a trust established for the benefit of the holder and/or one or more family members or to the holder’s former spouse, to the extent the transfer is in connection with the holder’s estate plan or pursuant to a domestic relations order.
 
A participant will have certain stockholder rights with respect to shares of common stock issued to the participant under the Stock Issuance Program, whether or not the participant’s interest in those shares is vested. Accordingly, the participant will have the right to vote the shares and to receive any regular cash dividends paid on the shares, but will not have the right to transfer the shares prior to vesting. A participant will not have any stockholder rights with respect to the shares of common stock subject to restricted stock units or other stock-based awards until the awards vest and the shares of common stock are actually issued. However, dividend-equivalent units may be paid or credited, either in cash or in actual or phantom shares of common stock, on outstanding restricted stock units or other stock-based awards, subject to terms and conditions the plan administrator deems appropriate.
 
Changes in Capitalization. If any change is made to the outstanding shares of common stock by reason of any recapitalization, stock dividend, stock split, combination of shares, exchange of shares or other change in corporate structure effected without our receipt of consideration, appropriate adjustments will be made to (i) the maximum number and/or class of securities issuable under the 2008 Plan, (ii) the maximum number and/or class of securities for which any one person may be granted equity awards under the 2008 Plan per calendar year, (iii) the number and/or class of securities and the exercise price or base price per share in effect under each outstanding option or stock appreciation right, and (iv) the number and/or class of securities subject to each outstanding restricted stock unit or other stock-based award under the 2008 Plan and the cash consideration, if any, payable per share. All adjustments will be designed to preclude any dilution or enlargement of benefits under the 2008 Plan and the outstanding equity awards thereunder.
 
Special Tax Election. Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations, the plan administrator may permit any or all holders of equity awards to utilize any or all of the following methods to satisfy all or part of the federal and state income and employment withholding taxes to which they may become subject in connection with the issuance, exercise or vesting of those equity awards:
 
Stock Withholding: The election to have us withhold, from the shares otherwise issuable upon the issuance, exercise or vesting of an equity award, a portion of those shares with an aggregate fair market value equal to the percentage of the withholding taxes (not to exceed 100%) designated by the holder and make a cash payment equal to the fair market value directly to the appropriate taxing authorities on the individual’s behalf.
 
Stock Delivery: The election to deliver to us certain shares of common stock previously acquired by the holder (other than in connection with the issuance, exercise or vesting that triggered the withholding taxes) with an aggregate fair market value equal to the percentage of the withholding taxes (not to exceed 100%) designated by the holder.
 
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Sale and Remittance: The election to deliver to us, to the extent the award is issued or exercised for vested shares, through a special sale and remittance procedure pursuant to which the optionee or participant will concurrently provide irrevocable instructions to a brokerage firm to effect the immediate sale of the purchased or issued shares and remit to us, out of the sale proceeds available on the settlement date, sufficient funds to cover the withholding taxes we are required to withhold by reason of the issuance, exercise or vesting.
 
Amendment, Suspension and Termination
 
Our board of directors may suspend or terminate the 2008 Plan at any time.  Our board of directors may amend or modify the 2008 Plan, subject to any required stockholder approval. Once Stockholder approval is obtained for the establishment of the 2008 Plan, Stockholder approval will be required for any amendment that materially increases the number of shares available for issuance under the 2008 Plan, materially expands the class of individuals eligible to receive equity awards under the 2008 Plan, materially increases the benefits accruing to optionees and other participants under the 2008 Plan or materially reduces the price at which shares of common stock may be issued or purchased under the 2008 Plan, materially extends the term of the 2008 Plan, expands the types of awards available for issuance under the 2008 Plan, or as to which stockholder approval is required by applicable laws, rules or regulations.
 
Unless sooner terminated by our board, the 2008 Plan will terminate on the earliest to occur of: (i) October 24, 2018; (ii) the date on which all shares available for issuance under the 2008 Plan have been issued as fully-vested shares; and (iii) the termination of all outstanding equity awards in connection with certain changes in control or ownership.
 
Federal Income Tax Consequences
 
The following discussion summarizes income tax consequences of the 2008 Plan under current federal income tax law and is intended for general information only. In addition, the tax consequences described below are subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m), as discussed in further detail below. Other federal taxes and foreign, state and local income taxes are not discussed, and may vary depending upon individual circumstances and from locality to locality.
 
Option Grants. Options granted under the 2008 Plan may be either incentive stock options, which satisfy the requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 422, or non-statutory stock options, which are not intended to meet those requirements. The federal income tax treatment for the two types of options differs as follows:
 
Incentive Stock Options. No taxable income is recognized by the optionee at the time of the option grant, and, if there is no disqualifying disposition at the time of exercise, no taxable income is recognized for regular tax purposes at the time the option is exercised, although taxable income may arise at that time for alternative minimum tax purposes equal to the excess of the fair market value of the purchased shares at the time over the exercise price paid for those shares.
 
The optionee will recognize taxable income in the year in which the purchased shares are sold or otherwise made the subject of certain dispositions. For federal tax purposes, dispositions are divided into two categories: qualifying and disqualifying. A qualifying disposition occurs if the sale or other disposition is made more than two years after the date the option for the shares involved in the sale or disposition was granted and more than one year after the date the option was exercised for those shares. If either of these two requirements is not satisfied, a disqualifying disposition will result.
 
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Upon a qualifying disposition, the optionee will recognize long-term capital gain in an amount equal to the excess of the amount realized upon the sale or other disposition of the purchased shares over the exercise price paid for the shares. If there is a disqualifying disposition of the shares, the excess of the fair market value of those shares on the exercise date over the exercise price paid for the shares will be taxable as ordinary income to the optionee. Any additional gain or any loss recognized upon the disposition will be taxable as a capital gain or capital loss.
 
If the optionee makes a disqualifying disposition of the purchased shares, we will be entitled to an income tax deduction, for our taxable year in which the disposition occurs, equal to the excess of the fair market value of the shares on the option exercise date over the exercise price paid for the shares. If the optionee makes a qualifying disposition, we will not be entitled to any income tax deduction.
 
Non-Statutory Stock Options. No taxable income is recognized by an optionee upon the grant of a non-statutory option. The optionee will, in general, recognize ordinary income, in the year in which the option is exercised, equal to the excess of the fair market value of the purchased shares on the exercise date over the exercise price paid for the shares, and we will be required to collect certain withholding taxes applicable to the income from the optionee.
 
We will be entitled to an income tax deduction equal to the amount of any ordinary income recognized by the optionee with respect to an exercised non-statutory option. The deduction will in general be allowed for our taxable year in which the ordinary income is recognized by the optionee.
 
If the shares acquired upon exercise of the non-statutory option are unvested and subject to repurchase in the event of the optionee’s cessation of service prior to vesting in those shares, the optionee will not recognize any taxable income at the time of exercise but will have to report as ordinary income, as and when our repurchase right lapses, an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the shares on the date the repurchase right lapses over the exercise price paid for the shares. The optionee may elect under Internal Revenue Code Section 83(b) to include as ordinary income in the year of exercise of the option an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the purchased shares on the exercise date over the exercise price paid for the shares. If a timely Internal Revenue Code Section 83(b) election is made, the optionee will not recognize any additional income as and when the repurchase right lapses.
 
Stock Appreciation Rights. No taxable income is recognized upon receipt of a stock appreciation right. The holder will recognize ordinary income in the year in which the stock appreciation right is exercised, in an amount equal to the excess of the fair market value of the underlying shares of common stock on the exercise date over the base price in effect for the exercised right, and we will be required to collect certain withholding taxes applicable to the income from the holder.
 
We will be entitled to an income tax deduction equal to the amount of any ordinary income recognized by the holder in connection with the exercise of a stock appreciation right. The deduction will in general be allowed for our taxable year in which the ordinary income is recognized by the holder.
 
Direct Stock Issuances. Stock granted under the 2008 Plan may include issuances such as unrestricted stock grants, restricted stock grants and restricted stock units. The federal income tax treatment for such stock issuances are as follows:
 
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Unrestricted Stock Grants. The holder will recognize ordinary income in the year in which shares are actually issued to the holder. The amount of that income will be equal to the fair market value of the shares on the date of issuance, and we will be required to collect certain withholding taxes applicable to the income from the holder.
 
We will be entitled to an income tax deduction equal to the amount of ordinary income recognized by the holder at the time the shares are issued. The deduction will in general be allowed for our taxable year in which the ordinary income is recognized by the holder.
 
Restricted Stock Grants. No taxable income is recognized upon receipt of stock that qualifies as performance-based compensation unless the recipient elects to have the value of the stock (without consideration of any effect of the vesting conditions) included in income on the date of receipt. The recipient may elect under Internal Revenue Code Section 83(b) to include as ordinary income in the year the shares are actually issued an amount equal to the fair market value of the shares. If a timely Internal Revenue Code Section 83(b) election is made, the holder will not recognize any additional income when the vesting conditions lapse and will not be entitled to a deduction in the event the stock is forfeited as a result of failure to vest.
 
If the holder does not file an election under Internal Revenue Code Section 83(b), he will not recognize income until the shares vest. At that time, the holder will recognize ordinary income in an amount equal to the fair market value of the shares on the date the shares vest. We will be required to collect certain withholding taxes applicable to the income of the holder at that time.
 
We will be entitled to an income tax deduction equal to the amount of ordinary income recognized by the holder at the time the shares are issued, if the holder elects to file an election under Internal Revenue Code Section 83(b), or we will be entitled to an income tax deduction at the time the vesting conditions occur, if the holder does not elect to file an election under Internal Revenue Code Section 83(b).
 
Restricted Stock Units. No taxable income is recognized upon receipt of a restricted stock unit award. The holder will recognize ordinary income in the year in which the shares subject to that unit are actually issued to the holder. The amount of that income will be equal to the fair market value of the shares on the date of issuance, and we will be required to collect certain withholding taxes applicable to the income from the holder.
 
We will be entitled to an income tax deduction equal to the amount of ordinary income recognized by the holder at the time the shares are issued. The deduction will in general be allowed for our taxable year in which the ordinary income is recognized by the holder.
 
Internal Revenue Code Section 409A.  It is the intention of Balqon Corporation that no option or stock appreciation right granted under the 2008 Plan will be “deferred compensation” that is subject to Internal Revenue Code Section 409A.
 
Deductibility of Executive Compensation
 
We anticipate that any compensation deemed paid by us in connection with disqualifying dispositions of incentive stock option shares or the exercise of non-statutory stock options or stock appreciation rights with exercise prices or base prices equal to or greater than the fair market value of the underlying shares on the grant date will qualify as performance-based compensation for purposes of Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) and will not have to be taken into account for purposes of the $1.0 million limitation per covered individual on the deductibility of the compensation paid to certain executive officers, provided that the grants are approved by a committee of at least two independent directors.  Accordingly, all compensation deemed paid with respect to those options or stock appreciation rights should remain deductible without limitation under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m). However, any compensation deemed paid by us in connection with shares issued under the Stock Issuance Program will be subject to the $1.0 million limitation on deductibility per covered individual, except to the extent the vesting of those shares is based solely on one or more of the performance milestones specified above in the summary of the terms of the Stock Issuance Program.
 
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Accounting Treatment
 
Pursuant to the accounting standards established by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, Share-Based Payment, or SFAS 123R, we are required to recognize all share-based payments, including grants of stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock purchase rights, in our financial statements effective January 1, 2006. Accordingly, stock options that are granted to our employees and non-employee board members will have to be valued at fair value as of the grant date under an appropriate valuation formula, and that value will have to be charged as stock-based compensation expense against our reported GAAP earnings over the designated vesting period of the award. Similar option expensing will be required for any unvested options outstanding on January 1, 2006, with the grant date fair value of those unvested options to be expensed against our reported earnings over the remaining vesting period. For shares issuable upon the vesting of restricted stock units awarded under the 2008 Plan, we will be required to expense over the vesting period a compensation cost equal to the fair market value of the underlying shares on the date of the award. If any other shares are unvested at the time of their direct issuance, the fair market value of those shares at that time will be charged to our reported earnings ratably over the vesting period. This accounting treatment for restricted stock units and direct stock issuances will be applicable whether vesting is tied to service periods or performance goals. The issuance of a fully-vested stock bonus will result in an immediate charge to our earnings equal to the fair market value of the bonus shares on the issuance date.
 
Stock options and stock appreciation rights granted to non-employee consultants will result in a direct charge to our reported earnings based on the fair value of the grant measured on the vesting date of each installment of the underlying shares. Accordingly, the charge will take into account the appreciation in the fair value of the grant over the period between the grant date and the vesting date of each installment comprising that grant.
 
Interests of Related Parties
 
The 2008 Plan provides that our officers, employees, non-employee directors, and certain consultants and independent advisors will be eligible to receive awards under the 2008 Plan.
 
As discussed above, we may be eligible in certain circumstances to receive a tax deduction for certain executive compensation resulting from awards under the 2008 Plan that would otherwise be disallowed under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m).
 
Possible Anti-Takeover Effects
 
Although not intended as an anti-takeover measure by our board of directors, one of the possible effects of the 2008 Plan could be to place additional shares, and to increase the percentage of the total number of shares outstanding, or to place other incentive compensation, in the hands of the directors and officers of Balqon Corporation.  Those persons may be viewed as part of, or friendly to, incumbent management and may, therefore, under some circumstances be expected to make investment and voting decisions in response to a hostile takeover attempt that may serve to discourage or render more difficult the accomplishment of the attempt.
 
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In addition, options or other incentive compensation may, in the discretion of the plan administrator, contain a provision providing for the acceleration of the exercisability of outstanding, but unexercisable, installments upon the first public announcement of a tender offer, merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of our assets, or other attempted changes in the control of Balqon Corporation.  In the opinion of our board, this acceleration provision merely ensures that optionees under the 2008 Plan will be able to exercise their options or obtain their incentive compensation as intended by our board of directors and stockholders prior to any extraordinary corporate transaction which might serve to limit or restrict that right.  Our board of directors is, however, presently unaware of any threat of hostile takeover involving Balqon Corporation.
 
ITEM 5.05          AMENDMENTS TO THE REGISTRANT’S CODE OF ETHICS OR WAIVER OF A PROVISION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS
 
On October 24, 2008, our board of directors adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to its employees generally and also adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to its Chief Executive Officer and senior financial officers.  Our Code of Ethics and Code of Ethics for Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers are attached as Exhibits 14.1 and 14.2, respectively, to this report and are incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 5.06          CHANGE IN SHELL COMPANY STATUS
 
As a result of the Merger Transaction described in Item 2.01, we ceased being a shell company. The disclosures contained in Item 2.01 of this report are incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 9.01          FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
 
(a)           Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired
 
The following financial statements of Balqon California are included or incorporated by reference in this report:
 
 
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
F-1
   
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2008 (unaudited) and December 31, 2007 and 2006
F-2
   
Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)
 
and for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
F-3
   
Statement of Changes in Shareholder’s Deficiency for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
 
(unaudited) and for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
F-4
   
Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited)
 
and for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
F-5
   
Notes to Financial Statements for the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007
 
(unaudited) and for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
F-6
 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
To the Shareholder of
Balqon Corporation
Santa Ana, California
 
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Balqon Corporation (the Company) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the related statements of operations, changes in shareholder’s equity (deficiency), and cash flows for the years then ended.  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 audits.
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.  Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Balqon Corporation at December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
 
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming Balqon Corporation will continue as a going concern.  The Company has experienced recurring losses and has a stockholders’ deficiency at December 31, 2007.  These conditions raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  Management’s plans in regard to these matters are described in Note 1 to the financial statements.  The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
 

 
Weinberg & Company, P.A.
 
Los Angeles, California
August 15, 2008
 
F-1

 
BALQON CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEETS

   
June 30,
2008
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2007
   
December 31,
2006
 
                   
ASSETS
                 
Current assets
                 
Cash
  $ 27,936     $ 34     $  
Accounts receivable
          35,000        
Total current assets
    27,936       35,034        
                         
Property and equipment, net
    17,370       21,047       1,913  
Deposits
    19,241       19,241        
                         
Total assets
  $ 64,547     $ 75,322     $ 1,913  
                         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
                       
Current liabilities
                       
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 190,163     $ 29,212     $ 800  
Note payable, unsecured
    25,875              
Advances from shareholder
    59,377       57,420       943  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
    3,689       71,264        
Total current liabilities
    279,104       157,896       1,743  
                         
SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
                       
Common stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 16,667,000 shares issued and outstanding
    5,000       5,000       5,000  
Common stock to be issued, 4,500,090 shares
    65,476              
Accumulated deficit
    (285,033 )     (87,574 )     (4,830 )
Total shareholder’s equity (deficiency)
    (214,557 )     (82,574 )     170  
                         
Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity (deficiency)
  $ 64,547     $ 75,322     $ 1,913  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
F-2

 
BALQON CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2007 (Unaudited)
   
Year Ended December 31, 2007
   
Year Ended December 31, 2006
 
                         
REVENUES:
                       
                         
Contract revenue earned
  $ 127,575     $ 42,146     $ 382,736     $  
                                 
Sale of parts
    75,000                    
                                 
Total revenues
    202,575       42,146       382,736        
                                 
Total cost of revenues
    152,931       30,862       280,263        
                                 
Gross profit
    49,644       11,284       102,473        
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                               
                                 
General and administrative
    243,426       38,583       182,035       4,440  
                                 
Depreciation and amortization
    3,677       384       3,182       390  
                                 
Total operating expenses
    247,103       38,967       185,217       4,830  
                                 
NET LOSS:
  $ (197,459 )   $ (27,683 )   $ (82,744 )   $ (4,830 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
F-3

 
BALQON CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
 
For the Years Ended December 31, 2006 and 2007
and For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
 
   
Common Stock
   
 Common
Stock to be
   
Accumulated
       
   
Number
   
Amount
   
 Issued
   
Deficit
   
Total
 
                                         
Balance, January 1, 2006
    16,667,000     $ 5,000     $     $     $ 5,000  
                                         
Net loss
                            (4,830 )     (4,830 )
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2006
    16,667,000       5,000             (4,830 )     170  
                                         
Net loss
                      (82,744 )     (82,744 )
                                         
Balance, December 31, 2007
    16,667,000       5,000             (87,574 )     (82,574 )
                                         
Fair value of 4,500,090 shares of common stock granted for services
                65,476             65,476  
                                         
Net loss
                      (197,459 )     (197,459 )
                                         
Balance, June 30, 2008 (unaudited)
    16,667,000     $ 5,000     $ 65,476     $ (285,033 )   $ (214,557 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
F-4

 
BALQON CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
 
   
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2008
(Unaudited)
   
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2007
(unaudited)
   
Year Ended
December 31,
2007
   
Year Ended
December 31,
2006
 
                         
Cash flow from operating activities:
                       
Net loss
  $ (197,459 )   $ (27,683 )   $ (82,744 )   $ (4,830 )
                                 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
                               
provided by (used in) operating activities
                               
                                 
Depreciation and amortization
    3,677       384       3,182       390  
Fair value of common stock issued for services
    65,476                    
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
                               
Accounts receivable
    35,000       (94,000 )     (35,000 )     800  
Prepaid Expenses
          (4,390 )            
Deposits
            (19,241 )     (19,241 )        
Accounts payable and accrued expense
    160,951             28,412          
Billings in excess of costs and estimated
                               
earnings on uncompleted contracts
    (67,575 )     301,854       71,264        
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    70       156,924       (34,127 )     (3,640 )
                                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
Acquisition of furniture, equipment and software
          (5,546 )     (22,316 )     (2,303 )
Net cash used in investing activities
            (5,546 )     (22,316 )     (2,303 )
                                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
Proceeds from note payable
    25,875                    
Advances from shareholder
    1,957       6,364       56,477       5,943  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    27,832       6,364       56,477       5,943  
                                 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    27,902       157,742       34        
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    34                    
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 27,936     $ 157,742     $ 34     $  
                                 
Supplemental cash flow information
                               
Interest Paid
  $     $     $     $  
Income taxes Paid
  $     $     $     $  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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BALQON CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited)

 
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
The Company
 
Balqon Corporation (the “Company”) was incorporated on April 21, 2005 as a California corporation and commenced business operations in 2006. The Company is involved in research, development and commercialization of technologies for heavy-duty electric vehicles used in off-highway applications. In May 2007, the Company received a $527,000 contract with the City of Los Angeles and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (“AQMD”) to develop a prototype short-range heavy-duty electric truck. This zero-emissions, heavy-duty, all-electric truck is currently being tested at the Port of Los Angeles as a short-range vehicle used for hauling fully loaded 40-foot cargo containers around the Port of Los Angeles.
 
Going Concern
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company recorded net losses of $197,459 and $82,744, respectively and had an accumulated deficit of $285,033 at June 30, 2008.  These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty.  The Company intends to raise funds to finance operations until the Company achieves profitable operations. Our capital requirements for the next 12 months, as they relate to the production of our products will continue to be significant.  If adequate funds are not available to satisfy either medium or long-term capital requirements, our operations and liquidity could be materially adversely affected and we could be forced to cut back our operations.  Subsequent to June 30, 2008, the Company obtained an aggregate of $1,310,000 of debt financing and received $575,000 from the issuance of its common stock (See Note 10).
 
Basis of Presentation of Unaudited Financial Information
 
The unaudited financial statements of the Company for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2007 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Regulation S-K for scaled disclosures for smaller reporting companies.  Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in United States of America for complete financial statements.  However, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial position and the consolidated results of operations. Results shown for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for a full fiscal year.
 
F-6

 
BALQON CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
 
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
 
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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Material estimates relate to the recognition of contract revenues and estimated costs to complete contracts in process, and recoverability of reported amounts of long-lived assets.  Actual results may differ from those estimates.
 
Revenues
 
Contract Revenue and Cost Recognition
 
In accounting for contracts, the Company follows the provisions of the AICPA’s Statement of Position 81-1 – Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts (“SOP 81-1”).  The Company recognizes revenues using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting by relating contract costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs at completion.  This method is used because management considers costs to be the best available measure of progress on its contracts.  Contract losses are provided for in their entirety in the period that they become known, without regard to the percentage-of-completion.  We also recognize as revenues costs associated with claims and unapproved change orders to the extent it is probable that such claims and change orders will result in additional contract revenue, and the amount of such additional revenue can be reliably estimated.
 
Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs.  The liability “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts” represents billings in excess of revenues earned.
 
Sales of Parts Revenue
 
The Company recognizes revenue from sales of parts when there is persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, delivery of the product has occurred and title has passed, the selling price is both fixed and determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured, all of which generally occurs upon shipment of the Company’s product or delivery of the product to the destination specified by the customer.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.
 
F-7

 
BALQON CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
 
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
 
Accounts Receivable
 
Trade receivables are recorded at net realizable value consisting of the carrying amount less an allowance for uncollectible accounts, as needed.
 
The Company uses the allowance method to account for uncollectible trade receivable balances. Under the allowance method, if needed, an estimate of uncollectible customer balances is made based upon specific account balances that are considered uncollectible. Factors used to establish an allowance include the credit quality and payment history of the customer.
 
Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment are stated at cost. The cost of property and equipment is depreciated on the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
 
Computer equipment and software
3 years
Furniture
3 years
Machinery
3 years
 
Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term.
 
Long-lived Assets
 
The Company accounts for the impairment and disposition of long-lived assets in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”  In accordance with SFAS No. 144, long-lived assets to be held are reviewed for events or changes in circumstances that indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company periodically reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets to determine whether or not impairment to such value has occurred.  Based on management’s assessments, no impairments were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, or for the six month periods ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.
 
Income Taxes
 
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under SFAS No. 109, income taxes are recognized for the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets are recognized for the future tax consequences of transactions that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or the entire deferred tax asset will not be realized.
 
F-8

 
BALQON CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
 
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
 
Stock-Based Compensation
 
The Company periodically issues stock purchase options to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services rendered,  for financing costs and on a merit basis. Stock purchase options issued to nonemployees are issued as warrants with the warrants sharing the same vesting and exercise attributes of the company’s stock purchase options issued to employees.
 
The Company accounts for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to employees using SFAS No. 123R “Share-Based Payment” effective January 1, 2006, for all share-based payments granted based on the requirements of SFAS No. 123R for all awards granted to employees.
 
The Company accounts for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to non-employees in accordance with EITF No. 96-18 “Accounting for Equity Instruments that are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services” and EITF 00-18 “Accounting Recognition for Certain Transactions involving Equity Instruments Granted to Other Than Employees” whereas the value of the stock compensation is based upon the measurement date as determined at either a) the date at which a performance commitment is reached, or b) at the date at which the necessary performance to earn the equity instruments is complete.
 
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measure at Fair Value
 
Effective December 31, 2007, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” This Statement defines fair value for certain financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This guidance applies to other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. On February 12, 2008, the FASB finalized FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157. This Staff Position delays the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for nonfinancial assets and liabilities to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 and interim periods within those fiscal years, except for those items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). The adoption of SFAS No. 157 had no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
 
Concentrations
 
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash and unsecured accounts receivable.
 
The Company maintains cash balances at one bank. At times, the amount on deposit exceeds the federally insured limits. Management believes that the financial institution that holds the Company’s cash is financially sound and, accordingly, minimal credit risk exists.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, and for the year ended December 31, 2007, contract revenue earned is from one contract with the City of Los Angeles and AQMD.   For the six months ended June 30, 2008, sale of parts were to one customer.
 
F-9

 
BALQON CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
 
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
 
Concentrations (continued)
 
For the year ended December 31, 2007, 35%, 31%, and 13%, respectively, of contract costs incurred were to three vendors.  At December 31, 2007, accounts payable to one of these vendors represented 95% of total accounts payable.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, 57% and 100%, respectively, of contract costs incurred were to a single vendor.  At June 30, 2008, accounts payable to this vendor represented 21% of total accounts payable.  At June 30, 2008, three other vendors had balances representing 32%, 25%, and 11%, respectively, of total accounts payable.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (“SFAS No. 161”), to improve financial reporting of derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 applies to fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008.
 
In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS Statement No. 141 (R), “Business Combinations,” which establishes accounting principles and disclosure requirements for all transactions in which a company obtains control over another business.  SFAS  No. 141 (R) applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited.
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51.” SFAS No. 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards that require that the ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent be clearly identified, labeled, and presented in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, but separate from the parent’s equity; the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of income; and changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in its subsidiary be accounted for consistently. SFAS No. 160 also requires that any retained noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. SFAS No. 160 also sets forth the disclosure requirements to identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS No. 160 applies to all entities that prepare consolidated financial statements, except not-for-profit organizations, but will affect only those entities that have an outstanding noncontrolling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that deconsolidate a subsidiary. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. SFAS No. 160 must be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which it is initially applied, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements. The presentation and disclosure requirements are applied retrospectively for all periods presented.
 
The Company does not believe that the adoption of the above recent pronouncements will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.
 
F-10

 
BALQON CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
 
NOTE 2 - COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS
 
The liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts,” represents billings in excess of revenue recognized. Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts consist of the following at June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 and 2006:

   
June 30, 2008
(Unaudited)
   
December 31,
2007
   
December 31,
2006
 
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts
  $ 373,681     $ 280,263     $  
Estimated earnings
    136,630       102,473        
      510,311       382,736        
Less, billings to date
    514,000       454,000        
    $ (3,689 )   $ (71,264 )   $  
Included  in accompanying balance sheets under the following caption:
                       
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
  $ 3,689     $ 71,264     $  
 
NOTE 3 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 
Property and equipment are comprised as follows:

   
June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
   
December 31, 2007
   
December 31, 2006
 
Computer equipment and software
  $ 9,052     $ 9,052     $ 2,088  
Office furniture
    9,172       9,172       215  
Machinery
    6,395       6,395          
Total property & equipment, cost
    24,619       24,619       2,303  
Less: accumulated depreciation
    (7,249 )     (3,572 )     (390 )
Property and equipment, net
  $ 17,370     $ 21,047     $ 1,913  
 
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $3,182 and $390, respectively.  Depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was $3,677 and $384, respectively.
 
F-11

 
BALQON CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
 
NOTE 4 – NOTE PAYABLE, UNSECURED
 
Note payable, unsecured, consists of the following at:

   
June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
   
December 31, 2007
   
December 31, 2006
 
Note payable, unsecured, interest at 6% per annum payable at maturity, due December 6, 2008
  $ 25,875     $     $  
 
NOTE 5 – ADVANCES FROM SHAREHOLDER
 
Advances from shareholder consists of the following at:

   
June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
   
December 31, 2007
   
December 31, 2006
 
Advances from shareholder, unsecured, non-interest bearing, due on demand
  $ 59,337     $ 57,420     $ 943  
 
NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES
 
The Company has federal and state net operating loss carryforwards that can be used through 2019 to offset taxable income, and accordingly, has not recorded a provision for income taxes in the current year.
 
Significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax liability at June 30, 2008, December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

   
June 30, 2008 (Unaudited)
   
December 31, 2007
   
December 31, 2006
 
Deferred tax assets:
                 
Net operating loss carry forward
  $ 104,400     $ 29,775     $ 1,490  
Total deferred tax assets
    104,400       29,775       1,490  
Valuation allowance
    (104,400 )     (29,775 )     (1,490 )
Net deferred income tax asset
  $     $     $  
 
In the Company’s opinion, it is uncertain whether they will generate sufficient taxable income in the future to fully utilize the net deferred tax asset.  Accordingly, a valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset has been recorded.
 
Reconciliation of the effective income tax rate to the U.S. statutory rate for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (unaudited) and for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 is as follows:
 
Tax expense at the U.S. statutory income tax rate
34.0%
State tax net of federal tax benefit
5.8%
Net effect of net operating loss and other
(39.8%)
Effective income tax rate
0.0%
 
F-12

 
BALQON CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
 
NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES (continued)
 
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“FIN 48”) - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes.” The Interpretation addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under FIN 48, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. FIN 48 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. At the date of adoption, and as of December 31, 2007, the Company does not have a liability for unrecognized tax uncertainties.
 
NOTE 7 – SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY
 
The Company was capitalized on April 21, 2005 when it issued 1,000 shares of no par common stock for $5,000 to its founding shareholder.
 
On June 4, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a 16,667:1 stock split of the Company’s no par common stock.  All share amounts in the accompanying financial statements are presented as if the stock split occurred at the beginning of the period presented.
 
On June 4, 2008, the Board of Directors granted 4,500,090 shares of common stock to consultants for past services rendered.  The shares were valued at $65,476 and recorded as compensation expense.  The shares were valued based on an appraisal of the Company at June 2008.  Included in the 4,500,090 shares of common stock granted to consultants on June 4, 2008, 1,250,025 shares of common stock valued at $18,189 were granted to the founding shareholder’s brother.
 
NOTE 8 – STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
 
On June 4, 2008, the Company granted options to purchase 4,562,592 shares of common stock at $1.50 to $2.50 per share to an employee and two consultants.  Also on June 4, 2008, the Company granted warrants to purchase 729,180 shares of the Company’s common stock at $1.50 to $2.50 per share to a consultant (the “Marlin Warrants,” see Note 10).
 
The options and warrants vested immediately on the date granted, and expire between June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2012.  The fair value of options and warrants granted in the six month period ended June 30, 2008 were valued at zero determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions: 3.98% average risk-free interest rate; 56.14% expected volatility; one to three year expected term, and 0% dividend yield.  For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company did not recognize any compensation expense related to the fair value of vested options or warrants.
 
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BALQON CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
 
NOTE 8 – STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (continued)
 
At June 30, 2008, options and warrants outstanding are as follows:

   
Shares
   
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Balance at January 1, 2008
        $  
Granted
    5,291,772       2.00  
Exercised
           
Cancelled
           
Balance at June 30, 2008 (unaudited)
    5,291,772     $ 2.00  
 
Additional information regarding options outstanding as of June 30, 2008 is as follows:
 
Options and Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable

Number of Shares Under Options/Warrants
 
Exercise Price
 
 
Expiration Date
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
1,763,924
           $1.50  
June 4, 2009
  $1.50
1,763,924
           $2.00
 
June 4, 2010
  $2.00
1,763,924            $2.50  
June 4, 2011
  $2.50
5,291,772           $1.50-$2.00                $2.00
 
At June 30, 2008, the aggregate intrinsic value of the 4,562,592 options outstanding and exercisable was zero. At June 30, 2008, all options and warrants were vested and there were no unvested options or warrants outstanding.
 
NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS
 
Contract
 
On June 25, 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with the City of Los Angeles to produce and deliver 20 electric yard hostlers, 5 short-haul electric drayage tractors, and associated equipment including chargers, batteries and controllers for a total of $5,383,750.  The Company intends to produce and deliver these vehicles and associated equipment through in a 6 to 9 month time frame through March 2009.
 
The Company agreed to move its research and production facilities to the City of Los Angeles by December 2009.  The Company also agreed to pay the City of Los Angeles a royalty fee of $1,000 per electric vehicle it sells to a purchaser or lessee other than the City of Los Angeles or AQMD.
 
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BALQON CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
 
NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS (continued)
 
Employment Contract
 
On April 30, 2008, the Company signed an employment agreement with its CEO.  The employment agreement is effective from April 30, 2008 to April 30, 2013 and provides for, among other items, the CEO to receive compensation of $250,000 per annum during the first and second year of the agreement, and at least $300,000 per annum thereafter.
 
Leases
 
The Company leases its research and development facilities located in Santa Ana, California under a lease that expires on May 31, 2009. The lease has a current monthly payment of $3,206.  Subsequent to June 30, 2008, the Company entered into a three year lease of manufacturing facilities located in Harbor City, California that expires on July 31, 2011. The lease has a base monthly rent of $10,540.
 
Rent expense for the year ended December 31, 2007 $25,787.  There was no rent in the year ended December 31, 2006.  Rent expense for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was $23,418 and $3,507, respectively.
 
The following is a schedule by years of future minimum rental payments required under the non-cancelable operating leases described above as of June 30, 2008:
 
2009
  $ 96,833  
2010
    139,440  
2011
    122,880  
2012
    71,680  
Thereafter
     
 
NOTE 10 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
On July 11, 2008, the Company signed a term sheet in which the Company agreed to merge with BMR Solutions, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“BMR”).  On October 24, 2008, the Company completed the merger with BMR.  Pursuant to the merger agreement, the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company were exchanged on a one-for-one basis for common shares of BMR.  After the merger was completed, the shareholders of the Company control approximately 94% of the outstanding shares of common stock of BMR and current shareholders of BMR control approximately 6% of the outstanding shares of common stock of BMR, not including warrants.  The transaction was accounted for as a reverse merger (recapitalization) with the Company deemed to be the accounting acquiror and BMR deemed to be the legal acquirer.
 
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BALQON CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
 
NOTE 10 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (continued)
 
On July 11, 2008, the Company raised an aggregate of $500,000 through the issuance of senior secured convertible promissory notes to four accredited investors (the “July Private Placement”).  The senior secured convertible promissory notes had a conversion price of $1.00 per share.  In connection with this offering, the Company also issued three-year warrants to acquire up to an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share (the “July Warrants”). The senior secured convertible promissory notes were converted into an aggregate of 500,000 shares of common stock of the Company’s immediately preceding the closing of the merger with BMR.
 
On August 28, 2008, the Company granted 500,000 shares of common stock valued at $7275 to three consultants for services rendered.  Also on August 28, 2008, the Company issued 332,910 shares of common stock valued at $4,844 to its CEO and founding shareholder.
 
On September 15, 2008, the Company raised an aggregate of $810,000 through the issuance of convertible promissory notes to 15 accredited investors (the “September Private Placement”).  The convertible promissory notes had a conversion price of $1.00 per share.  In connection with this offering, the Company also issued three-year warrants to acquire up to an aggregate of 810,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share (the “September Warrants”).  The senior secured convertible promissory notes were converted into an aggregate of 810,000 shares of common stock of the Company immediately preceding the closing of the merger with BMR.
 
On October 24, 2008, immediately preceding the closing of the merger with BMR, the Company raised an aggregate of $575,000 through the issuance of 575,000 shares of common stock to six accredited investors (the “October Private Placement”).  In connection with this offering, the Company also issued three-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of  575,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share (the “October Warrants”).
 
On October 24, 2008, immediately preceding the closing of the merger, BMR issued warrants (the “BMR Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 184,598 shares of common stock.  One-third of the BMR Warrants have an exercise price of $1.50 per share and expire on October 24, 2009, one-third of the BMR Warrants have an exercise price of $2.00 per share and expire on October 24, 2010, and one-third of the BMR Warrants have an exercise price of $2.50 per share and expire on October 24, 2011.
 
The Company, in connection with the July Private Placement, the September Private Placement and the October Private Placement, entered into certain registration rights agreements (collectively, the “Balqon Registration Rights Agreements”).  Under the Balqon Registration Rights Agreements, the Company is obligated to register for resale an aggregate of 3,793,348 shares of common stock, of which an aggregate 1,885,000 shares of common stock underly the July Warrants, September Warrants and the October Warrants.  Immediately preceding the consummation of the merger with the Company, BMR also entered a registration rights agreement (the “BMR Registration Rights Agreement”) with its stockholders to register for resale of an aggregate of 1,400,000 shares of BMR’s common stock and with the holders of the BMR Warrants to register for resale an aggregate of 84,598 shares of common stock underlying the BMR Warrants.
 
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BALQON CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
 
NOTE 10 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (continued)
 
The Company is obligated under the Balqon Registration Rights Agreements and the BMR Registration Rights Agreement to file, on or before December 23, 2008, a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, registering for resale all shares of common stock covered by the Balqon Registration Rights Agreements and BMR Registration Rights Agreements.
 
On October 24, 2008, immediately preceding the consummation of the merger with the Company, BMR adopted the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (2008 Plan).  Initially, 7,500,000 shares of common stock are authorized for issuance under the 2008 Plan.
 
 
 
 
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(b)            Pro Forma Financial Information
 
On October 24, 2008, BMR Solutions, Inc., completed an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Transaction”) with Balqon Corporation.  Simultaneous with the Merger Transactions, BMR Solutions changed its name to Balqon Corporation.  The entity originally named Balqon Corporation changed its name to Balqon California.
 
This transaction has been accounted for as a reverse merger (recapitalization) with Balqon California deemed to be the accounting acquirer and Balqon Corporation (formerly, BMR Solutions, Inc.) deemed to be the legal acquirer.
 
The following unaudited pro forma combined financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and the year ended December 31, 2007 are based on the historical financial statements of Balqon Corporation (formerly BMR Solutions, Inc.) and Balqon California, adjusted to give effect to the Merger Transaction.
 
The unaudited pro-forma combined statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and for year ended December 31, 2007 give effect to the Merger as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2007.  The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2008 gives effect to the Merger Transaction if it had occurred on June 30, 2008.
 
The unaudited condensed combined consolidated pro forma financial statements should be read in conjunction with each of the Balqon Corporation (formerly BMR Solutions, Inc.) and Balqon California historical financial statements.  The unaudited pro-forma financial statements is presented for illustrative purposes only and is necessarily indicative of future operating results or the results that might have occurred if the exchange transaction had actually occurred on the indicated date.
 
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Balqon Corporation (formerly BMR Solutions) and Balqon California
Pro Forma Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
As of June 30, 2008

   
Balqon Corporation
(formerly BMR
Solutions)
   
Balqon
California
 
Notes
 
Acquisition Adjustments
   
Pro Forma Combined
 
                           
ASSETS
                         
Current assets:
                         
Cash
  $ 4,741     $ 27,936             $ 32,677  
Accounts receivable
    2,575                     2,575  
Prepaid expenses
    52                     52  
Total current assets
    7,368       27,936               35,304  
Property, plant & equipment, net
    24,371       17,370               41,741  
Deposits
          19,241               19,241  
Total assets
  $ 31,739     $ 64,547       $ 0     $ 96,286  
                                   
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
                                 
Current liabilities:
                                 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    61,152       190,163                 251,315  
Current maturities of long term notes payable
    5,612                       5,612  
Notes payable, unsecured
          25,875                 25,875  
Advances from shareholder
          59,377                 59,377  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
                                 
on uncompleted contracts
          3,689                 3,689  
Income taxes payable
    800                         800  
Total current liabilities
    67,564       279,104                 346,668  
Long-term note payable
    13,817                       13,817  
                                   
SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
                                 
Common stock
    3,889       5,000  
(a)
    11,945       20,834  
Common stock to be issued
            65,476  
(a)
    (65,476 )      
Additional paid-in capital
    196,106        
(a)
    (196,106 )      
Accumulated deficit
    (249,637 )     (285,033 )
(a)
    249,637       (285,033 )
Total shareholders’ deficiency
    (49,642 )     (214,557 )       0       (264,199 )
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficiency
  $ 31,739     $ 64,547       $     $ 96,286  

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Balqon Corporation (formerly BMR Solutions) and Balqon California
Pro Forma Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Year Ended December 31, 2007

   
Balqon Corporation
(formerly BMR Solutions)
   
Balqon
California
   
Pro Forma
Combined
 
                         
Revenues
  $ 69,865     $ 382,736     $ 452,601  
Cost of Revenues
    56,056       280,263       336,319  
Gross Margin
    13,809       102,473       116,282  
Operating Expenses:
                       
General and administrative
    106,425       182,035       288,460  
Depreciation and amortization
          3,182       3,182  
Interest expense
    2,698             2,698  
Total Operating Expenses
    109,123       185,217       294,340  
Loss before income taxes
    (95,314 )     (82,744 )     (178,058 )
Provision for income taxes
    800             800  
Net loss
  $ (96,114 )   $ (82,744 )   $ (178,858 )
Weighted average number of shares:
                       
Basic and diluted
                    25,308,348  
Net income per common shares:
                       
Basic and diluted
                  $ (0.01 )

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Balqon Corporation (formerly BMR Solutions) and Balqon California
Pro Forma Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

   
Balqon
Corporation
(formerly BMR Solutions)
   
Balqon
California
   
Pro Forma Combined
 
                         
Revenues
  $ 38,450     $ 202,575     $ 241,025  
Cost of Revenues
    32,155       152,931       185,086  
Gross Margin
    6,295       49,644       55,939  
Operating Expenses:
                       
General & administrative
    37,493       243,426       280,919  
Depreciation and amortization
            3,677       3,677  
Interest expense
    1,121               1,121  
Total Operating Expenses
    38,614       247,103       285,717  
Loss before income taxes
    (32,319 )     (197,459 )     (229,778 )
Provision for income taxes
    800               800  
Net loss
  $ (33,119 )   $ (197,459 )   $ (230,578 )
Weighted average number of shares:
                       
Basic and diluted
                    25,308,348  
Net income per common share:
                       
Basic and diluted
                  $ (0.01 )
 
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Balqon Corporation (formerly BMR Solutions) and Balqon California
 
Pro Forma Adjustments
 
The preceding unaudited condensed combined consolidated pro forma financial statements have been prepared as if the Merger Transaction was completed on June 30, 2008 for balance sheet purposes and on January 1, 2007 for statements of operations purposes and reflects the following pro forma adjustments:
 
(a)           Adjust the accounts of the companies to reflect the reverse merger resulting in Balqon California as the accounting acquiror.
 
Net Loss Per Share
 
Pro forma basic and diluted shares outstanding include the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for Balqon Corporation during the respective periods, in addition to the common stock issued as a result of the Merger Transaction assuming they had been issued at the beginning of the period. The common stock issued in connection with the Merger Transaction is assumed to be outstanding for the entire period presented.
 
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(c)            Shell Company Transaction
 
The disclosures contained in Items 9.01(a) and (b) of this report are incorporated herein by reference.
 
(d)            Exhibits

Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
2.1
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 15, 2008, among the registrant, Balqon California and a newly-created, wholly-owned subsidiary of the registrant, BalqonAcquisition Corp. (1)
     
2.2
 
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated October 15, 2008, among the registrant, Balqon California and a newly-created, wholly-owned subsidiary of the registrant, Balqon Acquisition Corp. (2)
     
3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation of the registrant (3)
     
3.2
 
Bylaws of the registrant (3)
     
4.1
 
Article Thirteenth of the Articles of Incorporation of the registrant (contained in Exhibit 3.1 to this Registration Statement) (3)
     
4.2
 
Sections 2 and 6 of the Bylaws of the registrant (contained in Exhibit 3.2 to this Registration Statement) (3)
     
4.3
 
Form of Warrants issued by Balqon California to certain security holders to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of commons stock (*)(##)
     
4.4
 
Form of Warrants issued by Balqon California to certain security holders to purchase an aggregate of 810,000 shares of common stock (*)(##)
     
4.5
 
Form of Warrants issued by Balqon California to certain security holders to purchase an aggregate of 575,000 shares of common stock (*)(##)
     
4.6
 
Form of Warrant to purchase common stock issued by Balqon California to Marlin Financial Group, Inc. (one-third of these warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $1.50 per share until June 30, 2010, one-third of these warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $2.00 per share until June 30, 2011, and one-third of these warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $2.50 per share until June 30, 2012) (*)  
     
4.7
 
Form of Warrants issued by the registrant to certain security holders to purchase an aggregate of 184,598 shares of common stock (one-third of these warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $1.50 per share until October 14, 2009, one-third of these warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $2.00 per share until October 14, 2010, and one-third of these warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $2.50 per share until October 14, 2011) (*)(##) 
 
   
10.1
 
Balqon Corporation 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (*)(#)
     
10.2
 
Form of Stock Option Agreement under 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (*)(#)
 
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Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
10.3
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement for officers and directors (*)(#)
     
10.4
 
Employment Agreement, dated October 24, 2008, by and between Balwinder Samra and the registrant (*)(#)
     
10.5
 
Employment Agreement, dated October 24, 2008, by and between Henry Velasquez and the registrant (*)(#)
     
10.6
 
Amendment and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 15, 2008, by and between Balqon California and certain security holders (*)(##)
     
10.7
 
Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 15, 2008, by and between Balqon California and certain security holders (*)(##)
     
10.8
 
Registration Rights Agreement, dated October 24, 2008, by and between Balqon California and certain security holders (*)(##)
     
10.9
 
Registration Rights Agreement dated October 24, 2008, by and between the registrant and certain security holders (*)(##)
     
10.10
 
Purchase Agreement, dated June 26, 2008, between the City of Los Angeles and Balqon California (*) (##)
     
10.11
 
Purchase and Service Agreement, dated May 15, 2008, between the South Coast Air Quality Management District and Balqon California (*)(##)
     
10.12
 
Lease Agreement for 1420 240th Street, Harbor City, California 90710, between Allan D. and Gloria G. Singer, Trustees for the U.D.T. Trust dated June 6, 1984 and Balqon California dated June 17, 2008 (*)(##)
     
10.13
 
Lease Agreement, dated May 21, 2007, by and between 1701 E. Edinger, LLC, and Balqon California (*)(##)
     
10.14
 
First Modification to Lease, dated June 18, 2008, by and between 1701 E. Edinger, LLC, and Balqon California (*)(##)
     
14.1
 
Code of Ethics (*)
     
14.2
 
Code of Ethics for Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers(*)
     
16.1
 
Letter on Change in Certifying Accountant (*)

(#)
Management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.
(##)
The rights and obligations of Balqon California under this agreement were assumed by the registrant in connection with the Merger Transaction.
(*)
Filed herewith.
(1)
Filed as exhibit 2.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on September 19, 2008.
(2)
Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on October 21, 2008.
(3)
Filed as an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on September 19, 2006.
 
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
    BALQON CORPORATION  
       
Date: October 30, 2008
By:
/s/ Balwinder Samra  
   
Balwinder Samra
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBITS ATTACHED TO THIS FORM 8-K
 
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
     
4.3
 
Form of Warrants issued by Balqon California to certain security holders to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of commons stock
     
4.4
 
Form of Warrants issued by Balqon California to certain security holders to purchase an aggregate of 810,000 shares of common stock
     
4.5
 
Form of Warrants issued by Balqon California to certain security holders to purchase an aggregate of 575,000 shares of common stock
     
4.6
 
Form of Warrant to purchase common stock issued by Balqon California to Marlin Financial Group, Inc. (one-third of these warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $1.50 per share until June 30, 2010, one-third of these warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $2.00 per share until June 30, 2011, and one-third of these warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $2.50 per share until June 30, 2012)
     
4.7
 
Form of Warrants issued by the registrant to certain security holders to purchase an aggregate of 184,598 shares of common stock (one-third of these warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $1.50 per share until October 14, 2009, one-third of these warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $2.00 per share until October 14, 2010, and one-third of these warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $2.50 per share until October 14, 2011)
 
   
10.1
 
Balqon Corporation 2008 Stock Incentive Plan
     
10.2
 
Form of Stock Option Agreement under 2008 Stock Incentive Plan
     
10.3
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement for officers and directors
     
10.4
 
Employment Agreement, dated October 24, 2008, by and between Balwinder Samra and the registrant
     
10.5
 
Employment Agreement, dated October 24, 2008, by and between Henry Velasquez and the registrant
     
10.6
 
Amendment and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 15, 2008, by and between Balqon California and certain security holders
     
10.7
 
Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 15, 2008, by and between Balqon California and certain security holders
     
10.8
 
Registration Rights Agreement, dated October 24, 2008, by and between Balqon California and certain security holders
     
10.9
 
Registration Rights Agreement dated October 24, 2008, by and between the registrant and certain security holders
     
10.10
 
Purchase Agreement, dated June 26, 2008, between the City of Los Angeles and Balqon California
     
10.11
 
Purchase and Service Agreement, dated May 15, 2008, between the South Coast Air Quality Management District and Balqon California
     
10.12
 
Lease Agreement for 1420 240th Street, Harbor City, California 90710, between Allan D. and Gloria G. Singer, Trustees for the U.D.T. Trust dated June 6, 1984 and Balqon California dated June 17, 2008
     
10.13
 
Lease Agreement, dated May 21, 2007, by and between 1701 E. Edinger, LLC, and Balqon California
     
10.14
 
First Modification to Lease, dated June 18, 2008, by and between 1701 E. Edinger, LLC, and Balqon California
     
14.1
 
Code of Ethics
     
14.2
 
Code of Ethics for Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers
     
16.1
 
Letter on Change in Certifying Accountant

 
 
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EXHIBIT 4.3
 
 
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR QUALIFIED UNDER APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND HAVE BEEN TAKEN FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO OR FOR SALE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DISTRIBUTION THEREOF.  THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION WITHOUT, EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES, AN OPINION OF COUNSEL FOR THE HOLDER, CONCURRED IN BY COUNSEL FOR THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION ARE NOT REQUIRED.
 

STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT

BALQON CORPORATION
 

 
THIS CERTIFIES that, for value received, __________________________________ (the "Investor"), is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, to subscribe for and purchase, from BALQON CORPORATION, a California corporation (the "Company"), at any time on or after the earlier of the (i) Maturity Date of the Note between Investor and the Company dated of even date herewith (the “Note”), or (ii) the closing of the Merger (as those terms are defined in the Note) upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, from the Company, ________________ shares of Common Stock in the Company.  The Exercise Price of one share of Common Stock under this Warrant shall be $1.50.  If the purchase rights represented by this Warrant are not exercised before the close of business on the day preceding the third anniversary of the date of this Warrant, this Warrant shall be void.
 
The purchase price and the number of shares for which the Warrant is exercisable shall be subject to adjustment as provided herein.
 
1.             Title of Warrant.  Prior to the expiration hereof and subject to compliance with applicable laws, this Warrant and all rights hereunder are transferable, in whole or in part, at the office or agency of the Company, referred to in Section 2 hereof, by the holder hereof in person or by duly authorized attorney, upon surrender of this Warrant together with the Assignment Form annexed hereto properly endorsed.
 
2.             Exercise of Warrant.
 
(a)           The purchase rights represented by this Warrant are exercisable by the Holder by the surrender of this Warrant and the Notice of Exercise annexed hereto duly completed and executed on behalf of the Holder, at the office of the Company (or such other office or agency of the Company as it may designate by notice in writing to the Holder at the address of the Holder appearing on the books of the Company), upon payment in cash, certified check or wire transfer of funds, of the aggregate Exercise Price for that number of Warrant Shares then being purchased.
 
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(b)           This Warrant shall be deemed to have been exercised immediately prior to the close of business on the date of its surrender for exercise as provided above, and the person entitled to receive the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise shall be treated for all purposes as the holder of record of such shares as of the close of business on such date.  As promptly as practicable on or after such date and in any event within ten (10) days thereafter, the Company at its expense shall issue and deliver to the person or persons entitled to receive the same a certificate or certificates for the number of shares issuable upon such exercise.  In the event that this Warrant is exercised in part, the Company at its expense will execute and deliver a new Warrant of like tenor exercisable for the number of shares for which this Warrant may then be exercised.  Each exercise hereof shall constitute the reaffirmation by the holder hereof that the representations and warranties contained in the Amendment to the Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Note are true and correct in all material respects with respect to the Holder of the Warrant as of the time of such exercise.
 
3.             No Fractional Shares or Scrip.  No fractional shares or scrip representing fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant.  With respect to any fraction of a share called for upon the exercise of this Warrant, an amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the then current price at which each share may be purchased hereunder shall be paid in cash to the holder of this Warrant.
 
4.             Charges, Taxes and Expenses.  Issuance of certificates for shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of this Warrant shall be made without charge to the holder hereof for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such certificate, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such certificates shall be issued in the name of the holder of this Warrant or in such name or names as may be directed by the holder of this Warrant; provided, however, that in the event certificates for shares of Common Stock are to be issued in a name other than the name of the holder of this Warrant, this Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto duly executed by the holder hereof; and provided further, that upon any transfer involved in the issuance or delivery of any certificates for shares of Common Stock, the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto.  The Holder of the Warrant shall be responsible for income taxes due under federal, state, or other law, if any, if any such tax is due.
 
5.             No Rights as Stockholders.  This Warrant does not entitle the holder hereof to any voting rights or other rights as a stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise thereof.  Nothing in this Warrant shall be construed to give any person, firm or corporation (other than the Company and the Holder of this Warrant) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim, it being agreed that this Warrant shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Company and the Holder of this Warrant.
 
6.             Exchange and Registry of Warrant.  This Warrant is exchangeable, upon the surrender hereof by the registered holder at the above-mentioned office or agency of the Company, for a new Warrant of like tenor and dated as of such exchange.  The Company shall maintain at the above-mentioned office or agency a registry showing the name and address of the registered holder of this Warrant.  This Warrant may be surrendered for exchange, transfer or exercise, in accordance with its terms, at such office or agency of the Company, and the Company shall be entitled to rely in all respects, prior to written notice to the contrary, upon such registry.
 
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7.             Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant.  Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it, and upon reimbursement to the Company of all reasonable expenses incidental thereto, and upon surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant of like tenor and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of this Warrant.
 
8.             Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc.  If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall be a Saturday or a Sunday or shall be a legal holiday, then such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding day not a legal holiday.
 
9.             Transferability and Nonnegotiability of Warrant.  This Warrant may not be transferred or assigned in whole or in part without compliance with all applicable federal and state securities laws by the transferor and the transferee (including the delivery of investment representation letters and legal opinions reasonably satisfactory to the Company, if such are requested by the Company).  Subject to the provisions of this Warrant with respect to compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), title to this Warrant may be transferred by endorsement (by the Holder executing the Assignment Form annexed hereto) and delivery in the same manner as a negotiable instrument transferable by endorsement and delivery.
 
10.           Compliance with Securities Laws.
 
(a)           The Holder of this Warrant represents and warrants that this Warrant and the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof are being acquired solely for the Holder’s own account and not as a nominee for any other party, and for investment, and that the Holder will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or any shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof except under circumstances that will not result in a violation of the Act or any state securities laws.  Upon exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall, if requested by the Company, confirm in writing, in a form satisfactory to the Company, that the shares of Common Stock so purchased are being acquired solely for the Holder’s own account and not as a nominee for any other party, for investment, and not with a view toward distribution or resale.
 
(b)           This Warrant and all shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise hereof shall be stamped or imprinted with a legend in substantially the following form (in addition to any legend required by state securities laws):
 
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR QUALIFIED UNDER APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND HAVE BEEN TAKEN FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO OR FOR SALE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DISTRIBUTION THEREOF.  THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION WITHOUT, EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES, AN OPINION OF COUNSEL FOR THE HOLDER, CONCURRED IN BY COUNSEL FOR THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION ARE NOT REQUIRED.
 
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11.           Early Termination and Reclassification.
 
(a)           Merger, Sale of Assets, etc.  If all or any portion of this Warrant is exercised subsequent to a merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, reorganization, or other similar event (“Change in Control”) occurring after the date hereof, as a result of which shares shall be changed into cash, other property, or the same or a different number of shares of the same or another class or classes of securities of the Company or another entity, the Holder exercising this Warrant shall receive, for the exercise price, the aggregate amount of cash or other property and the aggregate number of shares and class of securities which the Holder would have received if this Warrant was exercised immediately before the Change in Control.  If an adjustment under this section would create a fractional share or a right to acquire a fractional share, the fractional share will be rounded up to, and issued as, a whole share.  If, pursuant to a Change of Control event, the shares shall be exchanged solely for cash (in such case, a “Triggering Event”), then the Company shall give the Holder written notice describing the material terms and conditions of such impending transaction not later than ten (10) days prior to the stockholders’ meeting called to approve such transaction (or such longer period if required by the General Corporation Law of the State of Nevada), or ten (10) days prior to the closing of such transaction (or such longer period if required by the General Corporation Law of the State of Nevada), whichever is earlier, and shall also notify the holder of this Warrant of the final approval of such transaction.
 
(b)           Reclassification, etc.  If the Company at any time shall, by subdivision, combination or reclassification of securities or otherwise, change any of the securities to which purchase rights under this Warrant exist into the same or a different number of securities of any class or classes, this Warrant shall thereafter be to acquire such number and kind of securities as would have been issuable as the result of such change with respect to the securities which were subject to the purchase rights under this Warrant immediately prior to such subdivision, combination, reclassification or other change.  If shares of the Company's Common Stock are subdivided or combined into a greater or smaller number of shares of Common Stock, the purchase price under this Warrant shall be proportionately reduced in case of subdivision of shares or proportionately increased in the case of combination of shares and the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable under this Warrant shall be proportionally increased in the case of a subdivision and decreased in the case of combination, in all cases by the ratio which the total number of shares of Common Stock to be outstanding immediately after such event bears to the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to such event.
 
(c)           Cash Distributions.  No adjustment on account of cash dividends or interest on the Company's Common Stock or other securities purchasable hereunder will be made to the purchase price under this Warrant .
 
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(d)           Authorized Shares.  The Company covenants that during the period the Warrant is outstanding, it will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares to provide for the issuance of Common Stock upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant.  The Company further covenants that its issuance of this Warrant shall constitute full authority to its officers who are charged with the duty of executing stock certificates to execute and issue the necessary certificates for shares of the Company's Common Stock upon the exercise of the purchase rights under this Warrant.
 
12.           Miscellaneous.
 
(a)           Issue Date.  The provisions of this Warrant shall be construed and shall be given effect in all respect as if it had been issued and delivered by the Company on the date hereof.  This Warrant shall be binding upon any successors or assigns of the Company.  This Warrant shall constitute a contract under the laws of the State of California and for all purposes shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of said state.
 
(b)           Restrictions.  The holder hereof acknowledges that the Common Stock acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant may have restrictions upon its resale imposed by state and federal securities laws.
 
(c)           Waivers and Amendments.  Any term of this Warrant may be amended with the written consent of the Company and the holders of warrants representing not less than a majority of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes issued in the Note Financing, even without the consent of the Holder.  Any amendment effected in accordance with this Section shall be binding upon each holder of any of the Common Stock Warrants issued pursuant to the Note Financing, each future holder of all such Common Stock Warrants, and the Company; provided, however, that such amendment must apply to all such holders equally and ratably in accordance with the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of their Common Stock Warrants.  The Company shall promptly give notice to all holders of Common Stock Warrants of any amendment effected in accordance with this Section 12.
 
(d)           Notices.  Unless otherwise provided, any notice required or permitted under this Warrant shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effectively given as hereinafter described (i) if given by personal delivery, then such notice shall be deemed given upon such delivery, (ii) if given by telex, facsimile or e-mail, then such notice shall be deemed given upon receipt of confirmation of complete transmittal, (iii) if given by mail, then such notice shall be deemed given upon the earlier of (A) receipt of such notice by the recipient or (B) three days after such notice is deposited in first class mail, postage prepaid, and (iv) if given by an internationally recognized overnight air courier, then such notice shall be deemed given one business day after delivery to such carrier.  All notices shall be addressed as follows: if to the Holder of the Warrant, at its address as set forth in the Company’s books and records and, if to the Company, at the address as follows, or at such other address as the Holder of the Warrant, or the Company may designate by ten days’ advance written notice to the other:
 
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If to the Company:
 
Balqon Corporation
________________________________
 
________________________________
 
________________________________
 
If to Holder:
 
________________________________
 
________________________________
 
________________________________
 
(e)           Binding Agreement; Assignment.  The terms and conditions of this Warrant shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and permitted assigns of the parties.  Nothing in this Warrant, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any third party any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Warrant.  This Warrant may not be assigned by Holder (other than to a Related Person) without the prior written consent of the Company.  “Related Person” shall mean with respect to any Holder (i) any affiliate of such person, (ii) any investment fund, investment account or investment entity whose investment manager, investment advisor or general partner, is such Holder or any affiliate of such Holder or any member, partner, officer or employee of such Holder or any affiliate of such Holder, (iii) any member or partner of any Holder specified in clause (i) or (ii) above, and (iv) any officer or employee of any person specified in clause (i), (ii) or (iii) above.
 
 
(signature page follows)
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, BALQON CORPORATION has caused this Warrant to be executed by its officers thereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated:  ________, 2008
 
  BALQON CORPORATION  
       
 
By:
/s/ Balwinder Samra  
   
Name: Balwinder Samra
Title: President
 
 
Name of Holder:
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
(Signature)
 
   
 
 
           
           
Address:           
           
           
           
           
Telephone:           
Facsimile:            
                                                              
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NOTICE OF EXERCISE
 
To:           BALQON CORPORATION
 
(1)           The undersigned hereby (A) elects to purchase ____________ shares of Common Stock  of BALQON CORPORATION pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(a) of the attached Warrant, and tenders herewith payment of the purchase price for such shares in full, or (B) elects to exercise this Warrant for the purchase of ______ shares of Common Stock, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(c) of the attached Warrant.
 
(2)           In exercising this Warrant, the undersigned hereby confirms and acknowledges that the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon conversion thereof are being acquired solely for the account of the undersigned and not as a nominee for any other party, and for investment, and that the undersigned will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of any such shares of Common Stock except under circumstances that will not result in a violation of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any applicable state securities laws.
 
(3)           In exercising this Warrant, the undersigned hereby affirms that the representations and warranties contained in Section 9 of the Note are true and correct in all material respects.
 
(4)           Please issue a certificate or certificates representing said shares of Common Stock in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as specified below:
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
(5)           Please issue a new Warrant for the unexercised portion of the attached Warrant in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Date
 
   
(Signature)
 
 
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ASSIGNMENT FORM
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned registered owner of this Warrant hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto the Assignee named below all of the rights of the undersigned under the within Warrant, with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock (or Common Stock) set forth below:
 
Name of Assignee
 
Address
 
No. of Shares
         
         
         
 
and does hereby irrevocable constitute and appoint _______________________ Attorney to make such transfer on the books of BALQON CORPORATION, maintained for the purpose, with full power of substitution in the premises.
 
The undersigned also represents that, by assignment hereof, the Assignee acknowledges that this Warrant and the shares of stock to be issued upon exercise hereof or conversion thereof are being acquired for investment and that the Assignee will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or any shares of stock to be issued upon exercise hereof or conversion thereof except under circumstances which will not result in a violation of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws.  Further, the Assignee has acknowledged that upon exercise of this Warrant, the Assignee shall, if requested by the Company, confirm in writing, in a form satisfactory to the Company, that the shares of stock so purchased are being acquired for investment and not with a view toward distribution or resale.
 
Dated:
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
           
        Signature of Holder  
 
 
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EX-4.4 3 ex_4-4.htm FORM OF WARRANTS ISSUED SEP ex_4-4.htm


EXHIBIT 4.4
 
 
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR QUALIFIED UNDER APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND HAVE BEEN TAKEN FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO OR FOR SALE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DISTRIBUTION THEREOF.  THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION WITHOUT, EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES, AN OPINION OF COUNSEL FOR THE HOLDER, CONCURRED IN BY COUNSEL FOR THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION ARE NOT REQUIRED.
 

STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT

BALQON CORPORATION
 

 
THIS CERTIFIES that, for value received, __________________________________ (the "Investor"), is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, to subscribe for and purchase, from BALQON CORPORATION, a California corporation (the "Company"), at any time on or after the earlier of the (i) Maturity Date of the Note between Investor and the Company dated of even date herewith (the “Note”), or (ii) the closing of the Merger (as those terms are defined in the Note) upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, from the Company, ________________ shares of Common Stock in the Company.  The Exercise Price of one share of Common Stock under this Warrant shall be $1.50.  If the purchase rights represented by this Warrant are not exercised before the close of business on the day preceding the third anniversary of the date of this Warrant, this Warrant shall be void.
 
The purchase price and the number of shares for which the Warrant is exercisable shall be subject to adjustment as provided herein.
 
1.             Title of Warrant.  Prior to the expiration hereof and subject to compliance with applicable laws, this Warrant and all rights hereunder are transferable, in whole or in part, at the office or agency of the Company, referred to in Section 2 hereof, by the holder hereof in person or by duly authorized attorney, upon surrender of this Warrant together with the Assignment Form annexed hereto properly endorsed.
 
2.             Exercise of Warrant.
 
(a)           The purchase rights represented by this Warrant are exercisable by the Holder by the surrender of this Warrant and the Notice of Exercise annexed hereto duly completed and executed on behalf of the Holder, at the office of the Company (or such other office or agency of the Company as it may designate by notice in writing to the Holder at the address of the Holder appearing on the books of the Company), upon payment in cash, certified check or wire transfer of funds, of the aggregate Exercise Price for that number of Warrant Shares then being purchased.
 
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(b)           This Warrant shall be deemed to have been exercised immediately prior to the close of business on the date of its surrender for exercise as provided above, and the person entitled to receive the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise shall be treated for all purposes as the holder of record of such shares as of the close of business on such date.  As promptly as practicable on or after such date and in any event within ten (10) days thereafter, the Company at its expense shall issue and deliver to the person or persons entitled to receive the same a certificate or certificates for the number of shares issuable upon such exercise.  In the event that this Warrant is exercised in part, the Company at its expense will execute and deliver a new Warrant of like tenor exercisable for the number of shares for which this Warrant may then be exercised.  Each exercise hereof shall constitute the reaffirmation by the holder hereof that the representations and warranties contained in Section 8 of the Note are true and correct in all material respects with respect to the Holder of the Warrant as of the time of such exercise.
 
3.             No Fractional Shares or Scrip.  No fractional shares or scrip representing fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant.  With respect to any fraction of a share called for upon the exercise of this Warrant, an amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the then current price at which each share may be purchased hereunder shall be paid in cash to the holder of this Warrant.
 
4.             Charges, Taxes and Expenses.  Issuance of certificates for shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of this Warrant shall be made without charge to the holder hereof for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such certificate, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such certificates shall be issued in the name of the holder of this Warrant or in such name or names as may be directed by the holder of this Warrant; provided, however, that in the event certificates for shares of Common Stock are to be issued in a name other than the name of the holder of this Warrant, this Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto duly executed by the holder hereof; and provided further, that upon any transfer involved in the issuance or delivery of any certificates for shares of Common Stock, the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto.  The Holder of the Warrant shall be responsible for income taxes due under federal, state, or other law, if any, if any such tax is due.
 
5.             No Rights as Stockholders.  This Warrant does not entitle the holder hereof to any voting rights or other rights as a stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise thereof.  Nothing in this Warrant shall be construed to give any person, firm or corporation (other than the Company and the Holder of this Warrant) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim, it being agreed that this Warrant shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Company and the Holder of this Warrant.
 
6.             Exchange and Registry of Warrant.  This Warrant is exchangeable, upon the surrender hereof by the registered holder at the above-mentioned office or agency of the Company, for a new Warrant of like tenor and dated as of such exchange.  The Company shall maintain at the above-mentioned office or agency a registry showing the name and address of the registered holder of this Warrant.  This Warrant may be surrendered for exchange, transfer or exercise, in accordance with its terms, at such office or agency of the Company, and the Company shall be entitled to rely in all respects, prior to written notice to the contrary, upon such registry.
 
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7.             Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant.  Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it, and upon reimbursement to the Company of all reasonable expenses incidental thereto, and upon surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant of like tenor and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of this Warrant.
 
8.             Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc.  If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall be a Saturday or a Sunday or shall be a legal holiday, then such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding day not a legal holiday.
 
9.             Transferability and Nonnegotiability of Warrant.  This Warrant may not be transferred or assigned in whole or in part without compliance with all applicable federal and state securities laws by the transferor and the transferee (including the delivery of investment representation letters and legal opinions reasonably satisfactory to the Company, if such are requested by the Company).  Subject to the provisions of this Warrant with respect to compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), title to this Warrant may be transferred by endorsement (by the Holder executing the Assignment Form annexed hereto) and delivery in the same manner as a negotiable instrument transferable by endorsement and delivery.
 
10.           Compliance with Securities Laws.
 
(a)           The Holder of this Warrant represents and warrants that this Warrant and the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof are being acquired solely for the Holder’s own account and not as a nominee for any other party, and for investment, and that the Holder will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or any shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof except under circumstances that will not result in a violation of the Act or any state securities laws.  Upon exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall, if requested by the Company, confirm in writing, in a form satisfactory to the Company, that the shares of Common Stock so purchased are being acquired solely for the Holder’s own account and not as a nominee for any other party, for investment, and not with a view toward distribution or resale.
 
(b)           This Warrant and all shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise hereof shall be stamped or imprinted with a legend in substantially the following form (in addition to any legend required by state securities laws):
 
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS INSTRUMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR QUALIFIED UNDER APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND HAVE BEEN TAKEN FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO OR FOR SALE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DISTRIBUTION THEREOF.  THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION WITHOUT, EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES, AN OPINION OF COUNSEL FOR THE HOLDER, CONCURRED IN BY COUNSEL FOR THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATION ARE NOT REQUIRED.
 
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11.           Early Termination and Reclassification.
 
(a)           Merger, Sale of Assets, etc.  If all or any portion of this Warrant is exercised subsequent to a merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, reorganization, or other similar event (“Change in Control”) occurring after the date hereof, as a result of which shares shall be changed into cash, other property, or the same or a different number of shares of the same or another class or classes of securities of the Company or another entity, the Holder exercising this Warrant shall receive, for the exercise price, the aggregate amount of cash or other property and the aggregate number of shares and class of securities which the Holder would have received if this Warrant was exercised immediately before the Change in Control.  If an adjustment under this section would create a fractional share or a right to acquire a fractional share, the fractional share will be rounded up to, and issued as, a whole share.  If, pursuant to a Change of Control event, the shares shall be exchanged solely for cash (in such case, a “Triggering Event”), then the Company shall give the Holder written notice describing the material terms and conditions of such impending transaction not later than ten (10) days prior to the stockholders’ meeting called to approve such transaction (or such longer period if required by the General Corporation Law of the State of Nevada), or ten (10) days prior to the closing of such transaction (or such longer period if required by the General Corporation Law of the State of Nevada), whichever is earlier, and shall also notify the holder of this Warrant of the final approval of such transaction.
 
(b)           Reclassification, etc.  If the Company at any time shall, by subdivision, combination or reclassification of securities or otherwise, change any of the securities to which purchase rights under this Warrant exist into the same or a different number of securities of any class or classes, this Warrant shall thereafter be to acquire such number and kind of securities as would have been issuable as the result of such change with respect to the securities which were subject to the purchase rights under this Warrant immediately prior to such subdivision, combination, reclassification or other change.  If shares of the Company's Common Stock are subdivided or combined into a greater or smaller number of shares of Common Stock, the purchase price under this Warrant shall be proportionately reduced in case of subdivision of shares or proportionately increased in the case of combination of shares and the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable under this Warrant shall be proportionally increased in the case of a subdivision and decreased in the case of combination, in all cases by the ratio which the total number of shares of Common Stock to be outstanding immediately after such event bears to the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to such event.
 
(c)           Cash Distributions.  No adjustment on account of cash dividends or interest on the Company's Common Stock or other securities purchasable hereunder will be made to the purchase price under this Warrant .
 
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(d)           Authorized Shares.  The Company covenants that during the period the Warrant is outstanding, it will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares to provide for the issuance of Common Stock upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant.  The Company further covenants that its issuance of this Warrant shall constitute full authority to its officers who are charged with the duty of executing stock certificates to execute and issue the necessary certificates for shares of the Company's Common Stock upon the exercise of the purchase rights under this Warrant.
 
12.           Miscellaneous.
 
(a)           Issue Date.  The provisions of this Warrant shall be construed and shall be given effect in all respect as if it had been issued and delivered by the Company on the date hereof.  This Warrant shall be binding upon any successors or assigns of the Company.  This Warrant shall constitute a contract under the laws of the State of California and for all purposes shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of said state.
 
(b)           Restrictions.  The holder hereof acknowledges that the Common Stock acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant may have restrictions upon its resale imposed by state and federal securities laws.
 
(c)           Waivers and Amendments.  Any term of this Warrant may be amended with the written consent of the Company and the holders of warrants representing not less than a majority of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes issued in the Note Financing, even without the consent of the Holder.  Any amendment effected in accordance with this Section shall be binding upon each holder of any of the Common Stock Warrants issued pursuant to the Note Financing, each future holder of all such Common Stock Warrants, and the Company; provided, however, that such amendment must apply to all such holders equally and ratably in accordance with the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of their Common Stock Warrants.  The Company shall promptly give notice to all holders of Common Stock Warrants of any amendment effected in accordance with this Section 12.
 
(d)           Notices.  Unless otherwise provided, any notice required or permitted under this Warrant shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effectively given as hereinafter described (i) if given by personal delivery, then such notice shall be deemed given upon such delivery, (ii) if given by telex, facsimile or e-mail, then such notice shall be deemed given upon receipt of confirmation of complete transmittal, (iii) if given by mail, then such notice shall be deemed given upon the earlier of (A) receipt of such notice by the recipient or (B) three days after such notice is deposited in first class mail, postage prepaid, and (iv) if given by an internationally recognized overnight air courier, then such notice shall be deemed given one business day after delivery to such carrier.  All notices shall be addressed as follows: if to the Holder of the Warrant, at its address as set forth in the Company’s books and records and, if to the Company, at the address as follows, or at such other address as the Holder of the Warrant, or the Company may designate by ten days’ advance written notice to the other:
 
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If to the Company:
 
Balqon Corporation
________________________________
 
________________________________
 
________________________________
 
If to Holder:
 
________________________________
 
________________________________
 
________________________________
 
(e)           Binding Agreement; Assignment.  The terms and conditions of this Warrant shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and permitted assigns of the parties.  Nothing in this Warrant, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any third party any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Warrant.  This Warrant may not be assigned by Holder (other than to a Related Person) without the prior written consent of the Company.  “Related Person” shall mean with respect to any Holder (i) any affiliate of such person, (ii) any investment fund, investment account or investment entity whose investment manager, investment advisor or general partner, is such Holder or any affiliate of such Holder or any member, partner, officer or employee of such Holder or any affiliate of such Holder, (iii) any member or partner of any Holder specified in clause (i) or (ii) above, and (iv) any officer or employee of any person specified in clause (i), (ii) or (iii) above.
 

 
(signature page follows)
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, BALQON CORPORATION has caused this Warrant to be executed by its officers thereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated:  ________, 2008
 
  BALQON CORPORATION  
       
 
By:
/s/ Balwinder Samra  
   
Name: Balwinder Samra
Title: President
 
 
Name of Holder:
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
(Signature)
 
   
 
 
           
           
Address:           
           
           
           
           
Telephone:           
Facsimile:            
                                                    
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NOTICE OF EXERCISE
 
To:           BALQON CORPORATION
 
(1)           The undersigned hereby (A) elects to purchase ____________ shares of Common Stock  of BALQON CORPORATION pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(a) of the attached Warrant, and tenders herewith payment of the purchase price for such shares in full, or (B) elects to exercise this Warrant for the purchase of ______ shares of Common Stock, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(c) of the attached Warrant.
 
(2)           In exercising this Warrant, the undersigned hereby confirms and acknowledges that the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon conversion thereof are being acquired solely for the account of the undersigned and not as a nominee for any other party, and for investment, and that the undersigned will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of any such shares of Common Stock except under circumstances that will not result in a violation of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any applicable state securities laws.
 
(3)           In exercising this Warrant, the undersigned hereby affirms that the representations and warranties contained in Section 9 of the Note are true and correct in all material respects.
 
(4)           Please issue a certificate or certificates representing said shares of Common Stock in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as specified below:
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
(5)           Please issue a new Warrant for the unexercised portion of the attached Warrant in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Date
 
   
(Signature)
 
 
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ASSIGNMENT FORM
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned registered owner of this Warrant hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto the Assignee named below all of the rights of the undersigned under the within Warrant, with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock (or Common Stock) set forth below:
 
Name of Assignee
 
Address
 
No. of Shares
         
         
         
 
and does hereby irrevocable constitute and appoint _______________________ Attorney to make such transfer on the books of BALQON CORPORATION, maintained for the purpose, with full power of substitution in the premises.
 
The undersigned also represents that, by assignment hereof, the Assignee acknowledges that this Warrant and the shares of stock to be issued upon exercise hereof or conversion thereof are being acquired for investment and that the Assignee will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or any shares of stock to be issued upon exercise hereof or conversion thereof except under circumstances which will not result in a violation of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws.  Further, the Assignee has acknowledged that upon exercise of this Warrant, the Assignee shall, if requested by the Company, confirm in writing, in a form satisfactory to the Company, that the shares of stock so purchased are being acquired for investment and not with a view toward distribution or resale.
 
Dated:
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
           
        Signature of Holder  
 
 
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EXHIBIT 4.5
 
 
NEITHER THESE SECURITIES NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE EXERCISE OF THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.  THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY MAY NOT BE EXERCISED, OFFERED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE ASSIGNED (EACH A “TRANSFER”) EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSFER NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND (B) TO THE EXTENT THE TRANSFER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AND WILL NOT RESULT IN A VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AS EVIDENCED BY A LEGAL OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE TRANSFEROR TO SUCH EFFECT (TO THE EXTENT REQUESTED BY COUNSEL OF THE COMPANY), THE SUBSTANCE OF WHICH SHALL BE REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY.  THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES THAT IT WILL DELIVER, OR CAUSE TO BE DELIVERED, TO EACH PERSON TO WHOM THE SECURITIES HEREBY REPRESENTED ARE TRANSFERRED A NOTICE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE EFFECT OF THIS LEGEND.  THESE SECURITIES AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THESE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT SECURED BY SUCH SECURITIES.
 

STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT

BALQON CORPORATION
 
 
 
Warrant No. O-[__]
Original Issue Date: October 24, 2008
 

THIS CERTIFIES that, for value received, __________________ (the “Holder”), is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, to subscribe for and purchase, from BALQON CORPORATION, a California corporation (the “Company”), at any time immediately after the Closing of the Merger Agreement (as those terms are defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement) upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, from the Company, ________ shares of Common Stock of the Company.  The Exercise Price of one share of Common Stock under this Warrant shall be $1.50, subject to adjustment as provided herein.  If the purchase rights represented by this Warrant are not exercised before the close of business on the day preceding the third anniversary of the date of this Warrant, this Warrant shall be void.  The term “Warrant” as used herein shall include this Warrant, which is one of a series of warrants issued in connection with the sale by the Company of shares of its Common Stock and Warrants pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in that certain Securities Purchase Agreement of even date herewith (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”).  Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them as set forth in the Securities Purchase Agreement.
 
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1.            Title of Warrant.  Prior to the expiration hereof and subject to compliance with applicable laws, this Warrant and all rights hereunder are transferable, in whole or in part, at the office or agency of the Company, referred to in Section 2 hereof, by the holder hereof in person or by duly authorized attorney, upon surrender of this Warrant together with the Assignment Form annexed hereto properly endorsed.
 
2.            Exercise of Warrant.
 
(a)           The purchase rights represented by this Warrant are exercisable by the Holder by the surrender of this Warrant and the Notice of Exercise annexed hereto duly completed and executed on behalf of the Holder, at the office of the Company (or such other office or agency of the Company as it may designate by notice in writing to the Holder at the address of the Holder appearing on the books of the Company), upon payment in cash, certified check or wire transfer of funds, of the aggregate Exercise Price for that number of Warrant Shares then being purchased.
 
(b)           This Warrant shall be deemed to have been exercised immediately prior to the close of business on the date of its surrender for exercise as provided above, and the person entitled to receive the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise shall be treated for all purposes as the holder of record of such shares as of the close of business on such date.  As promptly as practicable on or after such date and in any event within ten (10) days thereafter, the Company at its expense shall issue and deliver to the person or persons entitled to receive the same a certificate or certificates for the number of shares issuable upon such exercise.  In the event that this Warrant is exercised in part, the Company at its expense will execute and deliver a new Warrant of like tenor exercisable for the number of shares for which this Warrant may then be exercised.  Each exercise hereof shall constitute the reaffirmation by the holder hereof that the representations and warranties contained in Section 3.2 of the Stock Purchase Agreement are true and correct in all material respects with respect to the Holder of the Warrant as of the time of such exercise.
 
3.            No Fractional Shares or Scrip.  No fractional shares or scrip representing fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant.  With respect to any fraction of a share called for upon the exercise of this Warrant, an amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the then current price at which each share may be purchased hereunder shall be paid in cash to the holder of this Warrant.
 
4.            Charges, Taxes and Expenses.  Issuance of certificates for shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of this Warrant shall be made without charge to the holder hereof for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such certificate, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such certificates shall be issued in the name of the holder of this Warrant or in such name or names as may be directed by the holder of this Warrant; provided, however, that in the event certificates for shares of Common Stock are to be issued in a name other than the name of the holder of this Warrant, this Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto duly executed by the holder hereof; and provided further, that upon any transfer involved in the issuance or delivery of any certificates for shares of Common Stock, the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto.  The Holder of the Warrant shall be responsible for income taxes due under federal, state, or other law, if any, if any such tax is due.
 
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5.            No Rights as Stockholders.  This Warrant does not entitle the holder hereof to any voting rights or other rights as a stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise thereof.  Nothing in this Warrant shall be construed to give any person, firm or corporation (other than the Company and the Holder of this Warrant) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim, it being agreed that this Warrant shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Company and the Holder of this Warrant.
 
6.            Exchange and Registry of Warrant.  This Warrant is exchangeable, upon the surrender hereof by the registered holder at the above-mentioned office or agency of the Company, for a new Warrant of like tenor and dated as of such exchange.  The Company shall maintain at the above-mentioned office or agency a registry showing the name and address of the registered holder of this Warrant.  This Warrant may be surrendered for exchange, transfer or exercise, in accordance with its terms, at such office or agency of the Company, and the Company shall be entitled to rely in all respects, prior to written notice to the contrary, upon such registry.
 
7.            Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant.  Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it, and upon reimbursement to the Company of all reasonable expenses incidental thereto, and upon surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant of like tenor and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of this Warrant.
 
8.            Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc.  If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall be a Saturday or a Sunday or shall be a legal holiday, then such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding day not a legal holiday.
 
9.            Transferability and Nonnegotiability of Warrant.  This Warrant may not be transferred or assigned in whole or in part without compliance with all applicable federal and state securities laws by the transferor and the transferee (including the delivery of investment representation letters and legal opinions reasonably satisfactory to the Company, if such are requested by the Company).  Subject to the provisions of this Warrant with respect to compliance with the Securities Act, title to this Warrant may be transferred by endorsement (by the Holder executing the Assignment Form annexed hereto) and delivery in the same manner as a negotiable instrument transferable by endorsement and delivery.
 
10.           Compliance With Securities Laws.
 
(a)           The Holder of this Warrant represents and warrants that this Warrant and the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof are being acquired solely for the Holder’s own account and not as a nominee for any other party, and for investment, and that the Holder will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or any shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof except under circumstances that will not result in a violation of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.  Upon exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall, if requested by the Company, confirm in writing, in a form satisfactory to the Company, that the shares of Common Stock so purchased are being acquired solely for the Holder’s own account and not as a nominee for any other party, for investment, and not with a view toward distribution or resale.
 
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(b)           This Warrant and all shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise hereof shall be stamped or imprinted with a legend in substantially the following form (in addition to any legend required by state securities laws):
 
NEITHER THESE SECURITIES NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE EXERCISE OF THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.  THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY MAY NOT BE EXERCISED, OFFERED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE ASSIGNED (EACH A “TRANSFER”) EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSFER NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND (B) TO THE EXTENT THE TRANSFER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AND WILL NOT RESULT IN A VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AS EVIDENCED BY A LEGAL OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE TRANSFEROR TO SUCH EFFECT (TO THE EXTENT REQUESTED BY COUNSEL OF THE COMPANY), THE SUBSTANCE OF WHICH SHALL BE REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY.  THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES THAT IT WILL DELIVER, OR CAUSE TO BE DELIVERED, TO EACH PERSON TO WHOM THE SECURITIES HEREBY REPRESENTED ARE TRANSFERRED A NOTICE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE EFFECT OF THIS LEGEND.  THESE SECURITIES AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THESE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT SECURED BY SUCH SECURITIES.
 
11.           Early Termination and Reclassification.
 
(a)           Merger, Sale of Assets, etc.  If all or any portion of this Warrant is exercised subsequent to a merger (including pursuant to the Merger Agreement), consolidation, exchange of shares, reorganization, or other similar event (“Change in Control”) occurring after the date hereof, as a result of which shares shall be changed into cash, other property, or the same or a different number of shares of the same or another class or classes of securities of the Company or another entity, the Holder exercising this Warrant shall receive, for the exercise price, the aggregate amount of cash or other property and the aggregate number of shares and class of securities which the Holder would have received if this Warrant was exercised immediately before the Change in Control.  If an adjustment under this section would create a fractional share or a right to acquire a fractional share, the fractional share will be rounded up to, and issued as, a whole share.  If, pursuant to a Change of Control event, the shares shall be exchanged solely for cash (in such case, a “Triggering Event”), then the Company shall give the Holder written notice describing the material terms and conditions of such impending transaction not later than ten (10) days prior to the stockholders’ meeting called to approve such transaction (or such longer period if required by the General Corporation Law of the State of California), or ten (10) days prior to the closing of such transaction (or such longer period if required by the General Corporation Law of the State of California), whichever is earlier, and shall also notify the holder of this Warrant of the final approval of such transaction.
 
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(b)           Reclassification, etc.  If the Company at any time shall, by subdivision, combination or reclassification of securities or otherwise, change any of the securities to which purchase rights under this Warrant exist into the same or a different number of securities of any class or classes, this Warrant shall thereafter be to acquire such number and kind of securities as would have been issuable as the result of such change with respect to the securities which were subject to the purchase rights under this Warrant immediately prior to such subdivision, combination, reclassification or other change.  If shares of the Company’s Common Stock are subdivided or combined into a greater or smaller number of shares of Common Stock, the purchase price under this Warrant shall be proportionately reduced in case of subdivision of shares or proportionately increased in the case of combination of shares and the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable under this Warrant shall be proportionally increased in the case of a subdivision and decreased in the case of combination, in all cases by the ratio which the total number of shares of Common Stock to be outstanding immediately after such event bears to the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to such event.
 
(c)           Cash Distributions.  No adjustment on account of cash dividends or interest on the Company’s Common Stock or other securities purchasable hereunder will be made to the purchase price under this Warrant .
 
(d)           Authorized Shares.  The Company covenants that during the period the Warrant is outstanding, it will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares to provide for the issuance of Common Stock upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant.  The Company further covenants that its issuance of this Warrant shall constitute full authority to its officers who are charged with the duty of executing stock certificates to execute and issue the necessary certificates for shares of the Company’s Common Stock upon the exercise of the purchase rights under this Warrant.
 
12.           Miscellaneous.
 
(a)           Issue Date.  The provisions of this Warrant shall be construed and shall be given effect in all respect as if it had been issued and delivered by the Company on the date hereof.  This Warrant shall be binding upon any successors or assigns of the Company.  This Warrant shall constitute a contract under the laws of the State of California and for all purposes shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of said state.
 
(b)           Restrictions.  The holder hereof acknowledges that the Common Stock acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant may have restrictions upon its resale imposed by state and federal securities laws.
 
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(c)           Waivers and Amendments.  Any term of this Warrant may be amended with the written consent of the Company and the holders of Warrants representing not less than a majority of the shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, even without the consent of the Holder.  Any amendment effected in accordance with this Section shall be binding upon each holder of any of the Warrants issued pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, each future holder of all such Warrants, and the Company; provided, however, that such amendment must apply to all such holders equally and ratably in accordance with the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of their Warrants.  The Company shall promptly give notice to all holders of Warrants of any amendment effected in accordance with this Section 12.
 
(d)           Notices.  Unless otherwise provided, any notice required or permitted under this Warrant shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effectively given as hereinafter described (i) if given by personal delivery, then such notice shall be deemed given upon such delivery, (ii) if given by telex, facsimile or e-mail, then such notice shall be deemed given upon receipt of confirmation of complete transmittal, (iii) if given by mail, then such notice shall be deemed given upon the earlier of (A) receipt of such notice by the recipient or (B) three days after such notice is deposited in first class mail, postage prepaid, and (iv) if given by an internationally recognized overnight air courier, then such notice shall be deemed given one business day after delivery to such carrier.  All notices shall be addressed as follows: if to the Holder of the Warrant, at its address as set forth in the Company’s books and records and, if to the Company, at the address as follows, or at such other address as the Holder of the Warrant, or the Company may designate by ten days’ advance written notice to the other:
 
If to the Company:
 
Balqon Corporation
1701 E. Edinger Unit E-3
Santa Ana, California 92705
 
(e)           Binding Agreement; Assignment.  The terms and conditions of this Warrant shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and permitted assigns of the parties.  Nothing in this Warrant, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any third party any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Warrant.  This Warrant may not be assigned by Holder (other than to a Related Person) without the prior written consent of the Company.  “Related Person” shall mean with respect to any Holder (i) any affiliate of such person, (ii) any investment fund, investment account or investment entity whose investment manager, investment advisor or general partner, is such Holder or any affiliate of such Holder or any member, partner, officer or employee of such Holder or any affiliate of such Holder, (iii) any member or partner of any Holder specified in clause (i) or (ii) above, and (iv) any officer or employee of any person specified in clause (i), (ii) or (iii) above.
 
(signature page follows)
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, BALQON CORPORATION has caused this Warrant to be executed by its officers thereunto duly authorized.
 
  BALQON CORPORATION  
       
 
By:
/s/ Balwinder Samra  
   
Name: Balwinder Samra
Title: President
 
 
Name of Holder:
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
(Signature)
 
   
 
 
           
           
Address:           
           
           
           
           
Telephone:           
Facsimile:            
                                                              
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NOTICE OF EXERCISE
 
To:           BALQON CORPORATION
 
(1)           The undersigned hereby elects to purchase ____________ shares of Common Stock  of BALQON CORPORATION pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(a) of the attached Warrant, and tenders herewith payment of the purchase price for such shares in full.
 
(2)           In exercising this Warrant, the undersigned hereby confirms and acknowledges that the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise thereof are being acquired solely for the account of the undersigned and not as a nominee for any other party, and for investment, and that the undersigned will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of any such shares of Common Stock except under circumstances that will not result in a violation of the Securities Act, or any applicable state securities laws.
 
(3)           In exercising this Warrant, the undersigned hereby affirms that the representations and warranties contained in Section 3.2 of the Securities Purchase Agreement are true and correct in all material respects.
 
(4)           Please issue a certificate or certificates representing said shares of Common Stock in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as specified below:
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
(5)           Please issue a new Warrant for the unexercised portion of the attached Warrant in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Date
 
   
(Signature)
 
 
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ASSIGNMENT FORM
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned registered owner of this Warrant hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto the Assignee named below all of the rights of the undersigned under the within Warrant, with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock set forth below:
 
Name of Assignee
 
Address
 
No. of Shares
         
         
         
 
and does hereby irrevocable constitute and appoint _______________________ Attorney to make such transfer on the books of BALQON CORPORATION, maintained for the purpose, with full power of substitution in the premises.
 
The undersigned also represents that, by assignment hereof, the Assignee acknowledges that this Warrant and the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof or conversion thereof are being acquired for investment and that the Assignee will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or any shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof or conversion thereof except under circumstances which will not result in a violation of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.  Further, the Assignee has acknowledged that upon exercise of this Warrant, the Assignee shall, if requested by the Company, confirm in writing, in a form satisfactory to the Company, that the shares of Common Stock so purchased are being acquired for investment and not with a view toward distribution or resale.
 
 
Dated:
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
Signature of Holder
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 4.6
 
 
NEITHER THESE SECURITIES NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE EXERCISE OF THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.  THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY MAY NOT BE EXERCISED, OFFERED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE ASSIGNED (EACH A “TRANSFER”) EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSFER NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND (B) TO THE EXTENT THE TRANSFER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AND WILL NOT RESULT IN A VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AS EVIDENCED BY A LEGAL OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE TRANSFEROR TO SUCH EFFECT (TO THE EXTENT REQUESTED BY COUNSEL OF THE COMPANY), THE SUBSTANCE OF WHICH SHALL BE REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY.  THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES THAT IT WILL DELIVER, OR CAUSE TO BE DELIVERED, TO EACH PERSON TO WHOM THE SECURITIES HEREBY REPRESENTED ARE TRANSFERRED A NOTICE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE EFFECT OF THIS LEGEND.  THESE SECURITIES AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THESE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT SECURED BY SUCH SECURITIES.
 

STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT

BALQON CORPORATION
 
 
 
Original Issue Date: June 4, 2008
 
THIS CERTIFIES that, for value received, Marlin Financial Group (the “Holder”), is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, to subscribe for and purchase, from BALQON CORPORATION, a California corporation (the “Company”), at any time upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, from the Company, 243,060 shares of common stock (“Common Stock”) of the Company (the “Warrant Shares”).  The exercise price of one share of Common Stock under this Warrant shall be [$1.50] [$2.00] [$2.50] (“Exercise Price”), subject to adjustment as provided herein.  If the purchase rights represented by this Warrant are not exercised before the close of business on the day preceding [June 30, 2010] [June 30, 2011] [June 30, 2012], this Warrant shall be void.
 
1.            Title of Warrant.  Prior to the expiration hereof and subject to compliance with applicable laws, this Warrant and all rights hereunder are transferable, in whole or in part, at the office or agency of the Company, referred to in Section 3 hereof, by the holder hereof in person or by duly authorized attorney, upon surrender of this Warrant together with the Assignment Form annexed hereto properly endorsed.
 
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2.             Investment Representations.
 
(a)           Holder confirms that it has been given sufficient access to information regarding the Company and in connection with its decision to receive this Warrant, including any common stock issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant (collectively, the “Securities”), including the opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers from, persons acting on behalf of Company and concerning Company’s financial affairs, prospects and condition.
 
(b)           Holder represents and warrants that (i) it is resident in or otherwise subject to the securities legislation of the United States, and the issuance of the Securities to Holder has occurred only in the United States; (ii) Holder, by reason of its business or financial expertise, has the capacity to protect its own interests in connection with its acquisition of the Securities; and (iii) Holder is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
 
(c)           Holder represents, warrants and covenants that it shall acquire the Securities for its own account and not for the account or on behalf of others, and it is doing so with the intent of retaining such Securities as an investment and without the current intent to redistribute such Securities.
 
(d)           Holder acknowledges that: (i) no securities commission or similar authority has reviewed or passed on the merits of the Securities; (ii) there is no government or other insurance covering such Securities; and (iii) there are risks associated with the acquisition of the Securities.
 
(e)           Holder acknowledges that (i) it must and shall bear the economic risk of holding the Securities, which may be for an indefinite period of time, because at the time such Securities are issued they will not have been registered under the Securities Act or any other securities law and, therefore, cannot be sold unless they are subsequently registered under applicable federal and state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available; (ii) the Securities may not be resold or transferred on the official stock transfer records of Company without furnishing to Company an opinion of counsel reasonably acceptable to Company that such sale or transfer of the Securities will not violate the registration provisions of applicable federal and state securities laws; and (iii) certificates representing the Securities shall have endorsed on them a restrictive legend to this effect.
 
(f)           Holder acknowledges that Company is relying on the representations, warranties, covenants and acknowledgments in this Section 2 to ensure that the Securities can be issued in reliance on exemptions from registration requirements under United States federal and state securities laws.
 
3.             Exercise of Warrant.
 
(a)           The purchase rights represented by this Warrant are exercisable by the Holder by the surrender of this Warrant and the Notice of Exercise annexed hereto duly completed and executed on behalf of the Holder, at the office of the Company (or such other office or agency of the Company as it may designate by notice in writing to the Holder at the address of the Holder appearing on the books of the Company), upon payment in cash, certified check or wire transfer of funds, of the aggregate Exercise Price for that number of Warrant Shares then being purchased.
 
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(b)           This Warrant shall be deemed to have been exercised immediately prior to the close of business on the date of its surrender for exercise as provided above, and the person entitled to receive the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise shall be treated for all purposes as the holder of record of such shares as of the close of business on such date.  As promptly as practicable on or after such date and in any event within ten (10) days thereafter, the Company at its expense shall issue and deliver to the person or persons entitled to receive the same a certificate or certificates for the number of shares issuable upon such exercise.  In the event that this Warrant is exercised in part, the Company at its expense will execute and deliver a new Warrant of like tenor exercisable for the number of shares for which this Warrant may then be exercised.  Each exercise hereof shall constitute the reaffirmation by the holder hereof that the representations and warranties contained in Section 2 of this Warrant true and correct in all material respects with respect to the Holder of the Warrant as of the time of such exercise.
 
4.            No Fractional Shares or Scrip.  No fractional shares or scrip representing fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant.  With respect to any fraction of a share called for upon the exercise of this Warrant, an amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the then current price at which each share may be purchased hereunder shall be paid in cash to the holder of this Warrant.
 
5.            Charges, Taxes and Expenses.  Issuance of certificates for shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of this Warrant shall be made without charge to the holder hereof for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such certificate, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such certificates shall be issued in the name of the holder of this Warrant or in such name or names as may be directed by the holder of this Warrant; provided, however, that in the event certificates for shares of Common Stock are to be issued in a name other than the name of the holder of this Warrant, this Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto duly executed by the holder hereof; and provided further, that upon any transfer involved in the issuance or delivery of any certificates for shares of Common Stock, the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto.  The Holder of the Warrant shall be responsible for income taxes due under federal, state, or other law, if any, if any such tax is due.
 
6.            No Rights as Stockholders.  This Warrant does not entitle the holder hereof to any voting rights or other rights as a stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise thereof.  Nothing in this Warrant shall be construed to give any person, firm or corporation (other than the Company and the Holder of this Warrant) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim, it being agreed that this Warrant shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Company and the Holder of this Warrant.
 
7.            Exchange and Registry of Warrant.  This Warrant is exchangeable, upon the surrender hereof by the registered holder at the above-mentioned office or agency of the Company, for a new Warrant of like tenor and dated as of such exchange.  The Company shall maintain at the above-mentioned office or agency a registry showing the name and address of the registered holder of this Warrant.  This Warrant may be surrendered for exchange, transfer or exercise, in accordance with its terms, at such office or agency of the Company, and the Company shall be entitled to rely in all respects, prior to written notice to the contrary, upon such registry.
 
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8.            Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant.  Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it, and upon reimbursement to the Company of all reasonable expenses incidental thereto, and upon surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant of like tenor and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of this Warrant.
 
9.            Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc.  If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall be a Saturday or a Sunday or shall be a legal holiday, then such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding day not a legal holiday.
 
10.          Transferability and Nonnegotiability of Warrant.  This Warrant may not be transferred or assigned in whole or in part without compliance with all applicable federal and state securities laws by the transferor and the transferee (including the delivery of investment representation letters and legal opinions reasonably satisfactory to the Company, if such are requested by the Company).  Subject to the provisions of this Warrant with respect to compliance with the Securities Act, title to this Warrant may be transferred by endorsement (by the Holder executing the Assignment Form annexed hereto) and delivery in the same manner as a negotiable instrument transferable by endorsement and delivery.
 
11.          Compliance With Securities Laws.
 
(a)           The Holder of this Warrant represents and warrants that this Warrant and the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof are being acquired solely for the Holder’s own account and not as a nominee for any other party, and for investment, and that the Holder will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or any shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof except under circumstances that will not result in a violation of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.  Upon exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall, if requested by the Company, confirm in writing, in a form satisfactory to the Company, that the shares of Common Stock so purchased are being acquired solely for the Holder’s own account and not as a nominee for any other party, for investment, and not with a view toward distribution or resale.
 
