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11. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Notes to Financial Statements  
11. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

Employment Agreements

 

On January 1, 2014, we entered into an employment agreement with Halden S. Shane, our Chief Executive Officer. The term of the employment agreement extends through December 31, 2016 with automatic renewal for successive one-year periods unless otherwise terminated by either party thereunder. Dr. Shane’s annual base salary was $36,000, which would increase to $120,000 if the Company’s gross revenues exceeded $5,000,000 on a calendar year basis and to $175,000 if the Company’s gross revenues exceeded $10,000,000 on a calendar year basis. Dr. Shane also received a grant of a five-year warrant to purchase 3,000,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.30 per share, which vested as follows: 1,000,000 shares vested upon issuance, 1,000,000 shares vested on February 11, 2015 and 1,000,000 vested on February 11, 2016. Dr. Shane’s employment agreement includes restrictive covenants of non-solicitation and confidentiality of proprietary information. Under the employment agreement, Dr. Shane assigned any and all of his rights to Company proprietary information to the Company and agreed that all property created by him during and in connection with his employment constitutes “works for hire” as defined in the United States Copyright Act.

 

On January 15, 2016, we entered into a new employment agreement with Dr. Shane, effective January 1, 2016. The agreement provides for a base annual salary of $360,000. The agreement also provides for the quarterly issuance of an option to purchase 250,000 shares of common stock in 2016 with an exercise price equal to the three day trailing volume weighted average price of our common stock. In the event Dr. Shane is terminated for any reason or becomes disabled or dies, any options he holds at such time will become cashless and will be entitled to piggyback registration and exercise immediately. Dr. Shane is also entitled to performance bonuses, subject to the achievement of certain objectives, including (i) a minimum semi-annual grant of stock options to purchase up to 250,000 shares of common stock and (ii) a cash bonus, determined in the sole discretion of the Board. The agreement also provides that we will reimburse Dr. Shane for certain business and entertainment expenses, including the use of an automobile.

 

In the event Dr. Shane is terminated as CEO as a result of a change in control, Dr. Shane will be entitled to a lump sum payment of two year’s salary at the time of such termination and will be granted an option to purchase 3,000,000 shares of common stock that are cashless and, when exercised, will have piggyback registration or demand registration rights, and if applicable, any and all outstanding stock grants will be accelerated and be fully vested.

 

The Board may terminate Dr. Shane for cause by written notification to Dr. Shane; provided, however, that no termination for cause will be effective unless Dr. Shane has been provided with prior written notice and opportunity for remedial action and fails to remedy within 30 days thereof, in the event of a termination by the Company (i) by reason of willful dishonesty towards, fraud upon, or deliberate injury or attempted injury to, the Company, (ii) by reason of material breach of his employment agreement and (iii) by reason of gross negligence or intentional misconduct with respect to the performance of duties under the agreement. Upon termination for cause, Dr. Shane will be immediately paid an amount equal to his gross salary.

 

The Board may terminate Dr. Shane other than for cause at any time upon giving notice to Dr. Shane. Upon such termination, Dr. Shane will be immediately paid an amount equal to his gross salary.

 

On February 8, 2016, we entered into an employment agreement with Robert Wotzcak pursuant to which he agreed to serve as our President. Mr. Wotczak’s annual salary is $240,000. Additionally, on April 19, 2016, in accordance with the terms of the agreement, we issued him 150,000 shares of common stock valued at $76,500. Mr. Wotczak will also be entitled to (i) an annual grant of an option to purchase up to 250,000 shares of common stock at market price under the 2016 Plan, (ii) additional shares of common stock granted on an annual basis based on achievement of performance objectives, (iii) an annual raise and/or bonus for meeting or achieving certain performance objectives, (iv) a vehicle expense up to $750 per month and (v) health insurance contributions equal to 80% toward the cost of an individual plan. The agreement also provides that we will reimburse Mr. Wotczak for certain business and entertainment expenses. Mr. Wotczak’s agreement includes restrictive covenants of non-solicitation and confidentiality of proprietary information.

 

In the event of a change in control of the Company that results in his termination, Mr. Wotczak will be entitled to a lump sum payment of one year’s salary and all equity awards will be accelerated and fully vested. The Company may terminate Mr. Wotczak’s employment at any time; provided, however, that the Company must provide fourteen days’ notice if it terminates Mr. Wotczak’s employment as a result of any of the following: (a) the sale of substantially all of the Company’s assets, (b) the sale, exchange, or other disposition in one transaction of the majority of the Company’s outstanding capital stock, (c) the Company’s decision to terminate its business and liquidate its assets, (d) the merger or consolidation of the Company with another company, or (e) bankruptcy or chapter 11 reorganization. Mr. Wotczak resigned from his position as President effective December 2, 2016.

