Note Conversion Agreement: Definition, Terms, Example
Jump to Section
What is a Note Conversion Agreement?
A note conversion agreement is a contract between a lender and company where the lender receives stock in the company instead of payment. This type of agreement is especially helpful to new startups that don't have much capital to secure a loan. When a note conversion agreement is signed, it only requires companies to give out a portion of the equity in their company instead of pledging to make cash payments.
The note conversion agreement is intended to offer an alternate route for lenders to receive payments from those who can't or don't want to make cash payments in exchange for business capital.
Common Sections in Note Conversion Agreements
Below is a list of common sections included in Note Conversion Agreements. These sections are linked to the below sample agreement for you to explore.
Note Conversion Agreement Sample
Exhibit 10.2
PROMISSORY NOTE CONVERSION AGREEMENT
THIS PROMISSORY NOTE CONVERSION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered between Broad Street Holdings, LLC (“Broad Street”) and Freecast, Inc. (“Company”) this day of January 2019.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Broad Street is the owner and holder of a Promissory Note (“Note”) executed by the Company on or about December 31, 2017, in the principal amount of $153,071.941, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A:”
WHEREAS, Broad Street represents that the Note is free from any pledge, lien, claim, or encumbrance; and
WHEREAS, Broad Street desires and has agreed to convert the entire amount outstanding balance of the Note into shares of common stock ($1.00 per share) (“Stock”) and accompanying warrants (exercisable at $1.75 per share) (“Warrants”) issued by Freecast, Inc. (“Company”);
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, and the terms, mutual covenants, promises, representations and warranties set forth herein, Broad Street and the Company agree that:
1. Conversion to Common Stock: Effective upon execution of this Agreement and the Subscription Agreement and Letter of Intent issued by Freecast in connection with, and as required under, the Freecast, Inc. Amended and Restated Private Placement Memorandum offering up to $5,000,000.0 shares of Stock, and upon return of the Note marked (“CANCELLED; PAID IN FULL”) to the Company, the Company shall issue or instruct the transfer agent to issue such 153,071 shares of Stock and accompanying Warrants to Broad Street.
2. Indemnification: Broad Street further agrees to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any other demand, claim, or presentment of the Note after the conversion has occurred.
Dated: January 23, 2019
| /s/ Chris R. Hogg | /s/ William Mobely | |
| Broad Street Holdings LLC | FreeCast Inc | |
| Chris R. Hogg | William Mobely, President | |
| Print Name |
PROMISSORY NOTE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, FREECAST, INC., a Florida corporation (the “Maker”), promises to pay to the order of Broad Street Holdings, LLC (the “Payee”), the principal amount of One Hundred Fifty Three Thousand Seventy One Dollars and 94 Cents ($153,071.94), together with simple interest on the principal amount of this Promissory Note (the “Note”) from time to time outstanding at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum. The entire principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued but unpaid interest thereon, shall be finally due and payable on 12-31-18.
Interest Payments. Interest payments shall be accrued and paid on maturity.
Pre-Payment. The principal amount of this Note and any interest accrued thereon may be prepaid in whole or in part at any tithe prior to maturity without premium or penalty of any kind. Any amount paid to the Payee or other holder of this Note (a “Holder” ) shall be applied first to interest accrued to the date of such payment and then to the principal amount hereof then outstanding.
Events of Default. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events or conditions shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note:
(a) The Maker shall fail for any reason to make any payment, whether of principal, interest or otherwise, when due and payable pursuant to the provisions of this Note;
(b) The Maker shall (i) admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due, (ii) file a voluntary petition under any bankruptcy insolvency or other law or the relief or aid of debtors, including without limitation the Bankruptcy Code of 1978, as amended, (iii) make any assignment for the benefit of its creditors or (iv) enter into any composition agreement;
(c) An involuntary petition shall be filed against the Maker under any bankruptcy, insolvency or other law for the relief or aid of debtors, including without limitation the Bankruptcy Code of 1978, as amended, which involuntary petition is not dismissed within sixty (60) days after the date of filing thereof;
(d) Any court of competent jurisdiction shall find that the Maker is insolvent or bankrupt;
(e) A receiver or trustee shall be appointed for the Maker or for all or a substantial portion of its assets and properties.
