We, GUS YEPES, U.S. citizen holding passport number 046673104,
on behalf of SkyLynx Communications Inc., a U.S. registered
corporation, JUAN CARLOS PACHECO BOLANOS, Costa Rican citizen,
holding identification number 2-421-993, on behalf of IdNet, S.A.
(hereinafter referred as: IdNet), a Costa Rican registered
Corporation with identification number 3-101-234977, GILBERT
SALAZAR CASTILLO, Costa Rican citizen holding identification number
6-132-950, on behalf of Inversiones Sinalco, S.A. (hereinafter
referred as: Sinalco), a Costa Rican registered Corporation with
identification number 3-101-160328, hereby agree to sign the
following Joint Venture Agreement:
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I.
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PURPOSE: To own, initiate and develop a joint venture to sell
wireless technology products and services in the Republic of Costa
Rica, specifically to implement a nationwide broadband data
backbone (5.8 GHz) with a combination of last-mile solutions
(2.4GHz, 900 MHz, 150 MHz ) enabling to offer the following
services: PTP (Point to Point) data and voice connectivity; ISP
(Internet Services Provider) and Mobile-IP and AVL. The services
will be based on a MSF (Monthly Subscriber Fee) income model that
includes the service itself, maintenance, support and equipment
rental.
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II.
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LEGAL STRUCTURE: The business that will operate under the Costa
Rican registered corporation: "DirectCom, S.A.", a Costa Rican
Corporation with identification number 3-101-351295, that will
change its name to: "SkyLynx Communications de Costa Rica, S.A.".
This will be a shell company since all services will be outsourced,
thus each shareholder/party will carry its own operating
expenses.
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III.
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BUSINESS LOCATION: Palmares, Costa Rica.
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IV.
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SHARE DISTRIBUTION of "SkyLynx Communications de Costa Rica,
S.A.":
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A)
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SkyLynx Communications Inc. will hold and own 75 % of the
shares;
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B)
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IDNet will hold and own 20 % of the shares;
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C)
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Sinalco will hold and own 5 % of the shares.
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V.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS of "SkyLynx Communications de Costa Rica,
S.A.":
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GUS YEPES: President
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JUAN CARLOS PACHECO: Secretary
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GILBERT SALAZAR: Treasurer
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VI.
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VOTES: Majority vote of the total corporation's shareholders is
required on any shareholder resolutions, nevertheless unanimous
vote is required on amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of
SkyLynx Communications de Costa Rica, S.A.
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VII.
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CONTRIBUTIONS:
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A)
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SkyLynx Communication Inc. (U.S.A.) will provide the
following:
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1)
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initial financing for equipment and parts purchase;
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2)
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suppliers and investors management;
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3)
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international services;
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4)
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local corporate management.
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B)
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IdNet will provide the following:
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1)
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sales and marketing;
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2)
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client management;
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3)
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operations management.
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C)
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Sinalco will provide:
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1)
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towers, tower sites, antennas and radio installations;
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2)
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signal propagation studies;
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3)
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preventive and corrective support.
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VIII.
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COMPENSATIONS:
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A)
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IdNet will have 30% sales commission.
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B)
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Sinalco will charge to "SkyLynx Communications de Costa Rica,
S.A.":
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1)
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For Tower installation: Type C: $6,500, Type B: $4,500, Type A:
$2,500 (the towers will be owned 50% by each Sinalco and SkyLynx
Communications de Costa Rica, S.A.)
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2)
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Antenna and communication equipment installation per site:
$200
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3)
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Preventive maintenance per site: $150 on a quarterly basis.
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4)
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Corrective maintenance: transportation and daily expense
allowances as needed.
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5)
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Tower space rental per antenna: $100
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C)
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Individual rental or lease contracts must be formalized between
Sinalco and SkyLynx Communications de Costa Rica, S.A. for each
tower and/or site. Sinalco will maintain the above prices and fees
for 18 months upon signature of this contract. A 10% and 20% price
discount will be granted to SkyLynx Communications de Costa Rica,
S.A. for half-yearly or yearly tower rental contracts,
respectively.
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IX.
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MONETARY COMPENSATIONS: The outsourcing services of the
shareholders will be paid as follows: a 30% of the net profit will
be distributed based on each shareholder ownership. The
communication equipment will be considered SkyLynx, Inc. (U.S.A.)
property until SkyLynx Communications de Costa Rica, S.A. repays
its cost and shipment and handling.
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X.
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FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL: No partner can sell out without first
offering his share(s) to the other partners in equal proportion to
their interest. The partners will have 30 days to make a decision
and 7 days to close out. The share's price must be of Fair Market
Value, and any dispute regarding this price, will be solved by
arbitration, as described in the ARBITRATION CLAUSE of this
contract.
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XI.
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DEATH OR BANKRUPCY OF SHAREHOLDER: In this case, the
representative of the deceased or troubled shareholder has 30 days
to decide to stay in or sell their shares. Existing shareholders
will have First Right of Refusal to buy these shares, following the
Fair Market Value rule of clause X.
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XII
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REPRESENTATION: Shareholders may be represented in the
shareholder meetings by Proxy.
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XIII.
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DURATION: This agreement shall have unlimited term while
"SkyLynx Communications de Costa Rica, S.A." is operative.
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XIV.
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ARBITRATION CLAUSE: Any dispute that shall arise as a result of
interpretation or execution of any part of this agreement shall be
resolved by an Arbitration Panel according to the rules and
regulations of the Arbitration Department of the American Chamber
of Commerce established in Costa Rica.
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XV.
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GOVERNING LAW: This Partnership Agreement shall be governed by
the Laws of the Republic of Costa Rica.
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XVI.
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ADDENDUMS: Considered as part of this agreement are the
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT, as ADDENDUM # 1 and the NON CIRCUMVENT
AND NON COMPETE AGREEMENTS, as ADDENDUM # 2, that will be signed by
all parties on this same date.
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