 

On September 30, 2014, we entered into an employment agreement with Nick Jennings, our Chief Financial Officer, to provide part-time services. The term of the employment agreement expired in December 31, 2014. Mr. Jennings’ salary was $5,000 per month payable in cash, paid bi-weekly, and $2,000 per month payable in common stock, paid quarterly. Mr. Jennings also received a five-year warrant to purchase up to 300,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.30 per share, which represented the volume weighted-average price per share of our common stock on October 1, 2014, and vested as follows: 100,000 shares vested upon issuance, 100,000 shares vested on October 1, 2015, and 100,000 shares vested on October 1, 2016. In connection with the employment agreement, Mr. Jennings entered into agreements that included restrictive covenants of non-solicitation and confidentiality of proprietary information.

 

On September 2, 2015, we entered into a new employment agreement with Mr. Jennings, which superseded his prior agreement, pursuant to which he continues to serve as our Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Jennings’ annual salary is $132,000, which is reviewed annually. On January 26, 2016, we issued Mr. Jennings a five year warrant to purchase up to 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.55 per share. The agreement also provided for the issuance of an additional five year warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock in 2016, however, this provision was modified to grtant a salary increase in lieu of the options. In October 2016, Mr. Jennings’ annual salary was increased to $144,000 per year. Mr. Jennings is also entitled to additional equity compensation based upon superior performance of his responsibilities, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion. The agreement also provides that we will reimburse Mr. Jennings for certain business and entertainment expenses. In the event of a change in control of the Company that results in his termination, Mr. Jennings will be entitled to a lump sum payment of one year’s salary and all equity awards will be accelerated and fully vested. In the event his employment is terminated other than for cause, Mr. Jennings will receive an amount equal to his annual salary as of such termination date after the second employment anniversary.

 

On October 16, 2014, we entered into an employment agreement with Norris Gearhart pursuant to which he agreed to serve as our Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Gearhart’s annual salary was $126,000. Additionally, Mr. Gearhart received 100,000 shares of common stock upon signing his agreement, a monthly transportation expense of up to $500 towards a vehicle and the ability to receive an additional cash or equity bonus upon the achievement of pre-agreed performance objectives.

 

On September 2, 2015, we entered into a new employment agreement with Mr. Gearhart, which superseded his prior agreement, pursuant to which he continued to serve as our Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Gearhart’s annual salary was $145,000. The agreement provides that Mr. Gearhart will receive annual an annual option grant to purchase up to 250,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to the volume weighted average price of the five-day period prior to the close of the year. Mr. Gearhart is also entitled to additional equity compensation based upon superior performance of his responsibilities, as determined by the Board in its sole discretion. The agreement also provides that we will reimburse Mr. Gearhart for certain business and entertainment expenses, including a monthly transportation expense of up to $600 towards a vehicle. In the event of a change in control of the Company that results in his termination, Mr. Gearhart is entitled to a lump sum payment of one year’s salary and all equity awards will be accelerated and fully vested. In the event his employment is terminated other than for cause, Mr. Gearhart will receive an amount equal to his annual salary as of such termination date after the second employment anniversary. Mr. Gearhart resigned from his position as Chief Operating Officer effective December 30, 2016.

 

Manufacturing Agreement

 

In November 2016 we entered into a new manufacturing and development agreement with RG Group Inc. The agreement does not provide for any minimum purchase commitments and is for a term of two years with provisions to extend. The agreement also provides for a warranty against product defects for one year.

 

As of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, balances due to RG Group, Inc. accounted for approximately 31% and 75% of total accounts payable, respectively.  At December 31, 2016 and 2015, we maintained required deposits with RG Group, Inc. in the amounts of $147,010 and $442,358, respectively.  For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, RG Group, Inc. accounted for 78% and 84% of cost of goods sold, respectively.

