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10. Commitments & Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2015
Notes to Financial Statements  
10. Commitments & Contingencies

Leases

 

We lease approximately 30,000 square feet in our Bothell, Washington headquarters. The term of our lease continues until July 31, 2021 with two options to extend the term of the lease, each of which is for an additional period of five years, with the first extension term commencing, if at all, on August 1, 2021, and the second extension term commencing, if at all, immediately following the expiration of the first extension term. In accordance with the amended lease agreement, our monthly base rent is approximately $59,700, with scheduled annual increases each August and again in October for the most recent amendment. We are also required to pay an amount equal to the Company’s proportionate share of certain taxes and operating expenses.

 

Employment agreements

 

We have employment agreements with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Vice President, Marketing and Vice President, Global Sales. None of these employment agreements is for a definitive period, but rather each will continue indefinitely until terminated in accordance with its terms. The agreements provide for a base annual salary, payable in monthly (or shorter) installments.  In addition, the agreement with the Chief Executive Officer provides for incentive bonuses at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Under certain conditions and for certain of these officers, we may be required to pay additional amounts upon terminating the officer or upon the officer resigning for good reason.

 

biologistex

 

Our biologistex joint venture committed to purchase approximately $2.4 million in Smart Containers from SAVSU. As of June 30, 2015, the purchase commitment is $2.4 million.

 

We agreed to pay SAVSU $1.0 million in consideration of SAVSU’s participation in the biologistex joint venture. If certain performance requirements are met, these costs to SAVSU will be recorded in monthly increments for twelve months. As of June 30, 2015, we have recorded $0.4 million related to this commitment.

 

Litigation

 

From time to time, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business, none of which are currently material to the Company’s business.