(f) The Maker shall fail to observe or to perform any or all of its agreements, covenants and obligations, or shall otherwise breach, violate or, default under, any material agreement, note, mortgage, lease, contract, guaranty or other instrument to which it is a party or by which it or any or all of its properties or assets are bound;
(g) The Maker shall fail to observe or to perform any or all of its agreements, covenants and obligations, or shall otherwise breach, violate or default in any of its obligations, to the Payee or any of its affiliates;
(h) A final judgment shall be entered against the Maker which is not satisfied or bonded in full within thirty days after the date of the entry thereof;
(i) Any or all of the assets and properties of the Maker shall be levied upon, seized or attached;
(j) All or a substantial portion of the assets and properties of the Maker shall be lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed;
(k) The Maker shall enter into any agreement to, or shall, sell all or substantially all of its assets and properties, or merge or consolidate with or into any other corporation or entity; or
(l) The Maker shall cease to conduct its business, adopt any plan of liquidation, liquidate or dissolve.
Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default:
(1) at the option of the Holder, all amounts outstanding hereunder, whether principal, interest or otherwise, shall become immediately due and payable;
(2) simple interest shall accrue on the then outstanding principal amount hereof from the date of any such Event of Default to the date of payment in full of the then outstanding principal amount hereof, together with all interest accrued hereon at the highest rate of interest permitted by the laws of the State of Florida; and
(3) the Maker shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses of collection of this Note, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses, paid or incurred by the Holder hereof, whether paid or incurred in connection with collection by suit or otherwise.
Waivers.
The waiver by the Holder of the Maker’s prompt and complete performance of, or default under, any provision of this Note shall not operate nor be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or default and the failure by the Holder to exercise any right or remedy which it may possess hereunder shall not operate nor be construed as a bar to the exercise of any such right or remedy upon the occurrence of any subsequent breach or default.
2
Governing Law. This Note shall be governed by, and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of laws thereof.
Entire Agreement. This Note constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes ail prior agreements, understandings, negotiations and arrangements, both oral and written, between the parties with respect to such subject matter. This Note may not be modified, amended, altered or changed unless by a written instrument executed and delivered by the Maker.
Benefits; Binding Effect. This Note shall be for the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the Maker and the Payee and their respective successors and assigns.
Jurisdiction and Venue. Any claim, dispute, action, suit or proceeding arising out of, connected with, or in any way related to this Note shall only be instituted by the complaining party and adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Orange County, Florida, and the Maker consents to the personal jurisdiction of, and venue in, such courts. In no event shall the Maker contest the personal jurisdiction of such courts or the venue of such courts. The Maker acknowledges that the provisions of this paragraph constitute a material inducement for the Payee to extend credit to the Maker as evidenced by this Note, and that but for the inclusion of such provision in this Note the Payee would not continue to extend credit to the Maker.
Waiver of Trial by Jury. In any suit for the collection of any amount, whether of principal, interest or otherwise, which shall have become due and payable under this Note, the Maker knowingly, voluntarily and intentionally waives any right which it may have to a trial by jury. The Maker acknowledges that the provisions of this paragraph constitute a material inducement for the Payee to extend credit to the Maker as evidenced by this Note, and that but for the inclusion of such provision in this Note the Payee would not continue to extend credit to the Maker.
Headings. The headings contained in this Note are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of any or all of the provisions hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Maker, by and through its undersigned officer thereunto duly authorized, has executed and delivered this Note as of December 31, 2017.
| FREECAST, INC. | |
| /s/ William A. Mobley | |
| William A. Mobley, CEO, FreeCast | |
| /s/ Chris R Hogg | |
| Chris R Hogg, Chairman |
3
Reference:
Security Exchange Commission - Edgar Database, EX-10.2 23 fs12020ex10-2_freecast.htm PROMISSORY NOTE CONVERSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN FREECAST, INC. AND BROAD STREET HOLDINGS, DATED JANUARY 23, 2019, Viewed September 27, 2022, View Source on SEC.
Who Helps With Note Conversion Agreements?
Lawyers with backgrounds working on note conversion agreements work with clients to help. Do you need help with a note conversion agreement?
Post a project in ContractsCounsel's marketplace to get free bids from lawyers to draft, review, or negotiate note conversion agreements. All lawyers are vetted by our team and peer reviewed by our customers for you to explore before hiring.
ContractsCounsel is not a law firm, and this post should not be considered and does not contain legal advice. To ensure the information and advice in this post are correct, sufficient, and appropriate for your situation, please consult a licensed attorney. Also, using or accessing ContractsCounsel's site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and ContractsCounsel.
Meet some of our Note Conversion Agreement Lawyers
Howard B.
