EXHIBIT 10.1
REDEMPTION
AGREEMENT
This agreement is made as of January 30, 2007
between Denali Sciences, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“
Denali ”) and the holders of common stock in
Denali set forth on Schedule A hereto (collectively, the
“ Sellers ”).
The Sellers desire to sell to Denali, and Denali
desires to re-purchase from each Seller, the amount of shares of
Denali common stock set forth on Schedule A opposite their
names (the “ Shares ”) according to the
terms set forth herein.
The parties therefore agree as
follows:
1. Sale of the Shares . Subject to the terms of this agreement, and
in reliance upon the representations, warranties, and covenants
contained in this agreement, the Sellers shall sell the Shares to
Denali, and Denali shall re-purchase the Shares from the Sellers,
for an aggregate amount equal to $125,000 less Denali liabilities
as of the effective date of the merger between Velcera
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“ Velcera ”) and
Denali Acquisition Corp., Denali’s wholly-owned subsidiary
(“ MergerCo ”) (the “
Merger ”), multiplied by the percent of
outstanding shares of Denali common stock held by parties to this
agreement (the “ Purchase Price ”).
Each Seller shall be entitled to his, her, or its pro rata
share of the Purchase Price.
(a) The purchase and sale of the Shares shall take
place at a closing (the “ Closing ”),
to occur immediately following the closing of the Merger. The
parties hereto shall have no obligation to complete the Closing in
the event the Merger is not consummated.
(i) The Sellers shall deliver to Denali
certificates representing the Shares, duly endorsed in form for
transfer to Denali.
(ii) Denali shall pay to each Seller such
Seller’s pro rata share of the Purchase Price for
the Shares.
(iii) At any time or from time to time after the
date hereof, at Denali’s request and without further
consideration, the Sellers shall execute and deliver to Denali such
other instruments of sale, transfer, conveyance, assignment and
confirmation, provide such materials and information and take such
other actions as Denali may deem necessary, desirable or helpful in
order to more effectively transfer, convey and assign to Denali,
and to confirm Denali’s title to, the Shares, and to
otherwise carry out the purposes of this agreement.
3.
Representations of
Sellers . Each Seller,
severally, and not jointly, hereby represents to Denali as
follows:
a. Each Seller is the sole record and beneficial
owner of the Shares owned by such Seller free and clear of any and
all liens, pledges, security interests, options, claims, charges,
restrictions or encumbrances of any kind or nature (“
Encumbrances ”) and upon the delivery of the
Shares, Denali will receive good and marketable title to the Shares
free and clear of all Encumbrances.
b. The execution and delivery of this agreement
and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will
not conflict with or result in a breach of any terms or constitute
a default under any agreement or undertaking of Seller.
c. To each Seller’s knowledge, the Shares
are not the subject of any litigation or injunction. Seller has
full power and authority and capacity to transfer the
Shares.
d. No third party consent, approval or
notification for which Seller is responsible is necessary for
Seller to effect the transactions contemplated by this
agreement.
e. Seller has had an opportunity to review
Denali’s most recent financial statements, its corporate
records, and the merger agreement related to the Merger. Seller
further acknowledges to having had the opportunity to ask questions
of and receive answers from Denali’s officers regarding any
matters material to Seller’s decision to enter into this
agreement.
f. Seller has been encouraged to and has had the
opportunity to review the merits of the sale of the Shares with tax
and legal counsel and financial advisors as deemed
appropriate.
g. Seller either alone, or with the assistance of
tax counsel, legal counsel, or other financial advisors, has such
knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to be
capable of evaluating the merits and risks of selling the
Shares.
h. Seller has read this agreement in its entirety
and is familiar with and acknowledges all of the provisions of this
agreement including Denali’s representations.
4.
Representations of
Denali . Denali hereby
represents to Sellers as follows:
a. Denali has full power and authority to enter
into this agreement and to perform its obligations
hereunder.
b. The execution, delivery and performance of this
agreement by Denali and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all
requisite corporate action, and no other corporate proceedings are
necessary to authorize the execution and delivery of this
agreement.