(b)           This Warrant and all shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise hereof shall be stamped or imprinted with a legend in substantially the following form (in addition to any legend required by state securities laws):
 
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NEITHER THESE SECURITIES NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE EXERCISE OF THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.  THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY MAY NOT BE EXERCISED, OFFERED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE ASSIGNED (EACH A “TRANSFER”) EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSFER NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND (B) TO THE EXTENT THE TRANSFER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AND WILL NOT RESULT IN A VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AS EVIDENCED BY A LEGAL OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE TRANSFEROR TO SUCH EFFECT (TO THE EXTENT REQUESTED BY COUNSEL OF THE COMPANY), THE SUBSTANCE OF WHICH SHALL BE REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY.  THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES THAT IT WILL DELIVER, OR CAUSE TO BE DELIVERED, TO EACH PERSON TO WHOM THE SECURITIES HEREBY REPRESENTED ARE TRANSFERRED A NOTICE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE EFFECT OF THIS LEGEND.  THESE SECURITIES AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THESE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT SECURED BY SUCH SECURITIES.
 
12.           Early Termination and Reclassification.
 
(a)           Merger, Sale of Assets, etc.  If all or any portion of this Warrant is exercised subsequent to a merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, reorganization, or other similar event (“Change in Control”) occurring after the date hereof, as a result of which shares shall be changed into cash, other property, or the same or a different number of shares of the same or another class or classes of securities of the Company or another entity, the Holder exercising this Warrant shall receive, for the exercise price, the aggregate amount of cash or other property and the aggregate number of shares and class of securities which the Holder would have received if this Warrant was exercised immediately before the Change in Control.  If an adjustment under this section would create a fractional share or a right to acquire a fractional share, the fractional share will be rounded up to, and issued as, a whole share.  If, pursuant to a Change of Control event, the shares shall be exchanged solely for cash (in such case, a “Triggering Event”), then the Company shall give the Holder written notice describing the material terms and conditions of such impending transaction not later than ten (10) days prior to the stockholders’ meeting called to approve such transaction (or such longer period if required by the General Corporation Law of the State of California), or ten (10) days prior to the closing of such transaction (or such longer period if required by the General Corporation Law of the State of California), whichever is earlier, and shall also notify the holder of this Warrant of the final approval of such transaction.
 
(b)           Reclassification, etc.  If the Company at any time shall, by subdivision, combination or reclassification of securities or otherwise, change any of the securities to which purchase rights under this Warrant exist into the same or a different number of securities of any class or classes, this Warrant shall thereafter be to acquire such number and kind of securities as would have been issuable as the result of such change with respect to the securities which were subject to the purchase rights under this Warrant immediately prior to such subdivision, combination, reclassification or other change.  If shares of the Company’s Common Stock are subdivided or combined into a greater or smaller number of shares of Common Stock, the purchase price under this Warrant shall be proportionately reduced in case of subdivision of shares or proportionately increased in the case of combination of shares and the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable under this Warrant shall be proportionally increased in the case of a subdivision and decreased in the case of combination, in all cases by the ratio which the total number of shares of Common Stock to be outstanding immediately after such event bears to the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to such event.
 
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(c)           Cash Distributions.  No adjustment on account of cash dividends or interest on the Company’s Common Stock or other securities purchasable hereunder will be made to the purchase price under this Warrant .
 
(d)           Authorized Shares.  The Company covenants that during the period the Warrant is outstanding, it will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares to provide for the issuance of Common Stock upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant.  The Company further covenants that its issuance of this Warrant shall constitute full authority to its officers who are charged with the duty of executing stock certificates to execute and issue the necessary certificates for shares of the Company’s Common Stock upon the exercise of the purchase rights under this Warrant.
 
13.           Miscellaneous.
 
(a)           Issue Date.  The provisions of this Warrant shall be construed and shall be given effect in all respect as if it had been issued and delivered by the Company on the date hereof.  This Warrant shall be binding upon any successors or assigns of the Company.  This Warrant shall constitute a contract under the laws of the State of California and for all purposes shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of said state.
 
(b)           Restrictions.  The holder hereof acknowledges that the Common Stock acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant may have restrictions upon its resale imposed by state and federal securities laws.
 
(c)           Entire Agreement and Amendments.  This Warrant constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and the Holder with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Holder’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and the Holder.
 
(d)           Notices.  Unless otherwise provided, any notice required or permitted under this Warrant shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effectively given as hereinafter described (i) if given by personal delivery, then such notice shall be deemed given upon such delivery, (ii) if given by telex, facsimile or e-mail, then such notice shall be deemed given upon receipt of confirmation of complete transmittal, (iii) if given by mail, then such notice shall be deemed given upon the earlier of (A) receipt of such notice by the recipient or (B) three days after such notice is deposited in first class mail, postage prepaid, and (iv) if given by an internationally recognized overnight air courier, then such notice shall be deemed given one business day after delivery to such carrier.  All notices shall be addressed as follows: if to the Holder of the Warrant, at its address as set forth in the Company’s books and records and, if to the Company, at the address as follows, or at such other address as the Holder of the Warrant, or the Company may designate by ten days’ advance written notice to the other:
 
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If to the Company:
 
Balqon Corporation
1701 E. Edinger, Unit E-3
Santa Ana, California 92705
 
If to Holder:
 
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
 
(e)           Binding Agreement; Assignment.  The terms and conditions of this Warrant shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and permitted assigns of the parties.  Nothing in this Warrant, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any third party any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Warrant.  This Warrant may not be assigned by Holder (other than to a Related Person) without the prior written consent of the Company.  “Related Person” shall mean with respect to any Holder (i) any affiliate of such person, (ii) any investment fund, investment account or investment entity whose investment manager, investment advisor or general partner, is such Holder or any affiliate of such Holder or any member, partner, officer or employee of such Holder or any affiliate of such Holder, (iii) any member or partner of any Holder specified in clause (i) or (ii) above, and (iv) any officer or employee of any person specified in clause (i), (ii) or (iii) above.
 
(signature page follows)
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, BALQON CORPORATION has caused this Warrant to be executed by its officers thereunto duly authorized.
 
  BALQON CORPORATION  
       
 
By:
/s/ Balwinder Samra  
   
Name: Balwinder Samra
Title: President
 
 
Name of Holder:
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
(Signature)
 
   
 
 
           
           
Address:           
           
           
           
           
Telephone:           
Facsimile:            
                            
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NOTICE OF EXERCISE
 
To:           BALQON CORPORATION
 
(1)           The undersigned hereby elects to purchase ____________ shares of Common Stock  of BALQON CORPORATION pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(a) of the attached Warrant, and tenders herewith payment of the purchase price for such shares in full.
 
(2)           In exercising this Warrant, the undersigned hereby confirms and acknowledges that the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise thereof are being acquired solely for the account of the undersigned and not as a nominee for any other party, and for investment, and that the undersigned will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of any such shares of Common Stock except under circumstances that will not result in a violation of the Securities Act, or any applicable state securities laws.
 
(3)           In exercising this Warrant, the undersigned hereby affirms that the representations and warranties contained in Section 2 of this Warrant are true and correct in all material respects.
 
(4)           Please issue a certificate or certificates representing said shares of Common Stock in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as specified below:
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
(5)           Please issue a new Warrant for the unexercised portion of the attached Warrant in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Date
 
   
(Signature)
 
 
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ASSIGNMENT FORM
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned registered owner of this Warrant hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto the Assignee named below all of the rights of the undersigned under the within Warrant, with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock set forth below:
 
Name of Assignee
 
Address
 
No. of Shares
         
         
         
 
and does hereby irrevocable constitute and appoint _______________________ Attorney to make such transfer on the books of BALQON CORPORATION, maintained for the purpose, with full power of substitution in the premises.
 
The undersigned also represents that, by assignment hereof, the Assignee acknowledges that this Warrant and the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof or conversion thereof are being acquired for investment and that the Assignee will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or any shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof or conversion thereof except under circumstances which will not result in a violation of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.  Further, the Assignee has acknowledged that upon exercise of this Warrant, the Assignee shall, if requested by the Company, confirm in writing, in a form satisfactory to the Company, that the shares of Common Stock so purchased are being acquired for investment and not with a view toward distribution or resale.
 
 
Dated:
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
Signature of Holder
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT 4.7
 
 
NEITHER THESE SECURITIES NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE EXERCISE OF THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.  THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY MAY NOT BE EXERCISED, OFFERED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE ASSIGNED (EACH A “TRANSFER”) EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSFER NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND (B) TO THE EXTENT THE TRANSFER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AND WILL NOT RESULT IN A VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AS EVIDENCED BY A LEGAL OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE TRANSFEROR TO SUCH EFFECT (TO THE EXTENT REQUESTED BY COUNSEL OF THE COMPANY), THE SUBSTANCE OF WHICH SHALL BE REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY.  THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES THAT IT WILL DELIVER, OR CAUSE TO BE DELIVERED, TO EACH PERSON TO WHOM THE SECURITIES HEREBY REPRESENTED ARE TRANSFERRED A NOTICE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE EFFECT OF THIS LEGEND.  THESE SECURITIES AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THESE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT SECURED BY SUCH SECURITIES.
 

STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT

BMR SOLUTIONS, INC.
 

 
Warrant No. [__]  
Original Issue Date: October 24, 2008
 
THIS CERTIFIES that, for value received, __________________________________ (the "Holder"), is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, to subscribe for and purchase, from BMR SOLUTIONS, INC., a Nevada corporation (the "Company"), at any time upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein, from the Company, ________________ shares of common stock (“Common Stock”) of the Company (the “Warrant Shares”).  The exercise price of one share of Common Stock under this Warrant shall be $[1.50][2.00][2.50] (“Exercise Price”), subject to adjustment as provided herein.  If the purchase rights represented by this Warrant are not exercised before the close of business on the day preceding the [first][second][third] anniversary of the date of this Warrant, this Warrant shall be void.
 
1.             Title of Warrant.  Prior to the expiration hereof and subject to compliance with applicable laws, this Warrant and all rights hereunder are transferable, in whole or in part, at the office or agency of the Company, referred to in Section 3 hereof, by the holder hereof in person or by duly authorized attorney, upon surrender of this Warrant together with the Assignment Form annexed hereto properly endorsed.
 
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2.             Investment Representations.
 
(a)           Holder confirms that it has been given sufficient access to information regarding the Company and in connection with its decision to receive this Warrant, including any common stock issuable upon the exercise of this Warrant (collectively, the “Securities”), including the opportunity to ask questions of, and receive answers from, persons acting on behalf of Company and concerning Company’s financial affairs, prospects and condition.
 
(b)           Holder represents and warrants that (i) it is resident in or otherwise subject to the securities legislation of the United States, and the issuance of the Securities to Holder has occurred only in the United States; (ii) Holder, by reason of its business or financial expertise, has the capacity to protect its own interests in connection with its acquisition of the Securities; and (iii) Holder is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
 
(c)           Holder represents, warrants and covenants that it shall acquire the Securities for its own account and not for the account or on behalf of others, and it is doing so with the intent of retaining such Securities as an investment and without the current intent to redistribute such Securities.
 
(d)           Holder acknowledges that: (i) no securities commission or similar authority has reviewed or passed on the merits of the Securities; (ii) there is no government or other insurance covering such Securities; and (iii) there are risks associated with the acquisition of the Securities.
 
(e)           Holder acknowledges that (i) it must and shall bear the economic risk of holding the Securities, which may be for an indefinite period of time, because at the time such Securities are issued they will not have been registered under the Securities Act or any other securities law and, therefore, cannot be sold unless they are subsequently registered under applicable federal and state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available; (ii) the Securities may not be resold or transferred on the official stock transfer records of Company without furnishing to Company an opinion of counsel reasonably acceptable to Company that such sale or transfer of the Securities will not violate the registration provisions of applicable federal and state securities laws; and (iii) certificates representing the Securities shall have endorsed on them a restrictive legend to this effect.
 
(f)           Holder acknowledges that Company is relying on the representations, warranties, covenants and acknowledgments in this Section 2 to ensure that the Securities can be issued in reliance on exemptions from registration requirements under United States federal and state securities laws.
 
3.             Exercise of Warrant.
 
(a)           The purchase rights represented by this Warrant are exercisable by the Holder by the surrender of this Warrant and the Notice of Exercise annexed hereto duly completed and executed on behalf of the Holder, at the office of the Company (or such other office or agency of the Company as it may designate by notice in writing to the Holder at the address of the Holder appearing on the books of the Company), upon payment in cash, certified check or wire transfer of funds, of the aggregate Exercise Price for that number of Warrant Shares then being purchased.
 
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(b)           This Warrant shall be deemed to have been exercised immediately prior to the close of business on the date of its surrender for exercise as provided above, and the person entitled to receive the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such exercise shall be treated for all purposes as the holder of record of such shares as of the close of business on such date.  As promptly as practicable on or after such date and in any event within ten (10) days thereafter, the Company at its expense shall issue and deliver to the person or persons entitled to receive the same a certificate or certificates for the number of shares issuable upon such exercise.  In the event that this Warrant is exercised in part, the Company at its expense will execute and deliver a new Warrant of like tenor exercisable for the number of shares for which this Warrant may then be exercised.  Each exercise hereof shall constitute the reaffirmation by the holder hereof that the representations and warranties contained in Section 2 of this Warrant true and correct in all material respects with respect to the Holder of the Warrant as of the time of such exercise.
 
4.             No Fractional Shares or Scrip.  No fractional shares or scrip representing fractional shares shall be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant.  With respect to any fraction of a share called for upon the exercise of this Warrant, an amount equal to such fraction multiplied by the then current price at which each share may be purchased hereunder shall be paid in cash to the holder of this Warrant.
 
5.             Charges, Taxes and Expenses.  Issuance of certificates for shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of this Warrant shall be made without charge to the holder hereof for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such certificate, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such certificates shall be issued in the name of the holder of this Warrant or in such name or names as may be directed by the holder of this Warrant; provided, however, that in the event certificates for shares of Common Stock are to be issued in a name other than the name of the holder of this Warrant, this Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto duly executed by the holder hereof; and provided further, that upon any transfer involved in the issuance or delivery of any certificates for shares of Common Stock, the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto.  The Holder of the Warrant shall be responsible for income taxes due under federal, state, or other law, if any, if any such tax is due.
 
6.             No Rights as Stockholders.  This Warrant does not entitle the holder hereof to any voting rights or other rights as a stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise thereof.  Nothing in this Warrant shall be construed to give any person, firm or corporation (other than the Company and the Holder of this Warrant) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim, it being agreed that this Warrant shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Company and the Holder of this Warrant.
 
7.             Exchange and Registry of Warrant.  This Warrant is exchangeable, upon the surrender hereof by the registered holder at the above-mentioned office or agency of the Company, for a new Warrant of like tenor and dated as of such exchange.  The Company shall maintain at the above-mentioned office or agency a registry showing the name and address of the registered holder of this Warrant.  This Warrant may be surrendered for exchange, transfer or exercise, in accordance with its terms, at such office or agency of the Company, and the Company shall be entitled to rely in all respects, prior to written notice to the contrary, upon such registry.
 
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8.             Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant.  Upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it, and upon reimbursement to the Company of all reasonable expenses incidental thereto, and upon surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant of like tenor and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of this Warrant.
 
9.             Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc.  If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall be a Saturday or a Sunday or shall be a legal holiday, then such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding day not a legal holiday.
 
10.           Transferability and Nonnegotiability of Warrant.  This Warrant may not be transferred or assigned in whole or in part without compliance with all applicable federal and state securities laws by the transferor and the transferee (including the delivery of investment representation letters and legal opinions reasonably satisfactory to the Company, if such are requested by the Company).  Subject to the provisions of this Warrant with respect to compliance with the Securities Act, title to this Warrant may be transferred by endorsement (by the Holder executing the Assignment Form annexed hereto) and delivery in the same manner as a negotiable instrument transferable by endorsement and delivery.
 
11.           Compliance with Securities Laws.
 
(a)           The Holder of this Warrant represents and warrants that this Warrant and the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof are being acquired solely for the Holder’s own account and not as a nominee for any other party, and for investment, and that the Holder will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or any shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof except under circumstances that will not result in a violation of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.  Upon exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall, if requested by the Company, confirm in writing, in a form satisfactory to the Company, that the shares of Common Stock so purchased are being acquired solely for the Holder’s own account and not as a nominee for any other party, for investment, and not with a view toward distribution or resale.
 
(b)           This Warrant and all shares of Common Stock issued upon exercise hereof shall be stamped or imprinted with a legend in substantially the following form (in addition to any legend required by state securities laws):
 
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NEITHER THESE SECURITIES NOR THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON THE EXERCISE OF THESE SECURITIES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.  THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY MAY NOT BE EXERCISED, OFFERED, SOLD, TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED OR OTHERWISE ASSIGNED (EACH A “TRANSFER”) EXCEPT (A) PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR PURSUANT TO AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSFER NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT AND (B) TO THE EXTENT THE TRANSFER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AND WILL NOT RESULT IN A VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AS EVIDENCED BY A LEGAL OPINION OF COUNSEL TO THE TRANSFEROR TO SUCH EFFECT (TO THE EXTENT REQUESTED BY COUNSEL OF THE COMPANY), THE SUBSTANCE OF WHICH SHALL BE REASONABLY ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY.  THE HOLDER HEREOF AGREES THAT IT WILL DELIVER, OR CAUSE TO BE DELIVERED, TO EACH PERSON TO WHOM THE SECURITIES HEREBY REPRESENTED ARE TRANSFERRED A NOTICE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE EFFECT OF THIS LEGEND.  THESE SECURITIES AND THE SECURITIES ISSUABLE UPON EXERCISE OF THESE SECURITIES MAY BE PLEDGED IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE MARGIN ACCOUNT SECURED BY SUCH SECURITIES.
 
12.           Early Termination and Reclassification.
 
(a)           Merger, Sale of Assets, etc.  If all or any portion of this Warrant is exercised subsequent to a merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, reorganization, or other similar event (“Change in Control”) occurring after the date hereof, as a result of which shares shall be changed into cash, other property, or the same or a different number of shares of the same or another class or classes of securities of the Company or another entity, the Holder exercising this Warrant shall receive, for the exercise price, the aggregate amount of cash or other property and the aggregate number of shares and class of securities which the Holder would have received if this Warrant was exercised immediately before the Change in Control.  If an adjustment under this section would create a fractional share or a right to acquire a fractional share, the fractional share will be rounded up to, and issued as, a whole share.  If, pursuant to a Change of Control event, the shares shall be exchanged solely for cash (in such case, a “Triggering Event”), then the Company shall give the Holder written notice describing the material terms and conditions of such impending transaction not later than ten (10) days prior to the stockholders’ meeting called to approve such transaction (or such longer period if required by the General Corporation Law of the State of California), or ten (10) days prior to the closing of such transaction (or such longer period if required by the General Corporation Law of the State of California), whichever is earlier, and shall also notify the holder of this Warrant of the final approval of such transaction.
 
(b)           Reclassification, etc.  If the Company at any time shall, by subdivision, combination or reclassification of securities or otherwise, change any of the securities to which purchase rights under this Warrant exist into the same or a different number of securities of any class or classes, this Warrant shall thereafter be to acquire such number and kind of securities as would have been issuable as the result of such change with respect to the securities which were subject to the purchase rights under this Warrant immediately prior to such subdivision, combination, reclassification or other change.  If shares of the Company's Common Stock are subdivided or combined into a greater or smaller number of shares of Common Stock, the purchase price under this Warrant shall be proportionately reduced in case of subdivision of shares or proportionately increased in the case of combination of shares and the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable under this Warrant shall be proportionally increased in the case of a subdivision and decreased in the case of combination, in all cases by the ratio which the total number of shares of Common Stock to be outstanding immediately after such event bears to the total number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to such event.
 
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(c)           Cash Distributions.  No adjustment on account of cash dividends or interest on the Company's Common Stock or other securities purchasable hereunder will be made to the purchase price under this Warrant .
 
(d)           Authorized Shares.  The Company covenants that during the period the Warrant is outstanding, it will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares to provide for the issuance of Common Stock upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant.  The Company further covenants that its issuance of this Warrant shall constitute full authority to its officers who are charged with the duty of executing stock certificates to execute and issue the necessary certificates for shares of the Company's Common Stock upon the exercise of the purchase rights under this Warrant.
 
13.           Miscellaneous.
 
(a)           Issue Date.  The provisions of this Warrant shall be construed and shall be given effect in all respect as if it had been issued and delivered by the Company on the date hereof.  This Warrant shall be binding upon any successors or assigns of the Company.  This Warrant shall constitute a contract under the laws of the State of California and for all purposes shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of said state.
 
(b)           Restrictions.  The holder hereof acknowledges that the Common Stock acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant may have restrictions upon its resale imposed by state and federal securities laws.
 
(c)           Entire Agreement and Amendments.  This Warrant constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and the Holder with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Holder’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and the Holder.
 
(d)           Notices.  Unless otherwise provided, any notice required or permitted under this Warrant shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effectively given as hereinafter described (i) if given by personal delivery, then such notice shall be deemed given upon such delivery, (ii) if given by telex, facsimile or e-mail, then such notice shall be deemed given upon receipt of confirmation of complete transmittal, (iii) if given by mail, then such notice shall be deemed given upon the earlier of (A) receipt of such notice by the recipient or (B) three days after such notice is deposited in first class mail, postage prepaid, and (iv) if given by an internationally recognized overnight air courier, then such notice shall be deemed given one business day after delivery to such carrier.  All notices shall be addressed as follows: if to the Holder of the Warrant, at its address as set forth in the Company’s books and records and, if to the Company, at the address as follows, or at such other address as the Holder of the Warrant, or the Company may designate by ten days’ advance written notice to the other:
 
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If to the Company:
 
BMR Solutions, Inc.
________________________________
 
________________________________
 
________________________________
 
If to Holder:
________________________________
 
________________________________
 
________________________________
 
 
(e)           Binding Agreement; Assignment.  The terms and conditions of this Warrant shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and permitted assigns of the parties.  Nothing in this Warrant, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any third party any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this Warrant.  This Warrant may not be assigned by Holder (other than to a Related Person) without the prior written consent of the Company.  “Related Person” shall mean with respect to any Holder (i) any affiliate of such person, (ii) any investment fund, investment account or investment entity whose investment manager, investment advisor or general partner, is such Holder or any affiliate of such Holder or any member, partner, officer or employee of such Holder or any affiliate of such Holder, (iii) any member or partner of any Holder specified in clause (i) or (ii) above, and (iv) any officer or employee of any person specified in clause (i), (ii) or (iii) above.

 
(signature page follows)
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, BMR SOLUTIONS, INC. has caused this Warrant to be executed by its officers thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
BMR SOLUTIONS, INC.
 
       
 
By:
/s/ K. John Shukur  
   
Name: K. John Shukur
Title: President
 
 
Name of Holder:
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
(Signature)
 
   
 
 
           
           
Address:           
           
           
           
           
Telephone:           
Facsimile:            
                            
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NOTICE OF EXERCISE
 
To:           BMR SOLUTIONS, INC.
 
(1)           The undersigned hereby elects to purchase ____________ shares of Common Stock  of BMR SOLUTIONS, INC. pursuant to the provisions of Section 3(a) of the attached Warrant, and tenders herewith payment of the purchase price for such shares in full.
 
(2)           In exercising this Warrant, the undersigned hereby confirms and acknowledges that the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise thereof are being acquired solely for the account of the undersigned and not as a nominee for any other party, and for investment, and that the undersigned will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of any such shares of Common Stock except under circumstances that will not result in a violation of the Securities Act, or any applicable state securities laws.
 
(3)           In exercising this Warrant, the undersigned hereby affirms that the representations and warranties contained in Section 2 of this Warrant are true and correct in all material respects.
 
(4)           Please issue a certificate or certificates representing said shares of Common Stock in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as specified below:
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
(5)           Please issue a new Warrant for the unexercised portion of the attached Warrant in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
(Name)
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Date
 
   
(Signature)
 
 
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ASSIGNMENT FORM
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned registered owner of this Warrant hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto the Assignee named below all of the rights of the undersigned under the within Warrant, with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock set forth below:
 
Name of Assignee
 
Address
 
No. of Shares
         
         
         
 
and does hereby irrevocable constitute and appoint _______________________ Attorney to make such transfer on the books of BMR SOLUTIONS, INC., maintained for the purpose, with full power of substitution in the premises.
 
The undersigned also represents that, by assignment hereof, the Assignee acknowledges that this Warrant and the shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof or conversion thereof are being acquired for investment and that the Assignee will not offer, sell or otherwise dispose of this Warrant or any shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise hereof or conversion thereof except under circumstances which will not result in a violation of the Securities Act or any state securities laws.  Further, the Assignee has acknowledged that upon exercise of this Warrant, the Assignee shall, if requested by the Company, confirm in writing, in a form satisfactory to the Company, that the shares of Common Stock so purchased are being acquired for investment and not with a view toward distribution or resale.
 
 
Dated:
 
   
 
 
           
           
 
 
   
Signature of Holder
 
 
 
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EX-10.1 7 ex_10-1.htm BALQON STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN ex_10-1.htm


EXHIBIT 10.1
 
 
BMR SOLUTIONS, INC.
 
2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
 
 
ARTICLE ONE
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
I.             Purpose of the Plan.
 
This 2008 Stock Incentive Plan is intended to promote the interests of BMR Solutions, Inc. by providing eligible persons in the Corporation’s service with the opportunity to acquire a proprietary or economic interest, or otherwise increase their proprietary or economic interest, in the Corporation as an incentive for them to remain in such service and render superior performance during such service. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the attached Appendix.
 
II.            Structure of the Plan.
 
A.           The Plan is divided into two equity-based incentive programs:
 
·      
the Discretionary Grant Program, under which eligible persons may, at the discretion of the Plan Administrator, be granted options to purchase shares of Common Stock or stock appreciation rights tied to the value of such Common Stock; and

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the Stock Issuance Program, under which eligible persons may be issued shares of Common Stock pursuant to restricted stock or restricted stock unit awards or other stock-based awards, made by and at the discretion of the Plan Administrator, that vest upon the completion of a designated service period and/or the attainment of pre-established performance milestones, or under which shares of Common Stock may be issued through direct purchase or as a bonus for services rendered to the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary).
 
B.            The provisions of Articles One and Four shall apply to all equity programs under the Plan and shall govern the interests of all persons under the Plan.
 
III.           Administration of the Plan.
 
A.           The Compensation Committee shall have sole and exclusive authority to administer the Discretionary Grant and Stock Issuance Programs; provided, however, that the Board may retain, reassume or exercise from time to time the power to administer those programs with respect to all persons. However, any discretionary Awards to members of the Compensation Committee must be authorized and approved by a disinterested majority of the Board.
 
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B.            The Plan Administrator shall, within the scope of its administrative functions under the Plan, have full power and authority (subject to the provisions of the Plan) to establish such rules and regulations as it may deem appropriate for proper administration of the Discretionary Grant and Stock Issuance Programs and to make such determinations under, and issue such interpretations of, the provisions of those programs and any outstanding Awards thereunder as it may deem necessary or advisable. Decisions of the Plan Administrator within the scope of its administrative functions under the Plan shall be final and binding on all parties who have an interest in the Discretionary Grant and Stock Issuance Programs under its jurisdiction or any Award thereunder.
 
C.            Service on the Compensation Committee shall constitute service as a Board member, and members of each such committee shall accordingly be entitled to full indemnification and reimbursement as Board members for their service on such committee. No member of the Compensation Committee shall be liable for any act or omission made in good faith with respect to the Plan or any Award under the Plan.
 
IV.           Eligibility.
 
A.           The persons eligible to participate in the Discretionary Grant and Stock Issuance Programs are as follows:
 
(i)             Employees;
 
(ii)            non-employee members of the Board or the board of directors of any Subsidiary (or, in the case of the Stock Issuance Programs, any Parent or Subsidiary); and
 
(iii)           Consultants.
 
B.            The Plan Administrator shall, within the scope of its administrative jurisdiction under the Plan, have full authority to determine (i) with respect to Awards made under the Discretionary Grant Program, which eligible persons are to receive such Awards, the time or times when those Awards are to be made, the number of shares to be covered by each such Award (which number of shares shall be fixed as of the grant date of the Award), the status of any awarded option as either an Incentive Option or a Non-Statutory Option, the exercise price per share in effect for each Award (subject to the limitations set forth in Article Two), the time or times when each Award is to vest and become exercisable and the maximum term for which the Award is to remain outstanding, and (ii) with respect to Awards under the Stock Issuance Program, which eligible persons are to receive such Awards, the time or times when the Awards are to be made, the number of shares subject to each such Award, the vesting schedule (if any) applicable to the shares subject to such Award, and the cash consideration (if any) payable for such shares.
 
C.            The Plan Administrator shall have the absolute discretion to grant options or stock appreciation rights in accordance with the Discretionary Grant Program and to effect stock issuances or other stock-based awards in accordance with the Stock Issuance Program.
 
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V.            Stock Subject to the Plan.
 
A.           The stock issuable under the Plan shall be shares of authorized but unissued or reacquired Common Stock, including shares repurchased by the Corporation on the open market. Subject to any additional shares authorized by the vote of the Board and approved by the stockholders, as of October 24, 2008, the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance over the term of the Plan shall not exceed 7,500,000 shares; provided, however, that at no time shall the total number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of all outstanding options granted under this Plan and the total number of shares of Common Stock issuable under any stock bonus or similar plan or agreement of the Corporation exceed a number of shares of Common Stock which is equal to thirty percent (30%) of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Corporation (calculated in accordance with Section 260.140.45 of the California Code of Regulations), based upon the shares of Common Stock which are outstanding at the time of calculation.  Any or all of the shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Plan shall be authorized for issuance pursuant to Incentive Options or other Awards.
 
B.            No one person participating in the Plan may be granted Awards for more than 5,000,000  shares of Common Stock in the aggregate per calendar year.
 
C.            Shares of Common Stock subject to outstanding Awards under the Plan shall be available for subsequent issuance under the Plan to the extent (i) those Awards expire or terminate for any reason prior to the issuance of the shares of Common Stock subject to those Awards or (ii) the Awards are cancelled in accordance with the cancellation-regrant provisions of Article Two. Unvested shares issued under the Plan and subsequently cancelled or repurchased by the Corporation at the original exercise or issue price paid per share pursuant to the Corporation’s repurchase rights under the Plan shall be added back to the number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Plan and shall accordingly be available for subsequent reissuance under the Plan. In addition, should the exercise price of an option under the Plan be paid with shares of Common Stock, the authorized reserve of Common Stock under the Plan shall be reduced only by the net number of shares issued under the exercised stock option. Should shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable under the Plan be withheld by the Corporation in satisfaction of the withholding taxes incurred in connection with the issuance, exercise or vesting of an Award under the Plan, the number of shares of Common Stock available for issuance under the Plan shall be reduced only by the net number of shares issued with respect to that Award.
 
D.            If any change is made to the Common Stock by reason of any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, combination of shares, exchange of shares or other change affecting the outstanding Common Stock as a class without the Corporation’s receipt of consideration, appropriate adjustments shall be made by the Plan Administrator to (i) the maximum number and/or class of securities issuable under the Plan, (ii) the maximum number and/or class of securities for which any one person may be granted Awards under the Plan per calendar year, (iii) the number and/or class of securities and the exercise or base price per share (or any other cash consideration payable per share) in effect under each outstanding Award under the Discretionary Grant Program, and (iv) the number and/or class of securities subject to each outstanding Award under the Stock Issuance Program and the cash consideration (if any) payable per share thereunder.  To the extent such adjustments are to be made to outstanding Awards, those adjustments shall be effected in a manner that shall preclude the enlargement or dilution of rights and benefits under those Awards. No adjustments shall be made to any outstanding Awards under the Discretionary Grant Program to the extent to which any such adjustment would reduce the exercise price or base price of the stock option or stock appreciation right below the Fair Market Value per share of Common Stock on the grant date. The adjustments determined by the Plan Administrator shall be final, binding and conclusive.
 
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ARTICLE TWO
DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM
 
I.              Option Terms.
 
Each option shall be evidenced by one or more documents in the form approved by the Plan Administrator; provided, however, that each such document shall comply with the terms specified below.  Each document evidencing an Incentive Option shall, in addition, be subject to the provisions of the Plan applicable to such options.
 
A.            Exercise Price.
 
1.            The exercise price per share shall be fixed by the Plan Administrator but shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per share of Common Stock on the option grant date.
 
2.            The exercise price shall become immediately due upon exercise of the option and shall be payable in one or more of the following forms that the Plan Administrator may deem appropriate in each individual instance:
 
(i)             cash or check made payable to the Corporation;
 
(ii)           shares of Common Stock valued at Fair Market Value on the Exercise Date and held for the period (if any) necessary to avoid any additional charges to the Corporation’s earnings for financial reporting purposes; or
 
(iii)           to the extent the option is exercised for vested shares, through a special sale and remittance procedure pursuant to which the Optionee shall concurrently provide irrevocable instructions to (a) a brokerage firm to effect the immediate sale of the purchased shares and remit to the Corporation, out of the sale proceeds available on the settlement date, sufficient funds to cover the aggregate exercise price payable for the purchased shares plus all applicable federal, state and local income and employment taxes required to be withheld by the Corporation by reason of such exercise and (b) the Corporation to deliver the certificates for the purchased shares directly to such brokerage firm to complete the sale.
 
Except to the extent such sale and remittance procedure is utilized, payment of the exercise price for the purchased shares must be made on the Exercise Date.
 
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B.            Exercise and Term of Options. Each option shall be exercisable at such time or times, during such period and for such number of shares as shall be determined by the Plan Administrator and set forth in the documents evidencing the option. However, no option shall have a term in excess of ten years measured from the option grant date.
 
C.            Effect of Termination of Service.
 
1.             The following provisions shall govern the exercise of any options held by the Optionee at the time of cessation of Service or death:
 
(i)            Any option outstanding at the time of the Optionee’s cessation of Service for any reason shall remain exercisable for such period of time thereafter as shall be determined by the Plan Administrator and set forth in the documents evidencing the option or as otherwise specifically authorized by the Plan Administrator in its sole discretion pursuant to an express written agreement with Optionee; provided that such options shall remain exercisable for no less than 30 days from the date of the cessation of Service (or no less than 6 months from the cessation of Service if the cessation is caused by death or disability); and provided further that no such option shall be exercisable after the expiration of the option term.
 
(ii)            Any option held by the Optionee at the time of death and exercisable in whole or in part at that time may be subsequently exercised by the personal representative of the Optionee’s estate or by the person or persons to whom the option is transferred pursuant to the Optionee’s will or the laws of inheritance or by the Optionee’s designated beneficiary or beneficiaries of that option.
 
(iii)           During the applicable post-Service exercise period, the option may not be exercised in the aggregate for more than the number of vested shares for which that option is at the time exercisable. No additional shares shall vest under the option following the Optionee’s cessation of Service, except to the extent (if any) specifically authorized by the Plan Administrator in its sole discretion pursuant to an express written agreement with Optionee. Upon the expiration of the applicable exercise period or (if earlier) upon the expiration of the option term, the option shall terminate and cease to be outstanding for any shares for which the option has not been exercised.
 
2.             The Plan Administrator shall have complete discretion, exercisable either at the time an option is granted or at any time while the option remains outstanding, to:
 
(i)            extend the period of time for which the option is to remain exercisable following the Optionee’s cessation of Service from the limited exercise period otherwise in effect for that option to such greater period of time as the Plan Administrator shall deem appropriate, but in no event beyond the expiration of the option term, and/or
 
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(ii)           permit the option to be exercised, during the applicable post-Service exercise period, not only with respect to the number of vested shares of Common Stock for which such option is exercisable at the time of the Optionee’s cessation of Service but also with respect to one or more additional installments in which the Optionee would have vested had the Optionee continued in Service.
 
D.            Stockholder Rights. The holder of an option shall have no stockholder rights with respect to the shares subject to the option until such person shall have exercised the option, paid the exercise price and become a holder of record of the purchased shares.
 
E.             Repurchase Rights. The Plan Administrator shall have the discretion to grant options that are exercisable for unvested shares of Common Stock. Should the Optionee cease Service while holding such unvested shares, the Corporation shall have the right to repurchase, at the exercise price paid per share, any or all of those unvested shares. The terms upon which such repurchase right shall be exercisable (including the period and procedure for exercise and the appropriate vesting schedule for the purchased shares) shall be established by the Plan Administrator and set forth in the document evidencing such repurchase right.
 
F.             Transferability of Options. The transferability of options granted under the Plan shall be governed by the following provisions:
 
(i)             Incentive Options. During the lifetime of the Optionee, Incentive Options shall be exercisable only by the Optionee and shall not be assignable or transferable other than by will or the laws of inheritance following the Optionee’s death.
 
(ii)           Non-Statutory Options. Non-Statutory Options shall be subject to the same limitation on transfer as Incentive Options, except that the Plan Administrator may structure one or more Non-Statutory Options so that the option may be assigned in whole or in part during the Optionee’s lifetime to one or more Family Members of the Optionee or to a trust established exclusively for the Optionee and/or one or more such Family Members, to the extent such assignment is in connection with the Optionee’s estate plan or pursuant to a domestic relations order. The assigned portion may only be exercised by the person or persons who acquire a proprietary interest in the option pursuant to the assignment. The terms applicable to the assigned portion shall be the same as those in effect for the option immediately prior to such assignment and shall be set forth in such documents issued to the assignee as the Plan Administrator may deem appropriate.
 
(iii)           Beneficiary Designations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Optionee may designate one or more persons as the beneficiary or beneficiaries of his or her outstanding options under this Article Two (whether Incentive Options or Non-Statutory Options), and those options shall, in accordance with such designation, automatically be transferred to such beneficiary or beneficiaries upon the Optionee’s death while holding those options. Such beneficiary or beneficiaries shall take the transferred options subject to all the terms and conditions of the applicable agreement evidencing each such transferred option, including (without limitation) the limited time period during which the option may be exercised following the Optionee’s death.
 
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II.             Incentive Options.
 
The terms specified below, together with any additions, deletions or changes thereto imposed from time to time pursuant to the provisions of the Code governing Incentive Options, shall be applicable to all Incentive Options. Except as modified by the provisions of this Section II, all the provisions of Articles One, Two and Four shall be applicable to Incentive Options. Options that are specifically designated as Non-Statutory Options when issued under the Plan shall not be subject to the terms of this Section II.
 
A.            Eligibility. Incentive Options may only be granted to Employees.
 
B.             Exercise Price. The exercise price per share shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per share of Common Stock on the option grant date.
 
C.             Dollar Limitation. The aggregate Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock (determined as of the respective date or dates of grant) for which one or more options granted to any Employee under the Plan (or any other option plan of the Corporation or any Parent or Subsidiary) may for the first time become exercisable as Incentive Options during any one calendar year shall not exceed the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000). To the extent the Employee holds two or more such options which become exercisable for the first time in the same calendar year, then for purposes of the foregoing limitation on the exercisability of those options as Incentive Options, such options shall be deemed to become first exercisable in that calendar year on the basis of the chronological order in which they were granted, except to the extent otherwise provided under applicable law or regulation.
 
D.            10% Stockholder. If any Employee to whom an Incentive Option is granted is a 10% Stockholder, then the exercise price per share shall not be less than 110% of the Fair Market Value per share of Common Stock on the option grant date, and the option term shall not exceed five years measured from the option grant date.
 
III.           Stock Appreciation Rights.
 
A.           Authority. The Plan Administrator shall have full power and authority, exercisable in its sole discretion, to grant stock appreciation rights in accordance with this Section III to selected Optionees or other individuals eligible to receive option grants under the Discretionary Grant Program.
 
B.           Types. Three types of stock appreciation rights shall be authorized for issuance under this Section III: (i) tandem stock appreciation rights (“Tandem Rights”), (ii) standalone stock appreciation rights (“Standalone Rights”) and (iii) limited stock appreciation rights (“Limited Rights”).
 
C.           Tandem Rights. The following terms and conditions shall govern the grant and exercise of Tandem Rights.
 
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1.            One or more Optionees may be granted a Tandem Right, exercisable upon such terms and conditions as the Plan Administrator may establish, to elect between the exercise of the underlying stock option for shares of Common Stock or the surrender of that option in exchange for a distribution from the Corporation in an amount equal to the excess of (i) the Fair Market Value (on the option surrender date) of the number of shares in which the Optionee is at the time vested under the surrendered option (or surrendered portion thereof) over (ii) the aggregate exercise price payable for such vested shares.
 
2.             No such option surrender shall be effective unless it is approved by the Plan Administrator, either at the time of the actual option surrender or at any earlier time. If the surrender is so approved, then the distribution to which the Optionee shall accordingly become entitled under this Section III may be made in shares of Common Stock valued at Fair Market Value on the option surrender date, in cash, or partly in shares and partly in cash, as the Plan Administrator shall in its sole discretion deem appropriate.
 
3.            If the surrender of an option is not approved by the Plan Administrator, then the Optionee shall retain whatever rights the Optionee had under the surrendered option (or surrendered portion thereof) on the option surrender date and may exercise such rights at any time prior to the later of (i) five business days after the receipt of the rejection notice or (ii) the last day on which the option is otherwise exercisable in accordance with the terms of the instrument evidencing such option, but in no event may such rights be exercised more than ten years after the date of the option grant.
 
D.            Standalone Rights. The following terms and conditions shall govern the grant and exercise of Standalone Rights under this Article Two:
 
1.             One or more individuals eligible to participate in the Discretionary Grant Program may be granted a Standalone Right not tied to any underlying option under this Discretionary Grant Program. The Standalone Right shall relate to a specified number of shares of Common Stock and shall be exercisable upon such terms and conditions as the Plan Administrator may establish. In no event, however, may the Standalone Right have a maximum term in excess of ten years measured from the grant date. Upon exercise of the Standalone Right, the holder shall be entitled to receive a distribution from the Corporation in an amount equal to the excess of (i) the aggregate Fair Market Value (on the exercise date) of the shares of Common Stock underlying the exercised right over (ii) the aggregate base price in effect for those shares.
 
2.             The number of shares of Common Stock underlying each Standalone Right and the base price in effect for those shares shall be determined by the Plan Administrator in its sole discretion at the time the Standalone Right is granted. In no event, however, may the base price per share be less than the Fair Market Value per underlying share of Common Stock on the grant date.
 
3.             Standalone Rights shall be subject to the same transferability restrictions applicable to Non-Statutory Options and may not be transferred during the holder’s lifetime, except to one or more Family Members of the holder or to a trust established exclusively for the holder and/or such Family Members, to the extent such assignment is in connection with the holder’s estate plan or pursuant to a domestic relations order covering the Standalone Right as marital property. In addition, one or more beneficiaries may be designated for an outstanding Standalone Right in accordance with substantially the same terms and provisions as set forth in Section I.F of this Article Two.
 
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4.             The distribution with respect to an exercised Standalone Right may be made in shares of Common Stock valued at Fair Market Value on the exercise date, in cash, or partly in shares and partly in cash, as the Plan Administrator shall in its sole discretion deem appropriate.
 
5.             The holder of a Standalone Right shall have no stockholder rights with respect to the shares subject to the Standalone Right unless and until such person shall have exercised the Standalone Right and become a holder of record of shares of Common Stock issued upon the exercise of such Standalone Right.
 
E.           Limited Rights. The following terms and conditions shall govern the grant and exercise of Limited Rights under this Article Two:
 
1.             One or more Section 16 Insiders may, in the Plan Administrator’s sole discretion, be granted Limited Rights with respect to their outstanding options under this Article Two.
 
2.             Upon the occurrence of a Hostile Take-Over, the Section 16 Insider shall have the unconditional right (exercisable for a 30-day period following such Hostile Take-Over) to surrender each option with such a Limited Right to the Corporation. The Section 16 Insider shall in return be entitled to a cash distribution from the Corporation in an amount equal to the excess of (i) the Take-Over Price of the number of shares in which the Optionee is at the time vested under the surrendered option (or surrendered portion thereof) over (ii) the aggregate exercise price payable for those vested shares. Such cash distribution shall be made within five days following the option surrender date.
 
3.             The Plan Administrator shall pre-approve, at the time such Limited Right is granted, the subsequent exercise of that right in accordance with the terms of the grant and the provisions of this Section III. No additional approval of the Plan Administrator or the Board shall be required at the time of the actual option surrender and cash distribution. Any unsurrendered portion of the option shall continue to remain outstanding and become exercisable in accordance with the terms of the instrument evidencing such grant.
 
F.             Post-Service Exercise. The provisions governing the exercise of Tandem, Standalone and Limited Stock Appreciation Rights following the cessation of the recipient’s Service or the recipient’s death shall be substantially the same as those set forth in Section I.C of this Article Two for the options granted under the Discretionary Grant Program.
 
G.            Net Counting. Upon the exercise of any Tandem, Standalone or Limited Right under this Section III, the share reserve under Section V of Article One shall only be reduced by the net number of shares actually issued by the Corporation upon such exercise, and not by the gross number of shares as to which such Tandem, Standalone or Limited Right is exercised.
 
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IV.           Change in Control/ Hostile Take-Over.
 
A.            No Award outstanding under the Discretionary Grant Program at the time of a Change in Control shall vest and become exercisable on an accelerated basis if and to the extent that: (i) such Award is, in connection with the Change in Control, assumed by the successor corporation (or parent thereof) or otherwise continued in full force and effect pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control transaction, (ii) such Award is replaced with a cash retention program of the successor corporation that preserves the spread existing at the time of the Change in Control on the shares of Common Stock as to which the Award is not otherwise at that time vested and exercisable and provides for subsequent payout of that spread in accordance with the same exercise/vesting schedule applicable to those shares, or (iii) the acceleration of such Award is subject to other limitations imposed by the Plan Administrator. However, if none of the foregoing conditions are satisfied, each Award outstanding under the Discretionary Grant Program at the time of the Change in Control but not otherwise vested and exercisable as to all the shares at the time subject to that Award shall automatically accelerate so that each such Award shall, immediately prior to the effective date of the Change in Control, vest and become exercisable as to all the shares of Common Stock at the time subject to that Award and may be exercised as to any or all of those shares as fully vested shares of Common Stock.
 
B.            All outstanding repurchase rights under the Discretionary Grant Program shall also terminate automatically, and the shares of Common Stock subject to those terminated rights shall immediately vest in full, in the event of any Change in Control, except to the extent: (i) those repurchase rights are assigned to the successor corporation (or parent thereof) or otherwise continue in full force and effect pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control transaction or (ii) such accelerated vesting is precluded by other limitations imposed by the Plan Administrator.
 
C.            Immediately following the consummation of the Change in Control, all outstanding Awards under the Discretionary Grant Program shall terminate and cease to be outstanding, except to the extent assumed by the successor corporation (or parent thereof) or otherwise expressly continued in full force and effect pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control transaction.
 
D.            Each option that is assumed in connection with a Change in Control or otherwise continued in effect shall be appropriately adjusted, immediately after such Change in Control, to apply to the number and class of securities that would have been issuable to the Optionee in consummation of such Change in Control had the option been exercised immediately prior to such Change in Control. In the event outstanding Standalone Rights are to be assumed in connection with a Change in Control transaction or otherwise continued in effect, the shares of Common Stock underlying each such Standalone Right shall be adjusted immediately after such Change in Control to apply to the number and class of securities into which those shares of Common Stock would have been converted in consummation of such Change in Control had those shares actually been outstanding at that time. Appropriate adjustments to reflect such Change in Control shall also be made to (i) the exercise price payable per share under each outstanding option, provided the aggregate exercise price payable for such securities shall remain the same, (ii) the base price per share in effect under each outstanding Standalone Right, provided the aggregate base price shall remain the same, (iii) the maximum number and/or class of securities available for issuance over the remaining term of the Plan, and (iv) the maximum number and/or class of securities for which any one person may be granted Awards under the Plan per calendar year. To the extent the actual holders of the Corporation’s outstanding Common Stock receive cash consideration for their Common Stock in consummation of the Change in Control, the successor corporation may, in connection with the assumption or continuation of the outstanding Awards under the Discretionary Grant Program, substitute, for the securities underlying those assumed Awards, one or more shares of its own common stock with a fair market value equivalent to the cash consideration paid per share of Common Stock in such Change in Control transaction.
 
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E.            The Plan Administrator shall have the discretionary authority to structure one or more outstanding Awards under the Discretionary Grant Program so that those Awards shall, immediately prior to the effective date of a Change in Control or a Hostile Take-Over, vest and become exercisable as to all the shares at the time subject to those Awards and may be exercised as to any or all of those shares as fully vested shares of Common Stock, whether or not those Awards are to be assumed or otherwise continued in full force and effect pursuant to the express terms of such transaction. In addition, the Plan Administrator shall have the discretionary authority to structure one or more of the Corporation’s repurchase rights under the Discretionary Grant Program so that those rights shall immediately terminate at the time of such Change in Control or consummation of such Hostile Take-Over and shall not be assignable to successor corporation (or parent thereof), and the shares subject to those terminated rights shall accordingly vest in full at the time of such Change in Control or consummation of such Hostile Take-Over.
 
F.            The Plan Administrator shall have full power and authority to structure one or more outstanding Awards under the Discretionary Grant Program so that those Awards shall immediately vest and become exercisable as to all of the shares at the time subject to those Awards in the event the Optionee’s Service is subsequently terminated by reason of an Involuntary Termination within a designated period (not to exceed 18 months) following the effective date of any Change in Control or a Hostile Take-Over in which those Awards do not otherwise vest on an accelerated basis. Any Awards so accelerated shall remain exercisable as to fully vested shares until the expiration or sooner termination of their term. In addition, the Plan Administrator may structure one or more of the Corporation’s repurchase rights under the Discretionary Grant Program so that those rights shall immediately terminate with respect to any shares held by the Optionee at the time of his or her Involuntary Termination, and the shares subject to those terminated repurchase rights shall accordingly vest in full at that time.
 
G.            The portion of any Incentive Option accelerated in connection with a Change in Control shall remain exercisable as an Incentive Option only to the extent the applicable One Hundred Thousand Dollar ($100,000) limitation is not exceeded. To the extent such dollar limitation is exceeded, the accelerated portion of such option shall be exercisable as a Non-Statutory Option under the federal tax laws.
 
H.            Awards outstanding under the Discretionary Grant Program shall in no way affect the right of the Corporation to adjust, reclassify, reorganize or otherwise change its capital or business structure or to merge, consolidate, dissolve, liquidate or sell or transfer all or any part of its business or assets.
 
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V.            Exchange/ Repricing Programs.
 