Berkson is a dedicated, practical, and detail-oriented attorney licensed to practice in every state court of Oklahoma and the United States Northern and Eastern District Courts. He graduated from the University of Tulsa College of Law with Honors. While there, he received awards for highest grade in trial practice, legal research, and civil procedure. He was also the Executive Notes and Comments Editor for the Energy Law Journal, the official journal of the Energy Bar Association in Washington, D.C. The Energy Law Journal is one of the few peer-reviewed journals in the legal profession. Prior to becoming an attorney, Howard Berkson held executive positions involving a wide range of business and human resources management functions. He has in-depth knowledge of both business and HR practices. During his business career, Berkson negotiated, wrote, red-lined, and disputed contracts. He has answered charges, handled inspections, and supervised audits involving numerous agencies including the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and various state agencies. Berkson honed his analytical and writing skills while earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Washington. He went on to obtain a Master of Arts in Labor and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois. Berkson’s work can be found in such publications as The Energy Law Journal, Human Resource Management Review and Personnel Psychology. He is a member of Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity and of Phi Kappa Phi honor society.
"Very easy and effective to work with. Howard knows what he is doing."
Gill D.
Erik has been a practicing attorney in Florida for over a decade. He specializes in employment and real estate contracts. He has represented clients big and small and can assist with any contract issue.
"I came to ContractsCounsel needing a Florida probate attorney to review court filings I had drafted for two related estates in Sumter County. Both of my parents passed away within four weeks of each other, and what started as a straightforward summary administration became significantly more complicated when an $80,000 life insurance policy was discovered after the initial court order had already been entered. I needed to vacate the summary administration, open formal administration, and file a separate petition for my father's estate — six court documents total, plus supporting filings. I had been quoted $3,000 by other attorneys for this work. Gill reviewed everything for $250. But the price only tells part of the story. Gill turned the entire review around in a single day. He went through every document, made redline edits with track changes so I could see exactly what he added, and sent detailed messages explaining his reasoning. His edits were substantive — he added paragraphs the court requires that I had missed, flagged formatting conventions specific to probate court, and identified additional documents I needed to file (oath of PR, notice of confidential filing, affidavit of heirs). He uploaded samples of each one so I had a template to work from. What really set Gill apart was his willingness to go beyond the scope of a basic document review. He agreed to serve as my designated resident agent for both estates — a requirement for nonresident personal representatives in Florida — which saved me the time and cost of finding a separate Florida attorney for that role. He answered every follow-up question I had promptly and thoroughly. I was handling this pro se from out of state and was honestly nervous about whether my filings would hold up. Gill told me my documents were "very well drafted," made the targeted improvements the court would expect, and gave me the confidence to move forward. His knowledge of Florida probate procedure is clearly deep, and his communication style is straightforward and practical. If you need a Florida probate attorney — whether for a full engagement or a limited review like mine — I cannot recommend Gill highly enough. The value he delivered for the price is extraordinary. Five stars without hesitation."
Travis D.
Travis counsels individuals and businesses on a broad range of complex topics. His practice centers on producing efficient, client-driven results. He concentrates his practice on real estate, construction, and general business matters with an emphasis on assisting clients both before and after problems occur by drafting contracts designed to best position clients to avoid disputes and litigating matters to a final resolution if problems emerge. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Travis is a triple graduate of the University of Oklahoma, having obtained his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, and Juris Doctor degrees from OU. Prior to practicing law, Travis managed the finances and business operations of a successful construction supply company for several years. This insight into sophisticated business dealings, contractual issues, and strategic planning makes him uniquely qualified to handle a wide range of legal matters. Travis lives in Norman with his wife, Haley, dogs, Walter and Poppy, and cat, Ernest. Outside of the office, Travis enjoys playing golf and reading.
"What a great service! Will definitely recommend to family and friends!"
Justin C.
Justin Camper is a small business and trademark attorney, entrepreneur, public speaker, and writer. Justin has been practicing law close to 5 years and has done various areas of law from criminal work as a Prosecutor, to business and civil litigation at private law firms.
"Justin C did a great job. I will recommend Contractscounsel to friends"
September 4, 2022
Deborah W.
Williamson Health Law is an established and trusted law firm focused on representing hospitals, health plans, physician groups, physicians, physical therapy businesses, psychologists and other health care providers, professionals, and businesses in all aspects of health law. including the Stark law, the Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), regulatory compliance, Medicare and Blue Cross audits and overpayment appeals, payer departicipation and disaffiliation appeals, payer and provider disputes, reimbursement and billing, compliance plans, health care industry contracts and professional licensure. We represent clients throughout Michigan and the U.S. with certain federal matters such as federal regulatory analysis and Medicare audits.
