Consultant Compensation Agreement - GTM Holdings Inc., M. Blaine Riley, Randall Letcavage, Rosemary Nguyen, David W. Keaveney, Jason M. Genet, and Michael L. Labertew
CONSULTANT COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
THIS CONSULTANT COMPENSATION AGREEMENT (the "Plan") is made this 20th day of September, 2001, among GTM Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("GTM"); and the following individuals who have executed and delivered this Plan by the execution and delivery of the Counterpart Signature Pages which are designated as Exhibits "A" through "F" hereof: M. Blaine Riley, Randall Letcavage, Rosemary Nguyen, David W. Keaveney, Jason M. Genet, and Michael L. Labertew (collectively, the "Consultants").
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of GTM has adopted a written compensation agreement for compensation of six individual Consultants who are natural persons; and
WHEREAS, GTM has engaged the Consultants to provide services at the request of and subject to the satisfaction of its management; and
WHEREAS, the Consultants have provided services at the request and subject to the approval of the management of GTM; and
WHEREAS, a general description of the nature of the services performed and to be performed by the Consultants and the maximum value of such services under this Plan are listed in the Counterpart Signature Pages and exhibits thereto; and
WHEREAS, GTM and the Consultants intend that this Plan and the services performed hereunder shall be made, requested and performed in such a manner that this Plan shall be a "written compensation agreement" as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") pursuant to which GTM may issue "freely tradeable" shares (except as may be limited by "affiliate" status) of its common stock as payment for services rendered pursuant to an S-8 Registration Statement to be filed with the Commission by GTM;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, it is agreed:
Section 1
Compensation Plan
1.1 Employment. GTM hereby employs the Consultants and the consultants hereby accept such employment, and have and will perform the services requested by management of GTM to its satisfaction during the term hereof. The services performed by the Consultants hereunder have been and will be personally rendered by the Consultants, and no one acting for or on behalf of the Consultants, except those persons normally employed by the consultants in rendering services to others, such as secretaries, bookkeepers and the like.
1.2 Independent Contractors. Regardless of the Consultants' status as "employees" under Rule 405 of the Commission, all services rendered by the Consultants hereunder have been rendered as independent contractors, and the Consultants shall be liable for any FICA taxes, withholding or other similar taxes or charges, and the Consultants shall indemnify and hold GTM harmless therefrom; it is understood and agreed that the value of all such items has been taken into account by the Consultants in computing the billable rate for the services the Consultants have rendered and agreed to render to GTM.
1.3 Term. All services performed at the request of GTM by the Consultants have either been performed and completed, or shall be performed within one year from the date hereof, at which time this Plan shall terminate, unless extended by written agreement of GTM and the Consultants for one additional year. If the Plan shall terminate, and options for unearned shares have been exercised and said shares issued to either consultant pursuant to this Plan, said shares shall be returned by Consultant(s) and canceled by GTM within ten days of said termination.
1.4 Payment. GTM and the Consultants agree that GTM shall pay the Consultants for the services performed under this Plan by the issuance of shares of its common stock at a price of $.10 per share as set forth in the attached agreements with and/or invoices from the Consultants; provided, however, such shares of common stock shall be issued pursuant to and shall be subject to the filing and effectiveness of a Registration Statement on Form S-8 covering such shares with the Commission.
1.5 Common Stock Price. To the extent deemed required or necessary and for all purposes of this Plan, the Consultants shall have an "option" covering such shares of common stock at the per share price set forth in paragraph 1.4 above during the term hereof; the Consultants assume the risk of any decrease in the per share price or value of the shares of common stock of GTM that may be issued by GTM for services performed by the Consultants hereunder, and the Consultants agree that any such decrease shall in no way affect the rights, obligations or duties of the Consultants hereunder.
1.6 Limitation on Services. None of the services rendered by the Consultants and paid for by the issuance of shares of common stock of GTM shall be services related to any "capital raising" or "stock promotion" transaction.
1.7 Delivery of Shares. Upon effectiveness of Registration Statement on Form S-8 of the Commission covering the shares, one or more stock certificates representing such shares shall be delivered to the respective Consultants at the addresses listed on the Counterpart Signature Pages, unless another address shall be provided to GTM in writing prior to the issuance of such shares.