A.            The Plan Administrator shall have the authority to effect, at any time and from time to time, with the consent of the affected holders, the cancellation of any or all outstanding options or stock appreciation rights under the Discretionary Grant Program and to grant in exchange one or more of the following: (i) new options or stock appreciation rights covering the same or a different number of shares of Common Stock but with an exercise or base price per share not less than the Fair Market Value per share of Common Stock on the new grant date or (ii) cash or shares of Common Stock, whether vested or unvested, equal in value to the value of the cancelled options or stock appreciation rights; provided that no such exchange shall be effected so as to constitute the deferral of compensation or an additional deferral feature that would subject the stock options or stock appreciation rights to Section 409A of the Code or the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder.
 
B.            The Plan Administrator shall also have the authority, exercisable at any time and from time to time, with or, if the affected holder is not a Section 16 Insider, then without, the consent of the affected holders, to issue new stock options or stock appreciation rights with a lower exercise or base price in immediate cancellation of outstanding stock options or stock appreciation rights with a higher exercise or base price; provided that no such cancellation shall be effected so as to constitute the deferral of compensation or an additional deferral feature that would subject the stock options or stock appreciation rights to Section 409A of the Code or the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder.
 
ARTICLE THREE
STOCK ISSUANCE PROGRAM
 
I.             Stock Issuance Terms.
 
A.            Issuances. Shares of Common Stock may be issued under the Stock Issuance Program through direct and immediate issuances without any intervening option grants. Each such stock issuance shall be evidenced by a Stock Issuance Agreement that complies with the terms specified below. Shares of Common Stock may also be issued under the Stock Issuance Program pursuant to restricted stock awards or restricted stock units, awarded by and at the discretion of the Plan Administrator, that entitle the recipients to receive the shares underlying those awards or units upon the attainment of designated performance goals and/or the satisfaction of specified Service requirements or upon the expiration of a designated time period following the vesting of those awards or units.
 
B.             Issue Price.
 
1.             The price per share at which shares of Common Stock may be issued under the Stock Issuance Program shall be fixed by the Plan Administrator, but shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per share of Common Stock on the issuance date.
 
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2.             Shares of Common Stock may be issued under the Stock Issuance Program for any of the following items of consideration that the Plan Administrator may deem appropriate in each individual instance:
 
(i)             cash or check made payable to the Corporation;
 
(ii)            past services rendered to the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary); or
 
(iii)           any other valid form of consideration permissible under the Nevada Revised Statutes at the time such shares are issued.
 
C.             Vesting Provisions.
 
1.             Shares of Common Stock issued under the Stock Issuance Program may, in the discretion of the Plan Administrator, be fully and immediately vested upon issuance or may vest in one or more installments over the Participant’s period of Service and/or upon attainment of specified performance objectives. The elements of the vesting schedule applicable to any unvested shares of Common Stock issued under the Stock Issuance Program shall be determined by the Plan Administrator and incorporated into the Stock Issuance Agreement. Shares of Common Stock may also be issued under the Stock Issuance Program pursuant to restricted stock awards or restricted stock units that entitle the recipients to receive the shares underlying those awards and/or units upon the attainment of designated performance goals or the satisfaction of specified Service requirements or upon the expiration of a designated time period following the vesting of those awards or units, including (without limitation) a deferred distribution date following the termination of the Participant’s Service.
 
2.             The Plan Administrator shall also have the discretionary authority, consistent with Code Section 162(m), to structure one or more Awards under the Stock Issuance Program so that the shares of Common Stock subject to those Awards shall vest (or vest and become issuable) upon the achievement of certain pre-established corporate performance goals based on one or more of the following criteria: (i) return on total stockholders’ equity; (ii) net income per share of Common Stock; (iii) net income or operating income; (iv) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-compensation costs, or operating income before depreciation and amortization; (v) sales or revenue targets; (vi) return on assets, capital or investment; (vii) cash flow; (viii) market share; (ix) cost reduction goals; (x) budget comparisons; (xi) implementation or completion of projects or processes strategic or critical to the Corporation’s business operations; (xii) measures of customer satisfaction; (xiii) any combination of, or a specified increase in, any of the foregoing; and (xiv) the formation of joint ventures, research and development collaborations, marketing or customer service collaborations, or the completion of other corporate transactions intended to enhance the Corporation’s revenue or profitability or expand its customer base; provided, however, that for purposes of items (ii), (iii) and (vii) above, the Plan Administrator may, at the time the Awards are made, specify certain adjustments to such items as reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), which will exclude from the calculation of those performance goals one or more of the following: certain charges related to acquisitions, stock-based compensation, employer payroll tax expense on certain stock option exercises, settlement costs, restructuring costs, gains or losses on strategic investments, non-operating gains or losses, certain other non-cash charges, valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, and the related income tax effects, purchases of property and equipment, and any extraordinary non-recurring items as described in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30 or its successor, provided that such adjustments are in conformity with those reported by the Corporation on a non-GAAP basis. In addition, such performance goals may be based upon the attainment of specified levels of the Corporation’s performance under one or more of the measures described above relative to the performance of other entities and may also be based on the performance of any of the Corporation’s business groups or divisions thereof or any Parent or Subsidiary. Performance goals may include a minimum threshold level of performance below which no award will be earned, levels of performance at which specified portions of an award will be earned, and a maximum level of performance at which an award will be fully earned. The Plan Administrator may provide that, if the actual level of attainment for any performance objective is between two specified levels, the amount of the award attributable to that performance objective shall be interpolated on a straight-line basis.
 
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3.             Any new, substituted or additional securities or other property (including money paid other than as a regular cash dividend) that the Participant may have the right to receive with respect to the Participant’s unvested shares of Common Stock by reason of any stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization, combination of shares, exchange of shares or other change affecting the outstanding Common Stock as a class without the Corporation’s receipt of consideration shall be issued subject to (i) the same vesting requirements applicable to the Participant’s unvested shares of Common Stock and (ii) such escrow arrangements as the Plan Administrator shall deem appropriate.
 
4.             The Participant shall have full stockholder rights with respect to any shares of Common Stock issued to the Participant under the Stock Issuance Program, whether or not the Participant’s interest in those shares is vested. Accordingly, the Participant shall have the right to vote such shares and to receive any regular cash dividends paid on such shares. The Participant shall not have any stockholder rights with respect to the shares of Common Stock subject to a restricted stock unit award until that award vests and the shares of Common Stock are actually issued thereunder. However, dividend-equivalent units may be paid or credited, either in cash or in actual or phantom shares of Common Stock, on outstanding restricted stock unit or restricted stock awards, subject to such terms and conditions as the Plan Administrator may deem appropriate.
 
5.             Should the Participant cease to remain in Service while holding one or more unvested shares of Common Stock issued under the Stock Issuance Program or should the performance objectives not be attained with respect to one or more such unvested shares of Common Stock, then except as set forth in Section I.C.6 of this Article Three, those shares shall be immediately surrendered to the Corporation for cancellation, and the Participant shall have no further stockholder rights with respect to those shares. To the extent the surrendered shares were previously issued to the Participant for consideration paid in cash, cash equivalent or otherwise, the Corporation shall repay to the Participant the same amount and form of consideration as the Participant paid for the surrendered shares.
 
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6.             The Plan Administrator may in its discretion waive the surrender and cancellation of one or more unvested shares of Common Stock that would otherwise occur upon the cessation of the Participant’s Service or the non-attainment of the performance objectives applicable to those shares. Any such waiver shall result in the immediate vesting of the Participant’s interest in the shares of Common Stock as to which the waiver applies. Such waiver may be effected at any time, whether before or after the Participant’s cessation of Service or the attainment or non-attainment of the applicable performance objectives. However, no vesting requirements tied to the attainment of performance objectives may be waived with respect to shares that were intended at the time of issuance to qualify as performance-based compensation under Code Section 162(m), except in the event of the Participant’s Involuntary Termination or as otherwise provided in Section II.E of this Article Three.
 
7.             Outstanding restricted stock awards or restricted stock units under the Stock Issuance Program shall automatically terminate, and no shares of Common Stock shall actually be issued in satisfaction of those awards or units, if the performance goals or Service requirements established for such awards or units are not attained or satisfied. The Plan Administrator, however, shall have the discretionary authority to issue vested shares of Common Stock under one or more outstanding restricted stock awards or restricted stock units as to which the designated performance goals or Service requirements have not been attained or satisfied. However, no vesting requirements tied to the attainment of performance goals may be waived with respect to awards or units which were at the time of grant intended to qualify as performance-based compensation under Code Section 162(m), except in the event of the Participant’s Involuntary Termination or as otherwise provided in Section II.E of this Article Three.
 
 
II.
Change in Control/ Hostile Take-Over.
 
A.           All of the Corporation’s outstanding repurchase rights under the Stock Issuance Program shall terminate automatically, and all the shares of Common Stock subject to those terminated rights shall immediately vest in full, in the event of any Change in Control, except to the extent (i) those repurchase rights are to be assigned to the successor corporation (or parent thereof) or otherwise continued in full force and effect pursuant to the express terms of the Change in Control transaction or (ii) such accelerated vesting is precluded by other limitations imposed in the Stock Issuance Agreement.
 
B.            Each outstanding Award under the Stock Issuance Program that is assumed in connection with a Change in Control or otherwise continued in effect shall be adjusted immediately after the consummation of that Change in Control to apply to the number and class of securities into which the shares of Common Stock subject to the Award immediately prior to the Change in Control would have been converted in consummation of such Change in Control had those shares actually been outstanding at that time, and appropriate adjustments shall also be made to the cash consideration (if any) payable per share thereunder, provided the aggregate amount of such consideration shall remain the same. If any such Award is not so assumed or otherwise continued in effect or replaced with a cash retention program which preserves the Fair Market Value of the shares underlying the Award at the time of the Change in Control and provides for the subsequent payout of that value in accordance with the vesting schedule in effect for the Award at the time of such Change in Control, such Award shall vest, and the shares of Common Stock subject to that Award shall be issued as fully-vested shares, immediately prior to the consummation of the Change in Control.
 
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C.            The Plan Administrator shall have the discretionary authority to structure one or more unvested Awards under the Stock Issuance Program so that the shares of Common Stock subject to those Awards shall automatically vest (or vest and become issuable) in whole or in part immediately upon the occurrence of a Change in Control or upon the subsequent termination of the Participant’s Service by reason of an Involuntary Termination within a designated period (not to exceed 18 months) following the effective date of that Change in Control transaction.
 
D.            The Plan Administrator shall also have the discretionary authority to structure one or more unvested Awards under the Stock Issuance Program so that the shares of Common Stock subject to those Awards shall automatically vest (or vest and become issuable) in whole or in part immediately upon the occurrence of a Hostile Take-Over or upon the subsequent termination of the Participant’s Service by reason of an Involuntary Termination within a designated period (not to exceed 18 months) following the effective date of that Hostile Take-Over.
 
E.            The Plan Administrator’s authority under Paragraphs C and D of this Section II shall also extend to any Award intended to qualify as performance-based compensation under Code Section 162(m), even though the automatic vesting of those Awards pursuant to Paragraph C or D of this Section II may result in their loss of performance-based status under Code Section 162(m).
 
F.            Awards outstanding under the Stock Issuance Program shall in no way affect the right of the Corporation to adjust, reclassify, reorganize or otherwise change its capital or business structure or to merge, consolidate, dissolve, liquidate or sell or transfer all or any part of its business or assets.
 
G.            To the extent it is necessary for the term “Change in Control” to be defined in order for compensation provided under any Award to avoid the imposition of taxes under Section 409A of the Code, then the term “Change in Control,” only insofar as it applies to any such Award and its treatment under Section 409A, shall be defined as that term is defined by Section 409A-3 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 409A (26 CFR § 409A-3), rather than as provided in the Appendix of this Plan, and the terms of this Section II shall be applied and interpreted with respect to such Section 409A mandated definition in such manner as the Plan Administrator in its discretion determines to be equitable and reflect the intention of this Section II.
 
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ARTICLE FOUR
MISCELLANEOUS
 
 
I.
Tax Withholding.
 
A.           The Corporation’s obligation to deliver shares of Common Stock upon the issuance, exercise or vesting of Awards under the Plan shall be subject to the satisfaction of all applicable federal, state and local income and employment tax withholding requirements.
 
B.            Subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations and policies of the Corporation, the Plan Administrator may, in its discretion, provide any or all Optionees or Participants to whom Awards are made under the Plan with the right to utilize any or all of the following methods to satisfy all or part of the Withholding Taxes to which those holders may become subject in connection with the issuance, exercise or vesting of those Awards.
 
(i)            Stock Withholding: The election to have the Corporation withhold, from the shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable upon the issuance, exercise or vesting of those Awards a portion of those shares with an aggregate Fair Market Value equal to the percentage of the Withholding Taxes (not to exceed 100%) designated by the Optionee or Participant and make a cash payment equal to such Fair Market Value directly to the appropriate taxing authorities on such individual’s behalf. The shares of Common Stock so withheld shall not reduce the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance under the Plan.
 
(ii)            Stock Delivery: The election to deliver to the Corporation, at the time the Award is issued, exercised or vests, one or more shares of Common Stock previously acquired by such the Optionee or Participant (other than in connection with the issuance, exercise or vesting triggering the Withholding Taxes) with an aggregate Fair Market Value equal to the percentage of the Withholding Taxes (not to exceed 100%) designated by such holder. The shares of Common Stock so delivered shall not be added to the shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance under the Plan.
 
(iii)           Sale and Remittance: The election to deliver to the Corporation, to the extent the Award is issued or exercised for vested shares, through a special sale and remittance procedure pursuant to which the Optionee or Participant shall concurrently provide irrevocable instructions to a brokerage firm to effect the immediate sale of the purchased or issued shares and remit to the Corporation, out of the sale proceeds available on the settlement date, sufficient funds to cover the Withholding Taxes required to be withheld by the Corporation by reason of such issuance, exercise or vesting.
 
 
II.
Share Escrow/Legends.
 
Unvested shares issued under the Plan may, in the Plan Administrator’s discretion, be held in escrow by the Corporation until the Participant’s interest in such shares vests or may be issued directly to the Participant with restrictive legends on the certificates evidencing those unvested shares.
 
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III.
Effective Date and Term of the Plan.
 
A.           The Plan was adopted by the Board on October 24, 2008, subject to stockholder approval within twelve months after that date.  Should stockholder approval not be obtained within such period, the Plan will be terminated.
 
B.           The Plan shall become effective on the Plan Effective Date. Awards may be granted under the Discretionary Grant Program and the Stock Issuance Program at any time on or after the Plan Effective Date.
 
C.           The Plan shall terminate upon the earliest to occur of (i) October 24, 2009, if stockholder approval of the Plan has not yet been obtained, (ii) October 24, 2018, (iii) the date on which all shares available for issuance under the Plan shall have been issued as fully-vested shares, (iv) the termination of all outstanding Awards in connection with a Change in Control or (v) such other date as the Board in its sole discretion terminates the Plan. If the Plan terminates on October 24, 2018 or on such other date as the Board terminates the Plan, then all Awards outstanding at that time shall continue to have force and effect in accordance with the provisions of the documents evidencing such Awards.
 
 
IV.
Amendment, Suspension or Termination of the Plan.
 
The Board may suspend or terminate the Plan at any time, without notice, and in its sole discretion. The Board shall have complete and exclusive power and authority to amend or modify the Plan in any or all respects. However, no such amendment or modification shall materially impair the rights and obligations with respect to Awards at the time outstanding under the Plan unless the Optionee or the Participant consents to such amendment or modification. In addition, stockholder approval will be required for any amendment to the Plan that (i) materially increases the number of shares of Common Stock available for issuance under the Plan, (ii) materially expands the class of individuals eligible to receive option grants or other awards under the Plan, (iii) materially increases the benefits accruing to the Optionees and Participants under the Plan or materially reduces the price at which shares of Common Stock may be issued or purchased under the Plan, (iv) materially extends the term of the Plan, (v) expands the types of awards available for issuance under the Plan or (vi) is required under applicable laws, rules or regulations to be approved by stockholders.
 
 
V.
Use of Proceeds.
 
Any cash proceeds received by the Corporation from the sale of shares of Common Stock under the Plan shall be used for general corporate purposes.
 
 
VI.
Regulatory Approvals.
 
A.           The implementation of the Plan, the grant of any Award and the issuance of shares of Common Stock in connection with the issuance, exercise or vesting of any Award made under the Plan shall be subject to the Corporation’s procurement of all approvals and permits required by regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the Plan, the Awards made under the Plan and the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to those Awards.
 
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B.            No shares of Common Stock or other assets shall be issued or delivered under the Plan unless and until there shall have been compliance with all applicable requirements of federal and state securities laws, including the filing and effectiveness of the Form S-8 registration statement for the shares of Common Stock issuable under the Plan, and all applicable listing requirements of the OTCBB, if applicable, and any stock exchange or other market on which Common Stock is then quoted or listed for trading.
 
 
VII.
No Employment/ Service Rights.
 
Nothing in the Plan shall confer upon the Optionee or the Participant any right to continue in Service for any period of specific duration or interfere with or otherwise restrict in any way the rights of the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary employing or retaining such person) or of the Optionee or the Participant, which rights are hereby expressly reserved by each, to terminate such person’s Service at any time for any reason, with or without cause.
 
 
VIII.
Non-Exclusivity of the Plan.
 
Nothing contained in the Plan is intended to amend, modify, or rescind any previously approved compensation plans, programs or options entered into by the Corporation. This Plan shall be construed to be in addition to and independent of any and all other arrangements. Neither the adoption of the Plan by the Board nor the submission of the Plan to the stockholders of the Corporation for approval shall be construed as creating any limitations on the power or authority of the Board to adopt, with or without stockholder approval, such additional or other compensation arrangements as the Board may from time to time deem desirable.
 
 
IX.
Governing Law.
 
All questions and obligations under the Plan and agreements issued pursuant to the Plan shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada.
 
 
X.
Information to Optionees and Participants.
 
Optionees and Participants under the Plan who do not otherwise have access to financial statements of the Corporation will receive the Corporation’s financial statements at least annually.
 
XI.           Compliance with Section 409A of the Code. It is the intention of the Corporation that no option or stock appreciation right granted under the Plan shall be "deferred compensation" that is subject to Section 409A of the Code.  If any option granted under the Plan is subject to Section 409A of the Code, notwithstanding any provision of this Plan to the contrary, the provisions hereof shall be interpreted, applied and amended, to the extent determined to be necessary by the Plan Administrator (and without consent of the stockholders of the Corporation) and permitted by applicable law, to comply with the provisions of Section 409A of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder so as to preserve, to the extent possible, the Corporation’s intentions with respect to the Plan and the Options issued hereunder.  In no event shall the Corporation be liable for any interest, additional tax or penalties that may be imposed under Section 409A of the Code with respect to any stock rights issued hereunder.
 
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APPENDIX
 
The following definitions shall be in effect under the Plan:
 
A.            “Award” means any of the following stock or stock-based awards authorized for issuance or grant under the Plan: stock option, stock appreciation right, direct stock issuance, restricted stock or restricted stock unit award or other stock-based award.
 
B.             “Board” means the Corporation’s board of directors.
 
C.             “Change in Control” shall be deemed to have occurred if, in a single transaction or series of related transactions:
 
(i)            any person (as such term is used in Section 13(d) and 14(d) of the 1934 Act, or persons acting as a group, other than a trustee or fiduciary holding securities under an employment benefit program, is or becomes a “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13-3 under the 1934 Act), directly or indirectly of securities of the Corporation representing 51% or more of the combined voting power of the Corporation, or
 
(ii)           there is a merger, consolidation, or other business combination transaction of the Corporation with or into an other corporation, entity or person, other than a transaction in which the holders of at least a majority of the shares of voting capital stock of the Corporation outstanding immediately prior to such transaction continue to hold (either by such shares remaining outstanding or by their being converted into shares of voting capital stock of the surviving entity) a majority of the total voting power represented by the shares of voting capital stock of the Corporation (or surviving entity) outstanding immediately after such transaction, or
 
(iii)           all or substantially all of the Corporation’s assets are sold.
 
D.             “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
 
E.              “Common Stock” means the Corporation’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share.
 
F.             “Compensation Committee” means a committee of the Board comprised solely of two or more Eligible Directors who are appointed by the Board to administer the Discretionary Grant and Stock Issuance Programs, who are “outside directors” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code and who are “non-employee directors” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3(b)(3)(i).
 
G.            “Consultant” means a consultant or other independent advisor who is under written contract with the Corporation or any Subsidiary (or, in the case of the Stock Issuance Programs, any Parent or Subsidiary) to provide consulting or advisory services to the Corporation or any Subsidiary (or, in the case of the Stock Issuance Programs, any Parent or Subsidiary) and whose securities issued pursuant to the Plan could be registered on Form S-8.
 
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H.            “Corporation” means BMR Solutions, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and any corporate successor to all or substantially all of the assets or voting stock of BMR Solutions, Inc. that shall by appropriate action adopt the Plan.
 
I.              “Discretionary Grant Program” means the discretionary grant program in effect under Article Two of the Plan pursuant to which stock options and stock appreciation rights may be granted to one or more eligible individuals.
 
J.              “Eligible Director” means a Board member who is not, at the time of such determination, an employee of the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary).
 
K.             “Employee” means an individual who is in the employ of the Corporation or any Subsidiary (or, in the case of the Stock Issuance Programs, any Parent or Subsidiary), subject to the control and direction of the employer entity as to both the work to be performed and the manner and method of performance.
 
L.              “Exercise Date” means the date on which the Corporation shall have received written notice of the option exercise.
 
M.            “Fair Market Value” per share of Common Stock on any relevant date shall be determined in accordance with the following provisions:
 
(i)             If the Common Stock is at the time traded on the OTCBB, then the Fair Market Value shall be the closing selling price per share of Common Stock at the close of regular hours trading (i.e., before after- hours trading begins) on the OTCBB on the date in question, as such price is reported by the Financial Institution Regulatory Authority. If there is no closing selling price for the Common Stock on the date in question, then the Fair Market Value shall be the closing selling price on the last preceding date for which such quotation exists.
 
(ii)            If the Common Stock is not traded on the OTCBB but is at the time listed or quoted on any other market or exchange, then the Fair Market Value shall be the closing selling price per share of Common Stock at the close of regular hours trading (i.e., before after-hours trading begins) on the date in question on the market or exchange determined by the Plan Administrator to be the primary market for the Common Stock, as such price is officially quoted in the composite tape of transactions on such exchange. If there is no closing selling price for the Common Stock on the date in question, then the Fair Market Value shall be the closing selling price on the last preceding date for which such quotation exists.
 
(iii)           In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, or if the Plan Administrator determines in good faith that the Common Stock is too thinly traded for Fair Market Value to be determined pursuant to clause (i) or clause (ii) above, the Fair Market Value shall be determined in good faith by the Plan Administrator, provided that such valuation shall take into account all available information material to the value of the Corporation, including but not limited to the value of the tangible and intangible assets of the Corporation, the present value of its anticipated future cash flows, the market value of the stock or equity interests in other entities engaged in substantially the same business, recent arm’s length transactions involving the sale of such stock, and other relevant factors, including, in the event that the Plan Administrator determines in good faith that the Common Stock is too thinly traded for Fair Market Value to be determined pursuant to clause (i) or clause (ii) above, such factors as the percentage of Common Stock traded, the percentage of Common Stock held by the public versus affiliates of the Corporation, the frequency of trading in the Common Stock, recent spreads between bid and ask prices for the Common Stock, and whether the market value of the Common Stock is greater or less than the Corporation’s third-party interest bearing debt and preferred stock.
 
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In addition, with respect to any Incentive Option, the Fair Market Value shall be determined in a manner consistent with any regulations issued by the Secretary of the Treasury for the purpose of determining fair market value of securities subject to an Incentive Option plan under the Code.
 
N.            “Family Member” means, with respect to a particular Optionee or Participant, any child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, former spouse, sibling, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships.
 
O.             “Hostile Take-Over” means either of the following events effecting a change in control or ownership of the Corporation:
 
(i)            the acquisition, directly or indirectly, by any person or related group of persons (other than the Corporation or a person that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Corporation) of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 of the 1934 Act) of securities possessing more than 50% of the total combined voting power of the Corporation’s outstanding securities pursuant to a tender or exchange offer made directly to the Corporation’s stockholders that the Board does not recommend such stockholders to accept, or
 
(ii)           a change in the composition of the Board over a period of 36 consecutive months or less such that a majority of the Board members ceases, by reason of one or more contested elections for Board membership, to be composed of individuals who either (A) have been Board members continuously since the beginning of such period or (B) have been elected or nominated for election as Board members during such period by at least a majority of the Board members described in clause (A) who were still in office at the time the Board approved such election or nomination.
 
P.             “Incentive Option” means an option that satisfies the requirements of Code Section 422.
 
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Q.             “Involuntary Termination” means the termination of the Service of any individual that occurs by reason of:
 
(i)            if such individual is providing services to the Corporation pursuant to a written contract that defines “cause” or “misconduct” or similar reasons such individual could be dismissed or discharged by the Corporation, then such individual’s involuntary dismissal or discharge by the Corporation other than for any of such reasons and other than for Misconduct shall be an Involuntary Termination;
 
(ii)           if such individual is not providing services to the Corporation pursuant to a written contract that defines “cause” or “misconduct” or similar reasons such individual could be dismissed or discharged by the Corporation, then such individual’s involuntary dismissal or discharge by the Corporation for reasons other than Misconduct shall be an Involuntary Termination;
 
(iii)           if such individual is providing services to the Corporation pursuant to a written contract that defines “good reason” or similar reasons such individual could voluntarily resign, then such individual’s voluntary resignation for any of such reasons shall be an Involuntary Termination; or
 
(iv)           if such individual is providing services to the Corporation pursuant to a written contract that does not define “good reason” or similar reasons such individual could voluntarily resign, then such individual’s voluntary resignation following (A) a change in his or her position with the Corporation that materially reduces his or her duties and responsibilities or the level of management to which he or she reports, (B) a reduction in his or her level of compensation (including base salary, fringe benefits and target bonus under any corporate-performance based bonus or incentive programs) by more than 15% or (C) a relocation of such individual’s place of employment by more than 50 miles, provided and only if such change, reduction or relocation is effected by the Corporation without the individual’s consent, shall be an Involuntary Termination.
 
R.            “Misconduct” means the commission of: any act of fraud, embezzlement or dishonesty by the Optionee or Participant; any unauthorized use or disclosure by such person of confidential information or trade secrets of the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary); any illegal or improper conduct or intentional misconduct, gross negligence or recklessness by such person that has adversely affected or, in the determination of the Plan Administrator, is likely to adversely affect, the business, reputation, goodwill or affairs of the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary) in a material manner; any conduct that provides a basis for the Corporation to terminate for “cause,” “misconduct” or similar reasons the written contract pursuant to which the Optionee or Participant is providing Services to the Corporation; resignation by the Optionee or Participant on fewer than 30 days’ prior written notice and in violation of an agreement to remain in Service of the Corporation, in anticipation of a termination for “cause,” “misconduct” or similar reasons under the agreement, or in lieu of a formal discharge for “cause,” “misconduct” or similar reasons.  The foregoing definition shall not in any way preclude or restrict the right of the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary) to discharge or dismiss any Optionee, Participant or other person in the Service of the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary) for any other acts or omissions, but such other acts or omissions shall not be deemed, for purposes of the Plan, to constitute grounds for termination for Misconduct.
 
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S.             “1934 Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
T.             “Non-Statutory Option” means an option not intended to satisfy the requirements of Code Section 422.
 
U.             “Optionee” means any person to whom an option is granted under the Discretionary Grant Program.
 
V.             “OTCBB” means the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board.
 
W.           “Parent” means any corporation (other than the Corporation) in an unbroken chain of corporations ending with the Corporation, provided each corporation in the unbroken chain (other than the Corporation) owns, at the time of the determination, stock possessing 50% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain.
 
X.             “Participant” means any person who is issued shares of Common Stock or restricted stock units or other stock-based awards under the Stock Issuance Program.
 
Y.            “Permanent Disability” or “Permanently Disabled” means the inability of the Optionee or the Participant to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment expected to result in death or to be of continuous duration of twelve months or more.
 
X.             “Plan” means the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, as set forth in this document.
 
AA.         “Plan Administrator” means the particular entity, whether the Compensation Committee or the Board, which is authorized to administer the Discretionary Grant and Stock Issuance Programs with respect to one or more classes of eligible persons, to the extent such entity is carrying out its administrative functions under those programs with respect to the persons then subject to its jurisdiction.
 
BB.          “Plan Effective Date” means the date that stockholder approval of the Plan is obtained in accordance with Section III.A. of Article Four.
 
CC.          “Section 16 Insider” means an officer or director of the Corporation subject to the short-swing profit liability provisions of Section 16 of the 1934 Act.
 
DD.          “Service” means the performance of services for the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary) by a person in the capacity of an Employee, an Eligible Director or a Consultant, except to the extent otherwise specifically provided in the documents evidencing the Award made to such person. For purposes of the Plan, an Optionee or Participant shall be deemed to cease Service immediately upon the occurrence of the either of the following events: (i) the Optionee or Participant no longer performs services in any of the foregoing capacities for the Corporation or any Parent or Subsidiary or (ii) the entity for which the Optionee or Participant is performing such services ceases to remain a Parent or Subsidiary of the Corporation, even though the Optionee or Participant may subsequently continue to perform services for that entity.
 
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EE.           “Stock Issuance Agreement” means the agreement entered into by the Corporation and the Participant at the time of issuance of shares of Common Stock under the Stock Issuance Program.
 
FF.           “Stock Issuance Program” means the stock issuance program in effect under Article Three of the Plan.
 
GG.          “Subsidiary” means any corporation (other than the Corporation) in an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Corporation, provided each corporation (other than the last corporation) in the unbroken chain owns, at the time of the determination, stock possessing 50% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain.
 
HH.          “Take-Over Price” means the greater of (i) the Fair Market Value per share of Common Stock on the date the option is surrendered to the Corporation in connection with a Hostile Take-Over or, if applicable, (ii) the highest reported price per share of Common Stock paid by the tender offeror in effecting such Hostile Take-Over through the acquisition of such Common Stock. However, if the surrendered option is an Incentive Option, the Take-Over Price shall not exceed the clause (i) price per share.
 
II.             “10% Stockholder” means the owner of stock (as determined under Code Section 424(d)) possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Corporation (or any Parent or Subsidiary).
 
JJ.            “Withholding Taxes” means the federal, state and local income and employment taxes to which the Optionee or Participant may become subject in connection with the issuance, exercise or vesting of the Award made to him or her under the Plan.
 
 
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EX-10.2 8 ex_10-2.htm FORM OF STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT ex_10-2.htm


EXHIBIT 10.2
 
 
BALQON CORPORATION

2008 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
STOCK OPTION GRANT NOTICE AND
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
 
Balqon Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Corporation”), pursuant to its 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), hereby grants to the holder listed below (“Optionee”), an option to purchase the number of shares of the Corporation’s Common Stock set forth below (the “Option”). This Option is subject to all of the terms and conditions as set forth herein and in the Stock Option Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Stock Option Agreement”) and the Plan, which are incorporated herein by reference. Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Plan shall have the same defined meanings in this Stock Option Grant Notice and the Stock Option Agreement.
 
Optionee:
______________________________________________________________________________
   
Grant Date:
________________________, 2008
   
Exercise Price per Share:
$_______________________
   
Total Exercise Price:
$_______________________
   
Total Number of Shares Subject to the Option:
_______________ shares of Common Stock
   
Expiration Date:
_________________________, 2018
   
Type of Option:
£ Incentive Option   £ Non-Statutory Option
   
Vesting Schedule:
______________________________________________________________________________
 
______________________________________________________________________________
 
______________________________________________________________________________
 
By his or her signature, Optionee agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Plan, the Stock Option Agreement and this Grant Notice. Optionee has reviewed the Stock Option Agreement, the Plan and this Grant Notice in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Grant Notice and fully understands all provisions of this Grant Notice, the Stock Option Agreement and the Plan. Optionee hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator of the Plan upon any questions arising under the Plan or the Option.
 
BALQON CORPORATION     OPTIONEE
         
By:
/s/ Balwinder Samra
 
By:    
 
Name: Balwinder Samra   Print Name:  
Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer      
Address: 1701 E. Edinger, Unit E3   Address:  
 
Santa Ana, CA 92705 
     
 
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EXHIBIT A
TO STOCK OPTION GRANT NOTICE
 
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
 
Pursuant to the Stock Option Grant Notice (“Grant Notice”) to which this Stock Option Agreement (this “Agreement”) is attached, Balqon Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Corporation”), has granted to Optionee an option under the Corporation’s 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to purchase the number of shares of Common Stock indicated in the Grant Notice.
 
ARTICLE I
GENERAL
 
1.1           Defined Terms. Capitalized terms not specifically defined herein shall have the meanings specified in the Plan and the Grant Notice.
 
1.2           Incorporation of Terms of Plan. This Option is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan which are incorporated herein by reference.
 
ARTICLE II
GRANT OF OPTION
 
2.1           Grant of Option. In consideration of Optionee’s past and/or continued employment with or service to the Corporation or a Parent or Subsidiary and for other good and valuable consideration, effective as of the Grant Date set forth in the Grant Notice (the “Grant Date”), the Corporation irrevocably grants to Optionee the Option to purchase any part or all of an aggregate of the number of shares of Common Stock set forth in the Grant Notice, upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan and this Agreement. Unless designated as a Non-Statutory Option in the Grant Notice, the Option shall be an Incentive Option to the maximum extent permitted by law.
 
2.2           Exercise Price. The exercise price of the shares of Common Stock subject to the Option shall be as set forth in the Grant Notice, without commission or other charge; provided, however, that:
 
(a)           the exercise price per share shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per share of Common Stock on the Grant Date; and
 
(b)           if this Option is designated as an Incentive Option, the price per share of the shares subject to the Option shall not be less than the greater of (i) 100% of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the Grant Date, or (ii) 110% of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the Grant Date in the case of an Optionee then owning (within the meaning of Section 424(d) of the Code) more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Corporation or any “subsidiary corporation” of the Corporation or any “parent corporation” of the Corporation (each within the meaning of Section 424 of the Code).
 
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2.3           Consideration to the Corporation. In consideration of the grant of the Option by the Corporation, Optionee agrees to render faithful and efficient services to the Corporation or any Parent or Subsidiary. Nothing in the Plan or this Agreement shall confer upon Optionee any right to (a) continue in the employ of the Corporation or any Parent or Subsidiary or shall interfere with or restrict in any way the rights of the Corporation and its Subsidiaries, which are hereby expressly reserved, to discharge Optionee, if Optionee is an Employee, or (b) continue to provide services to the Corporation or any Parent or Subsidiary or shall interfere with or restrict in any way the rights of the Corporation or its Parents and Subsidiaries, which are hereby expressly reserved, to terminate the services of Optionee, if Optionee is a consultant, at any time for any reason whatsoever, with or without cause, except to the extent expressly provided otherwise in a written agreement between the Corporation, a Parent or a Subsidiary and Optionee, or (c) continue to serve as a member of the Board or shall interfere with or restrict in any way the rights of the Corporation, which are hereby expressly reserved, to discharge Optionee in accordance with the Corporation’s Bylaws.
 
ARTICLE III
PERIOD OF EXERCISABILITY
 
3.1           Commencement of Exercisability.
 
(a)           Subject to Sections 3.3 and 5.8, the Option shall become vested and exercisable in such amounts and at such times as are set forth in the Grant Notice.
 
(b)           No portion of the Option which has not become vested and exercisable at the date of Optionee’s Termination of Service shall thereafter become vested and exercisable, except as may be otherwise provided by the Administrator or as set forth in a written agreement between the Corporation and Optionee.
 
3.2           Duration of Exercisability. The installments provided for in the vesting schedule set forth in the Grant Notice are cumulative. Each such installment which becomes vested and exercisable pursuant to the vesting schedule set forth in the Grant Notice shall remain vested and exercisable until it becomes unexercisable under Section 3.3.
 
3.3           Expiration of Option. The Option may not be exercised to any extent by anyone after the first to occur of the following events:
 
(a)           The expiration of ten years from the Grant Date;
 
(b)           If this Option is designated as an Incentive Option and Optionee owned (within the meaning of Section 424(d) of the Code), at the time the Option was granted, more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Corporation or any “subsidiary corporation” of the Corporation or “parent corporation” of the Corporation (each within the meaning of Section 424 of the Code), the expiration of five years from the date the Option was granted; or
 
(c)           Except as set forth in a written agreement with the Corporation, the expiration of three (3) months following the date of Optionee’s termination of Service, unless such cessation occurs by reason of Optionee’s death, disability or Optionee’s discharge for cause;
 
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(d)           The expiration of twelve (12) months following the date of Optionee’s termination of Service by reason of Optionee’s death or disability; or
 
(e)           The date of Optionee’s termination of Service by the Corporation or any Parent or Subsidiary by reason of Optionee’s discharge for cause.
 
Optionee acknowledges that an Incentive Option exercised more than three (3) months after Optionee’s termination of status as an Employee, other than by reason of death or disability, will be taxed as a Non-Statutory Option.
 
3.4           Special Tax Consequences. Optionee acknowledges that, to the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the time the Option is granted) of all shares of Common Stock with respect to which Incentive Options, including the Option, are exercisable for the first time by Optionee in any calendar year exceeds $100,000 (or such other limitation as imposed by Section 422(d) of the Code), the Option and such other options shall be treated as not qualifying under Section 422 of the Code but rather shall be considered Non-Statutory Options. Optionee further acknowledges that the rule set forth in the preceding sentence shall be applied by taking Options and other “incentive stock options” into account in the order in which they were granted, as determined under Section 422(d) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder.
 
ARTICLE IV
EXERCISE OF OPTION
 
4.1           Person Eligible to Exercise. Except as provided in Sections 5.2(b) and 5.2(c), during the lifetime of Optionee, only Optionee may exercise the Option or any portion thereof. After the death of Optionee, any exercisable portion of the Option may, prior to the time when the Option becomes unexercisable under Section 3.3, be exercised by Optionee’s personal representative or by any person empowered to do so under the deceased Optionee’s will or under the then applicable laws of descent and distribution.
 
4.2           Partial Exercise. Any exercisable portion of the Option or the entire Option, if then wholly exercisable, may be exercised in whole or in part at any time prior to the time when the Option or portion thereof becomes unexercisable under Section 3.3.
 
4.3           Manner of Exercise. The Option, or any exercisable portion thereof, may be exercised solely by delivery to the Plan Administrator, at the address given beneath the signature of the Corporation’s authorized officer on the Grant Notice, of all of the following prior to the time when the Option or such portion thereof becomes unexercisable under Section 3.3:
 
(a)           An exercise notice in writing signed by Optionee or any other person then entitled to exercise the Option or portion thereof, stating that the Option or portion thereof is thereby exercised, such notice complying with all applicable rules established by the Plan Administrator. Such notice shall be substantially in the form attached as Exhibit B to the Grant Notice (or such other form as is prescribed by the Plan Administrator);
 
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(b)           Full payment for the shares of Common Stock with respect to which the Option or portion thereof is exercised in one or more of the following forms:
 
(i)           cash or check made payable to the Corporation;
 
(ii)           shares of Common Stock valued at Fair Market Value on the Exercise Date which have been owned by Optionee for at least six (6) months, duly endorsed for transfer to the Corporation;
 
(iii)           through the delivery of a notice that Optionee has placed a market sell order with a broker with respect to shares of Common Stock then issuable upon exercise of the Option, and that the broker has been directed to pay a sufficient portion of the net proceeds of the sale to the Company in satisfaction of the Option exercise price; provided, that payment of such proceeds is made to the Company upon settlement of such sale; or
 
(iv)           subject to any applicable laws, any combination of the consideration provided in the foregoing paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iii).
 
(c)           A bona fide written representation and agreement, in such form as is prescribed by the Administrator, signed by Optionee or the other person then entitled to exercise such Option or portion thereof, stating that the shares of Common Stock are being acquired for Optionee’s own account, for investment and without any present intention of distributing or reselling said shares or any of them except as may be permitted under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”) and then applicable rules and regulations thereunder and any other applicable law, and that Optionee or other person then entitled to exercise such Option or portion thereof will indemnify the Corporation against and hold it free and harmless from any loss, damage, expense or liability resulting to the Corporation if any sale or distribution of the shares by such person is contrary to the representation and agreement referred to above. The Plan Administrator may, in its absolute discretion, take whatever additional actions it deems appropriate to ensure the observance and performance of such representation and agreement and to effect compliance with the 1933 Act and any other federal or state securities laws or regulations and any other applicable law. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Plan Administrator may require an opinion of counsel acceptable to it to the effect that any subsequent transfer of shares acquired on an Option exercise does not violate the 1933 Act, and may issue stop-transfer orders covering such shares. Share certificates evidencing Common Stock issued on exercise of the Option shall bear an appropriate legend referring to the provisions of this subsection (c) and the agreements herein. The written representation and agreement referred to in the first sentence of this subsection (c) shall, however, not be required if the shares to be issued pursuant to such exercise have been registered under the 1933 Act, and such registration is then effective in respect of such shares;
 
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(d)           The receipt by the Company of full payment for such shares, including payment of any applicable withholding tax, which may be in the form of consideration used by Participant to pay for such shares under Section 4.3(b), subject to Article Four, Section I of the Plan; and
 
(e)           In the event the Option or portion thereof shall be exercised pursuant to Section 4.1 by any person or persons other than Optionee, appropriate proof of the right of such person or persons to exercise the Option.
 
4.4           Conditions to Issuance of Stock Certificates. The shares of Common Stock deliverable upon the exercise of the Option, or any portion thereof, may be either previously authorized but unissued shares or issued shares which have then been reacquired by the Corporation. Such shares shall be fully paid and nonassessable. The Corporation shall not be required to issue or deliver any shares of Stock purchased upon the exercise of the Option or portion thereof prior to fulfillment of all of the following conditions:
 
(a)           The admission of such shares to listing on all stock exchanges on which such Common Stock is then listed; and
 
(b)           The  compliance with all applicable requirements of federal and state securities laws, and all applicable listing requirements of any stock exchange or other market on which Common Stock is then quoted or listed for trading including:
 
(i)           The completion of any registration or other qualification of such shares under any state or federal law or under rulings or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission or of any other governmental regulatory body, which the Plan Administrator shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable; and
 
(ii)           The obtaining of any approval or other clearance from any state or federal governmental agency which the Plan Administrator shall, in its absolute discretion, determine to be necessary or advisable; and
 
(c)           The receipt by the Corporation of full payment for such shares, including payment of any applicable Withholding Taxes, which may be in the form of consideration used by Optionee to pay for such shares under Section 4.3(b), subject to Article Four, Section I of the Plan; and
 
(d)           The lapse of such reasonable period of time following the exercise of the Option as the Plan Administrator may from time to time establish for reasons of administrative convenience.
 
4.5           Rights as Stockholder. The holder of the Option shall not be, nor have any of the rights or privileges of, a stockholder of the Corporation in respect of any shares purchasable upon the exercise of any part of the Option unless and until such shares shall have been issued by the Corporation to such holder (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Corporation or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Corporation). No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the shares are issued, except as provided in Article Two, Section IV of the Plan.
 
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ARTICLE V
OTHER PROVISIONS
 
5.1           Administration. The Plan Administrator shall have the power to interpret the Plan and this Agreement and to adopt such rules for the administration, interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith and to interpret, amend or revoke any such rules. All actions taken and all interpretations and determinations made by the Plan Administrator in good faith shall be final and binding upon Optionee, the Corporation and all other interested persons. No member of the Plan Administrator shall be personally liable for any action, determination or interpretation made in good faith with respect to the Plan, this Agreement or the Option. In its absolute discretion, the Board may at any time and from time to time exercise any and all rights and duties of the Plan Administrator under the Plan and this Agreement.
 
5.2           Option Not Transferable.
 
(a)           Subject to Section 5.2(b), the Option may not be sold, pledged, assigned or transferred in any manner other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, unless and until the shares underlying the Option have been issued, and all restrictions applicable to such shares have lapsed.  Neither the Option nor any interest or right therein shall be liable for the debts, contracts or engagements of Optionee or his or her successors in interest or shall be subject to disposition by transfer, alienation, anticipation, pledge, encumbrance, assignment or any other means whether such disposition be voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law by judgment, levy, attachment, garnishment or any other legal or equitable proceedings (including bankruptcy), and any attempted disposition thereof shall be null and void and of no effect, except to the extent that such disposition is permitted by the preceding sentence.
 
(b)           Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, with the consent of the Plan Administrator and to the extent the Option is not intended to qualify as an Incentive Option, the Option may be transferred to one or more Family Members of the Optionee or to a trust established exclusively for the Optionee and/or one or more such Family Member, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Article Two, Section I(F)(ii) of the Plan.
 
(c)           Unless transferred in accordance with Section 5.2(b), during the lifetime of Optionee, only Optionee may exercise the Option or any portion thereof.  Subject to such conditions and procedures as the Plan Administrator may require, a person or persons who acquire a proprietary interest in this Option pursuant to a transfer in accordance with Section 5.2(b) may exercise this Option or any portion thereof during Optionee’s lifetime.
 
(d)           Notwithstanding the foregoing, Optionee may designate one or more persons as the beneficiary or beneficiaries of this Option, and this Option shall (if it is outstanding), in accordance with such designation, automatically be transferred to such beneficiary or beneficiaries upon Optionee’s death. Such beneficiary or beneficiaries shall take the transferred Option subject to all the terms and conditions of the applicable agreement evidencing each such transferred Option, including (without limitation) the limited time period during which the Option may be exercised following Optionee’s death.
 
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(e)           Subject to Section 5.2(d), after the death of Optionee, any exercisable portion of this Option may, prior to the time when the Option becomes unexercisable under Section 3.3, be exercised by Optionee’s personal representative or by any person empowered to do so under the deceased Optionee’s will or under the then applicable laws of descent and distribution.
 
5.3           Lock-Up Period. Optionee hereby agrees that, if so requested by the Corporation in connection with any registration of the offering of any securities of the Corporation under the 1933 Act, Optionee shall not sell or otherwise transfer any shares of Stock or other securities of the Corporation during such period as may be requested in writing by the Corporation and agreed to in writing by the Corporation (which period shall not be longer than one hundred eighty days) (the “Market Standoff Period”) following the effective date of a registration statement of the Corporation filed under the 1933 Act; provided, however, that such restriction shall apply only to the first registration statement of the Corporation to become effective under the 1933 Act that includes securities to be sold on behalf of the Corporation to the public in an underwritten public offering under the 1933 Act.
 
5.4           Restrictive Legends and Stop-Transfer Orders.
 
(a)           The share certificate or certificates evidencing the shares of Common Stock purchased hereunder shall be endorsed with any legends that may be required by state or federal securities laws.
 
(b)           Optionee agrees that, in order to ensure compliance with the restrictions referred to herein, the Corporation may issue appropriate “stop transfer” instructions to its transfer agent, if any, and that, if the Corporation transfers its own securities, it may make appropriate notations to the same effect in its own records.
 
(c)           The Corporation shall not be required: (i) to transfer on its books any shares of Common Stock that have been sold or otherwise transferred in violation of any of the provisions of this Agreement, or (ii) to treat as owner of such shares of Common Stock or to accord the right to vote or pay dividends to any purchaser or other transferee to whom such shares shall have been so transferred.
 
5.5           Shares to Be Reserved. The Corporation shall at all times during the term of the Option reserve and keep available such number of shares of Common Stock as will be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of this Agreement.
 
5.6           Notices. Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to the Corporation shall be addressed to the Corporation in care of the Plan Administrator at the address given beneath the signature of the Corporation’s authorized officer on the Grant Notice, and any notice to be given to Optionee shall be addressed to Optionee at the address given beneath Optionee’s signature on the Grant Notice. By a notice given pursuant to this Section 5.6, either party may hereafter designate a different address for notices to be given to that party. Any notice which is required to be given to Optionee shall, if Optionee is then deceased, be given to the person entitled to exercise his or her Option pursuant to Section 4.1 by written notice under this Section 5.6. Any notice shall be deemed duly given when sent via email or when sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) and deposited (with postage prepaid) in a post office or branch post office regularly maintained by the United States Postal Service.
 
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5.7            Titles. Titles are provided herein for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Agreement.
 
5.8            Stockholder Approval. Stockholder approval of the Plan will be obtained within twelve months of ____________, 2008.
 
5.9            Governing Law; Severability. This Agreement shall be administered, interpreted and enforced under the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof.  Should any provision of this Agreement be determined by a court of law to be illegal or unenforceable, the other provisions shall nevertheless remain effective and shall remain enforceable.
 
5.10          Conformity to Securities Laws. Optionee acknowledges that the Plan is intended to conform to the extent necessary with all provisions of the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act and any and all regulations and rules promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder, and state securities laws and regulations. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Plan shall be administered, and the Option is granted and may be exercised, only in such a manner as to conform to such laws, rules and regulations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Plan and this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such laws, rules and regulations.
 
5.11          Amendments. This Agreement may not be amended or modified adversely to the Optionee’s interest except by an instrument in writing, signed by Optionee or such other person as may be permitted to exercise the Option pursuant to Section 4.1 and by a duly authorized representative of the Corporation.
 
5.12          Successors and Assigns. The Corporation may assign any of its rights under this Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Corporation. Subject to the restrictions on transfer herein set forth, this Agreement shall be binding upon Optionee and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
 
5.13          Notification of Disposition. If this Option is designated as an Incentive Option, Optionee shall give prompt notice to the Corporation of any disposition or other transfer of any shares of Common Stock acquired under this Agreement if such disposition or transfer is made (a) within two years from the Grant Date with respect to such shares or (b) within one year after the transfer of such shares to the Optionee. Such notice shall specify the date of such disposition or other transfer and the amount realized, in cash, other property, assumption of indebtedness or other consideration, by Optionee in such disposition or other transfer.
 
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5.14          Limitations Applicable to Section 16 Persons. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, if Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the 1934 Act, the Plan, the Option and this Agreement shall be subject to any additional limitations set forth in any applicable exemptive rule under Section 16 of the 1934 Act (including any amendment to Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act) that are requirements for the application of such exemptive rule. To the extent permitted by applicable law, this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such applicable exemptive rule.
 
5.15          Entire Agreement. The Plan and this Agreement (including all Exhibits hereto) constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Corporation (including Balqon Corporation, a California Corporation which merged with and into the Corporation on ____________, 2008) and Optionee with respect to the subject matter hereof.
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT B
TO STOCK OPTION GRANT NOTICE
 
FORM OF EXERCISE NOTICE
 
Effective as of today, ______________, ____________ the undersigned (“Optionee”) hereby elects to exercise Optionee’s option to purchase ___________ shares of the Common Stock (the “Shares”) of Balqon Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Corporation”), under and pursuant to the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) and the Stock Option Grant Notice and Stock Option Agreement dated _______________ (the “Option Agreement”). Capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the meanings given in the Option Agreement.
 