August 9, 2022
Bolaji O.
Bolaji O. Okunnu is an entertainment lawyer and founder of the Okunnu Law Group, PLLC based in New York, New York. His practice includes work in the area of copyright, trademark, contract, intellectual property and business law. As an entertainment attorney, Bolaji represents a diverse roster of celebrities, record labels, music publishers, artists, bands, entrepreneurs, authors, songwriters, artist managers, record producers and entertainment executives concerning their intellectual property, business affairs and creative assets. He is an expert at solving complex and sophisticated legal and business issues relating to contracts, copyrights and trademarks. With his background in both the law and the music business, he brings a broad perspective to problem-solving and business plan strategies. He also has an extraordinary ability to speak to the hearts of creatives while helping them discover their voice and clarify their creative dreams and assignments.
Matt M.
I love to learn, and I love solving problems. That's why I became a lawyer, and learned to solve legal problems for individuals and businesses and help them fix things when there's a snag. Touch base if you think I could have something to offer for you or your company. Experienced, results-oriented legal professional whose background and education have established him as a valuable resource in areas of corporate law, franchising, litigation, compliance, mortgages and banking, and more. Practice Areas Include: Corporate law, Franchising, Litigation, real estate, corporate law, civil disputes, insurance representation, corporate counseling, dispute resolution, risk management, regulatory counsel, compliance. Experience involves sophisticated as well as routine corporate structuring and transactions, simple and complex litigation, and written and oral advocacy such as depositions, mediated settlement conferences, trials, appeals, written pleadings and discovery, and case strategy and analysis. Experience managing and litigating disputes between parties and negotiating settlements across the spectrum of civil litigation, including probative discovery, successful motions practice, legal research and writing, appellate practice, and legal consultation to individuals and business entities. Further experience includes digesting and monitoring updates to the legal landscape to advise clients or departments and successfully adapt policies and procedures to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as to manage risk effectively. For those needing a skilled commercial or corporate lawyer, or for individuals whose rights need persuasive advocacy, I am a valuable resource. Representative work also has involved success on the appellate level, as in Baker Construction Company, Inc. v. City of Burlington and Hawthorne, LLC, North Carolina COA09-13.
Find the best lawyer for your project
Browse Lawyers Now
Quick, user friendly and one of the better ways I've come across to get ahold of lawyers willing to take new clients.
View Trustpilot ReviewHow It Works
Financial lawyers by top cities
- Austin Financial Lawyers
- Boston Financial Lawyers
- Chicago Financial Lawyers
- Dallas Financial Lawyers
- Denver Financial Lawyers
- Houston Financial Lawyers
- Los Angeles Financial Lawyers
- New York Financial Lawyers
- Phoenix Financial Lawyers
- San Diego Financial Lawyers
- Tampa Financial Lawyers
Note Conversion Agreement lawyers by city
- Austin Note Conversion Agreement Lawyers
- Boston Note Conversion Agreement Lawyers
- Chicago Note Conversion Agreement Lawyers
- Dallas Note Conversion Agreement Lawyers
- Denver Note Conversion Agreement Lawyers
- Houston Note Conversion Agreement Lawyers
- Los Angeles Note Conversion Agreement Lawyers
- New York Note Conversion Agreement Lawyers
- Phoenix Note Conversion Agreement Lawyers
- San Diego Note Conversion Agreement Lawyers
- Tampa Note Conversion Agreement Lawyers
Contracts Counsel was incredibly helpful and easy to use. I submitted a project for a lawyer's help within a day I had received over 6 proposals from qualified lawyers. I submitted a bid that works best for my business and we went forward with the project.
View Trustpilot Review
I never knew how difficult it was to obtain representation or a lawyer, and ContractsCounsel was EXACTLY the type of service I was hoping for when I was in a pinch. Working with their service was efficient, effective and made me feel in control. Thank you so much and should I ever need attorney services down the road, I'll certainly be a repeat customer.
View Trustpilot Review
I got 5 bids within 24h of posting my project. I choose the person who provided the most detailed and relevant intro letter, highlighting their experience relevant to my project. I am very satisfied with the outcome and quality of the two agreements that were produced, they actually far exceed my expectations.
View Trustpilot Review