1.8 Adjustments in the Number of Shares of Common Stock and Price Per Share. GTM and the Consultants agree that the per share price of shares of common stock that may be issued by GTM to the Consultants for services performed under this Plan has been arbitrarily set by GTM; however, in the event GTM shall undergo a merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization, declare a stock dividend of its shares of common stock or cause to be implemented a forward or reverse stock split which affects the present number of issued and outstanding shares of common stock of GTM prior to the issuance of shares to the Consultants, that the per share price and the number of shares issuable to the Consultants for services actually rendered hereunder after such event shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect any such event.
1.9 Effective Date. The Effective Date of the Plan for each of the Consultants shall be the date set forth on the respective Counterpart Signature Pages.
Section 2
Representations and Warranties of GTM
GTM represents and warrants to, and covenants with, the Consultants as follows:
2.1 Corporate Status. GTM is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada and is licensed or qualified as a foreign corporation in all states in which the nature of its business or the character or ownership of its properties makes such licensing or qualification necessary.
2.2 Compensation Plan. The Board of Directors of GTM has duly adopted a Compensation Plan as defined in Rule 405 of the Commission pursuant to which GTM may issue "freely tradeable" shares of its common stock as payment for services rendered, subject to the filing and effectiveness of an S-8 Registration Statement to be filed with the Commission by GTM.
2.3 Registration Statement on Form S-8. GTM shall engage the services of a competent professional to prepare and file a Registration Statement on Form S-8 with the Commission to cover the shares of common stock to be issued under the Plan; shall cooperate with such professional in every manner whatsoever to the extent reasonably required or necessary so that such Registration Statement shall be competently prepared, which such Registration Statement shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, and which such Registration Statement shall become effective immediately upon its filing; such Registration Statement shall be prepared at the sole cost and expense of GTM; and GTM will provide to the Consultants prior to the issuance and delivery of any such shares of common stock a copy of such Registration Statement, the Compensation Plan adopted by its Board of Directors, all quarterly, annual or current reports or other documents incorporated by reference into such Registration Statement and any other similar reports filed or publicly disseminated following the effective date of any such Registration Statement.
2.4 Federal and State Securities Laws, Rules and Regulations. GTM shall fully comply with any and all federal or state securities laws, rules and regulations governing the issuance of any such shares of common stock.
2.5 Limitation on Services. GTM shall not request the Consultants to perform any services in connection with any "capital raising" or "stock promotion" transaction under this Plan.
2.6 Reports With the Commission. GTM is required to file reports with the Commission pursuant to Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "1934 Act"), and GTM has or will file with the Commission all reports required to be filed by it forthwith, and shall continue to file such reports with the Commission so long as required, but for a period of not less than one year; and such reports are or will be true and correct in every material respect.
2.7 Corporate Authority and Due Authorization. GTM has full corporate power and authority to enter into this Plan and to carry out its obligations hereunder. Execution of this Plan and performance by GTM hereunder have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action on the part of GTM, and this Plan constitutes a valid and binding obligation of GTM and performance hereunder will not violate any provision of the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, agreements, mortgages or other commitments of GTM.
Section 3
Representations and Warranties of the Consultants
Each of the Consultants represents and warrants to, and covenants with, GTM as follows:
3.1 Employment. Each of the Consultants hereby accepts employment by GTM for the services performed pursuant to this Agreement. The services performed by the Consultants hereunder have been personally rendered by the Consultants, and no one acting for or on behalf of the Consultants.
3.2 Accredited Investors. Each of the Consultants represents and warrants that, by reason of income, net assets, education, background and business acumen, the Consultants have the experience and knowledge to evaluate the risks and merits attendant to an investment in shares of common stock of GTM, either singly or through the aid and assistance of a competent professional, and are fully capable of bearing the economic risk of loss of the total investment of services; further, they are "accredited investors" as that term is defined under the 1933 Act or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
3.3 Suitability of Investment. Prior to the execution of this Plan, each of the Consultants shall have provided the services outlined in the respective Counterpart Signature Pages to GTM, and the Consultants, singly, or through the advice of a competent professional, fully believe that an investment in shares of common stock of GTM is a suitable investment for the Consultants.
3.4 Limitation on Services. None of the services rendered by the Consultants and paid for by the issuance of shares of common stock of GTM shall be services related to any "capital raising" transaction.