 

Consulting Agreement

 

In January 2015, we entered into a consulting agreement (which has since been terminated) that provided for a fee based on revenue received from existing and prospective clients assigned and revenue from sales related to customers the consultant finds for the Company.  The agreement also provided for the issuance of 100,000 shares of our common stock that were issued in February 2015 and valued at $25,000.  In addition, the agreement provided for the issuance of 75,000 common stock warrants on a quarterly basis that vest upon issuance with a strike price equal to the volume weighted average price for the 5 day period prior to the close of the quarter with a term of 3 years.  The exercise price for the warrants issued was $0.50, $0.62 and $0.33. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we utilized the Black-Scholes method to fair value the warrants to purchase up to 225,000 shares of common stock with the following range of assumptions: volatility, 157%-174%; expected dividend yield, 0%; risk free interest rate, 1.01%-1.42%; and a life of 3 years. The grant date fair value of the warrants issued was $0.37, $0.54 and $0.30. For the year ended December 31, 2015, we recognized approximately $68,000 in equity based compensation on the issuance of the warrants. This consulting agreement was terminated October 1, 2015 when the consultant accepted a full time employment position with the Company.

 

In May 2015, we entered into a consulting agreement that provides for the issuance of 600,000 shares of restricted common stock which was issued in July 2015 and valued at $264,000. In addition, the agreement provides for the issuance of 3,000,000 common stock warrants that vest upon issuance with an exercise price of $1.00 and have a term of 5 years. We utilized the Black-Scholes method to fair value the 3,000,000 warrants with the following assumptions: volatility, 191%; expected dividend yield, 0%; risk free interest rate, 1.49%; and a life of 5 years. The grant date fair value of each warrant was $0.42. For the year ended December 31, 2015, we recognized approximately $1,259,000 in equity based compensation on the warrants issued. The agreement was terminated in January 2016.

 

Agreements with Directors

 

Mr. Johnsen was elected to the Board on January 29, 2016. The term of his agreement as director commenced on February 1, 2016 for up to two years and until a successor is elected, or resignation or removal.  Our agreement with Mr. Johnsen provides for an annual fee in the amount of $25,000 paid on a quarterly basis and an annual grant of an option to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock. In February 2016, we issued Mr. Johnsen an option to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock. The shares underlying the option have an exercise price of $0.55 per share and the option expires in February 2026.

 

Ms. Anderson was elected to the Board on January 29, 2016 and serves as the chairperson of our Audit Committee. The term of her agreement as director commenced on February 1, 2016 for up to two years and until a successor is elected, or resignation or removal. Our agreement with Ms. Anderson provides for an annual fee in the amount of $26,000 paid on a quarterly basis and an annual grant of an option to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock. In February 2016, we issued Ms. Anderson an option to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock. The shares underlying the option have an exercise price of $0.55 per share and the option expires in February 2026.

 

Mr. Fred was elected to the Board on January 29, 2016. The term of his agreement as director commenced on February 1, 2016 for one year and until a successor is elected, or resignation or removal. Our agreement with Mr. Fred provides for an annual fee in the amount of $25,000 paid on a quarterly basis and an annual grant of an option to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock. In February 2016, we issued Mr. Fred an option to purchase 25,000 shares of common stock. The shares underlying the option have an exercise price of $0.55 per share and the option expires in February 2026.

 

The Company issued 25,000 options to Harold Paul in February 2016. Mr. Paul is a director of the Company. (See note 8 - Stock Options)

 

Other Agreements

 

In May 2015, we were awarded a grant by the United States Agency for International Development (“USAID”) in the amount of $559,000 for the development of SteraMist™ Mobile Decontamination Chambers to fight the Ebola epidemic. The grant is based on milestones set forth in the agreement between the Company and USAID. In May 2016, we completed the USAID grant by completing the sixth and final milestone and received gross proceeds in the amount of $559,003 during the period of the agreement. The Company incurred costs in connection with the grant through December 31, 2016 in the amount of $359,112. The proceeds received as part of the grant in excess of the costs incurred has been presented on our statement of operations in the amount of $199,891 for the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

In June 2015, we launched the TOMI Service Network (“TSN”). The TSN is a national service network composed of existing full service restoration industry specialists that have entered into licensing agreements with us to become Primary Service Providers (“PSP’s”). The licensing agreements grant protected territories to PSP’s to perform services using our SteraMist™ platform of products and also provide for potential job referrals to PSP’s whereby we are entitled to referral fees. Additionally, the agreement provides for commissions due to PSP’s for equipment and solution sales they facilitate to other service providers in their respective territories. As part of these agreements, we are obligated to provide to the PSP’s various training, ongoing support and facilitate a referral network call center. As of December 31, 2016, we had entered into 58 licensing agreements in connection with the launch of the TSN. The licensing agreements contain fixed price minimum equipment and solution orders based on the population of the territories granted pursuant to the licensing agreements.