Grant Date:
______________________________________________________________________________
   
Number of Shares as to which Option is Exercised:
______________________________________________________________________________
   
 
Exercise Price per Share:
$__________________
   
Total Exercise Price:
$__________________
   
Certificate to be issued in name of: 
 
Payment delivered herewith:
$_____________________________ (Representing the full Exercise Price for the Shares, as well as any applicable withholding tax)
 
Form of Payment: ________________________________________________________________
 
                          (Please specify)
 
                                               
Type of Option:
£ Incentive Option                 £ Non-Statutory Option
 
Optionee acknowledges that Optionee has received, read and understood the Plan and the Option Agreement. Optionee agrees to abide by and be bound by their terms and conditions. Optionee understands that Optionee may suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Optionee’s purchase or disposition of the Shares. Optionee represents that Optionee has consulted with any tax consultants Optionee deems advisable in connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that Optionee is not relying on the Corporation for any tax advice. The Plan and Option Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. This Agreement, the Plan and the Option Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Corporation and Optionee with respect to the subject matter hereof.
 
ACCEPTED BY:
 
BALQON CORPORATION     PARTICIPANT
         
         
By:
 
 
By:    
 
Print Name:     Print Name:  
Title:          
Address:     Address:  
 
 
     
 

EX-10.3 9 ex_10-3.htm FORM OF INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT ex_10-3.htm


EXHIBIT 10.3
 
 
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
 
THIS INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made as of the date set forth on the signature page to this Agreement, by and between Balqon Corporation, a Nevada corporation (“Company”), and the individual named on the signature page to this Agreement (“Indemnitee”), an officer and/or a director of the Company.
 
R E C I T A L S
 
A.           The Company desires to attract and retain the services of highly qualified individuals as directors and officers.
 
B.            Indemnitee does not regard the protection currently provided by applicable law, the Company’s governing documents and available insurance as adequate under the present circumstances, and the Company has determined that Indemnitee and other directors and officers of the Company may not be willing to serve or continue to serve in such capacities without additional protection.
 
C.            In order to induce and encourage highly experienced and capable persons such as the Indemnitee to serve, or to continue to serve, as an officer and/or a director, the Board of Directors of the Company has determined, after due consideration, that this Agreement is not only reasonable and prudent, but necessary to promote and ensure the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.
 
D.            The Company wishes to provide in this Agreement for the indemnification of and the advancing of expenses to the Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by law and as provided for in this Agreement.
 
E.             The Company’s execution of this Agreement has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Company.
 
F.             Indemnitee has indicated to the Company that but for the Company’s agreement to enter into this Agreement, Indemnitee would decline to serve, or to continue to serve, as an officer and/or a director of the Company.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals set forth above and the continued services of the Indemnitee, and as an inducement to the Indemnitee to serve, or to continue to serve, as an officer and/or a director of the Company, the Company and the Indemnitee do hereby agree as follows:
 
1.             Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
 
(a)           “Proceeding” shall mean any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether brought in the name of the Company or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative or investigative nature, by reason of the fact that the Indemnitee is or was an officer and/or a director of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another enterprise, whether or not he is serving in such capacity at the time any liability, Expense (as defined in subparagraph (b) below) or Loss (as defined in subparagraph (c) below) is incurred for which indemnification or advancement of Expenses or Losses is to be provided under this Agreement.
 
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(b)           “Expenses” means all costs, charges and expenses incurred in connection with a Proceeding, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, disbursements and retainers, accounting and witness fees, travel and deposition costs, expenses of investigations, judicial or administrative proceedings or appeals, and any expenses of establishing a right to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise, including reasonable compensation for time spent by the Indemnitee in connection with the investigation, defense or appeal of a Proceeding or action for indemnification for which he is not otherwise compensated by the Company or any third party; provided, however, that the term “Expenses” does not include Losses.
 
(c)           “Losses” means any amount which Indemnitee pays or is obligated to pay in connection with a Proceeding, including, without limitation, (i) the amount of damages, judgments, amounts paid in settlement, fines or penalties relating to any Proceeding, (ii) sums paid in respect of any deductible under any applicable D&O Insurance (as defined in Section 12(a)) or (iii) excise taxes under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), as amended, relating to any Proceeding, either of which are actually levied against the Indemnitee or paid by or on behalf of the Indemnitee; provided, however, that the term “Losses” does not include Expenses.
 
2.             Agreement to Serve. The Indemnitee agrees to continue to serve as an officer and/or a director of the Company at the will of the Company for so long as Indemnitee is duly elected or appointed or until such time as Indemnitee tenders a resignation in writing or is terminated as an officer and/or removed as a director by the Company. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create any right in Indemnitee to continued employment with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect or alter any of the terms of any otherwise valid employment agreement or other agreement between Indemnitee and the Company relating to Indemnitee’s conditions and/or terms of employment or service.
 
3.             Indemnification in Third Party Actions. The Company shall indemnify the Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3 if the Indemnitee is a party to or threatened to be made a party to or is otherwise involved in any Proceeding (other than a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor), by reason of the fact that the Indemnitee is or was an officer and/or a director of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another enterprise, or by reason of anything done or not done by Indemnitee in any such capacity, against all Expenses and Losses actually and reasonably incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with the defense or settlement of such Proceeding, to the fullest extent permitted by the Nevada Revised Statutes (the “Law”), whether or not the Indemnitee was the successful party in any such Proceeding; provided, however, that any settlement shall be approved in writing by the Company.
 
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4.             Indemnification In Proceedings By or In the Right of the Company. The Company shall indemnify the Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 4 if the Indemnitee is a party to or threatened to be made a party to or is otherwise involved in any Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that the Indemnitee is or was an officer and/or a director of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of another enterprise, or by reason of anything done or not done by Indemnitee in any such capacity, against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the defense or settlement of such Proceeding, to the fullest extent permitted by the Law, whether or not the Indemnitee is the successful party in any such Proceeding. The Company shall further indemnify the Indemnitee for any Losses actually and reasonably incurred by the Indemnitee in any such Proceeding described in the immediately preceding sentence, provided that either (i) the Proceeding is settled with the approval of a court of competent jurisdiction, or (ii) indemnification of such amounts is otherwise ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction in connection with such Proceeding.
 
5.             Conclusive Presumption Regarding Standard of Conduct. The Indemnitee shall be conclusively presumed to have met the relevant standards of conduct required by the Law for indemnification pursuant to this Agreement, unless a determination is made that the Indemnitee has not met such standards (i) by the Board of Directors of the Company by a majority vote of a quorum thereof consisting of directors who were not parties to such Proceeding, (ii) by the stockholders of the Company by a majority vote, or (iii) in a written opinion of the Company’s independent legal counsel. Further, the termination of any Proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, rebut such presumption that the Indemnitee met the relevant standards of conduct required for indemnification pursuant to this Agreement.
 
6.             Indemnification of Expenses of Successful Party. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that the Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any Proceeding or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, the Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses incurred in connection therewith to the fullest extent permitted by the Law. For purposes of this Section 6, the Indemnitee will be deemed to have been successful on the merits if the Proceeding is terminated by settlement or is dismissed with prejudice.
 
7.            Advances of Expenses. The Expenses incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding shall be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition of the Proceeding at the written request of the Indemnitee, and within ten (10) business days of such request, to the fullest extent permitted by the Law; provided, however, that the Indemnitee shall undertake in writing to repay such amount to the extent that it is ultimately determined that the Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification by the Company.
 
8.            Partial Indemnification. If the Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of the Expenses or Losses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in the investigation, defense, appeal or settlement of any Proceeding but not, however, for the total amount thereof, the Company shall nevertheless indemnify the Indemnitee for the portion of such Expenses and Losses to which the Indemnitee is entitled.
 
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9.             Indemnification Procedure; Determination of Right to Indemnification.
 
(a)           Promptly after receipt by the Indemnitee of notice of the commencement of any Proceeding with respect to which the Indemnitee intends to claim indemnification or advancement of Expenses or Losses pursuant to this Agreement, the Indemnitee will notify the Company of the commencement thereof. The omission to so notify the Company will not relieve the Company from any liability which it may have to the Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise.
 
(b)           The Company shall give prompt notice of the commencement of such Proceeding to the insurers on the D&O Insurance in accordance with the procedures set forth in the respective policies in favor of Indemnitee.  The Company shall thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such Proceeding in accordance with the terms of such policies.
 
(c)           If a claim for indemnification or advancement of Expenses or Losses under this Agreement is not paid by or on behalf of the Company within thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice thereof, Indemnitee may at any time thereafter bring suit in any court of competent jurisdiction against the Company to enforce the right to indemnification or advancement of Expenses or Losses provided by this Agreement. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for Expenses incurred in defending any Proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the required undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the Company) that the Indemnitee has failed to meet the standard of conduct that makes it permissible under the Law for the Company to indemnify the Indemnitee for the amount claimed. The burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that indemnification or advancement of Expenses or Losses is not appropriate shall be on the Company. The failure of the directors or stockholders of the Company or independent legal counsel to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such Proceeding that indemnification or advancement of Expenses or Losses are proper in the circumstances because the Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct shall not be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct.
 
(d)           The Indemnitee’s Expenses incurred in connection with any action concerning Indemnitee’s right to indemnification or advancement of Expenses or Losses in whole or in part pursuant to this Agreement shall also be indemnified in accordance with the terms of this Agreement by the Company regardless of the outcome of such action, unless a court of competent jurisdiction determines that each of the material claims made by the Indemnitee in such action was not made in good faith or was frivolous.
 
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(e)           With respect to any Proceeding for which indemnification is requested, the Company will be entitled to participate therein at its own expense and, except as otherwise provided below, to the extent that it may wish, the Company may assume the defense thereof, with counsel satisfactory to the Indemnitee. After notice from the Company to the Indemnitee of its election to assume the defense of a Proceeding, the Company will not be liable to the Indemnitee under this Agreement for any Expenses subsequently incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with the defense thereof, other than reasonable costs of investigation or as otherwise provided below. The Company shall not settle any Proceeding in any manner that would impose any penalty or limitation on the Indemnitee, or include an admission of wrongdoing by the Indemnitee, without the Indemnitee’s prior written consent. The Indemnitee shall have the right to employ counsel in any such Proceeding, but the Expenses of such counsel incurred after notice from the Company of its assumption of the defense thereof and the Indemnitee’s approval of the Company’s counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnitee, unless (i) the employment of counsel by the Indemnitee has been authorized by the Company, (ii) the Indemnitee shall have reasonably concluded that there may be a conflict of interest between the Company and the Indemnitee in the conduct of the defense of a Proceeding, or (iii) the Company shall not in fact have employed counsel to assume the defense of a Proceeding, in each of which cases the Expenses of the Indemnitee’s counsel shall be at the expense of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be entitled to assume the defense of any Proceeding brought by or on behalf of the Company or as to which the Indemnitee has concluded that there may be a conflict of interest between the Company and the Indemnitee.
 
(f)           With respect to any Proceeding that is other than by or in the right of the Company, the Indemnitee may require the Company to defend him.  In the event that Indemnitee requires the Company to defend him, the Company shall promptly undertake to defend any such Proceeding at the Company’s sole expense, employing counsel satisfactory to the Indemnitee.
 
(g)           If the Company fails timely to defend, contest or otherwise protect the Indemnitee against any Proceeding which is not by or in the right of the Company, the Indemnitee shall have the right to do so, including without limitation, the right to make any compromise or settlement thereof, and to recover from the Company all Expenses and Losses and amounts paid as a result thereof.
 
10.           Retroactive Effect. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Company’s obligation to indemnify the Indemnitee and advance Expenses and Losses to the Indemnitee shall be deemed to be in effect since the date that the Indemnitee first commenced serving in any of the capacities covered by this Agreement.
 
11.           Limitations on Indemnification. No payments pursuant to this Agreement shall be made by the Company:
 
(a)           to indemnify or advance Expenses to the Indemnitee with respect to actions initiated or brought voluntarily by the Indemnitee and not by way of defense, except with respect to actions brought to establish or enforce a right to indemnification or advancement of Expenses or Losses under this Agreement or any other statute or law or otherwise as required under the Law, but such indemnification or advancement of Expenses or Losses may be provided by the Company in specific cases if approved by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum thereof consisting of directors who are not parties to such action;
 
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(b)           to indemnify the Indemnitee for any Expenses or Losses for which payment is actually made to the Indemnitee under a valid and collectible insurance policy, except in respect of any excess beyond the amount paid under such insurance;
 
(c)           to indemnify the Indemnitee for any Expenses or Losses for which the Indemnitee has been or is indemnified by the Company or any other party otherwise than pursuant to this Agreement; or
 
(d)           to indemnify the Indemnitee for any Expenses or Losses sustained in any Proceeding for an accounting of profits made from the purchase or sale by Indemnitee of securities of the Company pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder or similar provisions of any federal, state or local statutory law.
 
12.           Maintenance of Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance.
 
(a)           Upon the Indemnitee’s request, the Company hereby agrees to maintain in full force and effect, at its sole cost and expense, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance (“D&O Insurance”) by an insurer, in an amount and with a deductible reasonably acceptable to the Indemnitee, covering the period during which the Indemnitee is serving in any of the capacities covered by this Agreement and for so long thereafter as the Indemnitee shall be subject to any possible claim or threatened, pending or completed Proceeding by reason of the fact that the Indemnitee is serving in any of the capacities covered by this Agreement.  Upon receipt of any D&O Insurance policy, or any endorsement to any D&O Insurance policy, the Company shall promptly provide the Indemnitee with a complete copy thereof.
 
(b)           In all policies of D&O Insurance to be maintained pursuant to Section 12(a), the Indemnitee shall be named as an insured in such a manner as to provide Indemnitee with the greatest rights and benefits available under such policy.
 
(c)           The Company will, within ten (10) days of request of the Indemnitee and upon each subsequent renewal date of the D&O Insurance, furnish the Indemnitee with a certificate of insurance naming the Indemnitee as an insured and otherwise meeting the requirements of this Section 12 and will not make any changes to such insurance without the prior consent of the Indemnitee, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.  Upon receipt by the Company of notice, in any form, of cancellation or termination or proposed cancellation or termination or any restriction or limitation of any D&O Insurance, the Company shall, within five (5) days of receipt of such notice, provide like notice to the Indemnitee.
 
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(d)           Any approval by the Indemnitee of the D&O Insurance will not release the Company of its obligations under this Agreement.
 
13.           Indemnification Hereunder Not Exclusive; Term. The indemnification and advancement of Expenses and Losses provided by this Agreement shall not be deemed to limit or preclude any other rights to which the Indemnitee may be entitled under the Company’s articles of incorporation or bylaws, any agreement, any vote of stockholders or disinterested directors of the Company, the Law, or otherwise.  The indemnification under this Agreement shall continue as to the Indemnitee, even though he may have ceased to be an officer and/or a director of the Company, for so long as the Indemnitee shall be subject to any possible Proceeding.
 
14.           Primary Indemnity.  The Company’s obligation to provide indemnification to the Indemnitee under this Agreement is primary to any other source of indemnification or insurance that may be available to the Indemnitee for matters covered by the indemnification under this Agreement.  The Company agrees that it shall have no right of subrogation with respect to any such other right of recovery of the Indemnitee.
 
15.           Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of (i) the Indemnitee and Indemnitee’s heirs, devisees, legatees, personal representatives, executors, administrators and assigns and (ii) the Company and its successors and assigns, including any transferee of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets and any successor or assign of the Company by merger or by operation of law.
 
16.           Severability. Each provision of this Agreement is a separate and distinct agreement and independent of the other, so that if any provision hereof shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions hereof. To the extent required, any provision of this Agreement may be modified by a court of competent jurisdiction to preserve its validity and to provide the Indemnitee with the broadest possible indemnification and advancement of Expenses and Losses permitted under the Law. If this Agreement or any portion thereof is invalidated on any ground by any court of competent jurisdiction, then the Company shall nevertheless indemnify Indemnitee as to Expenses and Losses with respect to any Proceeding to the fullest extent permitted by any applicable portion of this Agreement that shall not have been invalidated or by any applicable provision of the Law or any other applicable law.
 
17.           Headings. The headings used herein are for convenience only and shall not be used in construing or interpreting any provision of the Agreement.
 
18.           Governing Law. The Nevada Revised Statutes shall govern all issues concerning the relative rights of the Company and the Indemnitee under this Agreement; provided, however, that the provisions of Section 317 of the California General Corporation Law shall govern only to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction determines that such provision governs in connection with Section 2115 of the California General Corporation Law. All other questions and obligations under this Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of laws thereunder which would specify the application of the law of another jurisdiction.
 
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19.           Amendments and Waivers. No amendment, waiver, modification, termination or cancellation of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. The indemnification rights afforded to the Indemnitee hereby are contract rights and may not be diminished, eliminated or otherwise affected by amendments to the Company’s articles of incorporation, bylaws or agreements, including any D&O Insurance policies, whether the alleged actions or conduct giving rise to indemnification hereunder arose before or after any such amendment. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision hereof, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
 
20.           Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other.
 
21.           Notices. All notices and communications shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given on the date of delivery or on the date of receipt of refusal indicated on the return receipt if sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified, return receipt requested, to the following addresses, unless notice of a change of address is duly given by one party to the other, in which case notices shall be sent to such changed address:
 
If to the Company:
 
Balqon Corporation
1701 E. Edinger, Unit 3
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Attn:  Balwinder Samra, President
 
with a copy, which shall not constitute notice to the Company, to:
 
Rutan & Tucker, LLP
611 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1400
Costa Mesa, CA  92626
Attn: Larry A. Cerutti, Esq.
 
If to the Indemnitee, to the address set forth on the signature page to this Agreement.
 
22.           Subject Matter and Parties. The intended purpose of this Agreement is to provide for indemnification and advancement of Expenses and Losses, and this Agreement is not intended to affect any other aspect of any relationship between the Indemnitee and the Company and is not intended to and shall not create any rights in any person as a third party beneficiary hereunder.
 
[Signature page follows]
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of ____________, 2008.
 
“Indemnitee”
Signature:   _____________________________________
   
  Print Name:   ____________________________________
   
  Address For Notices:  _____________________________
  ______________________________________________
  ______________________________________________
   
   
“Company”
BALQON CORPORATION,
a Nevada corporation
   
  By: /s/ Balwinder Samra                                                                 
   
  Name: Balwinder Samra                                                                 
   
  Its: President                                                                                   
 
 
 
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EX-10.4 10 ex_10-4.htm EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT SAMRA ex_10-4.htm


EXHIBIT 10.4
 
 
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 
THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) dated effective as of October 24, 2008 (“Effective Date”), is made and entered into by and between BALQON CORPORATION, a Nevada corporation (“Employer”), and BALWINDER SAMRA (“Executive”).
 
R E C I T A L S
 
Employer desires that Executive enter into an employment relationship with Employer in order to provide the necessary leadership and senior management skills that are important to the success of Employer. Employer believes that obtaining Executive’s services as an employee of Employer and the benefits of his business experience are of material importance to Employer and Employer’s stockholders.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Executive’s employment by Employer and the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Employer and Executive intend by this Agreement to specify the terms and conditions of Executive’s employment relationship with Employer.
 
1.             General Duties of Employer and Executive.
 
(a)           Employer agrees to employ Executive and Executive agrees to accept employment by Employer and to serve Employer in an executive capacity upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. Employer hereby employs Executive as President and Chief Executive Officer of Employer as of the Effective Date, reporting to the Board of Directors of Employer (the “Board”). Executive will also serve as Chairman of the Board.  Executive’s duties and responsibilities shall be those normally assumed by the President and Chief Executive Officer of a publicly-owned company similarly situated to Employer, as well as such other or additional duties, as may from time-to-time be assigned to Executive by the Board. Such other or additional duties shall be consistent with the senior executive functions set forth above.
 
(b)           While employed hereunder, Executive shall use his best efforts to obey the lawful directions of the Board. Executive shall also use his best efforts to promote the interests of Employer and to maintain and to promote the reputation of Employer. While employed hereunder, Executive shall devote his full business time, efforts, skills and attention to the affairs of Employer and faithfully perform his duties and responsibilities hereunder.
 
(c)           While this Agreement is in effect, Executive may from time to time engage in any activities that do not compete directly with Employer, provided that such activities do not interfere with his performance of his duties. Executive shall be permitted to (i) invest his personal assets as a passive investor in such form or manner as Executive may choose in his discretion, (ii) participate in various charitable efforts, and (iii) serve as a member of the Board of Directors of other corporations which are not competitors of Employer.
 
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2.             Compensation and Benefits.
 
(a)           As compensation for his services to Employer, Employer shall pay to Executive an annual base salary of $250,000, payable in equal semimonthly payments in accordance with Employer’s regular payroll policy for salaried employees (the “Salary”). The Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”) shall perform an annual review of Executive’s Salary based on a review of Executive’s performance of his duties and Employer’s other compensation policies. The Compensation Committee may, at its sole discretion, increase (but not decrease) the Salary at any time, and from time to time; provided, however, that commencing on the second anniversary of the Effective Date, Executive’s annual base salary shall be increased to $300,000.
 
(b)           In addition to the foregoing Salary, Executive shall be eligible for an annual incentive bonus (“Incentive Bonus”) commencing in 2010 with respect to fiscal 2009, which Incentive Bonus shall be payable in cash, following the date on which Employer’s Form 10-K for the previous fiscal year is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, but in no event later than the Short Term Deferral Date as defined in Section 3(a), based on Employer’s net revenues as shown in Employer’s Form 10-K for the previous fiscal year as compared to the internal forecasts prepared at or about the beginning of the previous fiscal year by Employer’s Chief Financial Officer and approved by Employer’s Audit Committee, as follows:  (A) if the net revenues forecast is met, the Incentive Bonus shall equal twenty-five percent (25%) of Executive’s Salary, and (B)  if the net revenues forecast is exceeded by more than fifty percent (50%), the Incentive Bonus shall equal fifty percent (50%) of Executive’s Salary.
 
(c)           Upon Executive’s furnishing to Employer customary and reasonable documentary support (such as receipts or paid bills) evidencing costs and expenses incurred by him in the performance of his services and duties hereunder (including, without limitation, travel and entertainment, cellular telephone, computer and other home office expenses) and containing sufficient information to establish the amount, date, place and essential character of the expenditure, Executive shall be reimbursed for such costs and expenses in accordance with Employer’s normal expense reimbursement policy.
 
(d)           Executive shall be entitled to participate in the medical (including hospitalization), dental, life and disability insurance plans, to the extent offered by Employer, and in amounts consistent with Employer’s policy for other senior executive officers of Employer, with premiums for all such insurance for Executive and his dependents to be paid by Employer, subject to customary employee contributions.
 
(e)           Executive shall have the right to participate in any additional compensation, benefit, bonus, pension, stock option, stock purchase, 401(k) or other plan or arrangement of Employer now or hereafter existing for the benefit of other senior executive officers of Employer, to the extent offered by Employer, and in amounts consistent with the Employer’s policy.
 
(f)            Executive shall be entitled to vacation (but in no event less than six (6) weeks per year), holiday and other paid or unpaid leaves of absence consistent with Employer’s normal policies for other senior executive officers of Employer or as otherwise approved by the Board.  Executive shall be entitled to accrue vacation time for one (1) year.  If Executive does not take the accrued vacation during the following year, he shall be paid for the unused vacation at his Salary rate then in effect.
 
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(g)           Executive shall be provided a monthly car allowance in the amount of at least $750.00.
 
(h)           Employer shall purchase and maintain in effect a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy with a minimum limit of liability of $3,000,000 and shall enter into an indemnification agreement with Executive upon terms and conditions mutually acceptable to Employer and Executive.
 
(i)            Employer agrees, by action of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, to nominate Executive as a Class III member of the Board and seek stockholder approval of such nomination at the 2009 annual meeting of the stockholders of Employer.
 
3.             Deferred Compensation.
 
(a)           This Agreement is not intended to provide for any deferral of compensation payable during Executive’s employment pursuant to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and, accordingly, any compensation paid to Executive pursuant to this Agreement during Executive’s employment is intended to be paid not later than the later of:  (i) the fifteenth (15th) day of the third (3rd) month following the Executive’s first (1st) taxable year in which such benefit is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, and (ii) the fifteenth (15th) day of the third (3rd) month following the first (1st) taxable year of Employer in which such benefit is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, as determined in accordance with Section 409A of the Code and any Treasury Regulations and other guidance issued thereunder.  The date determined under this subsection is referred to as the “Short-Term Deferral Date.”  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that any compensation paid pursuant to this Agreement during Executive’s employment is not actually or constructively received by Executive on or before the Short-Term Deferral Date, to the extent such compensation, or any portion thereof, constitutes a deferral of compensation subject to Code Section 409A, then, subject to Section 3(b), such benefit shall be paid upon Executive’s separation from service, with respect to Employer and its affiliates within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code.
 
(b)           In the event that Executive is a “specified employee,” as defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code as of the date of any separation from service with respect to Employer and its affiliates, no payment of deferred compensation subject to Code Section 409A may be made to Executive before the date that is six (6) months after the date of separation from service (or, if earlier, the date of death of the specified employee), and, in such case, any payments shall be accumulated and paid on the first date of the seventh (7th) month following separation from service; provided, however, that any payment or portion thereof which is subject to an exemption for separation pay to specified employees as provided under Treasury Regulation § 1.409A, or is subject to any other exemption provided under Treasury Regulation § 1.409A allowing for payment to a specified employee prior to the date that is six (6) months after the date of separation from service, may be paid to Executive upon separation from service.
 
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4.             Preservation of Business; Fiduciary Responsibility.  Executive shall use his best efforts to preserve the business and organization of Employer and to preserve the business relations of Employer. So long as the Executive is employed by Employer, Executive shall observe and fulfill proper standards of fiduciary responsibility attendant upon his service and office.
 
5.             No Specified Term; Employment at Will.  The employment relationship between Employer and Executive pursuant to this Agreement is not for any specific term, but may be terminated with or without cause, by Employer or by Executive, at any time and for any reason, subject to the rights and obligations of Employer and Executive as set forth in this Agreement.  Any modification to the nature of the at-will employment relationship between Employer and Executive must be made in writing, and must be signed by Executive and by Employer.
 
6.             Termination.  Employer or Executive may terminate Executive’s employment under this Agreement at any time, but only on the following terms:
 
(a)           Employer may terminate Executive’s employment under this Agreement at any time for “Due Cause” (as defined in Appendix I attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference) upon the good faith determination by the Board that Due Cause exists for the termination of the employment relationship.
 
(b)           If Executive is incapacitated by accident, sickness or otherwise so as to render Executive either:  (i)  unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months; or (ii) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months is receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than three (3) months under an accident and health plan covering employees of Employer; and such incapacity is confirmed by the U.S. Social Security Administration or in accordance with a disability insurance program maintained by Employer, Employer may terminate Executive’s employment under this Agreement upon giving Executive or his legal representative written notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination date, subject to the provisions of Section 7(b).   Notwithstanding anything expressed or implied above to the contrary, Employer will fully comply with its obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as any other applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance governing the protection of qualified individuals with disabilities as well as Employer’s obligation to provide reasonable accommodation thereunder.
 
(c)           This Agreement shall terminate immediately upon Executive’s death, subject to the provisions of Section 7(b).
 
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(d)           Subject to the provisions of Section 7(c), Employer may terminate Executive’s employment under this Agreement at any time for any reason whatsoever, even without Due Cause, by giving a written notice of termination to Executive, in which case the employment relationship shall terminate immediately upon the giving of the notice. If Employer terminates the employment of Executive other than (i) pursuant to Section 6(a) for Due Cause, (ii) due to incapacity pursuant to Section 6(b) or due to Executive’s death pursuant to Section 6(c), or (iii) Executive’s retirement, then the action by Employer, unless consented to in writing by Executive, shall be deemed to be a constructive termination by Employer of Executive’s employment (a “Constructive Termination”), and, in that event, Executive shall be entitled to receive the compensation set forth in Section 7(c).
 
(e)           Executive may terminate this Agreement at any time within ninety (90) days of the occurrence of any event comprising “Good Reason” (as defined in Appendix I attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference); provided, however, that Executive provides Employer with written notice of the event or condition constituting Good Reason within thirty (30) days of the initial existence of such event or condition, and that Employer shall have a period of thirty (30) days to cure such event or condition and, in the event that Employer fails to cure such event or condition, Executive shall be entitled to receive the compensation set forth in Section 7(c).
 
7.             Effect of Termination.
 
(a)           If the employment relationship is terminated (i) by Employer for Due Cause pursuant to Section 6(a), (ii) by Executive breaching this Agreement by refusing to continue his employment, or (iii) by Executive without Good Reason, then all compensation and benefits shall cease as of the date of termination, other than: (A) those benefits that are provided by retirement and benefit plans and programs specifically adopted and approved by Employer for Executive that are earned and vested by the date of termination; (B) Executive’s pro rata annual Salary (as in effect as of the date of termination, payable in the manner as prescribed in the first sentence of Section 2(a) through the date of termination; (C) any stock options which have vested as of the date of termination pursuant to the terms of the agreement granting the options; and (D) accrued vacation as required by California law.
 
(b)           If Executive’s employment relationship is terminated due to Executive’s incapacity pursuant to Section 6(b) or due to Executive’s death pursuant to Section 6(c), Executive or Executive’s estate or legal representative, shall, subject to Section 3 of this Agreement, be entitled to (i) those benefits that are provided by retirement and benefits plans and programs specifically adopted and approved by Employer for Executive that are earned and vested at the date of termination, (ii) a prorated Incentive Bonus, payable in the manner as prescribed in the second sentence of Section 2(b) (to the extent Executive would otherwise be eligible) for the fiscal year in which incapacity or death occurs, and (iii) a lump-sum cash payment, payable within ten (10) business days of separation from service due to death or disability, but in any event, not later than the Short-Term Deferral Date, in an amount equal to one (1) year of Executive’s then current annual Salary as set forth in Section 2(a).
 
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(c)           In the event of a termination of this Agreement as a result of Constructive Termination, or by Executive for Good Reason, then Employer shall, subject to Section 3 of this Agreement:
 
(i)            pay to Executive on the date of termination his Salary in effect as of the date of termination through the end of the month during which the termination occurs plus credit for any vacation earned but not taken;
 
(ii)            pay to Executive on the first business day following the expiration of the revocation period described in Section 7(d) (provided Executive has not tendered his revocation), but in any event, not later than the Short-Term Deferral Date, as severance pay an amount equal to (A) two (2) times Executive’s then current annual Salary, and (B) two (2) times the amount of average Incentive Bonus paid during the two (2) calendar years preceding the date of termination.
 
(iii)           pay to Executive  the prorated Incentive Bonus, to the extent Executive would otherwise be eligible for any, for the fiscal year during which termination occurs, payable as provided in Section 2(a);
 
(iv)           maintain, at Employer’s expense, in full force and effect, for Executive’s continued benefit, all medical insurance to which Executive was entitled immediately prior to the date of termination until the earliest of (i) eighteen (18) months or (ii) the date or dates that Executive’s continued participation in Employer’s medical insurance plan is not possible under the terms of the plans (the earliest of (i) and (ii) is referred to herein as the “Benefits Date”). If Employer’s medical insurance plan does not allow Executive’s continued participation in the plan, then Employer will pay to Executive, in monthly installments, from the date on which Executive’s participation in the medical insurance is prohibited until the date that is eighteen (18) months after the date of termination, an amount equal to the monthly premium or premiums for COBRA coverage with respect to Executive for the discontinued medical insurance; and
 
(v)           pay to Executive on the date of termination a lump-sum cash payment equal to eighteen (18) times the estimated monthly COBRA premiums at the time of termination (taking into account all known or anticipated premium increases) to be used by Executive to maintain Executive’s continued medical insurance coverage for an additional period of eighteen (18) months, pursuant to Cal-COBRA, following the expiration of the COBRA reimbursement payments set forth in Section 7(c)(iv).
 
(d)           Executive shall not be required to mitigate damages or the amount of any payment provided for under this Agreement by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the amount of any payment provided for under this Agreement be reduced by any compensation earned by Executive as the result of employment by another Employer after the date of termination, or otherwise.
 
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(e)           Except as expressly provided herein, the provisions of this Agreement, and any payment or benefit provided for hereunder, shall not reduce any amounts otherwise payable, or in any way diminish Executive’s existing rights, or rights which would accrue solely as a result of the passage of time, under any Employer Benefit Plan, employment agreement or other contract, plan or arrangement.
 
(f)           The amount of any payment provided under this Agreement shall not be reduced by reason of any present value calculation.
 
(g)           Upon termination of this Agreement, compensation and benefits shall be paid to the Executive as set forth in the applicable subsection of this Section 7 and stock grants or options granted to Executive, if any, shall be governed by the provisions of all stock grant or option agreements between Employer and Executive. In the event of a termination of this Agreement by Executive for Good Reason, all other rights and benefits Executive may have under the employee and/or executive benefit plans and arrangements of Employer generally shall be determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of those plans and arrangements.
 
8.             Payment Upon Change in Control.  Immediately preceding the occurrence of a “Change in Control” (as defined in Appendix I attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference), Employer shall pay to Employee, in immediately available funds, an amount equal to (A) two (2) times Executive’s then current annual Salary and (B) two (2) times the amount of average Incentive Bonus paid during the two (2) calendar years preceding the date of termination.
 
9.             Covenants of Confidentiality, Nondisclosure and Noncompetition.
 
(a)           During the term of this Agreement, Employer will provide to Executive certain confidential and proprietary information owned by Employer as more fully described below. Executive acknowledges that he occupies or will occupy a position of trust and confidence with Employer, and that Employer would be irreparably damaged if Executive were to breach the covenants set forth in this Section 9(a).  Accordingly, Executive agrees that he will not, without the prior written consent of Employer, at any time during the term of this Agreement or any time thereafter, except as may be required by competent legal authority or as required by Employer to be disclosed in the course of performing Executive’s duties under this Agreement for Employer, use or disclose to any person, firm or other legal entity, any confidential records, secrets or information obtained by Executive during his employment hereunder related to Employer or any parent, subsidiary or affiliated person or entity (collectively, “Confidential Information”). Confidential Information shall include, without limitation, information about Employer’s Inventions (as defined in Section 10(a)), customer lists and product pricing, data, know-how, formulae, processes, ideas, past, current and planned product development, market studies, computer software and programs, database and network technologies, strategic planning and risk management. Executive acknowledges and agrees that all Confidential Information of Employer and/or its affiliates will be received in confidence and as a fiduciary of Employer. Executive will exercise utmost diligence to protect and guard the Confidential Information.
 
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(b)           Executive agrees that he will not, without the express written consent of the Board, take with him upon the termination of this Agreement, any document or paper, or any photocopy or reproduction or duplication thereof, relating to any Confidential Information.
 
(c)           Executive agrees that he will, upon the termination of his employment, return all Employer’s property including but not limited to vehicles leased or owned by Employer, mobile telephone, fuel card, personal computer, all documents, working papers, information whether stored on computer disc or otherwise, and all other records relating to Employer and its business.  Executive agrees that he will confirm in writing that he has complied with this clause, if requested to do so by Employer, within seven (7) days of receipt of such a request.
 
(d)           Executive agrees that, while Executive is employed with Employer, he will not, either directly or indirectly, have an interest in any business (whether as manager, operator, licensor, licensee, partner, 5% or greater equity holder, employee, consultant, director, advisor or otherwise) competitive with Employer or any of its business activities or solicit individuals or other entities that are customers or competitors of Employer.  Executive further agrees that, for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of termination of this Agreement (the “Restricted Period”), Executive shall not use Employer’s trade secrets, either directly or indirectly, to compete in any way with the business of Employer and will not solicit individuals or other entities that are customers or competitors of Employer during the six-month period immediately prior to the date of termination of this Agreement, to terminate or change their contracts or business relations with Employer. Executive also agrees that, for the Restricted Period, he will not, either directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of Employer to terminate his employment with Employer.
 
(e)           For purposes of this Section 9, “Employer” shall include any of its parents, subsidiaries or any other entity in which it holds a 50% or greater equity interest.
 
10.           Inventions.
 
(a)           Any and all inventions, product, discoveries, improvements, processes, formulae, manufacturing methods or techniques, designs or styles, software applications or programs (collectively, “Inventions”) made, developed or created by Executive, alone or in conjunction with others, during regular hours of work or otherwise, during the term of Executive’s employment with Employer and for a period of two years thereafter that may be directly or indirectly related to the business of, or tests being carried out by, Employer, or any of its parents, subsidiaries, shall be promptly disclosed by Executive to Employer and shall be Employer’s exclusive property. The following provisions of the California Labor Code shall supplement this Section 10(a):
 
SECTION 2870 OF THE CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE
 
Application of Provisions Providing that Employee Shall Assign or Offer to Assign Rights in Invention to Employer.
 
(a)           Any provision in an employment agreement which provides that an employee shall assign, or offer to assign, any of his or her rights in an invention to his or her employer shall not apply to an invention that the employee developed entirely on his or her own time without using employer’s equipment, supplies, facilities, or trade secret information except for those inventions that either:
 
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(1)             Relate at the time of conception or reduction to practice of the invention to employer’s business, or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development of employer; or
 
(2)             Result from any work performed by the employee for employer.
 
(b)           To the extent a provision in an employment agreement purports to require an employee to assign an invention otherwise excluded from being required to be assigned under subdivision (a), the provision is against the public policy of this state and is unenforceable.
 
(b)           Executive will, upon Employer’s request and without additional compensation, execute any documents necessary or advisable in the opinion of Employer’s legal counsel to direct the issuance of patents to Employer with respect to Inventions that are to be Employer’s exclusive property under this Section 10 or to vest in Employer title to the Inventions; the expense of securing any patent, however, shall be borne by Employer.
 
(c)           Executive will hold for Employer’s sole benefit any Invention that is to be Employer’s exclusive property under this Section 10 for which no patent is issued.
 
11.           No Violation.  Executive represents that he is not bound by any Agreement with any former employer or other party that would be violated by Executive’s employment by Employer.
 
12.           Injunctive Relief.  Executive acknowledges that the breach, or threatened breach, by Executive of the provisions of this Agreement shall cause irreparable harm to Employer, which harm cannot be fully redressed by the payment of damages to Employer. Accordingly, Employer shall be entitled, in addition to any other right or remedy it may have at law or in equity, to seek an injunction or restraining Executive from any violation or threatened violation of this Agreement.
 
13.           Dispute Resolution.  Subject to Section 12, all claims, disputes and other matters in controversy (“dispute”) arising, directly or indirectly out of or related to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, whether contractual or noncontractual, and whether during the term or after the termination of this Agreement, shall be resolved exclusively according to the procedures set forth in this Section 13, and not through resort to any judicial proceedings.
 
(a)           Neither party shall commence an arbitration proceeding pursuant to the provisions of Section 13(b) unless that party first gives a written notice (a “Dispute Notice”) to the other party setting forth the nature of the dispute. The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute by mediation under the American Arbitration Association Commercial Mediation Rules in effect on the date of the Dispute Notice. If the parties cannot agree on the selection of a mediator within twenty (20) days after delivery of the Dispute Notice, the mediator will be selected by the American Arbitration Association. If the dispute has not been resolved by mediation within sixty (60) days after delivery of the Dispute Notice, then the dispute shall be determined by arbitration in accordance with the provisions below.
 
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(b)           Any dispute that is not settled by mediation as provided in Section 13(a) shall be resolved by arbitration in Orange County, California, before a single arbitrator appointed by the American Arbitration Association or its successor. The determination of the arbitrator shall be final and absolute. The arbitrator shall be governed by the duly promulgated rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association or its successor then in effect, and the pertinent provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to arbitration. The decision of the arbitrator may be entered as a final judgment in any court of the State of California or elsewhere. The prevailing party in any such arbitration shall also be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’, accountants’ and experts’ fees and costs of suit in addition to any other relief awarded the prevailing party.
 
14.           Miscellaneous.
 
(a)           If any provisions contained in this Agreement is for any reason held to be totally invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be fully severable, and in lieu of such invalid or unenforceable provision there will be added automatically as part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms as may be valid and enforceable.
 
(b)           All notices and other communications required or permitted hereunder or necessary or convenience in connection herewith shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when mailed by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested or hand delivered, as follows (provided that notice of change of address shall be deemed given only when received):
 
 
If to Employer:
Balqon Corporation
 
1701 E. Edinger, Unit E-3
 
Santa Ana, CA 92705
 
Attention: Board of Directors
 
 
If to Executive:
Balwinder Samra
 
8 Rosewood
 
Aliso Viejo, CA  92656
 
or to such other names or addresses as Employer or Executive, as the case may be, shall designate by notice to the other party hereto in the manner specified in this Section 13(b).
 
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(c)           This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Employer, its successors, legal representatives and assigns, and Executive, his heirs, executors, administrators, representatives, legatees and permitted assigns. Executive agrees that his rights and obligations hereunder are personal to him and may not be assigned without the express written consent of Employer. If Executive should die while any amounts are due to him pursuant to this Agreement, all such amounts shall be paid to Executive’s devisee, legatee or other designee, or if there be no such designee, to Executive’s estate. Employer will require any successor or assign (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of Employer, by Agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Executive and his legal counsel, expressly, absolutely and unconditionally to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that Employer would be required to perform each of them if no such succession or assignment had taken place. Any failure of Employer to obtain such agreement prior to the effectiveness of any such succession or assignment shall be a material breach of this Agreement and shall entitle Executive to terminate Executive’s employment for Good Reason. As used in this Agreement, “Employer” means Balqon Corporation and any successor or assign to its business and/or assets which executes and delivers the Agreement provided for in this Section or which otherwise becomes bound by all the terms and provisions of this Agreement by operation of law. If at any time during the term of this Agreement Executive is employed by any company a majority of the voting securities of which is then owned by Employer, “Employer” as used in this Agreement shall in addition include that subsidiary company. In that event, Employer agrees that it shall pay or shall cause the subsidiary company to pay any amounts owed to Executive pursuant to this Agreement.
 
(d)           This Agreement replaces and merges all previous agreements and discussions relating to the same or similar subject matters between Executive and Employer with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement (other than any option agreement dated prior to the Effective Date between Executive and Employer), including without limitation that certain Employment Agreement dated effective as of April 30, 2008 between Balqon Corporation, a California corporation (“Balqon California”), and Executive, which Employment Agreement was assumed by Employer upon the closing of the merger between Employer and Balqon California. This Agreement may not be modified in any respect by any verbal statement, representation or agreement made by any employee, officer, or representative of Employer or by any written agreement unless signed by an officer of Employer who is expressly authorized by Employer to execute that document.
 
(e)           The laws of the State of California will govern the interpretation, validity and effect of this Agreement without regard to principles of conflicts of law, the place of execution or the place for performance thereof.
 
(f)            Executive and Employer shall execute and deliver any and all additional instruments and agreements that may be necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this Agreement.
 
(g)           The descriptive headings of the several sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute a party of this Agreement.
 
(h)           This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same Agreement.
 
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(i)            Executive acknowledges that Executive has had the opportunity to read this Agreement and discuss it with advisors and legal counsel, if Executive has so chosen. Executive also acknowledges the importance of this Agreement and that Employer is relying on this Agreement in entering into an employment relationship with Executive.
 
The undersigned, intending to be legally bound, have executed this Agreement effective as of the date first written above.
 
 
BALQON CORPORATION
 
       
Date:  October 24, 2008
By:
/s/ Henry Velazquez,  
   
Henry Velazquez,
Chairman of the Audit Committee
 
       
Date:  October 24, 2008
By:
/s/ Balwinder Samra  
   
BALWINDER SAMRA
 
 
 
 
 
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APPENDIX I
 
Additional Definitions
 
For purposes of this Agreement, the following additional capitalized terms shall have the respective definitions set forth below:
 
Benefit Plan. The term “Benefit Plan” means any benefit plan or arrangement (including, without limitation, Employer’s profit sharing or stock option or stock incentive plans, if any, and medical, disability and life insurance plans) in which Executive is participating (or any other plans providing Executive with substantially similar benefits).
 
Change in Control.  The term “Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events:
 
(a)           the acquisition, directly or indirectly, by any “person” or “group” (as those terms are defined in Sections 3(a)(9), 13(d), and 14(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules thereunder) of “beneficial ownership” (as determined pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (“voting securities”) of Employer that represent 40% or more of the combined voting power of Employer’s then outstanding voting securities or 50% or more of the combined Fair Market Value of Employer’s then outstanding stock, other than:
 
(i)           an acquisition by a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Employer or any person controlled by Employer or by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by Employer or any person controlled by Employer, or
 
(ii)           an acquisition of voting securities by Employer or a corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of Employer in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the stock of Employer.
 
provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing, an acquisition of Employer’s securities by Employer that (x) causes Employer’s voting securities beneficially owned by a person or group to represent 40% or more of the combined voting power of Employer’s then outstanding voting securities or (y) cause Employer’s stock beneficially owned by a person or group to represent 50% or more of the combined Fair Market Value of Employer’s then outstanding stock shall not be considered an acquisition by any person or group for purposes of this subsection (a); provided, however, that if a person or group shall become the beneficial owner of 40% or more of the combined voting power of Employer’s then outstanding voting securities or 50% or more of the combined Fair Market Value of Employer’s then outstanding stock by reason of share acquisitions by Employer as described above and shall, after such share acquisitions by Employer, become the beneficial owner of any additional securities of Employer, then such acquisition shall constitute a Change in Control;
 
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(b)           the date a majority of members of the Board is replaced during any 12-month period by directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members of the Board before the date of the appointment or election, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a person other than the Board;
 
(c)           the acquisition by any “person” or “group” (as those terms are defined in Sections 3(a)(9), 13(d), and 14(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules thereunder), or combined acquisitions during the 12-month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or group, of ownership of assets from Employer that have a total gross fair market value equal to or more than 40% of the total gross fair market value of all of the assets of the corporation immediately before such acquisition; and
 
(d)           stockholder approval of a complete liquidation or dissolution of Employer.
 
For purposes of subsection (a) above, the calculation of voting power shall be made as if the date of the acquisition were a record date for a vote of Employer’s stockholders, and for purposes of subsection (c) above, the calculation of voting power shall be made as if the date of the consummation of the transaction were a record date for a vote of Employer’s stockholders.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, there is no Change in Control event when there is a transfer to an entity that is controlled by the stockholders of the Company immediately after the transfer.  A transfer of assets by Employer is not treated as a Change in Control if the assets are transferred to:
 
(i)             a stockholder of Employer (immediately before the asset transfer) in exchange for or with respect to the stockholders’ stock;
 
(ii)            an entity, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by Employer;
 
(iii)           a person or group that owns, directly or indirectly, 50% or more of the total value or voting power of all the outstanding stock of Employer; or
 
(iv)           an entity, at least 50% of the total value or voting power of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by a person or group described in (iii) above.
 
Due Cause. The term “Due Cause” means any of the following events:
 
(a)           any intentional misapplication by Executive of Employer’s funds or other material assets, or any other act of dishonesty injurious to Employer committed by Executive; or
 
(b)           Executive’s conviction of (i) a felony or (ii) a crime involving moral turpitude; or
 
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(c)           Executive’s use or possession of any controlled substance or chronic abuse of alcoholic beverages, which use or possession the Board reasonably determines renders Executive unfit to serve in his capacity as a senior executive of Employer; or
 
(d)           Executive’s breach, nonperformance or nonobservance of any of the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to Executive’s failure to comply with the reasonable directions of the Board.
 
Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing subsections (c) or (d) to the contrary, Employer shall not terminate Executive under subsections (c) or (d) unless the Board first provides Executive with a written memorandum describing in detail how his performance hereunder is not satisfactory and Executive is given a reasonable period of time (not less than thirty (30) days) to remedy the unsatisfactory performance related by the Board to Executive in that memorandum. A determination of whether Executive has satisfactorily remedied the unsatisfactory performance shall be promptly made by a majority of the disinterested directors of the Board at the end of the period provided to Executive for remedy and their determination shall be final.
 
Exchange Act.  The term “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
Fair Market-Value.  The term “Fair Market Value” of a share of Employer’s common stock as of a given date shall be: (a) if the common stock is listed or admitted for trading on any United States national securities exchange and/or is quoted on a system of automated dissemination of quotations of securities prices in common use, the last reported sale price of a share of common stock on the principal exchange or system on which shares of common stock are trading on such date (or if no sale occurred on such date, then on the next preceding date on which a trade occurred); provided, however, that if the common stock is not a last sale reported security, then the Fair Market Value shall be the average of the closing high bid and low asked quotations for a share of common stock on such principal exchange or system on such date (or if bid and asked prices were not both reported on such date, then on the next preceding date on which bid and asked prices were both reported); provided further, that the sale, bid and asked prices referred to in this clause (a) shall be as reported in a newspaper of general circulation or by such other source as the Board deems reliable; or (b) if the common stock is not listed or admitted for trading on such an exchange or system on such date, the Fair Market Value of a share of common stock as established by the Board acting in good faith, taking into account all material information available with respect to the value of a share of common stock, including, without limitation, the value of the tangible and intangible assets of Employer, the present value of its anticipated future cash flows, the market value of the stock or equity interests in other entities engaged in substantially the same business, recent arm’s length transactions involving the sale of common stock, and other relevant factors such as control premiums or discounts for lack of marketability.
 
Good Reason. The term “Good Reason” as used in this Agreement shall mean any of the following which occur without Executive’s written consent and provided that Executive notifies Employer’s Board in writing of the event or condition constituting “Good Reason” within thirty (30) days of the initial existence of such event or condition, that Executive intends to terminate his employment for such Good Reason, specifying the Good Reason, and Employer fails to remedy the specified event or condition within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice:
 
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(a)           the material diminution in Executive’s authority, duties, or responsibilities; a material diminution in Executive’s titles or offices; any removal of Executive from or any failure to reelect Executive to any of his positions as an officer, except in connection with the termination of his employment for disability; Retirement; Executive’s death; or by Executive other than for Good Reason;
 
(b)           a purported reduction by Employer in Executive’s base salary amounting to a material diminution in such salary to an amount less than the greater of (i) the base salary as in effect on the date hereof or (ii) 10% below the base salary in effect at the time of the purported reduction; or
 
(c)           a failure by Employer to comply with any material provision resulting in a material breach by Employer of this Agreement which has not been cured within 30 days after notice of noncompliance has been given by Executive to Employer, or if the failure is not capable of being cured in that time, a cure shall not have been diligently initiated by Employer within the 30 day period;
 
provided, however, that any of the foregoing actions shall not be considered to be Good Reason if the action is undertaken by Employer as a termination for Due Cause.
 
