ASSUMPTION
AGREEMENT
THIS ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made
and entered into as of September 26, 2005, by and between RENOVO
HOLDINGS , a Nevada corporation (“Renovo Nevada”),
and STEPHEN CARNES (the “Principal
Stockholder”).
WHEREAS, Renovo Nevada, which, prior to the Effective Time (as
hereafter defined) shall merge with and into its wholly owned
subsidiary, RENOVO, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Renovo
Delaware”), with Renovo Delaware as the surviving corporation
(Renovo Nevada and Renovo Delaware are referred to herein as
“Renovo”), is party to an Agreement and Plan of Merger
dated September 26, 2005 (the “Merger Agreement”) among
Renovo Nevada, EI3 CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation
(“EI3”), and the Principal Stockholder pursuant to
which EI3 will merge (the “Merger”) with and into
Renovo Delaware (after Renovo Nevada has merged into Renovo
Delaware) with Renovo Delaware as the surviving corporation of the
Merger (the “Surviving Corporation”); and
WHEREAS, at the Effective Time, the Surviving Corporation will
change its name to “EI3 Corporation” and
WHEREAS, the Principal Stockholder is the sole officer, director
and employee of Renovo and is intimately familiar with the assets,
liabilities, agreements, business and operations of Renovo; and
WHEREAS, concurrent with Closing, the Principal Stockholder shall
forgive all debts or other liabilities owed to the Principle
Stockholder by Renovo; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Merger Agreement and as a condition of the
Merger, the Principal Stockholder has agreed, immediately prior to
the Effective Time, to assume and to pay, perform and discharge all
Liabilities of Renovo, exclusive of the Cornell Capital Partners,
LP Convertible Debenture (the “Cornell Debenture”), on
the terms and conditions set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the Surviving Corporation has agreed to assume all
obligations related to the Cornell Debenture.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
1.
Definitions .
“Closing” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term
in the Merger Agreement.
“Effective Time” shall have the meaning ascribed to
such term in the Merger Agreement.
“Liabilities” means all debts, obligations, duties,
guaranties, covenants, costs, charges, taxes and other liabilities
of every kind and nature, fixed, contingent, due or to become due,
known or unknown, which exist immediately prior to the Effective
Time or arise before or after the Effective Time from any acts,
omissions, causes or events occurring, or agreements entered into,
prior to the Effective Time. Liabilities shall not include the
obligations of the Surviving Corporation under this Assumption
Agreement. Further, Liabilities shall not include the Cornell
Debenture in a principal amount of $300,000, which as of June 30,
2005 $220,000 remained as a long-term liability of Renovo. The
Surviving Corporation has agreed to assume all obligations relating
to the Cornell Debenture.
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2.
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Assumption of Liabilities .
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The Principal Stockholder hereby assumes immediately prior to the
Effective Time, and agrees to pay, perform and discharge, any and
all of the Liabilities of Renovo. The Assumption of the Liabilities
of Renovo hereunder by the Principal Stockholder shall become
effective as of the Effective Time as contemplated by the Merger
Agreement. The Principal Stockholder hereby confirms that he will
cease to be an employee of Renovo as of the Effective Time and
hereby confirms that his employment agreement with Renovo will
likewise terminate.
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3.
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Payment by the Surviving Corporation .
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In consideration of the Principal Stockholder’s assumption of
the Liabilities of Renovo under this Agreement, the Surviving
Corporation shall pay the Principal Stockholder $200,000 at
Closing.
This Agreement shall terminate automatically if the Merger
Agreement is terminated pursuant to Article IX of the Merger
Agreement.
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5.
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Representations and Warranties of the Purchaser .
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The Purchaser represents and warrants to Renovo, as of the date
hereof and as of the Effective Time that:
5.1. Power . The
Principal Stockholder has full right, power and authority to enter
into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder.
5.2. Authorization and
Validity of Documents . This Agreement has been duly executed
and delivered by the Principal Stockholder and constitutes the
legal, valid and binding obligation of the Principal Stockholder,
enforceable against the Principal Stockholder in accordance with
its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by general
principles of equity, bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium and
similar laws relating to creditors’ rights generally.
5.3. Understanding of
Liabilities. The Principal Stockholder has had a full and fair
opportunity to examine the books, records and operations of Renovo
and understands the nature, kind and extent of the Liabilities
being assumed by him hereunder and that the Principal Stockholders
obligations under this Agreement are unlimited.
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The Principal Stockholder agrees that he will cause Renovo to
prepare federal and state tax returns, as applicable, for Renovo
for each taxable period from its inception and for the tax year
2005 from January 1, 2005 through the Effective Time and provide
such tax returns to the Surviving Corporation as soon as
practicable. The Principal Stockholder shall timely pay any tax
liability of Renovo shown on such return or resulting from the
transactions contemplated hereby and shall pay and be responsible
for any and all penalties associated with such filings.
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7.
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Indemnification by the Principal Stockholder .
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7.1. Indemnity .
The Principal Stockholder hereby agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the Surviving Corporation and its officers, directors and
shareholders, against and in respect of:
7.1.1. Any loss, claim, liability,
obligation or damage suffered or incurred by the Surviving
Corporation resulting from or arising in connection with any
misrepresentation, breach of warranty, or non-fulfillment of any
covenant or agreement on the part of the Principal Stockholder
contained in this Agreement;
7.1.2. Any liability or claim which may be
asserted against the Surviving Corporation arising out of, relating
to, or in connection with Renovo’s ownership of its assets
prior to the Closing, or Renovo’s busines