3.5 Authority and Authorization. Each of the Consultants has full power and authority to enter into this Plan and carry out the obligations hereunder. Execution of this Plan and performance by the Consultants hereunder constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Consultants and performance hereunder will not violate any other agreement to which any of the Consultants is a party.
Section 4
Indemnity
GTM and the Consultants agree to indemnify and hold the other harmless for any loss or damage resulting from any misstatement of a material fact or omission to state a material fact by the other contained herein or contained in the S-8 Registration Statement of GTM to be filed hereunder, to the extent that any misstatement or omission contained in the Registration Statement was based upon information supplied by the other.
Section 5
Termination
Prior to the performance of services hereunder, this Plan may be terminated (1) by mutual consent of GTM and the respective Consultants in writing; (2) by either the Directors of GTM or the respective Consultants if there has been a material misrepresentation or material breach of any warranty or covenant by the other party; and (3) shall automatically terminate at the expiration of the term hereof, provided, however, all representations and warranties shall survive the termination hereof; provided, further, however, that any obligation of GTM to pay for any services actually rendered by the Consultants hereunder shall survive any such termination.
Section 6
General Provisions
6.1 Further Assurances. At any time, and from time to time, after the execution hereof, each party will execute such additional instruments and take such action as may be reasonably requested by the other party to carry out the intent and purposes of this Plan.
6.2 Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if delivered in person or sent by prepaid first-class registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
6.3 Entire Agreement. This Plan constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes and cancels any other agreement, representation, or communication, whether oral or written, between the parties hereto relating to the transactions contemplated herein or the subject matter hereof.
6.4 Headings. The section and subsection headings in this Plan are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Plan.
6.5 Governing law. This Plan shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, except to the extent pre-empted by federal law, in which event (and to that extent only), federal law shall govern.
6.6 Assignment. Neither GTM nor the Consultants can assign any rights, duties or obligations under this Plan, and in the event of any such assignment, such assignment shall be deemed null and void.
6.7 Counterparts. This Plan may be executed simultaneously in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Plan effective the day and year first above written.
GTM Holdings, Inc.
By /s/ William A. Fisher
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William A. Fisher, President and Director
EXHIBIT "A"
CONSULTANT COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
COUNTERPART SIGNATURE PAGE
THIS COUNTERPART SIGNATURE PAGE for that certain Consultant Compensation Agreement between GTM Holdings, Inc. and the undersigned Consultant is executed as of the date set forth herein below.
/s/ Michael L. Labertew
4685 South Highland Drive #202A
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Date: September 19, 2001
Number of Shares and Maximum Value of Services
General Description of Services to be Performed
See Exhibit A-1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as set forth and as will be set forth in invoices for 25,000 shares of GTM common stock, at $.10 per share.
EXHIBIT A-1
June 20, 2001
William A. Fisher, President
GTM Holdings, Inc.
Suite 12/F Nam Kwong Building
Avenida Rodrigo Rodrique
Macau S.A.R., China
Via Facsimile
Re: Compensation
Dear Mr. Fisher:
This will confirm for purposes of any filing requirements the work performed in exchange for the shares of GTM that GTM agreed to have issued to me.
1. 25,000 shares represents the stock portion of my fee for work related to preparation and filing of documentation related to: (1) the Company's reverse split; (2) its S-8 Registration Statement; and (3) general legal advice through September 19, 2001.
Please call with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
/s/ Michael L. Labertew
EXHIBIT "B"
CONSULTANT COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
COUNTERPART SIGNATURE PAGE
THIS COUNTERPART SIGNATURE PAGE for that certain Consultant Compensation Agreement between GTM Holdings, Inc. and the undersigned Consultant is executed as of the date set forth hereinbelow.
Consultant:
M. Blaine Riley
Date: September 19, 2001 /s/ M. Blaine Riley
Number of Shares and Maximum Value of Services
General Description of Services to be Performed
See Exhibit B-1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as set forth and as will be set forth in invoices for 100,000 shares of GTM common stock, at $.10 per share.
EXHIBIT "B-1"
September 19, 2001
William A. Fisher, President
GTM Holdings, Inc.