 
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EX-10.5 11 ex_10-5.htm EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT VELASQUEZ ex_10-5.htm


EXHIBIT 10.5
 
 
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
 
 
THIS EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) dated effective as of October 24, 2008 (“Effective Date”), is made and entered into by and between BALQON CORPORATION, a Nevada corporation (“Employer”), and HENRY VELASQUEZ (“Executive”).
 
R E C I T A L S
 
Employer desires that Executive enter into an employment relationship with Employer in order to provide the necessary leadership and senior management skills that are important to the success of Employer. Employer believes that obtaining Executive’s services as an employee of Employer and the benefits of his business experience are of material importance to Employer and Employer’s stockholders.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of Executive’s employment by Employer and the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Employer and Executive intend by this Agreement to specify the terms and conditions of Executive’s employment relationship with Employer.
 
1.             General Duties of Employer and Executive.
 
(a)           Employer agrees to employ Executive and Executive agrees to accept employment by Employer and to serve Employer in an executive capacity upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. Employer hereby employs Executive as Vice President Engineering as of the Effective Date, reporting to the President of Employer (the “President”).  Executive will also serve as a member of the Board of Directors of Employer (the “Board”).  Executive’s duties and responsibilities shall be those normally assumed by the Vice President Engineering of a publicly-owned company similarly situated to Employer, as well as such other or additional duties, as may from time-to-time be assigned to Executive by the President. Such other or additional duties shall be consistent with the senior executive functions set forth above.
 
(b)           While employed hereunder, Executive shall use his best efforts to obey the lawful directions of the Board. Executive shall also use his best efforts to promote the interests of Employer and to maintain and to promote the reputation of Employer. While employed hereunder, Executive shall devote his full business time, efforts, skills and attention to the affairs of Employer and faithfully perform his duties and responsibilities hereunder.
 
(c)           While this Agreement is in effect, Executive may from time to time engage in any activities that do not compete directly with Employer, provided that such activities do not interfere with his performance of his duties. Executive shall be permitted to (i) invest his personal assets as a passive investor in such form or manner as Executive may choose in his discretion, (ii) participate in various charitable efforts, and (iii) serve as a member of the Board of Directors of other corporations which are not competitors of Employer.
 
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2.             Compensation and Benefits.
 
(a)           As compensation for his services to Employer, Employer shall pay to Executive an annual base salary of $150,000, payable in equal semimonthly payments in accordance with Employer’s regular payroll policy for salaried employees (the “Salary”). The Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”) shall perform an annual review of Executive’s Salary based on a review of Executive’s performance of his duties and Employer’s other compensation policies. The Compensation Committee may, at its sole discretion, increase (but not decrease) the Salary at any time, and from time to time; provided, however, that commencing on the second anniversary of the Effective Date, Executive’s annual base salary shall be increased to $175,000.
 
(b)           In addition to the foregoing Salary, Executive shall be eligible for an annual incentive bonus (“Incentive Bonus”) commencing in 2010 with respect to fiscal 2009, based on criteria determined by the Compensation Committee, at its sole discretion.  The Incentive Bonus, if any, shall be payable in cash, following the date on which Employer’s Form 10-K for the previous fiscal year is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, but in no event later than the Short Term Deferral Date as defined in Section 3(a).
 
(c)           Upon Executive’s furnishing to Employer customary and reasonable documentary support (such as receipts or paid bills) evidencing costs and expenses incurred by him in the performance of his services and duties hereunder (including, without limitation, travel and entertainment, cellular telephone, computer and other home office expenses) and containing sufficient information to establish the amount, date, place and essential character of the expenditure, Executive shall be reimbursed for such costs and expenses in accordance with Employer’s normal expense reimbursement policy.
 
(d)           Executive shall be entitled to participate in the medical (including hospitalization), dental, life and disability insurance plans, to the extent offered by Employer, and in amounts consistent with Employer’s policy for other senior executive officers of Employer, with premiums for all such insurance for Executive and his dependents to be paid by Employer, subject to customary employee contributions.
 
(e)           Executive shall have the right to participate in any additional compensation, benefit, bonus, pension, stock option, stock purchase, 401(k) or other plan or arrangement of Employer now or hereafter existing for the benefit of other senior executive officers of Employer, to the extent offered by Employer, and in amounts consistent with the Employer’s policy.
 
(f)            Executive shall be entitled to vacation (but in no event less than three (3) weeks per year), holiday and other paid or unpaid leaves of absence consistent with Employer’s normal policies for other senior executive officers of Employer or as otherwise approved by the Board.  Executive shall be entitled to accrue vacation time for one (1) year.  If Executive does not take the accrued vacation during the following year, he shall be paid for the unused vacation at his Salary rate then in effect.
 
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(g)           Employer shall purchase and maintain in effect a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy with a minimum limit of liability of $3,000,000 and shall enter into an indemnification agreement with Executive upon terms and conditions mutually acceptable to Employer and Executive.
 
(h)           Employer agrees, by action of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, to nominate Executive as a Class II member of the Board and seek stockholder approval of such nomination at the 2009 annual meeting of the stockholders of Employer.
 
3.             Deferred Compensation.
 
(a)           This Agreement is not intended to provide for any deferral of compensation payable during Executive’s employment pursuant to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and, accordingly, any compensation paid to Executive pursuant to this Agreement during Executive’s employment is intended to be paid not later than the later of:  (i) the fifteenth (15th) day of the third (3rd) month following the Executive’s first (1st) taxable year in which such benefit is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, and (ii) the fifteenth (15th) day of the third (3rd) month following the first (1st) taxable year of Employer in which such benefit is no longer subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture, as determined in accordance with Section 409A of the Code and any Treasury Regulations and other guidance issued thereunder.  The date determined under this subsection is referred to as the “Short-Term Deferral Date.”  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the event that any compensation paid pursuant to this Agreement during Executive’s employment is not actually or constructively received by Executive on or before the Short-Term Deferral Date, to the extent such compensation, or any portion thereof, constitutes a deferral of compensation subject to Code Section 409A, then, subject to Section 3(b), such benefit shall be paid upon Executive’s separation from service, with respect to Employer and its affiliates within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code.
 
(b)           In the event that Executive is a “specified employee,” as defined in Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code as of the date of any separation from service with respect to Employer and its affiliates, no payment of deferred compensation subject to Code Section 409A may be made to Executive before the date that is six (6) months after the date of separation from service (or, if earlier, the date of death of the specified employee), and, in such case, any payments shall be accumulated and paid on the first date of the seventh (7th) month following separation from service; provided, however, that any payment or portion thereof which is subject to an exemption for separation pay to specified employees as provided under Treasury Regulation § 1.409A, or is subject to any other exemption provided under Treasury Regulation § 1.409A allowing for payment to a specified employee prior to the date that is six (6) months after the date of separation from service, may be paid to Executive upon separation from service.
 
4.             Preservation of Business; Fiduciary Responsibility.  Executive shall use his best efforts to preserve the business and organization of Employer and to preserve the business relations of Employer. So long as the Executive is employed by Employer, Executive shall observe and fulfill proper standards of fiduciary responsibility attendant upon his service and office.
 
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5.             No Specified Term; Employment at Will.  The employment relationship between Employer and Executive pursuant to this Agreement is not for any specific term, but may be terminated with or without cause, by Employer or by Executive, at any time and for any reason, subject to the rights and obligations of Employer and Executive as set forth in this Agreement.  Any modification to the nature of the at-will employment relationship between Employer and Executive must be made in writing, and must be signed by Executive and by Employer.
 
6.             Termination.  Employer or Executive may terminate Executive’s employment under this Agreement at any time, but only on the following terms:
 
(a)           Employer may terminate Executive’s employment under this Agreement at any time for “Due Cause” (as defined in Appendix I attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference) upon the good faith determination by the Board that Due Cause exists for the termination of the employment relationship.
 
(b)           If Executive is incapacitated by accident, sickness or otherwise so as to render Executive either:  (i)  unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months; or (ii) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months is receiving income replacement benefits for a period of not less than three (3) months under an accident and health plan covering employees of Employer; and such incapacity is confirmed by the U.S. Social Security Administration or in accordance with a disability insurance program maintained by Employer, Employer may terminate Executive’s employment under this Agreement upon giving Executive or his legal representative written notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination date, subject to the provisions of Section 7(b).   Notwithstanding anything expressed or implied above to the contrary, Employer will fully comply with its obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as any other applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance governing the protection of qualified individuals with disabilities as well as Employer’s obligation to provide reasonable accommodation thereunder.
 
(c)           This Agreement shall terminate immediately upon Executive’s death, subject to the provisions of Section 7(b).
 
(d)           Subject to the provisions of Section 7(c), Employer may terminate Executive’s employment under this Agreement at any time for any reason whatsoever, even without Due Cause, by giving a written notice of termination to Executive, in which case the employment relationship shall terminate immediately upon the giving of the notice. If Employer terminates the employment of Executive other than (i) pursuant to Section 6(a) for Due Cause, (ii) due to incapacity pursuant to Section 6(b) or due to Executive’s death pursuant to Section 6(c), or (iii) Executive’s retirement, then the action by Employer, unless consented to in writing by Executive, shall be deemed to be a constructive termination by Employer of Executive’s employment (a “Constructive Termination”), and, in that event, Executive shall be entitled to receive the compensation set forth in Section 7(c).
 
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(e)           Executive may terminate this Agreement at any time within ninety (90) days of the occurrence of any event comprising “Good Reason” (as defined in Appendix I attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference); provided, however, that Executive provides Employer with written notice of the event or condition constituting Good Reason within thirty (30) days of the initial existence of such event or condition, and that Employer shall have a period of thirty (30) days to cure such event or condition and, in the event that Employer fails to cure such event or condition, Executive shall be entitled to receive the compensation set forth in Section 7(c).
 
7.           Effect of Termination.
 
(a)           If the employment relationship is terminated (i) by Employer for Due Cause pursuant to Section 6(a), (ii) by Executive breaching this Agreement by refusing to continue his employment, or (iii) by Executive without Good Reason, then all compensation and benefits shall cease as of the date of termination, other than: (A) those benefits that are provided by retirement and benefit plans and programs specifically adopted and approved by Employer for Executive that are earned and vested by the date of termination; (B) Executive’s pro rata annual Salary (as in effect as of the date of termination, payable in the manner as prescribed in the first sentence of Section 2(a) through the date of termination; (C) any stock options which have vested as of the date of termination pursuant to the terms of the agreement granting the options; and (D) accrued vacation as required by California law.
 
(b)           If Executive’s employment relationship is terminated due to Executive’s incapacity pursuant to Section 6(b) or due to Executive’s death pursuant to Section 6(c), Executive or Executive’s estate or legal representative, shall, subject to Section 3 of this Agreement, be entitled to (i) those benefits that are provided by retirement and benefits plans and programs specifically adopted and approved by Employer for Executive that are earned and vested at the date of termination, (ii) a prorated Incentive Bonus, payable in the manner as prescribed in the second sentence of Section 2(b) (to the extent Executive would otherwise be eligible) for the fiscal year in which incapacity or death occurs, and (iii) a lump-sum cash payment, payable within ten (10) business days of separation from service due to death or disability, but in any event, not later than the Short-Term Deferral Date, in an amount equal to one (1) year of Executive’s then current annual Salary as set forth in Section 2(a).
 
(c)           In the event of a termination of this Agreement as a result of Constructive Termination, or by Executive for Good Reason, then Employer shall, subject to Section 3 of this Agreement:
 
(i)           pay to Executive on the date of termination his Salary in effect as of the date of termination through the end of the month during which the termination occurs plus credit for any vacation earned but not taken;
 
(ii)           pay to Executive on the first business day following the expiration of the revocation period described in Section 7(d) (provided Executive has not tendered his revocation), but in any event, not later than the Short-Term Deferral Date, as severance pay an amount equal to two (2) times Executive’s then current annual Salary;
 
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(iii)           pay to Executive  the prorated Incentive Bonus, to the extent Executive would otherwise be eligible for any, for the fiscal year during which termination occurs, payable as provided in Section 2(a);
 
(iv)           maintain, at Employer’s expense, in full force and effect, for Executive’s continued benefit, all medical insurance to which Executive was entitled immediately prior to the date of termination until the earliest of (i) eighteen (18) months or (ii) the date or dates that Executive’s continued participation in Employer’s medical insurance plan is not possible under the terms of the plans (the earliest of (i) and (ii) is referred to herein as the “Benefits Date”). If Employer’s medical insurance plan does not allow Executive’s continued participation in the plan, then Employer will pay to Executive, in monthly installments, from the date on which Executive’s participation in the medical insurance is prohibited until the date that is eighteen (18) months after the date of termination, an amount equal to the monthly premium or premiums for COBRA coverage with respect to Executive for the discontinued medical insurance; and
 
(v)           pay to Executive on the date of termination a lump-sum cash payment equal to eighteen (18) times the estimated monthly COBRA premiums at the time of termination (taking into account all known or anticipated premium increases) to be used by Executive to maintain Executive’s continued medical insurance coverage for an additional period of eighteen (18) months, pursuant to Cal-COBRA, following the expiration of the COBRA reimbursement payments set forth in Section 7(c)(iv).
 
(d)           Executive shall be entitled to the payments and benefits described in subsections 7(c)(ii) and (iv) only if Executive signs an appropriate separation agreement in a form acceptable to Employer, which includes a release of all claims against Employer to the fullest extent permitted by law, such agreement actually enters into effect following any revocation period required by law, and Executive complies fully with any continuing obligations under this Agreement.
 
(e)           Executive shall not be required to mitigate damages or the amount of any payment provided for under this Agreement by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the amount of any payment provided for under this Agreement be reduced by any compensation earned by Executive as the result of employment by another Employer after the date of termination, or otherwise.
 
(f)            Except as expressly provided herein, the provisions of this Agreement, and any payment or benefit provided for hereunder, shall not reduce any amounts otherwise payable, or in any way diminish Executive’s existing rights, or rights which would accrue solely as a result of the passage of time, under any Employer Benefit Plan, employment agreement or other contract, plan or arrangement.
 
(g)           The amount of any payment provided under this Agreement shall not be reduced by reason of any present value calculation.
 
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(h)           Upon termination of this Agreement, compensation and benefits shall be paid to the Executive as set forth in the applicable subsection of this Section 7 and stock grants or options granted to Executive, if any, shall be governed by the provisions of all stock grant or option agreements between Employer and Executive. In the event of a termination of this Agreement by Executive for Good Reason, all other rights and benefits Executive may have under the employee and/or executive benefit plans and arrangements of Employer generally shall be determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of those plans and arrangements.
 
8.             Covenants of Confidentiality, Nondisclosure and Noncompetition.
 
(a)           During the term of this Agreement, Employer will provide to Executive certain confidential and proprietary information owned by Employer as more fully described below. Executive acknowledges that he occupies or will occupy a position of trust and confidence with Employer, and that Employer would be irreparably damaged if Executive were to breach the covenants set forth in this Section 8(a).  Accordingly, Executive agrees that he will not, without the prior written consent of Employer, at any time during the term of this Agreement or any time thereafter, except as may be required by competent legal authority or as required by Employer to be disclosed in the course of performing Executive’s duties under this Agreement for Employer, use or disclose to any person, firm or other legal entity, any confidential records, secrets or information obtained by Executive during his employment hereunder related to Employer or any parent, subsidiary or affiliated person or entity (collectively, “Confidential Information”). Confidential Information shall include, without limitation, information about Employer’s Inventions (as defined in Section 9(a)), customer lists and product pricing, data, know-how, formulae, processes, ideas, past, current and planned product development, market studies, computer software and programs, database and network technologies, strategic planning and risk management. Executive acknowledges and agrees that all Confidential Information of Employer and/or its affiliates will be received in confidence and as a fiduciary of Employer. Executive will exercise utmost diligence to protect and guard the Confidential Information.
 
(b)           Executive agrees that he will not, without the express written consent of the Board, take with him upon the termination of this Agreement, any document or paper, or any photocopy or reproduction or duplication thereof, relating to any Confidential Information.
 
(c)            Executive agrees that he will, upon the termination of his employment, return all Employer’s property including but not limited to vehicles leased or owned by Employer, mobile telephone, fuel card, personal computer, all documents, working papers, information whether stored on computer disc or otherwise, and all other records relating to Employer and its business.  Executive agrees that he will confirm in writing that he has complied with this clause, if requested to do so by Employer, within seven (7) days of receipt of such a request.
 
(d)           Executive agrees that, while Executive is employed with Employer, he will not, either directly or indirectly, have an interest in any business (whether as manager, operator, licensor, licensee, partner, 5% or greater equity holder, employee, consultant, director, advisor or otherwise) competitive with Employer or any of its business activities or solicit individuals or other entities that are customers or competitors of Employer.  Executive further agrees that, for a period of twenty-four (24) months after the date of termination of this Agreement (the “Restricted Period”), Executive shall not use Employer’s trade secrets, either directly or indirectly, to compete in any way with the business of Employer and will not solicit individuals or other entities that are customers or competitors of Employer during the six-month period immediately prior to the date of termination of this Agreement, to terminate or change their contracts or business relations with Employer. Executive also agrees that, for the Restricted Period, he will not, either directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of Employer to terminate his employment with Employer.
 
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(e)           For purposes of this Section 8, “Employer” shall include any of its parents, subsidiaries or any other entity in which it holds a 50% or greater equity interest.
 
9.           Inventions.
 
(a)           Any and all inventions, product, discoveries, improvements, processes, formulae, manufacturing methods or techniques, designs or styles, software applications or programs (collectively, “Inventions”) made, developed or created by Executive, alone or in conjunction with others, during regular hours of work or otherwise, during the term of Executive’s employment with Employer and for a period of two years thereafter that may be directly or indirectly related to the business of, or tests being carried out by, Employer, or any of its parents, subsidiaries, shall be promptly disclosed by Executive to Employer and shall be Employer’s exclusive property. The following provisions of the California Labor Code shall supplement this Section 9(a):
 
SECTION 2870 OF THE CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE
 
Application of Provisions Providing that Employee Shall Assign or Offer to Assign Rights in Invention to Employer.
 
(a)           Any provision in an employment agreement which provides that an employee shall assign, or offer to assign, any of his or her rights in an invention to his or her employer shall not apply to an invention that the employee developed entirely on his or her own time without using employer’s equipment, supplies, facilities, or trade secret information except for those inventions that either:
 
(1)             Relate at the time of conception or reduction to practice of the invention to employer’s business, or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development of employer; or
 
(2)             Result from any work performed by the employee for employer.
 
(b)           To the extent a provision in an employment agreement purports to require an employee to assign an invention otherwise excluded from being required to be assigned under subdivision (a), the provision is against the public policy of this state and is unenforceable.
 
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(b)           Executive will, upon Employer’s request and without additional compensation, execute any documents necessary or advisable in the opinion of Employer’s legal counsel to direct the issuance of patents to Employer with respect to Inventions that are to be Employer’s exclusive property under this Section 9 or to vest in Employer title to the Inventions; the expense of securing any patent, however, shall be borne by Employer.
 
(c)           Executive will hold for Employer’s sole benefit any Invention that is to be Employer’s exclusive property under this Section 9 for which no patent is issued.
 
10.           No Violation.  Executive represents that he is not bound by any Agreement with any former employer or other party that would be violated by Executive’s employment by Employer.
 
11.           Injunctive Relief.  Executive acknowledges that the breach, or threatened breach, by Executive of the provisions of this Agreement shall cause irreparable harm to Employer, which harm cannot be fully redressed by the payment of damages to Employer. Accordingly, Employer shall be entitled, in addition to any other right or remedy it may have at law or in equity, to seek an injunction or restraining Executive from any violation or threatened violation of this Agreement.
 
12.           Dispute Resolution.  Subject to Section 11, all claims, disputes and other matters in controversy (“dispute”) arising, directly or indirectly out of or related to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, whether contractual or noncontractual, and whether during the term or after the termination of this Agreement, shall be resolved exclusively according to the procedures set forth in this Section 12, and not through resort to any judicial proceedings.
 
(a)           Neither party shall commence an arbitration proceeding pursuant to the provisions of Section 12(b) unless that party first gives a written notice (a “Dispute Notice”) to the other party setting forth the nature of the dispute. The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute by mediation under the American Arbitration Association Commercial Mediation Rules in effect on the date of the Dispute Notice. If the parties cannot agree on the selection of a mediator within twenty (20) days after delivery of the Dispute Notice, the mediator will be selected by the American Arbitration Association. If the dispute has not been resolved by mediation within sixty (60) days after delivery of the Dispute Notice, then the dispute shall be determined by arbitration in accordance with the provisions below.
 
(b)           Any dispute that is not settled by mediation as provided in Section 12(a) shall be resolved by arbitration in Orange County, California, before a single arbitrator appointed by the American Arbitration Association or its successor. The determination of the arbitrator shall be final and absolute. The arbitrator shall be governed by the duly promulgated rules and regulations of the American Arbitration Association or its successor then in effect, and the pertinent provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to arbitration. The decision of the arbitrator may be entered as a final judgment in any court of the State of California or elsewhere. The prevailing party in any such arbitration shall also be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’, accountants’ and experts’ fees and costs of suit in addition to any other relief awarded the prevailing party.
 
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13.           Miscellaneous.
 
(a)           If any provisions contained in this Agreement is for any reason held to be totally invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be fully severable, and in lieu of such invalid or unenforceable provision there will be added automatically as part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms as may be valid and enforceable.
 
(b)           All notices and other communications required or permitted hereunder or necessary or convenience in connection herewith shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when mailed by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested or hand delivered, as follows (provided that notice of change of address shall be deemed given only when received):
 
 
If to Employer:
Balqon Corporation
 
1701 E. Edinger, Unit E-3
 
Santa Ana, CA 92705
 
Attention: Board of Directors
 
 
If to Executive:
Henry Velasquez
 
___________________________
 
___________________________
 
or to such other names or addresses as Employer or Executive, as the case may be, shall designate by notice to the other party hereto in the manner specified in this Section 13(b).
 
(c)           This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Employer, its successors, legal representatives and assigns, and Executive, his heirs, executors, administrators, representatives, legatees and permitted assigns. Executive agrees that his rights and obligations hereunder are personal to him and may not be assigned without the express written consent of Employer. If Executive should die while any amounts are due to him pursuant to this Agreement, all such amounts shall be paid to Executive’s devisee, legatee or other designee, or if there be no such designee, to Executive’s estate. Employer will require any successor or assign (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of Employer, by Agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Executive and his legal counsel, expressly, absolutely and unconditionally to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that Employer would be required to perform each of them if no such succession or assignment had taken place. Any failure of Employer to obtain such agreement prior to the effectiveness of any such succession or assignment shall be a material breach of this Agreement and shall entitle Executive to terminate Executive’s employment for Good Reason. As used in this Agreement, “Employer” means Balqon Corporation and any successor or assign to its business and/or assets which executes and delivers the Agreement provided for in this Section or which otherwise becomes bound by all the terms and provisions of this Agreement by operation of law. If at any time during the term of this Agreement Executive is employed by any company a majority of the voting securities of which is then owned by Employer, “Employer” as used in this Agreement shall in addition include that subsidiary company. In that event, Employer agrees that it shall pay or shall cause the subsidiary company to pay any amounts owed to Executive pursuant to this Agreement.
 
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(d)           This Agreement replaces and merges all previous agreements and discussions relating to the same or similar subject matters between Executive and Employer with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement (other than any option agreement dated prior to the Effective Date between Executive and Employer), including without limitation that certain Employment Agreement dated effective as of August 4, 2008 between Balqon Corporation, a California corporation (“Balqon California”), and Executive, which Employment Agreement was assumed by Employer upon the closing of the merger between Employer and Balqon California. This Agreement may not be modified in any respect by any verbal statement, representation or agreement made by any employee, officer, or representative of Employer or by any written agreement unless signed by an officer of Employer who is expressly authorized by Employer to execute that document.
 
(e)           The laws of the State of California will govern the interpretation, validity and effect of this Agreement without regard to principles of conflicts of law, the place of execution or the place for performance thereof.
 
(f)            Executive and Employer shall execute and deliver any and all additional instruments and agreements that may be necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this Agreement.
 
(g)           The descriptive headings of the several sections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute a party of this Agreement.
 
(h)           This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same Agreement.
 
(i)            Executive acknowledges that Executive has had the opportunity to read this Agreement and discuss it with advisors and legal counsel, if Executive has so chosen. Executive also acknowledges the importance of this Agreement and that Employer is relying on this Agreement in entering into an employment relationship with Executive.
 
The undersigned, intending to be legally bound, have executed this Agreement effective as of the date first written above.
 
 
BALQON CORPORATION
 
       
Date:  October 24, 2008
By:
/s/ Balwinder Samra  
   
Balwinder Samra, Chairman of the Nominating
and Corporate Governance Committee
 
       
Date:  October 24, 2008
By:
/s/ Henry Velasquez  
   
HENRY VELASQUEZ
 
 
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APPENDIX I
 
Additional Definitions
 
For purposes of this Agreement, the following additional capitalized terms shall have the respective definitions set forth below:
 
Benefit Plan. The term “Benefit Plan” means any benefit plan or arrangement (including, without limitation, Employer’s profit sharing or stock option or stock incentive plans, if any, and medical, disability and life insurance plans) in which Executive is participating (or any other plans providing Executive with substantially similar benefits).
 
Due Cause. The term “Due Cause” means any of the following events:
 
(a)           any intentional misapplication by Executive of Employer’s funds or other material assets, or any other act of dishonesty injurious to Employer committed by Executive; or
 
(b)           Executive’s conviction of (i) a felony or (ii) a crime involving moral turpitude; or
 
(c)           Executive’s use or possession of any controlled substance or chronic abuse of alcoholic beverages, which use or possession the Board reasonably determines renders Executive unfit to serve in his capacity as a senior executive of Employer; or
 
(d)           Executive’s breach, nonperformance or nonobservance of any of the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to Executive’s failure to adequately perform his duties or comply with the reasonable directions of the Board.
 
Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing subsections (c) or (d) to the contrary, Employer shall not terminate Executive under subsections (c) or (d) unless the Board first provides Executive with a written memorandum describing in detail how his performance hereunder is not satisfactory and Executive is given a reasonable period of time (not less than thirty (30) days) to remedy the unsatisfactory performance related by the Board to Executive in that memorandum. A determination of whether Executive has satisfactorily remedied the unsatisfactory performance shall be promptly made by a majority of the disinterested directors of the Board at the end of the period provided to Executive for remedy and their determination shall be final.
 
Good Reason. The term “Good Reason” as used in this Agreement shall mean any of the following which occur without Executive’s written consent and provided that Executive notifies Employer’s Board in writing of the event or condition constituting “Good Reason” within thirty (30) days of the initial existence of such event or condition, that Executive intends to terminate his employment for such Good Reason, specifying the Good Reason, and Employer fails to remedy the specified event or condition within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice:
 
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(a)           the material diminution in Executive’s authority, duties, or responsibilities; a material diminution in Executive’s titles or offices; any removal of Executive from or any failure to reelect Executive to any of his positions as an officer, except in connection with the termination of his employment for disability; Retirement; Executive’s death; or by Executive other than for Good Reason;
 
(b)           a purported reduction by Employer in Executive’s base salary amounting to a material diminution in such salary to an amount less than the greater of (i) the base salary as in effect on the date hereof or (ii) 10% below the base salary in effect at the time of the purported reduction; or
 
(c)           a failure by Employer to comply with any material provision resulting in a material breach by Employer of this Agreement which has not been cured within 30 days after notice of noncompliance has been given by Executive to Employer, or if the failure is not capable of being cured in that time, a cure shall not have been diligently initiated by Employer within the 30 day period;
 
provided, however, that any of the foregoing actions shall not be considered to be Good Reason if the action is undertaken by Employer as a termination for Due Cause.
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.6
 
 
AMENDED AND RESTATED
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
 
This Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of __________, 2008, among Balqon Corporation, a California corporation (the “Company”), and the purchasers signatory hereto (each such purchaser is a “Purchaser” and collectively, the “Purchasers”).
 
The parties entered into a Registration Rights Agreement dated July 11, 2008, pursuant to the Senior Secured Convertible Promissory Notes, dated July 11, 2008, as amended on __________, 2008, between the Company and the Purchasers (the “Notes”).
 
The Company and the Purchasers hereby agree as follows:
 
1.             Definitions.  Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein that are defined in the Notes shall have the meanings given such terms in the Notes.  As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
 
Advice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6(d).
 
Effectiveness Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).
 
Filing Date” means, with respect to the Registration Statement required hereunder, the 60th calendar day following the effectiveness of the Merger.
 
Holder” or “Holders” means the holder or holders, as the case may be, from time to time of Registrable Securities.
 
Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c).
 
Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c).
 
Losses” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(a).
 
Plan of Distribution” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).
 
Proceeding” means an action, claim, suit, investigation or proceeding (including, without limitation, an investigation or partial proceeding, such as a deposition), whether commenced or threatened.
 
Prospectus” means the prospectus included in a Registration Statement (including, without limitation, a prospectus that includes any information previously omitted from a prospectus filed as part of an effective registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A promulgated under the Securities Act), as amended or supplemented by any prospectus supplement, with respect to the terms of the offering of any portion of the Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement, and all other amendments and supplements to the Prospectus, including post-effective amendments, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Prospectus.
 
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Registrable Securities” means all of (i) the Shares issuable pursuant to the Notes, (ii) the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants to purchase Company Common Stock issued in connection with the Notes (the “Warrants”), and (iii) any shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon any stock split, dividend or other distribution, recapitalization or similar event with respect to the foregoing.
 
Registration Statement” means the registration statements required to be filed hereunder, including (in each case) the Prospectus, amendments and supplements to such registration statement or Prospectus, including pre- and post-effective amendments, all exhibits thereto, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such registration statement.
 
Rule 415” means Rule 415 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such rule.
 
Rule 424” means Rule 424 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such rule.
 
Selling Shareholder Questionnaire” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a).
 
2.             Shelf Registration.
 
(a)           On or prior to the Filing Date, the Company shall prepare and file with the Commission a Registration Statement covering the resale of 100% of the Registrable Securities for an offering to be made on a continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415; provided, however, that if the SEC takes the position that the offering of some or all of the Registrable Securities is not eligible to be made on a delayed on continuous basis under the provisions of Rule 415, the Company shall amend the Registration Statement prior to its effectiveness to remove from the Registration Statement such portion of the Registrable Securities (the “Cut-back Shares”) and/or agree to such restrictions and limitations on the registration and resale of the Registrable Securities as the SEC may require to assure the Company’s compliance with the requirements of Rule 415 (collectively the “SEC Restrictions”).  Any Cut-back shall be allocated to the Holders of Registrable Securities on a pro rata basis, unless the SEC Restrictions require otherwise.  In the event there are holders of securities other than the Registrable Securities who are entitled to registration rights (“Other Shares”), the securities that are entitled to be included in the registration shall first be allocated to the Holders of Registrable Securities, and thereafter to the holders of the Other Shares, subject to such allocation priorities as are set forth in the registration rights agreements for such Other Shares.  Such Registration Statement shall contain (unless otherwise directed by the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement) the “Plan of Distribution” section substantially in the form attached hereto as Annex A, with such changes as are reasonably required to respond to the actual plan of distribution or any comments to such section by the Commission and to comply with then applicable securities laws.  Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act as promptly as possible after the filing thereof, and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to keep such Registration Statement continuously effective under the Securities Act until the earlier of (A) the date that is two years after the date on which all the Shares are issued to the Holders, (B) the date on which there ceases to be outstanding any Registrable Securities, and (C) the date on which the Company receives an opinion from its legal counsel to the effect that all Registrable Securities can be freely traded without the continued effectiveness of a Registration Statement (the “Effectiveness Period”).
 
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(b)           The parties hereto agree that the Company will not be required to use a Registration Statement for any registration in which securities of the Company are sold to an underwriter for reoffering to the public, and the Company will in no event be required to cooperate with or pay for any such underwritten offering.
 
3.            Registration Procedures
 
In connection with the Company’s registration obligations hereunder, the Company shall:
 
(a)           Not less than three trading days prior to the filing of each Registration Statement or any related Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto (including any document that would be incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference), the Company shall, (i) furnish to each Holder copies of the “Principal and Selling Stockholders” and “Plan of Distribution” sections of such Registration Statement or other documents proposed to be filed, if such sections have been revised since the previous filing of such Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement thereto, which documents (other than those incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference) will be subject to the review of such Holders, and (ii) cause its officers and directors, counsel and independent certified public accountants to respond to such inquiries as shall be necessary, in the reasonable opinion of respective counsel, to conduct a reasonable investigation within the meaning of the Securities Act.  The Company shall not file a Registration Statement or any such Prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto to which the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement shall reasonably object in good faith, provided that, the Company is notified of such objection in writing no later than two trading days after the Holders have been so furnished copies of such documents.  In order to be included in such registration, each Holder agrees to furnish to the Company a completed Questionnaire in the form attached to this Agreement as Annex B (a “Selling Securityholder Questionnaire”) not less than ten days after written request therefore has been made by the Company.  Any Holder who fails to timely forward to the Company the completed Questionnaire shall be excluded from the registration.
 
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(b)           (i) Prepare and file with the Commission such amendments, including post-effective amendments, to a Registration Statement and the Prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep a Registration Statement continuously effective as to the applicable Registrable Securities for the Effectiveness Period and prepare and file with the Commission such additional Registration Statements in order to register for resale under the Securities Act all of the Registrable Securities; (ii) cause the related Prospectus to be amended or supplemented by any required Prospectus supplement (subject to the terms of this Agreement), and as so supplemented or amended to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; (iii) respond as promptly as reasonably possible to any comments received from the Commission with respect to a Registration Statement or any amendment thereto and, upon written request by any Holder of at least 25% of the Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement, as promptly as reasonably possible provide such Holders with true and complete copies of all material written correspondence from and to the Commission relating to a Registration Statement; and (iv) comply in all material respects with the provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act with respect to the disposition of all Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement during the applicable period in accordance (subject to the terms of this Agreement) with the intended methods of disposition by the Holders thereof set forth in such Registration Statement as so amended or in such Prospectus as so supplemented.
 
(c)           Use its commercially reasonable efforts to notify the Holders (which notice shall, pursuant to clauses (ii) through (vi) hereof, be accompanied by an instruction to suspend the use of the Prospectus until the requisite changes have been made) as promptly as reasonably possible and (if requested by any Holder of at least 25% of the Registrable Securities included in a Registration Statement) confirm such notice in writing (i)(A) when a Prospectus or any Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment to a Registration Statement has been filed; (B) when the Commission notifies the Company whether there will be a “review” of such Registration Statement and whenever the Commission comments in writing on such Registration Statement; and (C) with respect to a Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment, when the same has become effective; (ii) of any request by the Commission or any other federal or state governmental authority for amendments or supplements to a Registration Statement or Prospectus or for additional information; (iii) of the issuance by the Commission or any other federal or state governmental authority of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement covering any or all of the Registrable Securities or the initiation of any Proceedings for that purpose; (iv) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, or the initiation or threatening of any Proceeding for such purpose; (v) of the occurrence of any event or passage of time that makes the financial statements included in a Registration Statement ineligible for inclusion therein or any statement made in a Registration Statement or Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference untrue in any material respect or that requires any revisions to a Registration Statement, Prospectus or other documents so that, in the case of a Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be, it will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; and (vi) the occurrence or existence of any pending corporate development with respect to the Company that the Company believes may be material and that, in the determination of the Company, makes it not in the best interest of the Company to allow continued availability of a Registration Statement or Prospectus; provided that any and all of such information shall be kept confidential by each Holder until such information otherwise becomes public, unless disclosure by a Holder is required by law; provided, further, notwithstanding each Holder’s agreement to keep such information confidential, the Holders make no acknowledgement that any such information is material, non-public information.
 
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(d)           Use its commercially reasonable efforts to avoid the issuance of, or, if issued, obtain the withdrawal of (i) any order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement, or (ii) any suspension of the qualification (or exemption from qualification) of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, at the earliest practicable moment.
 
(e)           Furnish to each Holder, without charge, to the extent requested in writing by such Holder, at least one conformed copy of each such Registration Statement and each amendment thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, and all exhibits to such Registration Statement (including those previously furnished or incorporated by reference) promptly after the filing of such documents with the Commission.
 
(f)           Promptly deliver to each Holder, without charge, as many copies of the Prospectus or Prospectuses (including each form of prospectus) and each amendment or supplement thereto as such Holder may reasonably request in writing in connection with resales by such Holder.  Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company hereby consents to the use of such Prospectus and each amendment or supplement thereto by each of the Holders in connection with the offering and sale of the Registrable Securities covered by such Prospectus and any amendment or supplement thereto, except after the giving on any notice pursuant to Section 3(c).
 
(g)           Prior to any resale of Registrable Securities by a Holder, use its commercially reasonable efforts to register or qualify or cooperate with the selling Holders in connection with the registration or qualification (or exemption from the registration or qualification) of such Registrable Securities for the resale by the Holder under the securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions within the United States as any Holder reasonably requests in writing, to keep each registration or qualification (or exemption therefrom) effective during the Effectiveness Period and to do any and all other acts or things reasonably necessary to enable the disposition in such jurisdictions of the Registrable Securities covered by each Registration Statement; provided, that the Company shall not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it is not then so qualified, subject the Company to any material tax in any such jurisdiction where it is not then so subject or file a general consent to service of process in any such jurisdiction.
 
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(h)           If requested by a selling Holder, cooperate with such Holder to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing Registrable Securities to be delivered to a transferee pursuant to a Registration Statement, which certificates shall be free, to the extent permitted by applicable law, of all restrictive legends, and to enable such Registrable Securities to be in such denominations and registered in such names as any such Holder may request.
 
(i)           Upon the occurrence of any event contemplated by this Section 3, as promptly as reasonably possible under the circumstances taking into account the Company’s good faith assessment of any adverse consequences to the Company and its stockholders of the premature disclosure of such event, prepare a supplement or amendment, including a post-effective amendment, to a Registration Statement or a supplement to the related Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, and file any other required document so that, as thereafter delivered, neither a Registration Statement nor such Prospectus will contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.  If the Company notifies the Holders in accordance with clauses (ii) through (vi) of Section 3(c) above to suspend the use of any Prospectus until the requisite changes to such Prospectus have been made, then the Holders shall suspend use of such Prospectus.  The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed as promptly as is practicable.  The Company shall be entitled to exercise its right under this Section 3(i) to suspend the availability of a Registration Statement and Prospectus for a period not to exceed 40 trading days (which need not be consecutive days) in any 12 month period.
 
(j)           Comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Commission until the end of the Effectiveness Period.
 
(k)           The Company may require each selling Holder to furnish to the Company a certified statement as to the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such Holder and, the person who has voting and dispositive control over the such shares.  The Company shall have no obligation to keep a Prospectus usable or to give notice that a Prospectus is not usable by a particular Holder, and the Company will have no liability for, to the extent such Prospectus is not usable by such Holder because current information with respect to such Holder is not included therein because such Holder has not provided information to the Company in accordance with Section 3(a) or this Section 3(k).
 
(l)           Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, it shall not be a breach or violation of any obligation of the Company hereunder if the Company fails to take any action otherwise required hereunder because, in its reasonable determination, such action would require the Company to disclose material, non-public information that the Company has a bona fide business or legal reason for not disclosing regardless of whether the Company caused such material, non-public information to exist.
 
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4.            Registration Expenses.  All fees and expenses incident to the performance of or compliance with this Agreement by the Company shall be borne by the Company whether or not any Registrable Securities are sold pursuant to a Registration Statement.  The fees and expenses referred to in the foregoing sentence shall include, without limitation, (i) all registration and filing fees (including, without limitation, fees and expenses (A) with respect to filings required to be made with the trading market on which the Common Stock is then listed for trading, and (B) in compliance with applicable state securities or Blue Sky laws reasonably agreed to by the Company in writing (including without limitation, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company in connection with Blue Sky qualifications or exemptions of the Registrable Securities and determination of the eligibility of the Registrable Securities for investment under the laws of such jurisdictions as requested in writing by the Holders), (ii) printing expenses (including, without limitation, expenses of printing certificates for Registrable Securities and of printing prospectuses if the printing of prospectuses is reasonably requested by the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in a Registration Statement), (iii) messenger, telephone and delivery expenses, (iv) fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, (v) Securities Act liability insurance, if the Company so desires such insurance, and (vi) fees and expenses of all other Persons retained by the Company in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  In addition, the Company shall be responsible for all of its internal expenses incurred in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including, without limitation, all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees performing legal or accounting duties), the expense of any annual audit and the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the listing of the Registrable Securities on any trading market as required hereunder.  In no event shall the Company be responsible for any broker or similar commissions or, except to the extent provided for in the Transaction Documents, any legal fees or other costs of the Holders.
 
5.             Indemnification
 
(a)           Indemnification by the Company.  The Company shall, notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, indemnify and hold harmless each Holder, the officers, directors, agents, brokers (including brokers who offer and sell Registrable Securities as principal as a result of a pledge or any failure to perform under a margin call of Common Stock), investment advisors and employees of each of them, each Person who controls any such Holder (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) and the officers, directors, agents and employees of each such controlling Person, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) and expenses (collectively, “Losses”), as incurred, arising out of or relating to any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a Registration Statement, any Prospectus or any form of prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any Prospectus or form of prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, except to the extent, but only to the extent, that (i) such untrue statements or omissions are based solely upon information regarding such Holder furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder expressly for use therein, or to the extent that such information relates to such Holder or such Holder’s proposed method of distribution of Registrable Securities and was reviewed and expressly approved or was not objected to in writing by such Holder expressly for use in a Registration Statement, such Prospectus or such form of Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto (it being understood that each Holder has expressly approved Annex A hereto for this purpose) or (ii) in the case of an occurrence of an event of the type specified in Section 3(c)(ii)-(vi), the use by such Holder of an outdated or defective Prospectus after the Company has notified such Holder in writing that the Prospectus is outdated or defective and prior to the receipt by such Holder of the Advice contemplated in Section 6(d).  The Company shall notify the Holders promptly of the institution, threat or assertion of any Proceeding arising from or in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement of which the Company is aware.
 
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(b)           Indemnification by Holders.  Each Holder shall, severally and not jointly, indemnify and hold harmless each other Holder, the Company, its directors, officers, agents and employees, each Person who controls the Company (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act and Section 20 of the Exchange Act), and the directors, officers, agents or employees of such controlling Persons, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against all Losses, as incurred, to the extent arising out of or based solely upon: (x) such Holder’s failure to comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act, or (y) in the case of an occurrence of an event of the type specified in Section 3(c)(ii)-(vi), the use by such Holder of an outdated or defective Prospectus after the Company has notified such Holder in writing that the Prospectus is outdated or  defective and prior to the receipt by such Holder of the Advice contemplated in Section 6(d) or (z) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement, any Prospectus, or any form of prospectus, or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading (i) to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statement or omission is contained in any information so furnished in writing by such Holder to the Company specifically for inclusion in such Registration Statement or such Prospectus or (ii) to the extent that such untrue statements or omissions are based solely upon information regarding such Holder furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder expressly for use therein, or to the extent that such information relates to such Holder or such Holder’s proposed method of distribution of Registrable Securities and was reviewed and expressly approved or was not objected to in writing by such Holder expressly for use in a Registration Statement (it being understood that each Holder has expressly approved Annex A hereto for this purpose), such Prospectus or such form of Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto.  In no event shall the liability of any selling Holder hereunder be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by such Holder upon the sale of the Registrable Securities giving rise to such indemnification obligation.
 
(c)           Conduct of Indemnification Proceedings. If any Proceeding shall be brought or asserted against any Person entitled to indemnity hereunder (an “Indemnified Party”), such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Person from whom indemnity is sought (the “Indemnifying Party”) in writing, and the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to assume the defense thereof, including the employment of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party and the payment of all fees and expenses incurred in connection with defense thereof; provided, that the failure of any Indemnified Party to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations or liabilities pursuant to this Agreement, except (and only) to the extent that it shall be finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction (which determination is not subject to appeal or further review) that such failure shall have prejudiced the Indemnifying Party.
 
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An Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such Proceeding and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnified Party or Parties unless:  (1) the Indemnifying Party has agreed in writing to pay such fees and expenses; (2) the Indemnifying Party shall have failed promptly to assume the defense of such Proceeding and to employ counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party in any such Proceeding; or (3) the named parties to any such Proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party, and such Indemnified Party shall reasonably believe that a material conflict of interest is likely to exist if the same counsel were to represent such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party (in which case, if such Indemnified Party notifies the Indemnifying Party in writing that it elects to employ separate counsel at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to assume the defense thereof and the reasonable fees and expenses of one separate counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnifying Party).  The Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any settlement of any such Proceeding effected without its written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.  No Indemnifying Party shall, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, effect any settlement of any pending Proceeding in respect of which any Indemnified Party is a party, unless such settlement includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Party from all liability on claims that are the subject matter of such Proceeding.
 
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, all reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party (including reasonable fees and expenses to the extent incurred in connection with investigating or preparing to defend such Proceeding in a manner not inconsistent with this Section) shall be paid to the Indemnified Party, as incurred, within ten trading days following written notice thereof to the Indemnifying Party; provided, that the Indemnified Party shall promptly reimburse the Indemnifying Party for that portion of such fees and expenses applicable to such actions for which such Indemnified Party is not entitled to indemnification hereunder, determined based upon the relative faults of the parties.
 
(d)           Contribution.  If the indemnification under Section 5(a) or 5(b) is unavailable to an Indemnified Party or insufficient to hold an Indemnified Party harmless for any Losses, then each Indemnifying Party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party in connection with the actions, statements or omissions that resulted in such Losses as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of such Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission of a material fact, has been taken or made by, or relates to information supplied by, such Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action, statement or omission.  The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of any Losses shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, any reasonable attorneys’ or other reasonable fees or expenses incurred by such party in connection with any Proceeding to the extent such party would have been indemnified for such fees or expenses if the indemnification provided for in this Section was available to such party in accordance with its terms.
 
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The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 5(d) were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation that does not take into account the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph.  Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5(d), no Holder shall be required to contribute, in the aggregate, any amount in excess of the amount by which the proceeds actually received by such Holder from the sale of the Registrable Securities subject to the Proceeding exceeds the amount of any damages that such Holder has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission, except in the case of fraud by such Holder.
 
The indemnity and contribution agreements contained in this Section are in addition to any liability that the Indemnifying Parties may have to the Indemnified Parties.
 
6.             Miscellaneous
 
(a)           Remedies.  In the event of a breach by the Company or by a Holder, of any of their obligations under this Agreement, each Holder or the Company, as the case may be, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law and under this Agreement, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Agreement.  The Company and each Holder agree that monetary damages would not provide adequate compensation for any losses incurred by reason of a breach by it of any of the provisions of this Agreement and hereby further agrees that, in the event of any action for specific performance in respect of such breach, it shall waive the defense that a remedy at law would be adequate.
 
(b)           No Piggyback on Registrations.  Except as set forth on Schedule 6(b) attached hereto, neither the Company nor any of its security holders (other than the Holders in such capacity pursuant hereto) may include securities of the Company in the initial Registration Statement other than the Registrable Securities.
 
(c)           Compliance.  Each Holder covenants and agrees that it will comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act as applicable to it in connection with sales of Registrable Securities pursuant to a Registration Statement.
 
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(d)           Discontinued Disposition.  Each Holder agrees by its acquisition of such Registrable Securities that, upon receipt of a notice from the Company of the occurrence of any event of the kind described in Section 3(c), such Holder will forthwith discontinue disposition of such Registrable Securities under a Registration Statement until such Holder’s receipt of the copies of the supplemented Prospectus and/or amended Registration Statement or until it is advised in writing (the “Advice”) by the Company that the use of the applicable Prospectus may be resumed, and, in either case, has received copies of any additional or supplemental filings that are incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Prospectus or Registration Statement.  The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed as promptly as it practicable.  The Company agrees and acknowledges that any periods during which the Holder is required to discontinue the disposition of the Registrable Securities hereunder shall be subject to the provisions of Section 2(b).
 
(e)           Amendments and Waivers. The provisions of this Agreement, including the provisions of this sentence, may not be amended, modified or supplemented, and waivers or consents to departures from the provisions hereof may not be given, unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Company and the Holders of a majority of the then outstanding Registrable Securities.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, a waiver or consent to depart from the provisions hereof with respect to a matter that relates exclusively to the rights of Holders and that does not directly or indirectly affect the rights of other Holders may be given by Holders of all of the Registrable Securities to which such waiver or consent relates; provided, however, that the provisions of this sentence may not be amended, modified, or supplemented except in accordance with the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence.
 
(f)           Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted to be provided to a party hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given and effective on the earliest of (i) the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via facsimile (provided the sender receives a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission) or e-mail prior to 5:00 p.m. (Los Angeles, California time) on a business day, (ii) the next business day after the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via facsimile or e-mail on a day that is not a business day or later than 4:59 p.m. (Los Angeles, California time) on any business day, (iii) the business day following the date of mailing, if sent overnight by an overnight courier service nationally recognized in the United States, or (iv) upon actual receipt by the party to whom such notice is required to be given. The address for such notices and communications for a party shall be as set forth on the signature pages to the Notes or such other address as may be designated in writing hereafter, in the same manner, by such party.
 
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(g)           Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of each of the parties and shall inure to the benefit of each Holder.  The Company may not assign its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of all of the Holders of the then-outstanding Registrable Securities except in the case of a merger (or similar transaction) in which case the surviving entity shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the Company.  Each Holder may assign their respective rights hereunder in the manner and to the Persons as permitted under the Notes, provided however that at least $100,000 of Registrable Securities are assigned to an assignee who seeks to assert registration rights under this agreement.
 
(h)           No Inconsistent Agreements.  Except as set forth in Schedule 6(h), neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has entered, as of the date hereof, nor shall the Company or any of its subsidiaries, during the period beginning on or after the date of this Agreement and ending at the end of the Effectiveness Period, enter into any agreement with respect to its securities, that would have the effect of impairing the rights granted to the Holders in this Agreement or otherwise conflicts with the provisions hereof.  Except as set forth on Schedule 6(h), neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has previously entered into any agreement granting any registration rights with respect to any of its securities to any Person that have not been satisfied in full.
 
(i)           Execution and Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.  In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission, such signature shall create a valid binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) the same with the same force and effect as if such facsimile signature were the original thereof.
 
(j)           Governing Law.  All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement shall be determined with the provisions of the Notes.
 
(k)           Cumulative Remedies.  The remedies provided herein are cumulative and not exclusive of any remedies provided by law.
 
(l)           Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated, and the parties hereto shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to find and employ an alternative means to achieve the same or substantially the same result as that contemplated by such term, provision, covenant or restriction.  It is hereby stipulated and declared to be the intention of the parties that they would have executed the remaining terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions without including any of such that may be hereafter declared invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable.
 
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(m)           Headings.  The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof.
 
(n)           Independent Nature of Holders’ Obligations and Rights.  The obligations of each Holder hereunder are several and not joint with the obligations of any other Holder hereunder, and no Holder shall be responsible in any way for the performance of the obligations of any other Holder hereunder.  Nothing contained herein or in any other agreement or document delivered at any closing, and no action taken by any Holder pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute the Holders as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that the Holders are in any way acting in concert with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  Each Holder shall be entitled to protect and enforce its rights, including without limitation the rights arising out of this Agreement, and it shall not be necessary for any other Holder to be joined as an additional party in any Proceeding for such purpose.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Registration Rights Agreement as of the date first written above.
 
 
  BALQON CORPORATION  
       
 
By:
/s/ Balwinder Samra  
    Name: B. Samra  
    Title:  President  
 
 
[SIGNATURE PAGE OF HOLDERS FOLLOWS]
 
 
 
 
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[SIGNATURE PAGE OF HOLDERS]

 
Name of Holder: __________________________

Signature of Authorized Signatory of Holder: __________________________

Name of Authorized Signatory: _________________________

Title of Authorized Signatory: __________________________



[SIGNATURE PAGES CONTINUE]
 
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ANNEX A
 
Plan of Distribution
 
 
We are registering the shares of common stock on behalf of the selling stockholders. A “selling stockholder” is a person named on page ___ and also includes any donee, pledgee, transferee, assignee, distributee or other successor-in-interest selling shares received after the date of this prospectus from a selling stockholder as a gift, pledge, partnership or limited liability company distribution or other non-sale related transfer.  The selling stockholders may offer their shares of common stock at prevailing market prices, at prices related to the prevailing market prices, at negotiated prices or at fixed prices or in competitively bid transactions.  Each selling stockholder reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any proposed purchase of shares, whether the purchase is to be made directly or through agents.
 
The selling stockholders may offer their shares of common stock at various times in one or more of the following transactions:
 
 
·
in ordinary brokers’ transactions and transactions in which the broker solicits purchasers;
 
 
·
purchases by a broker-dealer for its account pursuant to this prospectus;
 
 
·
in transactions involving cross or block trades;
 
 
·
in transactions “at the market” to or through market makers in the common stock or into an existing market for the common stock;
 
 
·
in other ways not involving market makers or established trading markets, including direct sales of the shares to purchasers or sales of the shares effected through agents;
 
 
·
through transactions in options, swaps or other derivatives which may or may not be listed on an exchange;
 
 
·
in privately negotiated transactions;
 
 
·
in transactions to cover short sales;
 
 
·
in underwritten transactions; or
 
 
·
in a combination of any of the foregoing transactions.
 
The selling stockholders also may sell all or a portion of their shares in open market transactions in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act provided that they meet the criteria and conform to the requirements of that rule.
 
From time to time, one or more of the selling stockholders may pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares owned by them.  If the selling stockholders default in performance of their secured obligations, the pledges or secured parties may offer and sell the shares from time to time by this prospectus.  The selling stockholders also may transfer and donate shares in other circumstances.  The number of shares beneficially owned by selling stockholders will decrease as and when the selling stockholders transfer or donate their shares or default in performing obligations secured by their shares.  The plan of distribution for the shares offered and sold under this prospectus will otherwise remain unchanged, except that the transferees, donees, pledges, other secured parties or other successors-in-interest will be selling stockholders for purposes of this prospectus.
 
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The selling stockholders may sell short the common stock.  The selling stockholders may deliver this prospectus in connection with such short sales and use the shares offered by this prospectus to cover such short sales.
 
The selling stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers in connection with distributions of the shares or otherwise.  In such transactions, the broker-dealers may engage in short sales of the shares in the course of hedging the positions they assume with the selling stockholder, including positions assumed in connection with distributions of the shares by such broker-dealers.  A selling stockholder also may enter into option or transactions with broker-dealers that involve the delivery of shares to the broker-dealers, who may then resell or otherwise transfer such shares.  In addition, a selling stockholder may loan or pledge shares to a broker-dealer, which may sell the loaned shares or, upon a default by the selling stockholder of the secured obligation, may sell or otherwise transfer the pledged shares.
 
We have advised the selling stockholders that during such times as they may be engaged in a distribution of the shares, they are required to comply with Regulation M under the Securities Exchange Act. With some exceptions, Regulation M prohibits any selling stockholder, any affiliated purchasers and other persons who participate in such a distribution from bidding for or purchasing, or attempting to induce any person to bid for or purchase, any security which is the subject of the distribution until the entire distribution is complete.
 
The selling stockholders may use broker-dealers to sell their shares of common stock.  If this occurs, broker-dealers will either receive discounts or commission from the selling stockholders, or they will receive commissions from the purchasers of shares of common stock for whom they acted as agents.  These brokers may act as dealers by purchasing any and all of the shares covered by this prospectus either as agents for others or as principals for their own accounts and reselling these securities under the prospectus.
 
The selling stockholders and any broker-dealers or other persons acting on behalf of parties that participate in the distribution of the shares may be considered underwriters under the Securities Act.  As such, any commissions or profits they receive on the resale of the shares may be considered underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act.  Neither we nor any selling stockholders can presently estimate the amount of such compensation.
 
As of the date of this prospectus, we are not aware of any agreement, arrangement or understanding between any broker or dealer and any of the selling stockholders with respect to the offer or sale of the shares under this prospectus. If we become aware of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, to the extent required under the Securities Act, we will file a supplemental prospectus to disclose:
 
 
·
the name of any the broker-dealers;
 
 
·
the number of shares involved;
 
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·
the price at which the shares are to be sold;
 
 
·
the number of shares involved;
 
 
·
the price at which the shares are to be sold;
 
 
·
the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to broker-dealers, where applicable;
 
 
·
that the broker-dealers did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out in this prospectus, as supplemented; and
 
 
·
other facts material to the transaction.
 
In addition, when we are notified by a selling stockholder that a donee, pledgee, transferee, assignee, distributee or other successor-in-interest intends to sell more than 500 shares of common stock, we will file a supplement to this prospectus.
 
Certain of the agreements with the selling stockholders contain reciprocal indemnification provisions between us and the selling stockholders to indemnify each other against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, which may be based upon, among other things, any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact.
 
We have agreed to pay substantially all of the expenses incidental to the registration, offering and sale to the public of the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus, other than commissions, fees and discounts of underwriters, brokers, dealers and agents, if any.
 
It is possible that a significant number of shares could be sold at the same time.  Such sales, or the perception that such sales could occur, may adversely affect prevailing market prices for the common stock.
 
This offering by any selling stockholder will terminate on the date on which the selling stockholder has sold all of such selling stockholder’s shares.
 
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Annex B
 
___________
 
Selling Securityholder Notice and Questionnaire
 
The undersigned beneficial owner of common stock, par value $0.___ per share (the “Common Stock”), of Balqon Corporation, (the “Company”), (the “Registrable Securities”) understands that the Company has filed or intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) a registration statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) for the registration and resale under Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), of the Registrable Securities, in accordance with the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of __________, 2008 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), among the Company and the Purchasers named therein.  A copy of the Registration Rights Agreement is available from the Company upon request at the address set forth below.  All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Registration Rights Agreement.
 
Certain legal consequences arise from being named as a selling securityholder in the Registration Statement and the related prospectus.  Accordingly, holders and beneficial owners of Registrable Securities are advised to consult their own securities law counsel regarding the consequences of being named or not being named as a selling securityholder in the Registration Statement and the related prospectus.
 
NOTICE
 
The undersigned beneficial owner (the “Selling Securityholder”) of Registrable Securities hereby elects have the resale of the Registrable Securities owned by it and listed below in Item 3 (unless otherwise specified under such Item 3) covered by the Registration Statement.
 
You must complete and return this questionnaire to the Company in order for your Registrable Securities to be included in the Registration Statement.
 
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The undersigned hereby provides the following information to the Company and represents and warrants that such information is accurate:
 
QUESTIONNAIRE
 
 
1.
Name.
 
 
(a)
Full Legal Name of Selling Securityholder
     
 
 
(b)
Full Legal Name of Registered Holder (if not the same as (a) above) through which Registrable Securities Listed in Item 3 below are held:
     
 
 
(c)
Full Legal Name of Natural Control Person (which means a natural person who directly or indirectly alone or with others has power to vote or dispose of the securities covered by the questionnaire):
     
 
 
2. 
Address for Notices to Selling Securityholder:
     
     
     
 
Telephone:  
Fax:  
Email:  
Contact Person:  
 
 
3.
Beneficial Ownership of Registrable Securities:
 
 
(a)
Type and Number of Registrable Securities beneficially owned:
     
     
     
 
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4. 
Broker-Dealer Status:
 
 
(a)
Are you a broker-dealer?
 
Yes                         No   
 
 
(b)
If “yes” to Section 4(a), did you receive your Registrable Securities as compensation for investment banking services to the Company?
 
Yes                         No   
 
 
Note:
If no, the Commission’s staff has indicated that you should be identified as an underwriter in the Registration Statement.
 
 
(c)
Are you an affiliate of a broker-dealer?
 
Yes                         No   
 
 
(d)
If you are an affiliate of a broker-dealer, do you certify that you bought the Registrable Securities in the ordinary course of business, and at the time of the purchase of the Registrable Securities to be resold, you had no agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the Registrable Securities?
 
Yes                         No   
 
 
Note:
If no, the Commission’s staff has indicated that you should be identified as an underwriter in the Registration Statement.
 
 
 
5. 
Beneficial Ownership of Other Securities of the Company Owned by the Selling Securityholder.
 
Except as set forth below in this Item 5, the undersigned is not the beneficial or registered owner of any securities of the Company other than the Registrable Securities listed above in Item 3.
 
 
(a)
Type and Amount of other securities of the Company beneficially owned by the Selling Securityholder:
     
     
     
 
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6.
Relationships with the Company:
 
Except as set forth below, neither the undersigned nor any of its affiliates, officers, directors or principal equity holders (owners of 5% of more of the equity securities of the undersigned) has held any position or office or has had any other material relationship with the Company (or its predecessors or affiliates) during the past three years.
 
 
State any exceptions here:
   
   
   
 
The undersigned agrees to promptly notify the Company of any inaccuracies or changes in the information provided herein that may occur subsequent to the date hereof at any time while the Registration Statement remains effective.
 
By signing below, the undersigned consents to the disclosure of the information contained herein in its answers to Items 1 through 6 and the inclusion of such information in the Registration Statement and the related prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto.  The undersigned understands that such information will be relied upon by the Company in connection with the preparation or amendment of the Registration Statement and the related prospectus.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, by authority duly given, has caused this Notice and Questionnaire to be executed and delivered either in person or by its duly authorized agent.
 
         
Dated: 
 
Beneficial Owner:  
 
 
 
 
 
By:   
 
       
Name:
Title:

 
PLEASE FAX A COPY OF THE COMPLETED AND EXECUTED NOTICE AND QUESTIONNAIRE, AND RETURN THE ORIGINAL BY OVERNIGHT MAIL, TO:

 
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EXHIBIT 10.7
 
 
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
 
This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of __________, 2008, among Balqon Corporation, a California corporation (the “Company”), and the purchasers signatory hereto (each such purchaser is a “Purchaser” and collectively, the “Purchasers”).
 
This Agreement is made pursuant to the Convertible Promissory Notes, dated as of the date hereof between the Company and the Purchasers (the “Notes”).
 
The Company and the Purchasers hereby agree as follows:
 
1.             Definitions.  Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein that are defined in the Notes shall have the meanings given such terms in the Notes.  As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
 
Advice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6(d).
 
Cut-back” and “Cut-back Shares” shall have the meanings set forth in Section 2(a).
 
Effectiveness Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).
 
 “Filing Date” means, with respect to the Registration Statement required hereunder, the 60th calendar day following the effectiveness of the Merger.
 
Holder” or “Holders” means the holder or holders, as the case may be, from time to time of Registrable Securities.
 
Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c).
 
Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c).
 
Losses” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(a).
 
Plan of Distribution” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).
 
Proceeding” means an action, claim, suit, investigation or proceeding (including, without limitation, an investigation or partial proceeding, such as a deposition), whether commenced or threatened.
 
Prospectus” means the prospectus included in a Registration Statement (including, without limitation, a prospectus that includes any information previously omitted from a prospectus filed as part of an effective registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A promulgated under the Securities Act), as amended or supplemented by any prospectus supplement, with respect to the terms of the offering of any portion of the Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement, and all other amendments and supplements to the Prospectus, including post-effective amendments, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Prospectus.
 
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Registrable Securities” means all of (i) the Shares issuable pursuant to the Notes, (ii) the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrants to purchase Company Common Stock issued in connection with the Notes (the “Warrants”), and (iii) any shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon any stock split, dividend or other distribution, recapitalization or similar event with respect to the foregoing.
 
Registration Statement” means the registration statements required to be filed hereunder, including (in each case) the Prospectus, amendments and supplements to such registration statement or Prospectus, including pre- and post-effective amendments, all exhibits thereto, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such registration statement.
 
Rule 415” means Rule 415 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such rule.
 
Rule 424” means Rule 424 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such rule.
 
Selling Shareholder Questionnaire” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a).
 
2.             Shelf Registration.
 
(a)           On or prior to the Filing Date, the Company shall prepare and file with the Commission a Registration Statement covering the resale of 100% of the Registrable Securities for an offering to be made on a continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415; provided, however, that if the SEC takes the position that the offering of some or all of the Registrable Securities is not eligible to be made on a delayed or continuous basis under the provisions of Rule 415, the Company shall amend the Registration Statement prior to its effectiveness to remove from the Registration Statement such portion of the Registrable Securities (the “Cut-back Shares”) and/or agree to such restrictions and limitations on the registration and resale of the Registrable Securities as the SEC may require to assure the Company’s compliance with the requirements of Rule 415 (collectively, the “SEC Restrictions”). Any cut-back (“Cut-back”) of the Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 2(a) shall be subject to the priority of registration for the Registrable Securities covered by that certain Registration Rights Agreement dated July 11, 2008, as amended (the “Priority Shares”), and any cut-backs shall be allocated to the Holders of Registrable Securities on a pro rata basis, unless the SEC Restrictions require otherwise.  In the event there are holders of securities, other than the Registrable Securities and the Priority Shares, who are entitled to registration rights (“Other Shares”), the securities that are entitled to be included in the registration shall first be allocated to the holders of Priority Shares, next to the Holders of Registrable Securities and thereafter to the holders of Other Shares, subject to such allocation priorities as set forth in the registration rights agreements for such Other Shares.  Such Registration Statement shall contain the “Plan of Distribution” section substantially in the form attached hereto as Annex A, with such changes as are reasonably required to respond to the actual plan of distribution or any comments to such section by the Commission and to comply with then applicable securities laws.  Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act as promptly as possible after the filing thereof, and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to keep such Registration Statement continuously effective under the Securities Act until the earlier of (A) the date that is two years after the date on which all the Shares are issued to the Holders, (B) the date on which there ceases to be outstanding any Registrable Securities, and (C) the date on which the Company receives an opinion from its legal counsel to the effect that all Registrable Securities can be freely traded without the continued effectiveness of a Registration Statement (the “Effectiveness Period”).
 
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(b)           The parties hereto agree that the Company will not be required to use a Registration Statement for any registration in which securities of the Company are sold to an underwriter for reoffering to the public, and the Company will in no event be required to cooperate with or pay for any such underwritten offering.
 
3.             Registration Procedures
 
In connection with the Company’s registration obligations hereunder, the Company shall:
 
(a)           Not less than three trading days prior to the filing of each Registration Statement or any related Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto (including any document that would be incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference), the Company shall, (i) furnish to each Holder copies of the “Principal and Selling Stockholders” and “Plan of Distribution” sections of such Registration Statement or other documents proposed to be filed, if such sections have been revised since the previous filing of such Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement thereto, which documents (other than those incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference) will be subject to the review of such Holders, and (ii) cause its officers and directors, counsel and independent certified public accountants to respond to such inquiries as shall be necessary, in the reasonable opinion of respective counsel, to conduct a reasonable investigation within the meaning of the Securities Act.  The Company shall not file a Registration Statement or any such Prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto to which the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement shall reasonably object in good faith, provided that, the Company is notified of such objection in writing no later than two trading days after the Holders have been so furnished copies of such documents.  In order to be included in such registration, each Holder agrees to furnish to the Company a completed Questionnaire substantially in the form attached to this Agreement as Annex B (a “Selling Securityholder Questionnaire”) not less than ten days after written request therefore has been made by the Company.  Any Holder who fails to timely forward to the Company the completed Questionnaire shall be excluded from the registration.
 
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(b)           (i) Prepare and file with the Commission such amendments, including post-effective amendments, to a Registration Statement and the Prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep a Registration Statement continuously effective as to the applicable Registrable Securities for the Effectiveness Period and prepare and file with the Commission such additional Registration Statements in order to register for resale under the Securities Act all of the Registrable Securities; (ii) cause the related Prospectus to be amended or supplemented by any required Prospectus supplement (subject to the terms of this Agreement), and as so supplemented or amended to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; (iii) respond as promptly as reasonably possible to any comments received from the Commission with respect to a Registration Statement or any amendment thereto and, upon written request by any Holder of at least 25% of the Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement, as promptly as reasonably possible provide such Holders with true and complete copies of all material written correspondence from and to the Commission relating to a Registration Statement; and (iv) comply in all material respects with the provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act with respect to the disposition of all Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement during the applicable period in accordance (subject to the terms of this Agreement) with the intended methods of disposition by the Holders thereof set forth in such Registration Statement as so amended or in such Prospectus as so supplemented.
 
(c)           Use its commercially reasonable efforts to notify the Holders (which notice shall, pursuant to clauses (ii) through (vi) hereof, be accompanied by an instruction to suspend the use of the Prospectus until the requisite changes have been made) as promptly as reasonably possible and (if requested by any Holder of at least 25% of the Registrable Securities included in a Registration Statement) confirm such notice in writing (i)(A) when a Prospectus or any Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment to a Registration Statement has been filed; (B) when the Commission notifies the Company whether there will be a “review” of such Registration Statement and whenever the Commission comments in writing on such Registration Statement; and (C) with respect to a Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment, when the same has become effective; (ii) of any request by the Commission or any other federal or state governmental authority for amendments or supplements to a Registration Statement or Prospectus or for additional information; (iii) of the issuance by the Commission or any other federal or state governmental authority of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement covering any or all of the Registrable Securities or the initiation of any Proceedings for that purpose; (iv) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, or the initiation or threatening of any Proceeding for such purpose; (v) of the occurrence of any event or passage of time that makes the financial statements included in a Registration Statement ineligible for inclusion therein or any statement made in a Registration Statement or Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference untrue in any material respect or that requires any revisions to a Registration Statement, Prospectus or other documents so that, in the case of a Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be, it will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; and (vi) the occurrence or existence of any pending corporate development with respect to the Company that the Company believes may be material and that, in the determination of the Company, makes it not in the best interest of the Company to allow continued availability of a Registration Statement or Prospectus; provided that any and all of such information shall be kept confidential by each Holder until such information otherwise becomes public, unless disclosure by a Holder is required by law; provided, further, notwithstanding each Holder’s agreement to keep such information confidential, the Holders make no acknowledgement that any such information is material, non-public information.
 
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(d)           Use its commercially reasonable efforts to avoid the issuance of, or, if issued, obtain the withdrawal of (i) any order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement, or (ii) any suspension of the qualification (or exemption from qualification) of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, at the earliest practicable moment.
 
(e)           Furnish to each Holder, without charge, to the extent requested in writing by such Holder, at least one conformed copy of each such Registration Statement and each amendment thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, and all exhibits to such Registration Statement (including those previously furnished or incorporated by reference) promptly after the filing of such documents with the Commission.
 
(f)           Promptly deliver to each Holder, without charge, as many copies of the Prospectus or Prospectuses (including each form of prospectus) and each amendment or supplement thereto as such Holder may reasonably request in writing in connection with resales by such Holder.  Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company hereby consents to the use of such Prospectus and each amendment or supplement thereto by each of the Holders in connection with the offering and sale of the Registrable Securities covered by such Prospectus and any amendment or supplement thereto, except after the giving on any notice pursuant to Section 3(c).
 
(g)           Prior to any resale of Registrable Securities by a Holder, use its commercially reasonable efforts to register or qualify or cooperate with the selling Holders in connection with the registration or qualification (or exemption from the registration or qualification) of such Registrable Securities for the resale by the Holder under the securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions within the United States as any Holder reasonably requests in writing, to keep each registration or qualification (or exemption therefrom) effective during the Effectiveness Period and to do any and all other acts or things reasonably necessary to enable the disposition in such jurisdictions of the Registrable Securities covered by each Registration Statement; provided, that the Company shall not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it is not then so qualified, subject the Company to any material tax in any such jurisdiction where it is not then so subject or file a general consent to service of process in any such jurisdiction.
 
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(h)           If requested by a selling Holder, cooperate with such Holder to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing Registrable Securities to be delivered to a transferee pursuant to a Registration Statement, which certificates shall be free, to the extent permitted by applicable law, of all restrictive legends, and to enable such Registrable Securities to be in such denominations and registered in such names as any such Holder may request.
 
(i)           Upon the occurrence of any event contemplated by this Section 3, as promptly as reasonably possible under the circumstances taking into account the Company’s good faith assessment of any adverse consequences to the Company and its stockholders of the premature disclosure of such event, prepare a supplement or amendment, including a post-effective amendment, to a Registration Statement or a supplement to the related Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, and file any other required document so that, as thereafter delivered, neither a Registration Statement nor such Prospectus will contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.  If the Company notifies the Holders in accordance with clauses (ii) through (vi) of Section 3(c) above to suspend the use of any Prospectus until the requisite changes to such Prospectus have been made, then the Holders shall suspend use of such Prospectus.  The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed as promptly as is practicable.  The Company shall be entitled to exercise its right under this Section 3(i) to suspend the availability of a Registration Statement and Prospectus for a period not to exceed 40 trading days (which need not be consecutive days) in any 12 month period.
 
(j)           Comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Commission until the end of the Effectiveness Period.
 
(k)           The Company may require each selling Holder to furnish to the Company a certified statement as to the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such Holder and the person who has voting and dispositive control over the such shares.  The Company shall have no obligation to keep a Prospectus usable or to give notice that a Prospectus is not usable by a particular Holder, and the Company will have no liability for, to the extent such Prospectus is not usable by such Holder because current information with respect to such Holder is not included therein because such Holder has not provided information to the Company in accordance with Section 3(a) or this Section 3(k).
 
(l)           Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, it shall not be a breach or violation of any obligation of the Company hereunder if the Company fails to take any action otherwise required hereunder because, in its reasonable determination, such action would require the Company to disclose material, non-public information that the Company has a bona fide business or legal reason for not disclosing regardless of whether the Company caused such material, non-public information to exist.
 
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4.             Registration Expenses.  All fees and expenses incident to the performance of or compliance with this Agreement by the Company shall be borne by the Company whether or not any Registrable Securities are sold pursuant to a Registration Statement.  The fees and expenses referred to in the foregoing sentence shall include, without limitation, (i) all registration and filing fees (including, without limitation, fees and expenses (A) with respect to filings required to be made with the trading market on which the Common Stock is then listed for trading, and (B) in compliance with applicable state securities or Blue Sky laws reasonably agreed to by the Company in writing (including without limitation, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company in connection with Blue Sky qualifications or exemptions of the Registrable Securities and determination of the eligibility of the Registrable Securities for investment under the laws of such jurisdictions as requested in writing by the Holders), (ii) printing expenses (including, without limitation, expenses of printing certificates for Registrable Securities and of printing prospectuses if the printing of prospectuses is reasonably requested by the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in a Registration Statement), (iii) messenger, telephone and delivery expenses, (iv) fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, (v) Securities Act liability insurance, if the Company so desires such insurance, and (vi) fees and expenses of all other Persons retained by the Company in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  In addition, the Company shall be responsible for all of its internal expenses incurred in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including, without limitation, all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees performing legal or accounting duties), the expense of any annual audit and the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the listing of the Registrable Securities on any trading market as required hereunder.  In no event shall the Company be responsible for any broker or similar commissions or, except to the extent provided for in the Transaction Documents, any legal fees or other costs of the Holders.
 
5.             Indemnification
 
(a)           Indemnification by the Company.  The Company shall, notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, indemnify and hold harmless each Holder, the officers, directors, agents, brokers (including brokers who offer and sell Registrable Securities as principal as a result of a pledge or any failure to perform under a margin call of Common Stock), investment advisors and employees of each of them, each Person who controls any such Holder (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) and the officers, directors, agents and employees of each such controlling Person, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) and expenses (collectively, “Losses”), as incurred, arising out of or relating to any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a Registration Statement, any Prospectus or any form of prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any Prospectus or form of prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, except to the extent, but only to the extent, that (i) such untrue statements or omissions are based solely upon information regarding such Holder furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder expressly for use therein, or to the extent that such information relates to such Holder or such Holder’s proposed method of distribution of Registrable Securities and was reviewed and expressly approved or was not objected to in writing by such Holder expressly for use in a Registration Statement, such Prospectus or such form of Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto (it being understood that each Holder has expressly approved Annex A hereto for this purpose) or (ii) in the case of an occurrence of an event of the type specified in Section 3(c)(ii)-(vi), the use by such Holder of an outdated or defective Prospectus after the Company has notified such Holder in writing that the Prospectus is outdated or defective and prior to the receipt by such Holder of the Advice contemplated in Section 6(d).  The Company shall notify the Holders promptly of the institution, threat or assertion of any Proceeding arising from or in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement of which the Company is aware.
 
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(b)           Indemnification by Holders.  Each Holder shall, severally and not jointly, indemnify and hold harmless each other Holder, the Company, its directors, officers, agents and employees, each Person who controls the Company (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act and Section 20 of the Exchange Act), and the directors, officers, agents or employees of such controlling Persons, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against all Losses, as incurred, to the extent arising out of or based solely upon: (x) such Holder’s failure to comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act, or (y) in the case of an occurrence of an event of the type specified in Section 3(c)(ii)-(vi), the use by such Holder of an outdated or defective Prospectus after the Company has notified such Holder in writing that the Prospectus is outdated or  defective and prior to the receipt by such Holder of the Advice contemplated in Section 6(d) or (z) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement, any Prospectus, or any form of prospectus, or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading (i) to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statement or omission is contained in any information so furnished in writing by such Holder to the Company specifically for inclusion in such Registration Statement or such Prospectus or (ii) to the extent that such untrue statements or omissions are based solely upon information regarding such Holder furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder expressly for use therein, or to the extent that such information relates to such Holder or such Holder’s proposed method of distribution of Registrable Securities and was reviewed and expressly approved or was not objected to in writing by such Holder expressly for use in a Registration Statement (it being understood that each Holder has expressly approved Annex A hereto for this purpose), such Prospectus or such form of Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto.  In no event shall the liability of any selling Holder hereunder be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by such Holder upon the sale of the Registrable Securities giving rise to such indemnification obligation.
 
(c)           Conduct of Indemnification Proceedings. If any Proceeding shall be brought or asserted against any Person entitled to indemnity hereunder (an “Indemnified Party”), such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Person from whom indemnity is sought (the “Indemnifying Party”) in writing, and the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to assume the defense thereof, including the employment of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party and the payment of all fees and expenses incurred in connection with defense thereof; provided, that the failure of any Indemnified Party to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations or liabilities pursuant to this Agreement, except (and only) to the extent that it shall be finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction (which determination is not subject to appeal or further review) that such failure shall have prejudiced the Indemnifying Party.
 
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An Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such Proceeding and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnified Party or Parties unless:  (1) the Indemnifying Party has agreed in writing to pay such fees and expenses; (2) the Indemnifying Party shall have failed promptly to assume the defense of such Proceeding and to employ counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party in any such Proceeding; or (3) the named parties to any such Proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party, and such Indemnified Party shall reasonably believe that a material conflict of interest is likely to exist if the same counsel were to represent such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party (in which case, if such Indemnified Party notifies the Indemnifying Party in writing that it elects to employ separate counsel at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to assume the defense thereof and the reasonable fees and expenses of one separate counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnifying Party).  The Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any settlement of any such Proceeding effected without its written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.  No Indemnifying Party shall, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, effect any settlement of any pending Proceeding in respect of which any Indemnified Party is a party, unless such settlement includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Party from all liability on claims that are the subject matter of such Proceeding.
 
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, all reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party (including reasonable fees and expenses to the extent incurred in connection with investigating or preparing to defend such Proceeding in a manner not inconsistent with this Section) shall be paid to the Indemnified Party, as incurred, within ten trading days following written notice thereof to the Indemnifying Party; provided, that the Indemnified Party shall promptly reimburse the Indemnifying Party for that portion of such fees and expenses applicable to such actions for which such Indemnified Party is not entitled to indemnification hereunder, determined based upon the relative faults of the parties.
 
(d)           Contribution.  If the indemnification under Section 5(a) or 5(b) is unavailable to an Indemnified Party or insufficient to hold an Indemnified Party harmless for any Losses, then each Indemnifying Party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party in connection with the actions, statements or omissions that resulted in such Losses as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of such Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission of a material fact, has been taken or made by, or relates to information supplied by, such Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action, statement or omission.  The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of any Losses shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, any reasonable attorneys’ or other reasonable fees or expenses incurred by such party in connection with any Proceeding to the extent such party would have been indemnified for such fees or expenses if the indemnification provided for in this Section was available to such party in accordance with its terms.
 
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The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 5(d) were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation that does not take into account the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph.  Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5(d), no Holder shall be required to contribute, in the aggregate, any amount in excess of the amount by which the proceeds actually received by such Holder from the sale of the Registrable Securities subject to the Proceeding exceeds the amount of any damages that such Holder has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission, except in the case of fraud by such Holder.
 
The indemnity and contribution agreements contained in this Section are in addition to any liability that the Indemnifying Parties may have to the Indemnified Parties.
 
6.             Miscellaneous
 
(a)           Remedies.  In the event of a breach by the Company or by a Holder, of any of their obligations under this Agreement, each Holder or the Company, as the case may be, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law and under this Agreement, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Agreement.  The Company and each Holder agree that monetary damages would not provide adequate compensation for any losses incurred by reason of a breach by it of any of the provisions of this Agreement and hereby further agrees that, in the event of any action for specific performance in respect of such breach, it shall waive the defense that a remedy at law would be adequate.
 
(b)           No Piggyback on Registrations.  Except as set forth in Schedule 6(b) attached hereto, and subject to the cut-back provisions of Section 2(a), neither the Company nor any of its security holders may include securities of the Company in the initial Registration Statement other than the Priority Shares, the Registrable Securities and the Other Shares.
 
(c)           Compliance.  Each Holder covenants and agrees that it will comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act as applicable to it in connection with sales of Registrable Securities pursuant to a Registration Statement.
 
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(d)           Discontinued Disposition.  Each Holder agrees by its acquisition of such Registrable Securities that, upon receipt of a notice from the Company of the occurrence of any event of the kind described in Section 3(c), such Holder will forthwith discontinue disposition of such Registrable Securities under a Registration Statement until such Holder’s receipt of the copies of the supplemented Prospectus and/or amended Registration Statement or until it is advised in writing (the “Advice”) by the Company that the use of the applicable Prospectus may be resumed, and, in either case, has received copies of any additional or supplemental filings that are incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Prospectus or Registration Statement.  The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed as promptly as it practicable.  The Company agrees and acknowledges that any periods during which the Holder is required to discontinue the disposition of the Registrable Securities hereunder shall be subject to the provisions of Section 2(b).
 
(e)           Amendments and Waivers. The provisions of this Agreement, including the provisions of this sentence, may not be amended, modified or supplemented, and waivers or consents to departures from the provisions hereof may not be given, unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Company and the Holders of a majority of the then outstanding Registrable Securities.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, a waiver or consent to depart from the provisions hereof with respect to a matter that relates exclusively to the rights of Holders and that does not directly or indirectly affect the rights of other Holders may be given by Holders of all of the Registrable Securities to which such waiver or consent relates; provided, however, that the provisions of this sentence may not be amended, modified, or supplemented except in accordance with the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence.
 
(f)           Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted to be provided to a party hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given and effective on the earliest of (i) the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via facsimile (provided the sender receives a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission) or e-mail prior to 5:00 p.m. (Los Angeles, California time) on a business day, (ii) the next business day after the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via facsimile or e-mail on a day that is not a business day or later than 4:59 p.m. (Los Angeles, California time) on any business day, (iii) the business day following the date of mailing, if sent overnight by an overnight courier service nationally recognized in the United States, or (iv) upon actual receipt by the party to whom such notice is required to be given. The address for such notices and communications for a party shall be as set forth on the signature pages to the Notes or such other address as may be designated in writing hereafter, in the same manner, by such party.
 
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(g)           Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of each of the parties and shall inure to the benefit of each Holder.  The Company may not assign its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of all of the Holders of the then-outstanding Registrable Securities except in the case of a merger (or similar transaction) in which case the surviving entity shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the Company.  Each Holder may assign their respective rights hereunder in the manner and to the Persons as permitted under the Notes, provided however that at least $100,000 of Registrable Securities are assigned to an assignee who seeks to assert registration rights under this agreement.
 
(h)           No Inconsistent Agreements.  Except as set forth in Schedule 6(h), neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has entered, as of the date hereof, nor shall the Company or any of its subsidiaries, during the period beginning on or after the date of this Agreement and ending at the end of the Effectiveness Period, enter into any agreement with respect to its securities, that would have the effect of impairing the rights granted to the Holders in this Agreement or otherwise conflicts with the provisions hereof.  Except as set forth in Schedule 6(h), neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has previously entered into any agreement granting any registration rights with respect to any of its securities to any Person that have not been satisfied in full.
 
(i)           Execution and Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.  In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission, such signature shall create a valid binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) the same with the same force and effect as if such facsimile signature were the original thereof.
 
(j)           Governing Law.  All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Agreement shall be determined with the provisions of the Notes.
 
(k)           Cumulative Remedies.  The remedies provided herein are cumulative and not exclusive of any remedies provided by law.
 
(l)           Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated, and the parties hereto shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to find and employ an alternative means to achieve the same or substantially the same result as that contemplated by such term, provision, covenant or restriction.  It is hereby stipulated and declared to be the intention of the parties that they would have executed the remaining terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions without including any of such that may be hereafter declared invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable.
 
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(m)           Headings.  The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof.
 
(n)           Independent Nature of Holders’ Obligations and Rights.  The obligations of each Holder hereunder are several and not joint with the obligations of any other Holder hereunder, and no Holder shall be responsible in any way for the performance of the obligations of any other Holder hereunder.  Nothing contained herein or in any other agreement or document delivered at any closing, and no action taken by any Holder pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute the Holders as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that the Holders are in any way acting in concert with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  Each Holder shall be entitled to protect and enforce its rights, including without limitation the rights arising out of this Agreement, and it shall not be necessary for any other Holder to be joined as an additional party in any Proceeding for such purpose.
 
 
 
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Registration Rights Agreement as of the date first written above.
 
 
  BALQON CORPORATION  
       
 
By:
/s/ Balwinder Samra  
   
Name: B. Samra
Title:  President
 
 

[SIGNATURE PAGE OF HOLDERS FOLLOWS]
 
 
 
 
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[SIGNATURE PAGE OF HOLDERS]

Name of Holder: __________________________

Signature of Authorized Signatory of Holder: __________________________

Name of Authorized Signatory: _________________________

Title of Authorized Signatory: __________________________



[SIGNATURE PAGES CONTINUE]
 
 
 
 
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ANNEX A
 
Plan of Distribution
 
We are registering the shares of common stock on behalf of the selling stockholders. A “selling stockholder” is a person named on page ___ and also includes any donee, pledgee, transferee, assignee, distributee or other successor-in-interest selling shares received after the date of this prospectus from a selling stockholder as a gift, pledge, partnership or limited liability company distribution or other non-sale related transfer.  The selling stockholders may offer their shares of common stock at prevailing market prices, at prices related to the prevailing market prices, at negotiated prices or at fixed prices or in competitively bid transactions.  Each selling stockholder reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, any proposed purchase of shares, whether the purchase is to be made directly or through agents.
 
The selling stockholders may offer their shares of common stock at various times in one or more of the following transactions:
 
 
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in ordinary brokers’ transactions and transactions in which the broker solicits purchasers;
 
 
·
purchases by a broker-dealer for its account pursuant to this prospectus;
 
 
·
in transactions involving cross or block trades;
 
 
·
in transactions “at the market” to or through market makers in the common stock or into an existing market for the common stock;
 
 
·
in other ways not involving market makers or established trading markets, including direct sales of the shares to purchasers or sales of the shares effected through agents;
 
 
·
in privately negotiated transactions;
 
 
·
in underwritten transactions; or
 
 
·
in a combination of any of the foregoing transactions.
 
The selling stockholders also may sell all or a portion of their shares in open market transactions in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act provided that they meet the criteria and conform to the requirements of that rule.
 
From time to time, one or more of the selling stockholders may pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares owned by them.  If the selling stockholders default in performance of their secured obligations, the pledges or secured parties may offer and sell the shares from time to time by this prospectus.  The selling stockholders also may transfer and donate shares in other circumstances.  The number of shares beneficially owned by selling stockholders will decrease as and when the selling stockholders transfer or donate their shares or default in performing obligations secured by their shares.  The plan of distribution for the shares offered and sold under this prospectus will otherwise remain unchanged, except that the transferees, donees, pledges, other secured parties or other successors-in-interest will be selling stockholders for purposes of this prospectus.
 
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We have advised the selling stockholders that during such times as they may be engaged in a distribution of the shares, they are required to comply with Regulation M under the Securities Exchange Act. With some exceptions, Regulation M prohibits any selling stockholder, any affiliated purchasers and other persons who participate in such a distribution from bidding for or purchasing, or attempting to induce any person to bid for or purchase, any security which is the subject of the distribution until the entire distribution is complete.
 
The selling stockholders may use broker-dealers to sell their shares of common stock.  If this occurs, broker-dealers will either receive discounts or commission from the selling stockholders, or they will receive commissions from the purchasers of shares of common stock for whom they acted as agents.  These brokers may act as dealers by purchasing any and all of the shares covered by this prospectus either as agents for others or as principals for their own accounts and reselling these securities under the prospectus.
 
The selling stockholders and any broker-dealers or other persons acting on behalf of parties that participate in the distribution of the shares may be considered underwriters under the Securities Act.  As such, any commissions or profits they receive on the resale of the shares may be considered underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act.  Neither we nor any selling stockholders can presently estimate the amount of such compensation.
 
As of the date of this prospectus, we are not aware of any agreement, arrangement or understanding between any broker or dealer and any of the selling stockholders with respect to the offer or sale of the shares under this prospectus. If we become aware of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, to the extent required under the Securities Act, we will file a supplemental prospectus to disclose:
 
 
·
the name of any the broker-dealers;
 
 
·
the number of shares involved;
 
 
·
the price at which the shares are to be sold;
 
 
·
the number of shares involved;
 
 
·
the price at which the shares are to be sold;
 
 
·
the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to broker-dealers, where applicable;
 
 
·
that the broker-dealers did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out in this prospectus, as supplemented; and
 
 
·
other facts material to the transaction.
 
In addition, when we are notified by a selling stockholder that a donee, pledgee, transferee, assignee, distributee or other successor-in-interest intends to sell more than 500 shares of common stock, we will file a supplement to this prospectus.
 
Certain of the agreements with the selling stockholders contain reciprocal indemnification provisions between us and the selling stockholders to indemnify each other against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, which may be based upon, among other things, any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or any omission or alleged omission of a material fact.
 
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We have agreed to pay substantially all of the expenses incidental to the registration, offering and sale to the public of the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus, other than commissions, fees and discounts of underwriters, brokers, dealers and agents, if any.
 
It is possible that a significant number of shares could be sold at the same time.  Such sales, or the perception that such sales could occur, may adversely affect prevailing market prices for the common stock.
 
This offering by any selling stockholder will terminate on the date on which the selling stockholder has sold all of such selling stockholder’s shares.
 
 
 
 
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Annex B
 
Selling Securityholder Notice and Questionnaire
 
The undersigned beneficial owner of common stock, par value $0.___ per share (the “Common Stock”), of Balqon Corporation, (the “Company”), (the “Registrable Securities”) understands that the Company has filed or intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) a registration statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) for the registration and resale under Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), of the Registrable Securities, in accordance with the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of __________, 2008 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), among the Company and the Purchasers named therein.  A copy of the Registration Rights Agreement is available from the Company upon request at the address set forth below.  All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Registration Rights Agreement.
 
Certain legal consequences arise from being named as a selling securityholder in the Registration Statement and the related prospectus.  Accordingly, holders and beneficial owners of Registrable Securities are advised to consult their own securities law counsel regarding the consequences of being named or not being named as a selling securityholder in the Registration Statement and the related prospectus.
 
NOTICE
 
The undersigned beneficial owner (the “Selling Securityholder”) of Registrable Securities hereby elects have the resale of the Registrable Securities owned by it and listed below in Item 3 (unless otherwise specified under such Item 3) covered by the Registration Statement.
 
You must complete and return this questionnaire to the Company in order for your Registrable Securities to be included in the Registration Statement.
 
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The undersigned hereby provides the following information to the Company and represents and warrants that such information is accurate:
 
 
1.
Name.
 
 
(a)
Full Legal Name of Selling Securityholder
     
 
 
(b)
Full Legal Name of Registered Holder (if not the same as (a) above) through which Registrable Securities Listed in Item 3 below are held:
     
 
 
(c)
Full Legal Name of Natural Control Person (which means a natural person who directly or indirectly alone or with others has power to vote or dispose of the securities covered by the questionnaire):
     
 
 
2. 
Address for Notices to Selling Securityholder:
     
     
     
 
Telephone:  
Fax:  
Email:  
Contact Person:  
 
 
3.
Beneficial Ownership of Registrable Securities:
 
 
(a)
Type and Number of Registrable Securities beneficially owned:
     
     
     
 
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4. 
Broker-Dealer Status:
 
 
(a)
Are you a broker-dealer?
 
Yes                         No   
 
 
(b)
If “yes” to Section 4(a), did you receive your Registrable Securities as compensation for investment banking services to the Company?
 
Yes                         No   
 
 
Note:
If no, the Commission’s staff has indicated that you should be identified as an underwriter in the Registration Statement.
 
 
(c)
Are you an affiliate of a broker-dealer?
 
Yes                         No   
 
 
(d)
If you are an affiliate of a broker-dealer, do you certify that you bought the Registrable Securities in the ordinary course of business, and at the time of the purchase of the Registrable Securities to be resold, you had no agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the Registrable Securities?
 
Yes                         No   
 
 
Note:
If no, the Commission’s staff has indicated that you should be identified as an underwriter in the Registration Statement.
 
 
 
5. 
Beneficial Ownership of Other Securities of the Company Owned by the Selling Securityholder.
 
Except as set forth below in this Item 5, the undersigned is not the beneficial or registered owner of any securities of the Company other than the Registrable Securities listed above in Item 3.
 
 
(a)
Type and Amount of other securities of the Company beneficially owned by the Selling Securityholder:
     
     
     
 
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6.
Relationships with the Company:
 
Except as set forth below, neither the undersigned nor any of its affiliates, officers, directors or principal equity holders (owners of 5% of more of the equity securities of the undersigned) has held any position or office or has had any other material relationship with the Company (or its predecessors or affiliates) during the past three years.
 
 
State any exceptions here:
   
   
   
 
The undersigned agrees to promptly notify the Company of any inaccuracies or changes in the information provided herein that may occur subsequent to the date hereof at any time while the Registration Statement remains effective.
 
By signing below, the undersigned consents to the disclosure of the information contained herein in its answers to Items 1 through 6 and the inclusion of such information in the Registration Statement and the related prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto.  The undersigned understands that such information will be relied upon by the Company in connection with the preparation or amendment of the Registration Statement and the related prospectus.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, by authority duly given, has caused this Notice and Questionnaire to be executed and delivered either in person or by its duly authorized agent.
 
         
Dated: 
 
Beneficial Owner:  
 
 
 
 
 
By:   
 
       
Name:
Title:

 
PLEASE FAX A COPY OF THE COMPLETED AND EXECUTED NOTICE AND QUESTIONNAIRE, AND RETURN THE ORIGINAL BY OVERNIGHT MAIL, TO:

 
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EXHIBIT 10.8
 
 
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
 
 
This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of __________, 2008, among Balqon Corporation, a California corporation (the “Company”), and the purchasers signatory hereto (each such purchaser is a “Purchaser” and collectively, the “Purchasers”).
 
This Agreement is made in connection with the issuance of Shares and Warrants pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and the Purchasers dated as of the date hereof (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”).
 
The Company and the Purchasers hereby agree as follows:
 
1.             Definitions.  Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein that are defined in the Securities Purchase Agreement shall have the meanings given such terms in the Securities Purchase Agreement.  As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
 
Advice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6(d).
 
Commission” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
Cut-back” and “Cut-back Shares” shall have the meanings set forth in Section 2(a).
 
Effectiveness Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).
 
Filing Date” means, with respect to the Registration Statement required hereunder, the 60th calendar day following the effectiveness of the Merger.
 
Holder” or “Holders” means the holder or holders, as the case may be, from time to time of Registrable Securities.
 
Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c).
 
Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c).
 
Losses” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(a).
 
Merger” means that certain merger transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
 
Plan of Distribution” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).
 
Proceeding” means an action, claim, suit, investigation or proceeding (including, without limitation, an investigation or partial proceeding, such as a deposition), whether commenced or threatened.
 
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Prospectus” means the prospectus included in a Registration Statement (including, without limitation, a prospectus that includes any information previously omitted from a prospectus filed as part of an effective registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A promulgated under the Securities Act), as amended or supplemented by any prospectus supplement, with respect to the terms of the offering of any portion of the Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement, and all other amendments and supplements to the Prospectus, including post-effective amendments, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Prospectus.
 
Registrable Securities” means all of (i) the Shares, (ii) the Warrant Shares, and (iii) any shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon any stock split, dividend or other distribution, recapitalization or similar event with respect to the foregoing.
 
Registration Statement” means the registration statements required to be filed hereunder, including (in each case) the Prospectus, amendments and supplements to such registration statement or Prospectus, including pre- and post-effective amendments, all exhibits thereto, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such registration statement.
 
Rule 415” means Rule 415 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such rule.
 
Rule 424” means Rule 424 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such rule.
 
Selling Shareholder Questionnaire” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a).
 
2.             Registration Statement.
 
(a)           On or prior to the Filing Date, the Company shall prepare and file with the Commission a Registration Statement covering the resale of 100% of the Registrable Securities for an offering to be made on a continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415; provided, however, that if the Commission takes the position that the offering of some or all of the securities included in the Registration Statement are not eligible to be made on a delayed or continuous basis under the provisions of Rule 415, the Company shall amend the Registration Statement prior to its effectiveness to remove from the Registration Statement such portion of the Registrable Securities (the “Cut-back Shares”) and/or agree to such restrictions and limitations on the registration and resale of the Registrable Securities as the Commission may require to assure the Company’s compliance with the requirements of Rule 415 (collectively, the “SEC Restrictions”).  In the event of a cut-back pursuant to this Section 2(a) (a “Cut Back”) and unless the SEC Restrictions require otherwise, the registration of the Registrable Securities shall be subject to the priority of registration of the securities covered by that certain Registration Rights Agreement dated July 11, 2008, as amended (the “Priority Shares”) and that certain Registration Rights Agreement dated September 15, 2008 (the “Note Shares”) such that securities that are entitled to be included in the registration shall first be allocated to the Priority Shares, second to the Note Shares, and third to the Registrable Securities.  Any Cut-Back shall be allocated among the Holders of Registrable Securities on a pro rata basis, unless the SEC Restrictions require otherwise.  In the event that holders of securities, other than the Registrable Securities, the Priority Shares and the Note Shares, are entitled to registration rights (“Other Shares”), the securities that are entitled to be included in the registration shall first be allocated to the Priority Shares, second to the Note Shares, third to the Registrable Securities and, thereafter, to the Other Shares, subject to such allocation priorities as set forth in the registration rights agreements for such Other Shares.  The Registration Statement shall contain the “Plan of Distribution” section substantially in the form attached hereto as Annex A, with such changes as are reasonably required to respond to any comments to such section by the Commission and to comply with then applicable securities laws.  Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act as promptly as possible after the filing thereof, and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to keep such Registration Statement continuously effective under the Securities Act until the earlier of (A) the date that is two years after the date on which all the Shares are issued to the Holders, (B) the date on which there ceases to be outstanding any Registrable Securities, and (C) the date on which the Company receives an opinion from its legal counsel to the effect that all Registrable Securities can be freely traded without the continued effectiveness of a Registration Statement (the “Effectiveness Period”).
 
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(b)           The parties hereto agree that the Company will not be required to use a Registration Statement for any registration in which securities of the Company are sold to an underwriter for reoffering to the public, and the Company will in no event be required to cooperate with or pay for any such underwritten offering.
 
3.             Registration Procedures
 
In connection with the Company’s registration obligations hereunder, the Company shall:
 
(a)           Not less than three trading days prior to the filing of each Registration Statement or any related Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto (including any document that would be incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference), the Company shall, (i) furnish to each Holder copies of the “Principal and Selling Stockholders” and “Plan of Distribution” sections of such Registration Statement, if such sections have been revised since the previous filing of such Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement thereto, which sections will be subject to the review of such Holders, and (ii) cause its officers and directors, counsel and independent certified public accountants to respond to such inquiries as shall be necessary, in the reasonable opinion of respective counsel, to conduct a reasonable investigation within the meaning of the Securities Act.  The Company shall not file a Registration Statement or any such Prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto to which the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement shall reasonably object in good faith, provided that, the Company is notified of such objection in writing no later than two trading days after the Holders have been so furnished copies of such documents.  In order to be included in such registration, each Holder agrees to furnish to the Company a completed questionnaire substantially in the form attached to this Agreement as Annex B (a “Questionnaire”) not less than three calendar days after written request therefore has been made by the Company.  The securities owned by any Holder who fails to timely forward to the Company the completed Questionnaire shall be excluded from the registration.
 
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(b)           (i) Prepare and file with the Commission such amendments, including post-effective amendments, to a Registration Statement and the Prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep a Registration Statement continuously effective as to the Registrable Securities not subject to the Cut-Back for the Effectiveness Period; (ii) cause the related Prospectus to be amended or supplemented by any required Prospectus supplement (subject to the terms of this Agreement), and as so supplemented or amended to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; (iii) respond as promptly as reasonably possible to any comments received from the Commission with respect to a Registration Statement or any amendment thereto and, upon written request by the Holders of at least 25% of the Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement, as promptly as reasonably possible provide such Holders with true and complete copies of all material written correspondence from and to the Commission relating to a Registration Statement; and (iv) comply in all material respects with the provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act with respect to the disposition of all Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement during the applicable period in accordance (subject to the terms of this Agreement) with the intended methods of disposition by the Holders thereof set forth in such Registration Statement as so amended or in such Prospectus as so supplemented.
 