Suite 12/F Nam Kwong Building
Avenida Rodrigo Rodrique
Macau S.A.R., China
VIA FACSIMILE
As previously agreed, I have agreed to perform the services set forth in the Financial Consulting Agreement, which we have executed, in exchange for the shares set forth therein.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
M. Blaine Riley
/s/ M. Blaine Riley
EXHIBIT "C"
CONSULTANT COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
COUNTERPART SIGNATURE PAGE
THIS COUNTERPART SIGNATURE PAGE for that certain Consultant Compensation Agreement between GTM Holdings, Inc. and the undersigned Consultant is executed as of the date set forth hereinbelow.
Consultant:
Randall Letcavage
Date: September 19, 2001 /s/ Randall Letcavage
Number of Shares and Maximum Value of Services
General Description of Services to be Performed
See Exhibit C-1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as set forth and as will be set forth in invoices for 100,000 shares of GTM common stock, at $.10 per share.
EXHIBIT "C-1"
September 19, 2001
William A. Fisher, President
GTM Holdings, Inc.
Suite 12/F Nam Kwong Building
Avenida Rodrigo Rodrique
Macau S.A.R., China
VIA FACSIMILE
As previously agreed, I have agreed to perform the services set forth in the Financial Consulting Agreement, which we have executed, in exchange for the shares set forth therein.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Randall Letcavage
/s/ Randall Letcavage
EXHIBIT "D"
CONSULTANT COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
COUNTERPART SIGNATURE PAGE
THIS COUNTERPART SIGNATURE PAGE for that certain Consultant Compensation Agreement between GTM Holdings, Inc. and the undersigned Consultant is executed as of the date set forth hereinbelow.
Consultant:
Rosemary Nguyen
Date: September 19, 2001 /s/ Rosemary Nguyen
Number of Shares and Maximum Value of Services
General Description of Services to be Performed
See Exhibit D-1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as set forth and as will be set forth in invoices for 100,000 shares of GTM common stock, at $.10 per share.
EXHIBIT "D-1"
September 19, 2001
William A. Fisher, President
GTM Holdings, Inc.
Suite 12/F Nam Kwong Building
Avenida Rodrigo Rodrique
Macau S.A.R., China
VIA FACSIMILE
As previously agreed, I have agreed to perform the services set forth in the Financial Consulting Agreement, which we have executed, in exchange for the shares set forth therein.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Rosemary Nguyen
/s/ Rosemary Nguyen
EXHIBIT "E"
CONSULTANT COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
COUNTERPART SIGNATURE PAGE
THIS COUNTERPART SIGNATURE PAGE for that certain Consultant Compensation Agreement between GTM Holdings, Inc. and the undersigned Consultant is executed as of the date set forth hereinbelow.
Consultant:
David W. Keaveney
Date: September 19, 2001 /s/ David W. Keaveney
Number of Shares and Maximum Value of Services
General Description of Services to be Performed
See Exhibit E-1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as set forth and as will be set forth in invoices for 75,000 shares of GTM common stock, at $.10 per share.
EXHIBIT "E-1"
September 19, 2001
William A. Fisher, President
GTM Holdings, Inc.
Suite 12/F Nam Kwong Building
Avenida Rodrigo Rodrique
Macau S.A.R., China
VIA FACSIMILE
As previously agreed, I have agreed to perform the services set forth in the Multi-Media/Corporate Imaging Agreement, which we have executed, in exchange for the shares set forth therein.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
David W. Keaveney
/s/ David W. Keaveney
EXHIBIT "F"
CONSULTANT COMPENSATION AGREEMENT
COUNTERPART SIGNATURE PAGE
THIS COUNTERPART SIGNATURE PAGE for that certain Consultant Compensation Agreement between GTM Holdings, Inc. and the undersigned Consultant is executed as of the date set forth hereinbelow.
Consultant:
Jason M. Genet
Date: September 19, 2001 /s/ Jason M. Genet
Number of Shares and Maximum Value of Services
General Description of Services to be Performed
See Exhibit F-1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as set forth and as will be set forth in invoices for 75,000 shares of GTM common stock, at $.10 per share.
EXHIBIT "F-1"
September 19, 2001
William A. Fisher, President
GTM Holdings, Inc.
Suite 12/F Nam Kwong Building
Avenida Rodrigo Rodrique
Macau S.A.R., China
VIA FACSIMILE
As previously agreed, I have agreed to perform the services set forth in the Multi-Media/Corporate Imaging Agreement, which we have executed, in exchange for the shares set forth therein.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Jason M. Genet
/s/ Jason M. Genet