(c)           Use its commercially reasonable efforts to notify the Holders (which notice shall, pursuant to clauses (ii) through (vi) hereof, be accompanied by an instruction to suspend the use of the Prospectus until the requisite changes have been made) as promptly as reasonably possible and (if requested by any Holder of at least 25% of the Registrable Securities included in a Registration Statement) confirm such notice in writing (i)(A) when a Prospectus or any Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment to a Registration Statement has been filed; (B) when the Commission notifies the Company whether there will be a “review” of such Registration Statement and whenever the Commission comments in writing on such Registration Statement; and (C) with respect to a Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment, when the same has become effective; (ii) of any request by the Commission or any other federal or state governmental authority for amendments or supplements to a Registration Statement or Prospectus or for additional information; (iii) of the issuance by the Commission or any other federal or state governmental authority of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement covering any or all of the Registrable Securities or the initiation of any Proceedings for that purpose; (iv) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, or the initiation or threatening of any Proceeding for such purpose; (v) of the occurrence of any event or passage of time that makes the financial statements included in a Registration Statement ineligible for inclusion therein or any statement made in a Registration Statement or Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference untrue in any material respect or that requires any revisions to a Registration Statement, Prospectus or other documents so that, in the case of a Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be, it will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; and (vi) the occurrence or existence of any pending corporate development with respect to the Company that the Company believes may be material and that, in the determination of the Company, makes it not in the best interest of the Company to allow continued availability of a Registration Statement or Prospectus; provided that any and all of such information shall be kept confidential by each Holder until such information otherwise becomes public, unless disclosure by a Holder is required by law; provided, further, notwithstanding each Holder’s agreement to keep such information confidential, the Holders make no acknowledgement that any such information is material, non-public information.
 
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(d)           Use its commercially reasonable efforts to avoid the issuance of, or, if issued, obtain the withdrawal of (i) any order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement, or (ii) any suspension of the qualification (or exemption from qualification) of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, at the earliest practicable moment.
 
(e)           Furnish to each Holder, without charge, to the extent requested in writing by such Holder, at least one conformed copy of each such Registration Statement and each amendment thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, and all exhibits to such Registration Statement (including those previously furnished or incorporated by reference) promptly after the filing of such documents with the Commission.
 
(f)           Promptly deliver to each Holder, without charge, as many copies of the Prospectus or Prospectuses (including each form of prospectus) and each amendment or supplement thereto as such Holder may reasonably request in writing in connection with resales by such Holder.  Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company hereby consents to the use of such Prospectus and each amendment or supplement thereto by each of the Holders in connection with the offering and sale of the Registrable Securities covered by such Prospectus and any amendment or supplement thereto, except after the giving on any notice pursuant to Section 3(c).
 
(g)           Prior to any resale of Registrable Securities by a Holder, use its commercially reasonable efforts to register or qualify or cooperate with the selling Holders in connection with the registration or qualification (or exemption from the registration or qualification) of such Registrable Securities for the resale by the Holder under the securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions within the United States as any Holder reasonably requests in writing, to keep each registration or qualification (or exemption therefrom) effective during the Effectiveness Period and to do any and all other acts or things reasonably necessary to enable the disposition in such jurisdictions of the Registrable Securities covered by each Registration Statement; provided, that the Company shall not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it is not then so qualified, subject the Company to any material tax in any such jurisdiction where it is not then so subject or file a general consent to service of process in any such jurisdiction.
 
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(h)           If requested by a selling Holder, cooperate with such Holder to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing Registrable Securities to be delivered to a transferee pursuant to a Registration Statement, which certificates shall be free, to the extent permitted by applicable law, of all restrictive legends, and to enable such Registrable Securities to be in such denominations and registered in such names as any such Holder may request.
 
(i)            Upon the occurrence of any event contemplated by this Section 3, as promptly as reasonably possible under the circumstances taking into account the Company’s good faith assessment of any adverse consequences to the Company and its stockholders of the premature disclosure of such event, prepare a supplement or amendment, including a post-effective amendment, to a Registration Statement or a supplement to the related Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, and file any other required document so that, as thereafter delivered, neither a Registration Statement nor such Prospectus will contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.  If the Company notifies the Holders in accordance with clauses (ii) through (vi) of Section 3(c) above to suspend the use of any Prospectus until the requisite changes to such Prospectus have been made, then the Holders shall suspend use of such Prospectus.  The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed as promptly as is practicable.  The Company shall be entitled to exercise its right under this Section 3(i) to suspend the availability of a Registration Statement and Prospectus for a period not to exceed 40 trading days (which need not be consecutive days) in any 12 month period.
 
(j)            Comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Commission until the end of the Effectiveness Period.
 
(k)           The Company may require each selling Holder to furnish to the Company a certified statement as to the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such Holder and the person who has voting and dispositive control over the such shares.  The Company shall have no obligation to keep a Prospectus usable or to give notice that a Prospectus is not usable by a particular Holder, and the Company will have no liability for, to the extent such Prospectus is not usable by such Holder because current information with respect to such Holder is not included therein because such Holder has not provided information to the Company in accordance with Section 3(a) or this Section 3(k).
 
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(l)            Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, it shall not be a breach or violation of any obligation of the Company hereunder if the Company fails to take any action otherwise required hereunder because, in its reasonable determination, such action would require the Company to disclose material, non-public information that the Company has a bona fide business or legal reason for not disclosing regardless of whether the Company caused such material, non-public information to exist.

4.             Registration Expenses.  All fees and expenses incident to the performance of or compliance with this Agreement by the Company shall be borne by the Company whether or not any Registrable Securities are sold pursuant to a Registration Statement.  The fees and expenses referred to in the foregoing sentence shall include, without limitation, (i) all registration and filing fees (including, without limitation, fees and expenses (A) with respect to filings required to be made with the trading market on which the Common Stock is then listed for trading, and (B) in compliance with applicable state securities or Blue Sky laws reasonably agreed to by the Company in writing (including without limitation, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company in connection with Blue Sky qualifications or exemptions of the Registrable Securities and determination of the eligibility of the Registrable Securities for investment under the laws of such jurisdictions as requested in writing by the Holders), (ii) printing expenses (including, without limitation, expenses of printing certificates for Registrable Securities and of printing prospectuses if the printing of prospectuses is reasonably requested by the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in a Registration Statement), (iii) messenger, telephone and delivery expenses, (iv) fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, (v) Securities Act liability insurance, if the Company so desires such insurance, and (vi) fees and expenses of all other Persons retained by the Company in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  In addition, the Company shall be responsible for all of its internal expenses incurred in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including, without limitation, all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees performing legal or accounting duties), the expense of any annual audit and the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the listing of the Registrable Securities on any trading market as required hereunder.  In no event shall the Company be responsible for any broker or similar commissions or, except to the extent provided for in the Transaction Documents, any legal fees or other costs of the Holders.
 
5.             Indemnification
 
(a)           Indemnification by the Company.  The Company shall, notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, indemnify and hold harmless each Holder, the officers, directors, agents, brokers (including brokers who offer and sell Registrable Securities as principal as a result of a pledge or any failure to perform under a margin call of Common Stock), investment advisors and employees of each of them, each Person who controls any such Holder (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) and the officers, directors, agents and employees of each such controlling Person, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) and expenses (collectively, “Losses”), as incurred, arising out of or relating to any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a Registration Statement, any Prospectus or any form of prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any Prospectus or form of prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, except to the extent, but only to the extent, that (i) such untrue statements or omissions are based solely upon information regarding such Holder furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder expressly for use therein, or to the extent that such information relates to such Holder or such Holder’s proposed method of distribution of Registrable Securities and was reviewed and expressly approved or was not objected to in writing by such Holder expressly for use in a Registration Statement, such Prospectus or such form of Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto (it being understood that each Holder has expressly approved Annex A hereto for this purpose) or (ii) in the case of an occurrence of an event of the type specified in Section 3(c)(ii)-(vi), the use by such Holder of an outdated or defective Prospectus after the Company has notified such Holder in writing that the Prospectus is outdated or defective and prior to the receipt by such Holder of the Advice contemplated in Section 6(d).  The Company shall notify the Holders promptly of the institution, threat or assertion of any Proceeding arising from or in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement of which the Company is aware.
 
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(b)           Indemnification by Holders.  Each Holder shall, severally and not jointly, indemnify and hold harmless each other Holder, the Company, its directors, officers, agents and employees, each Person who controls the Company (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act and Section 20 of the Exchange Act), and the directors, officers, agents or employees of such controlling Persons, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against all Losses, as incurred, to the extent arising out of or based solely upon: (x) such Holder’s failure to comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act, or (y) in the case of an occurrence of an event of the type specified in Section 3(c)(ii)-(vi), the use by such Holder of an outdated or defective Prospectus after the Company has notified such Holder in writing that the Prospectus is outdated or  defective and prior to the receipt by such Holder of the Advice contemplated in Section 6(d) or (z) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement, any Prospectus, or any form of prospectus, or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading (i) to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statement or omission is contained in any information so furnished in writing by such Holder to the Company specifically for inclusion in such Registration Statement or such Prospectus or (ii) to the extent that such untrue statements or omissions are based solely upon information regarding such Holder furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder expressly for use therein, or to the extent that such information relates to such Holder or such Holder’s proposed method of distribution of Registrable Securities and was reviewed and expressly approved or was not objected to in writing by such Holder expressly for use in a Registration Statement (it being understood that each Holder has expressly approved Annex A hereto for this purpose), such Prospectus or such form of Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto.  In no event shall the liability of any selling Holder hereunder be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by such Holder upon the sale of the Registrable Securities giving rise to such indemnification obligation.
 
(c)           Conduct of Indemnification Proceedings. If any Proceeding shall be brought or asserted against any Person entitled to indemnity hereunder (an “Indemnified Party”), such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Person from whom indemnity is sought (the “Indemnifying Party”) in writing, and the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to assume the defense thereof, including the employment of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party and the payment of all fees and expenses incurred in connection with defense thereof; provided, that the failure of any Indemnified Party to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations or liabilities pursuant to this Agreement, except (and only) to the extent that it shall be finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction (which determination is not subject to appeal or further review) that such failure shall have prejudiced the Indemnifying Party.
 
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An Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such Proceeding and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnified Party or Parties unless:  (1) the Indemnifying Party has agreed in writing to pay such fees and expenses; (2) the Indemnifying Party shall have failed promptly to assume the defense of such Proceeding and to employ counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party in any such Proceeding; or (3) the named parties to any such Proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party, and such Indemnified Party shall reasonably believe that a material conflict of interest is likely to exist if the same counsel were to represent such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party (in which case, if such Indemnified Party notifies the Indemnifying Party in writing that it elects to employ separate counsel at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to assume the defense thereof and the reasonable fees and expenses of one separate counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnifying Party).  The Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any settlement of any such Proceeding effected without its written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.  No Indemnifying Party shall, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, effect any settlement of any pending Proceeding in respect of which any Indemnified Party is a party, unless such settlement includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Party from all liability on claims that are the subject matter of such Proceeding.
 
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, all reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party (including reasonable fees and expenses to the extent incurred in connection with investigating or preparing to defend such Proceeding in a manner not inconsistent with this Section) shall be paid to the Indemnified Party, as incurred, within ten trading days following written notice thereof to the Indemnifying Party; provided, that the Indemnified Party shall promptly reimburse the Indemnifying Party for that portion of such fees and expenses applicable to such actions for which such Indemnified Party is not entitled to indemnification hereunder, determined based upon the relative faults of the parties.
 
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(d)           Contribution.  If the indemnification under Section 5(a) or 5(b) is unavailable to an Indemnified Party or insufficient to hold an Indemnified Party harmless for any Losses, then each Indemnifying Party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party in connection with the actions, statements or omissions that resulted in such Losses as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of such Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission of a material fact, has been taken or made by, or relates to information supplied by, such Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action, statement or omission.  The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of any Losses shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, any reasonable attorneys’ or other reasonable fees or expenses incurred by such party in connection with any Proceeding to the extent such party would have been indemnified for such fees or expenses if the indemnification provided for in this Section was available to such party in accordance with its terms.
 
The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 5(d) were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation that does not take into account the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph.  Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5(d), no Holder shall be required to contribute, in the aggregate, any amount in excess of the amount by which the proceeds actually received by such Holder from the sale of the Registrable Securities subject to the Proceeding exceeds the amount of any damages that such Holder has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission, except in the case of fraud by such Holder.
 
The indemnity and contribution agreements contained in this Section are in addition to any liability that the Indemnifying Parties may have to the Indemnified Parties.
 
6.             Miscellaneous
 
(a)           Remedies.  In the event of a breach by the Company or by a Holder, of any of their obligations under this Agreement, each Holder or the Company, as the case may be, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law and under this Agreement, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Agreement.  The Company and each Holder agree that monetary damages would not provide adequate compensation for any losses incurred by reason of a breach by it of any of the provisions of this Agreement and hereby further agrees that, in the event of any action for specific performance in respect of such breach, it shall waive the defense that a remedy at law would be adequate.
 
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(b)           No Piggyback on Registrations.  Neither the Company nor any of its security holders may include securities of the Company in the initial Registration Statement other than the Priority Shares, the Note Shares, the Registrable Securities and the Other Shares.
 
(c)           Compliance.  Each Holder covenants and agrees that it will comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act as applicable to it in connection with sales of Registrable Securities pursuant to a Registration Statement.
 
(d)           Discontinued Disposition.  Each Holder agrees by its acquisition of such Registrable Securities that, upon receipt of a notice from the Company of the occurrence of any event of the kind described in Section 3(c), such Holder will forthwith discontinue disposition of such Registrable Securities under a Registration Statement until such Holder’s receipt of the copies of the supplemented Prospectus and/or amended Registration Statement or until it is advised in writing (the “Advice”) by the Company that the use of the applicable Prospectus may be resumed, and, in either case, has received copies of any additional or supplemental filings that are incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Prospectus or Registration Statement.  The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed as promptly as it practicable.  The Company agrees and acknowledges that any periods during which the Holder is required to discontinue the disposition of the Registrable Securities hereunder shall be subject to the provisions of Section 2(b).
 
(e)           Amendments and Waivers. The provisions of this Agreement, including the provisions of this sentence, may not be amended, modified or supplemented, and waivers or consents to departures from the provisions hereof may not be given, unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Company and the Holders of a majority of the then outstanding Registrable Securities.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, a waiver or consent to depart from the provisions hereof with respect to a matter that relates exclusively to the rights of Holders and that does not directly or indirectly affect the rights of other Holders may be given by Holders of all of the Registrable Securities to which such waiver or consent relates; provided, however, that the provisions of this sentence may not be amended, modified, or supplemented except in accordance with the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence.
 
(f)            Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted to be provided to a party hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given and effective on the earliest of (i) the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via facsimile (provided the sender receives a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission) or e-mail prior to 5:00 p.m. (Los Angeles, California time) on a business day, (ii) the next business day after the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via facsimile or e-mail on a day that is not a business day or later than 4:59 p.m. (Los Angeles, California time) on any business day, (iii) the business day following the date of mailing, if sent overnight by an overnight courier service nationally recognized in the United States, or (iv) upon actual receipt by the party to whom such notice is required to be given. The address for such notices and communications for a party shall be as set forth on the signature pages to the Securities Purchase Agreement or such other address as may be designated in writing hereafter, in the same manner, by such party.
 
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(g)           Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of each of the parties and shall inure to the benefit of each Holder.  The Company may not assign its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of all of the Holders of the then-outstanding Registrable Securities except in the case of a merger (or similar transaction) in which case the surviving entity shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the Company.
 
(h)           No Inconsistent Agreements.  Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has entered, as of the date hereof, nor shall the Company or any of its subsidiaries, during the period beginning on or after the date of this Agreement and ending at the end of the Effectiveness Period, enter into any agreement with respect to its securities without the prior written consent of all of the Holders of the then-outstanding Registrable Securities, that would have the effect of impairing the rights granted to the Holders in this Agreement or otherwise conflicts with the provisions hereof.  Except for the Registration Rights Agreement dated July 11, 2008, as amended, that certain Registration Rights Agreement dated September 15, 2008 and that certain Registration Rights Agreement between BMR and certain of its stockholders to be consummated pursuant to the Merger Agreement, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has previously entered into any agreement granting any registration rights with respect to any of its securities to any Person that have not been satisfied in full.
 
(i)            Execution and Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.  In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission, such signature shall create a valid binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) the same with the same force and effect as if such facsimile signature were the original thereof.
 
(j)            Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to principles of conflicts of law thereof
 
(k)            Cumulative Remedies.  The remedies provided herein are cumulative and not exclusive of any remedies provided by law.
 
(l)            Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated, and the parties hereto shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to find and employ an alternative means to achieve the same or substantially the same result as that contemplated by such term, provision, covenant or restriction.  It is hereby stipulated and declared to be the intention of the parties that they would have executed the remaining terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions without including any of such that may be hereafter declared invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable.
 
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(m)           Headings.  The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof.
 
(n)           Independent Nature of Holders’ Obligations and Rights.  The obligations of each Holder hereunder are several and not joint with the obligations of any other Holder hereunder, and no Holder shall be responsible in any way for the performance of the obligations of any other Holder hereunder.  Nothing contained herein or in any other agreement or document delivered at any closing, and no action taken by any Holder pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute the Holders as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that the Holders are in any way acting in concert with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  Each Holder shall be entitled to protect and enforce its rights, including without limitation the rights arising out of this Agreement, and it shall not be necessary for any other Holder to be joined as an additional party in any Proceeding for such purpose.
 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Registration Rights Agreement as of the date first written above.
 
  BALQON CORPORATION  
       
 
By:
/s/ Balwinder Samra  
   
Name: Balwinder Samra
Title: President
 
 
 
 
[SIGNATURE PAGE OF HOLDERS FOLLOWS]
 
 
 
 
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[SIGNATURE PAGE OF HOLDERS]

Name of Holder: __________________________

Signature of Authorized Signatory of Holder: __________________________

Name of Authorized Signatory: _________________________

Title of Authorized Signatory: __________________________
 
 
 
 
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ANNEX A
 
Plan of Distribution
 
The selling security holders may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or quoted in private transactions.  These sales may be at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, or at privately negotiated prices.  The selling security holders may use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares of our common stock:
 
 
·
ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;
 
 
·
block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;
 
 
·
purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
 
 
·
an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;
 
 
·
privately negotiated transactions;
 
 
·
short sales;
 
 
·
broker-dealers may agree with the selling security holders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;
 
 
·
a combination of any such methods of sale; and
 
 
·
any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.
 
The selling security holders may also sell shares of our common stock under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.
 
Broker-dealers engaged by the selling security holders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales.  Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the selling security holders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated.  The selling security holders do not expect these commissions and discounts to exceed what is customary in the types of transactions involved.  Any profits on the resale of shares of common stock by a broker-dealer acting as principal might be deemed to be underwriting discounts or commissions under the Securities Act.  Discounts, concessions, commissions and similar selling expenses, if any, attributable to the sale of shares will be borne by a selling security holder.  The selling security holders may agree to indemnify any agent, dealer or broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving sales of the shares if liabilities are imposed on that person under the Securities Act.
 
The selling security holders may from time to time pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares of common stock owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell the shares of common stock from time to time under this prospectus after we have filed a supplement to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act supplementing or amending the list of selling security holders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling stockholders under this prospectus.
 
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The selling security holders also may transfer the shares of common stock in other circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus and may sell the shares of common stock from time to time under this prospectus after we have filed a supplement to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act supplementing or amending the list of selling security holders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling security holders under this prospectus.
 
The selling security holders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the shares of common stock may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales.  In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares of common stock purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act.
 
We are required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration of the shares of common stock.  We have agreed to indemnify the selling security holders against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
 
The selling security holders have advised us that they have not entered into any agreements, understandings or arrangements with any underwriters or broker-dealers regarding the sale of their shares of common stock, nor is there an underwriter or coordinating broker acting in connection with a proposed sale of shares of common stock by any selling security holder.  If we are notified by any selling security holder that any material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of shares of common stock, if required, we will file a supplement to this prospectus.  If the selling security holders use this prospectus for any sale of the shares of common stock, they will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act.
 
The anti-manipulation rules of Regulation M under the Exchange Act may apply to sales of our common stock and activities of the selling security holders.
 
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Annex B
 
Selling Securityholder Questionnaire
 
(attached hereto)
 

 
YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE ATTACHED QUESTIONNAIRE TO
THE COMPANY IN ORDER FOR YOUR REGISTRABLE SECURITIES TO BE
INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT.
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.9
 
 
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT
 

This Registration Rights Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and among BMR Solutions, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company” or “BMR”), and the parties signatory hereto (each such party, a “Securityholder” and collectively, the “Securityholders”), effective as of the date this Agreement is accepted by the Company in accordance with Section 6(e) hereof.
 
This Agreement is made in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 15, 2008 between the Company and Balqon Corporation, a California corporation (the “Merger Agreement”).
 
The Company and the Securityholders hereby agree as follows:
 
1.             Definitions.  Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein that are defined in the Merger Agreement shall have the meanings given such terms in the Merger Agreement.  As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
 
Advice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6(d).
 
Commission” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
Commission Restrictions” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).
 
Cut-back” and “Cut-back Shares” shall have the meanings set forth in Section 2(a).
 
Effectiveness Period” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).
 
Filing Date” means, with respect to the Registration Statement required hereunder, the 60th calendar day following the effectiveness of the Merger.
 
Holder” or “Holders” means the holder or holders, as the case may be, from time to time of Registrable Securities.
 
Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c).
 
Indemnifying Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c).
 
Losses” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(a).
 
Merger” means that certain merger transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement.
 
Plan of Distribution” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a).
 
Proceeding” means an action, claim, suit, investigation or proceeding (including, without limitation, an investigation or partial proceeding, such as a deposition), whether commenced or threatened.
 
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Prospectus” means the prospectus included in a Registration Statement (including, without limitation, a prospectus that includes any information previously omitted from a prospectus filed as part of an effective registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A promulgated under the Securities Act), as amended or supplemented by any prospectus supplement, with respect to the terms of the offering of any portion of the Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement, and all other amendments and supplements to the Prospectus, including post-effective amendments, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Prospectus.
 
Questionnaire” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a).
 
Registrable Securities” means (i) up to an aggregate of 1,400,000 shares of BMR Common Stock held by the Securityholders immediately prior to the Effective Time (the “Registrable Common Stock”), (ii) the shares of BMR Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the BMR Warrants, and (iii) any shares of BMR Common Stock issued or issuable upon any stock split, dividend or other distribution, recapitalization or similar event with respect to the foregoing.
 
Registration Statement” means the registration statement required to be filed hereunder, including (in each case) the Prospectus, amendments and supplements to such registration statement or Prospectus, including pre- and post-effective amendments, all exhibits thereto, and all material incorporated by reference or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such registration statement.
 
Rule 415” means Rule 415 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such rule.
 
Rule 424” means Rule 424 promulgated by the Commission pursuant to the Securities Act, as such rule may be amended from time to time, or any similar rule or regulation hereafter adopted by the Commission having substantially the same purpose and effect as such rule.
 
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2.             Registration Statement.
 
(a)           On or prior to the Filing Date, the Company shall prepare and file with the Commission a Registration Statement covering the resale of 100% of the Registrable Securities for an offering to be made on a continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415; provided, however, that if the Commission takes the position that the offering of some or all of the securities included in the Registration Statement are not eligible to be made on a delayed or continuous basis under the provisions of Rule 415, the Company shall amend the Registration Statement prior to its effectiveness to remove from the Registration Statement such portion of the Registrable Securities (the “Cut-back Shares”) and/or agree to such restrictions and limitations on the registration and resale of the Registrable Securities as the Commission may require to assure the Company’s compliance with the requirements of Rule 415 (collectively, the “Commission Restrictions”). In the event of a cut-back of the Registrable Securities pursuant to this Section 2(a) (“Cut-back”) and unless Commission Restrictions require otherwise, the registration of the Registrable Securities shall be subject to the priority of registration of the securities covered by the following Registration Rights Agreements which the Company shall assume in connection with the Merger: (i) that certain Registration Rights Agreement dated July 11, 2008, as amended (the “Priority Shares”), (ii) that certain Registration Rights Agreement dated September 15, 2008 (the “Note Shares”), and (iii) a Registration Rights Agreement by and among Balqon Corporation and certain investors in the Private Placement (the “Private Placement Shares”), such that the shares of BMR Common Stock that are entitled to be included in the Registration Statement shall first be allocated to the Priority Shares, second to the Note Shares, third to the Private Placement Shares, and fourth to the Registrable Securities.  In the event of a Cut-back, the Registrable Securities that are entitled to be included in the Registration Statement shall first be allocated to the holders of the BMR Warrants on a pro-rata basis and second to the holders of the Registrable Common Stock on a pro-rata basis, unless the Commission Restrictions require otherwise.  In the event that holders of securities, other than the Registrable Securities, the Priority Shares, the Note Shares, and the Private Placement Shares are entitled to registration rights (“Other Shares”), the securities that are entitled to be included in the registration shall first be allocated to the Priority Shares, second to the Note Shares, third to the Private Placement Shares, fourth, to the Holders of Registrable Securities and, thereafter, to the Other Shares, subject to such allocation priorities as set forth in the registration rights agreements for such Other Shares.  The Registration Statement shall contain the “Plan of Distribution” section substantially in the form attached hereto as Annex A, with such changes as are reasonably required to respond to any comments to such section by the Commission and to comply with then applicable securities laws.  Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act as promptly as possible after the filing thereof, and shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to keep such Registration Statement continuously effective under the Securities Act until the earlier of (A) the date that is two years after the date on which all the shares of BMR Common Stock included in the Registrable Securities are issued to the Holders, (B) the date on which there ceases to be outstanding any Registrable Securities, and (C) the date on which the Company receives an opinion from its legal counsel to the effect that all Registrable Securities can be freely traded without the continued effectiveness of a Registration Statement (the “Effectiveness Period”).
 
(b)           The parties hereto agree that the Company will not be required to use a Registration Statement for any registration in which securities of the Company are sold to an underwriter for reoffering to the public, and the Company will in no event be required to cooperate with or pay for any such underwritten offering.
 
3.             Registration Procedures.  In connection with the Company’s registration obligations hereunder, the Company shall:
 
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(a)           Not less than three trading days prior to the filing of each Registration Statement or any related Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto (including any document that would be incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference), the Company shall, (i) furnish to each Holder copies of the “Principal and Selling Securityholders” and “Plan of Distribution” sections of such Registration Statement, if such sections have been revised since the previous filing of such Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement thereto, which sections will be subject to the review of such Holders, and (ii) cause its officers and directors, counsel and independent certified public accountants to respond to such inquiries as shall be necessary, in the reasonable opinion of respective counsel, to conduct a reasonable investigation within the meaning of the Securities Act.  The Company shall not file a Registration Statement or any such Prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto to which the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement shall reasonably object in good faith, provided that, the Company is notified of such objection in writing no later than two trading days after the Holders have been so furnished copies of such documents.  In order to be included in such registration, each Holder agrees to furnish to the Company a completed questionnaire substantially in the form attached to this Agreement as Annex B (a “Questionnaire”) not less than three calendar days after written request therefore has been made by the Company.  The securities owned by any Holder who fails to timely forward to the Company the completed Questionnaire shall be excluded from the registration.
 
(b)           (i) Prepare and file with the Commission such amendments, including post-effective amendments, to a Registration Statement and the Prospectus used in connection therewith as may be necessary to keep a Registration Statement continuously effective as to the Registrable Securities not subject to the Cut-back for the Effectiveness Period; (ii) cause the related Prospectus to be amended or supplemented by any required Prospectus supplement (subject to the terms of this Agreement), and as so supplemented or amended to be filed pursuant to Rule 424; (iii) respond as promptly as reasonably possible to any comments received from the Commission with respect to a Registration Statement or any amendment thereto and, upon written request by the Holders of at least 25% of the Registrable Securities included in such Registration Statement, as promptly as reasonably possible provide such Holders with true and complete copies of all material written correspondence from and to the Commission relating to a Registration Statement; and (iv) comply in all material respects with the provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act with respect to the disposition of all Registrable Securities covered by a Registration Statement during the applicable period in accordance (subject to the terms of this Agreement) with the intended methods of disposition by the Holders thereof set forth in such Registration Statement as so amended or in such Prospectus as so supplemented.
 
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(c)           Use its commercially reasonable efforts to notify the Holders (which notice shall, pursuant to clauses (ii) through (vi) hereof, be accompanied by an instruction to suspend the use of the Prospectus until the requisite changes have been made) as promptly as reasonably possible and (if requested by any Holder of at least 25% of the Registrable Securities included in a Registration Statement) confirm such notice in writing (i)(A) when a Prospectus or any Prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment to a Registration Statement has been filed; (B) when the Commission notifies the Company whether there will be a “review” of such Registration Statement and whenever the Commission comments in writing on such Registration Statement; and (C) with respect to a Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment, when the same has become effective; (ii) of any request by the Commission or any other federal or state governmental authority for amendments or supplements to a Registration Statement or Prospectus or for additional information; (iii) of the issuance by the Commission or any other federal or state governmental authority of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement covering any or all of the Registrable Securities or the initiation of any Proceedings for that purpose; (iv) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, or the initiation or threatening of any Proceeding for such purpose; (v) of the occurrence of any event or passage of time that makes the financial statements included in a Registration Statement ineligible for inclusion therein or any statement made in a Registration Statement or Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference untrue in any material respect or that requires any revisions to a Registration Statement, Prospectus or other documents so that, in the case of a Registration Statement or the Prospectus, as the case may be, it will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; and (vi) the occurrence or existence of any pending corporate development with respect to the Company that the Company believes may be material and that, in the determination of the Company, makes it not in the best interest of the Company to allow continued availability of a Registration Statement or Prospectus; provided that any and all of such information shall be kept confidential by each Holder until such information otherwise becomes public, unless disclosure by a Holder is required by law; provided, further, notwithstanding each Holder’s agreement to keep such information confidential, the Holders make no acknowledgement that any such information is material, non-public information.
 
(d)           Use its commercially reasonable efforts to avoid the issuance of, or, if issued, obtain the withdrawal of (i) any order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement, or (ii) any suspension of the qualification (or exemption from qualification) of any of the Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, at the earliest practicable moment.
 
(e)           Furnish to each Holder, without charge, to the extent requested in writing by such Holder, at least one conformed copy of each such Registration Statement and each amendment thereto, including financial statements and schedules, all documents incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, and all exhibits to such Registration Statement (including those previously furnished or incorporated by reference) promptly after the filing of such documents with the Commission.
 
(f)           Promptly deliver to each Holder, without charge, as many copies of the Prospectus or Prospectuses (including each form of prospectus) and each amendment or supplement thereto as such Holder may reasonably request in writing in connection with resales by such Holder.  Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Company hereby consents to the use of such Prospectus and each amendment or supplement thereto by each of the Holders in connection with the offering and sale of the Registrable Securities covered by such Prospectus and any amendment or supplement thereto, except after the giving on any notice pursuant to Section 3(c).
 
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(g)           Prior to any resale of Registrable Securities by a Holder, use its commercially reasonable efforts to register or qualify or cooperate with the selling Holders in connection with the registration or qualification (or exemption from the registration or qualification) of such Registrable Securities for the resale by the Holder under the securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions within the United States as any Holder reasonably requests in writing, to keep each registration or qualification (or exemption therefrom) effective during the Effectiveness Period and to do any and all other acts or things reasonably necessary to enable the disposition in such jurisdictions of the Registrable Securities covered by each Registration Statement; provided, that the Company shall not be required to qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it is not then so qualified, subject the Company to any material tax in any such jurisdiction where it is not then so subject or file a general consent to service of process in any such jurisdiction.
 
(h)           If requested by a selling Holder, cooperate with such Holder to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates representing Registrable Securities to be delivered to a transferee pursuant to a Registration Statement, which certificates shall be free, to the extent permitted by applicable law, of all restrictive legends, and to enable such Registrable Securities to be in such denominations and registered in such names as any such Holder may request.
 
(i)            Upon the occurrence of any event contemplated by this Section 3, as promptly as reasonably possible under the circumstances taking into account the Company’s good faith assessment of any adverse consequences to the Company and its stockholders of the premature disclosure of such event, prepare a supplement or amendment, including a post-effective amendment, to a Registration Statement or a supplement to the related Prospectus or any document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated therein by reference, and file any other required document so that, as thereafter delivered, neither a Registration Statement nor such Prospectus will contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.  If the Company notifies the Holders in accordance with clauses (ii) through (vi) of Section 3(c) above to suspend the use of any Prospectus until the requisite changes to such Prospectus have been made, then the Holders shall suspend use of such Prospectus.  The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed as promptly as is practicable.  The Company shall be entitled to exercise its right under this Section 3(i) to suspend the availability of a Registration Statement and Prospectus for a period not to exceed 40 trading days (which need not be consecutive days) in any 12 month period.
 
(j)            Comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Commission until the end of the Effectiveness Period.
 
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(k)           The Company may require each selling Holder to furnish to the Company a certified statement as to the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such Holder and the person who has voting and dispositive control over the such shares.  The Company shall have no obligation to keep a Prospectus usable or to give notice that a Prospectus is not usable by a particular Holder, and the Company will have no liability for, to the extent such Prospectus is not usable by such Holder because current information with respect to such Holder is not included therein because such Holder has not provided information to the Company in accordance with Section 3(a) or this Section 3(k).
 
(l)            Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, it shall not be a breach or violation of any obligation of the Company hereunder if the Company fails to take any action otherwise required hereunder because, in its reasonable determination, such action would require the Company to disclose material, non-public information that the Company has a bona fide business or legal reason for not disclosing regardless of whether the Company caused such material, non-public information to exist.
 
4.             Registration Expenses.  All fees and expenses incident to the performance of or compliance with this Agreement by the Company shall be borne by the Company whether or not any Registrable Securities are sold pursuant to a Registration Statement.  The fees and expenses referred to in the foregoing sentence shall include, without limitation, (i) all registration and filing fees (including, without limitation, fees and expenses (A) with respect to filings required to be made with the trading market on which the Common Stock is then listed for trading, and (B) in compliance with applicable state securities or Blue Sky laws reasonably agreed to by the Company in writing (including without limitation, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company in connection with Blue Sky qualifications or exemptions of the Registrable Securities and determination of the eligibility of the Registrable Securities for investment under the laws of such jurisdictions as requested in writing by the Holders), (ii) printing expenses (including, without limitation, expenses of printing certificates for Registrable Securities and of printing prospectuses if the printing of prospectuses is reasonably requested by the Holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities included in a Registration Statement), (iii) messenger, telephone and delivery expenses, (iv) fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, (v) Securities Act liability insurance, if the Company so desires such insurance, and (vi) fees and expenses of all other Persons retained by the Company in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  In addition, the Company shall be responsible for all of its internal expenses incurred in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including, without limitation, all salaries and expenses of its officers and employees performing legal or accounting duties), the expense of any annual audit and the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the listing of the Registrable Securities on any trading market as required hereunder.  In no event shall the Company be responsible for any broker or similar commissions or, except to the extent provided for in the Transaction Documents, any legal fees or other costs of the Holders.
 
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5.             Indemnification.
 
(a)           Indemnification by the Company.  The Company shall, notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, indemnify and hold harmless each Holder, the officers, directors, agents, brokers (including brokers who offer and sell Registrable Securities as principal as a result of a pledge or any failure to perform under a margin call of Common Stock), investment advisors and employees of each of them, each Person who controls any such Holder (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act) and the officers, directors, agents and employees of each such controlling Person, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) and expenses (collectively, “Losses”), as incurred, arising out of or relating to any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in a Registration Statement, any Prospectus or any form of prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in the case of any Prospectus or form of prospectus or supplement thereto, in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading, except to the extent, but only to the extent, that (i) such untrue statements or omissions are based solely upon information regarding such Holder furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder expressly for use therein, or to the extent that such information relates to such Holder or such Holder’s proposed method of distribution of Registrable Securities and was reviewed and expressly approved or was not objected to in writing by such Holder expressly for use in a Registration Statement, such Prospectus or such form of Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto (it being understood that each Holder has expressly approved Annex A hereto for this purpose) or (ii) in the case of an occurrence of an event of the type specified in Section 3(c)(ii)-(vi), the use by such Holder of an outdated or defective Prospectus after the Company has notified such Holder in writing that the Prospectus is outdated or defective and prior to the receipt by such Holder of the Advice contemplated in Section 6(d).  The Company shall notify the Holders promptly of the institution, threat or assertion of any Proceeding arising from or in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement of which the Company is aware.
 
(b)           Indemnification by Holders.  Each Holder shall, severally and not jointly, indemnify and hold harmless each other Holder, the Company, its directors, officers, agents and employees, each Person who controls the Company (within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act and Section 20 of the Exchange Act), and the directors, officers, agents or employees of such controlling Persons, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, from and against all Losses, as incurred, to the extent arising out of or based solely upon: (x) such Holder’s failure to comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act, or (y) in the case of an occurrence of an event of the type specified in Section 3(c)(ii)-(vi), the use by such Holder of an outdated or defective Prospectus after the Company has notified such Holder in writing that the Prospectus is outdated or  defective and prior to the receipt by such Holder of the Advice contemplated in Section 6(d) or (z) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement, any Prospectus, or any form of prospectus, or in any amendment or supplement thereto or in any preliminary prospectus, or arising out of or relating to any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading (i) to the extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statement or omission is contained in any information so furnished in writing by such Holder to the Company specifically for inclusion in such Registration Statement or such Prospectus or (ii) to the extent that such untrue statements or omissions are based solely upon information regarding such Holder furnished in writing to the Company by such Holder expressly for use therein, or to the extent that such information relates to such Holder or such Holder’s proposed method of distribution of Registrable Securities and was reviewed and expressly approved or was not objected to in writing by such Holder expressly for use in a Registration Statement (it being understood that each Holder has expressly approved Annex A hereto for this purpose), such Prospectus or such form of Prospectus or in any amendment or supplement thereto.  In no event shall the liability of any selling Holder hereunder be greater in amount than the dollar amount of the net proceeds received by such Holder upon the sale of the Registrable Securities giving rise to such indemnification obligation.
 
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(c)           Conduct of Indemnification Proceedings. If any Proceeding shall be brought or asserted against any Person entitled to indemnity hereunder (an “Indemnified Party”), such Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Person from whom indemnity is sought (the “Indemnifying Party”) in writing, and the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to assume the defense thereof, including the employment of counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party and the payment of all fees and expenses incurred in connection with defense thereof; provided, that the failure of any Indemnified Party to give such notice shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of its obligations or liabilities pursuant to this Agreement, except (and only) to the extent that it shall be finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction (which determination is not subject to appeal or further review) that such failure shall have prejudiced the Indemnifying Party.
 
An Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such Proceeding and to participate in the defense thereof, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnified Party or Parties unless:  (1) the Indemnifying Party has agreed in writing to pay such fees and expenses; (2) the Indemnifying Party shall have failed promptly to assume the defense of such Proceeding and to employ counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party in any such Proceeding; or (3) the named parties to any such Proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party, and such Indemnified Party shall reasonably believe that a material conflict of interest is likely to exist if the same counsel were to represent such Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party (in which case, if such Indemnified Party notifies the Indemnifying Party in writing that it elects to employ separate counsel at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to assume the defense thereof and the reasonable fees and expenses of one separate counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnifying Party).  The Indemnifying Party shall not be liable for any settlement of any such Proceeding effected without its written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.  No Indemnifying Party shall, without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, effect any settlement of any pending Proceeding in respect of which any Indemnified Party is a party, unless such settlement includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Party from all liability on claims that are the subject matter of such Proceeding.
 
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Subject to the terms of this Agreement, all reasonable fees and expenses of the Indemnified Party (including reasonable fees and expenses to the extent incurred in connection with investigating or preparing to defend such Proceeding in a manner not inconsistent with this Section) shall be paid to the Indemnified Party, as incurred, within ten trading days following written notice thereof to the Indemnifying Party; provided, that the Indemnified Party shall promptly reimburse the Indemnifying Party for that portion of such fees and expenses applicable to such actions for which such Indemnified Party is not entitled to indemnification hereunder, determined based upon the relative faults of the parties.
 
(d)           Contribution.  If the indemnification under Section 5(a) or 5(b) is unavailable to an Indemnified Party or insufficient to hold an Indemnified Party harmless for any Losses, then each Indemnifying Party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such Indemnified Party, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party in connection with the actions, statements or omissions that resulted in such Losses as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of such Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether any action in question, including any untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission of a material fact, has been taken or made by, or relates to information supplied by, such Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such action, statement or omission.  The amount paid or payable by a party as a result of any Losses shall be deemed to include, subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, any reasonable attorneys’ or other reasonable fees or expenses incurred by such party in connection with any Proceeding to the extent such party would have been indemnified for such fees or expenses if the indemnification provided for in this Section was available to such party in accordance with its terms.
 
The parties hereto agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 5(d) were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation that does not take into account the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph.  Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5(d), no Holder shall be required to contribute, in the aggregate, any amount in excess of the amount by which the proceeds actually received by such Holder from the sale of the Registrable Securities subject to the Proceeding exceeds the amount of any damages that such Holder has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission, except in the case of fraud by such Holder.
 
The indemnity and contribution agreements contained in this Section are in addition to any liability that the Indemnifying Parties may have to the Indemnified Parties.
 
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6.             Miscellaneous.
 
(a)           Remedies.  In the event of a breach by the Company or by a Holder, of any of their obligations under this Agreement, each Holder or the Company, as the case may be, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law and under this Agreement, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Agreement.  The Company and each Holder agree that monetary damages would not provide adequate compensation for any losses incurred by reason of a breach by it of any of the provisions of this Agreement and hereby further agrees that, in the event of any action for specific performance in respect of such breach, it shall waive the defense that a remedy at law would be adequate.
 
(b)           No Piggyback on Registrations.  Neither the Company nor any of its security holders may include securities of the Company in the initial Registration Statement other than the Priority Shares, the Note Shares, the Private Placement Shares, the Registrable Securities and the Other Shares.
 
(c)           Compliance.  Each Holder covenants and agrees that it will comply with the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act as applicable to it in connection with sales of Registrable Securities pursuant to a Registration Statement.
 
(d)           Discontinued Disposition.  Each Holder agrees by its acquisition of such Registrable Securities that, upon receipt of a notice from the Company of the occurrence of any event of the kind described in Section 3(c), such Holder will forthwith discontinue disposition of such Registrable Securities under a Registration Statement until such Holder’s receipt of the copies of the supplemented Prospectus and/or amended Registration Statement or until it is advised in writing (the “Advice”) by the Company that the use of the applicable Prospectus may be resumed, and, in either case, has received copies of any additional or supplemental filings that are incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in such Prospectus or Registration Statement.  The Company will use its commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the use of the Prospectus may be resumed as promptly as it practicable.  The Company agrees and acknowledges that any periods during which the Holder is required to discontinue the disposition of the Registrable Securities hereunder shall be subject to the provisions of Section 2(b).
 
(e)           Effectiveness of this Agreement.  This Agreement shall become effective when this Agreement is executed by the Company which shall occur immediately preceding the Closing of the Merger.  In the event the Company does not Close the Merger, this Agreement shall not be executed by the Company and shall not become effective.
 
(f)           Amendments and Waivers. The provisions of this Agreement, including the provisions of this sentence, may not be amended, modified or supplemented, and waivers or consents to departures from the provisions hereof may not be given, unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Company and the Holders of a majority of the then outstanding Registrable Securities.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, a waiver or consent to depart from the provisions hereof with respect to a matter that relates exclusively to the rights of Holders and that does not directly or indirectly affect the rights of other Holders may be given by Holders of all of the Registrable Securities to which such waiver or consent relates; provided, however, that the provisions of this sentence may not be amended, modified, or supplemented except in accordance with the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence.
 
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(g)           Notices. All notices and other communications required or permitted to be provided to a party hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given and effective on the earliest of (i) the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via facsimile (provided the sender receives a machine-generated confirmation of successful transmission) or e-mail prior to 5:00 p.m. (Los Angeles, California time) on a business day, (ii) the next business day after the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via facsimile or e-mail on a day that is not a business day or later than 4:59 p.m. (Los Angeles, California time) on any business day, (iii) the business day following the date of mailing, if sent overnight by an overnight courier service nationally recognized in the United States, or (iv) upon actual receipt by the party to whom such notice is required to be given. The address for such notices and communications for a party shall be as set forth on the signature pages to this Agreement or such other address as may be designated in writing hereafter, in the same manner, by such party.
 
(h)           Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of each of the parties and shall inure to the benefit of each Holder.  The Company may not assign its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of all of the Holders of the then-outstanding Registrable Securities except in the case of a merger (or similar transaction) in which case the surviving entity shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the Company.
 
(i)            No Inconsistent Agreements.  Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has entered, as of the date hereof, nor shall the Company or any of its subsidiaries, during the period beginning on or after the date of this Agreement and ending at the end of the Effectiveness Period, enter into any agreement with respect to its securities without prior written consent of all of the Holders of the then outstanding Registrable Securities, that would have the effect of impairing the rights granted to the Holders in this Agreement or otherwise conflicts with the provisions hereof.  Except for (i) the Registration Rights Agreement dated July 11, 2008, as amended, governing the Priority Shares, (ii) the Registration Rights Agreement dated September 15, 2008 governing the Note Shares, and (iii) the Registration Rights Agreement governing the Private Placement Shares, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries has previously entered into, or is currently contemplating entering into or assuming, any agreement granting any registration rights with respect to any of its securities to any Person that have not been satisfied in full.
 
(j)            Execution and Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.  In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission, such signature shall create a valid binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) the same with the same force and effect as if such facsimile signature were the original thereof.
 
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(k)            Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California, without regard to principles of conflicts of law thereof.
 
(l)             Cumulative Remedies.  The remedies provided herein are cumulative and not exclusive of any remedies provided by law.
 
(m)           Severability. If any term, provision, covenant or restriction of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions set forth herein shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated, and the parties hereto shall use their commercially reasonable efforts to find and employ an alternative means to achieve the same or substantially the same result as that contemplated by such term, provision, covenant or restriction.  It is hereby stipulated and declared to be the intention of the parties that they would have executed the remaining terms, provisions, covenants and restrictions without including any of such that may be hereafter declared invalid, illegal, void or unenforceable.
 
(n)           Headings.  The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect the meaning hereof.
 
(o)           Independent Nature of Holders’ Obligations and Rights.  The obligations of each Holder hereunder are several and not joint with the obligations of any other Holder hereunder, and no Holder shall be responsible in any way for the performance of the obligations of any other Holder hereunder.  Nothing contained herein or in any other agreement or document delivered at any closing, and no action taken by any Holder pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute the Holders as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity, or create a presumption that the Holders are in any way acting in concert with respect to such obligations or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  Each Holder shall be entitled to protect and enforce its rights, including without limitation the rights arising out of this Agreement, and it shall not be necessary for any other Holder to be joined as an additional party in any Proceeding for such purpose.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Registration Rights Agreement as of the date set forth below.
 
 
BMR SOLUTIONS, INC.
 
       
Date: October 24, 2008
By:
/s/ K. John Shukur  
   
K. John Shukur
President
 
 
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SIGNATURE PAGE OF HOLDERS


Name of Holder:____________________________________________________________________________________
 
Signature of Authorized Signatory of Holder:______________________________________________________________
 
Name of Authorized Signatory:  ________________________________________________________________________
 
Title of Authorized Signatory: _________________________________________________________________________
 
Address of Holder:  _________________________________________________________________________________
 
Fax: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
 
Email Address:  ____________________________________________________________________________________
 
Telephone:  _______________________________________________________________________________________
 
Date: ____________________________________________________________________________________________


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ANNEX A
 
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
 
The selling security holders may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or quoted in private transactions.  These sales may be at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, or at privately negotiated prices.  The selling security holders may use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares of our common stock:
 
 
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ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;
 
 
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block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;
 
 
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purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
 
 
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an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;
 
 
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privately negotiated transactions;
 
 
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short sales;
 
 
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broker-dealers may agree with the selling security holders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;
 
 
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a combination of any such methods of sale; and
 
 
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any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.
 
The selling security holders may also sell shares of our common stock under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.
 
Broker-dealers engaged by the selling security holders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to participate in sales.  Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the selling security holders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated.  The selling security holders do not expect these commissions and discounts to exceed what is customary in the types of transactions involved.  Any profits on the resale of shares of common stock by a broker-dealer acting as principal might be deemed to be underwriting discounts or commissions under the Securities Act.  Discounts, concessions, commissions and similar selling expenses, if any, attributable to the sale of shares will be borne by a selling security holder.  The selling security holders may agree to indemnify any agent, dealer or broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving sales of the shares if liabilities are imposed on that person under the Securities Act.
 
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The selling security holders may from time to time pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares of common stock owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell the shares of common stock from time to time under this prospectus after we have filed a supplement to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act supplementing or amending the list of selling security holders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling stockholders under this prospectus.
 
The selling security holders also may transfer the shares of common stock in other circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus and may sell the shares of common stock from time to time under this prospectus after we have filed a supplement to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act supplementing or amending the list of selling security holders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling security holders under this prospectus.
 
The selling security holders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the shares of common stock may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales.  In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares of common stock purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act.
 
We are required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration of the shares of common stock.  We have agreed to indemnify the selling security holders against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
 
The selling security holders have advised us that they have not entered into any agreements, understandings or arrangements with any underwriters or broker-dealers regarding the sale of their shares of common stock, nor is there an underwriter or coordinating broker acting in connection with a proposed sale of shares of common stock by any selling security holder.  If we are notified by any selling security holder that any material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of shares of common stock, if required, we will file a supplement to this prospectus.  If the selling security holders use this prospectus for any sale of the shares of common stock, they will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act.
 
The anti-manipulation rules of Regulation M under the Exchange Act may apply to sales of our common stock and activities of the selling security holders.
 
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ANNEX B
 
SELLING SECURITYHOLDER QUESTIONNAIRE
(attached hereto)
 

 
YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE ATTACHED QUESTIONNAIRE TO
THE COMPANY IN ORDER FOR YOUR REGISTRABLE SECURITIES TO BE
INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT.
 
 
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EXHIBIT 10.10
 












 


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