Exhibit 4.17


 


Unconditional Guaranty dated August 27, 2015, by the Registrant; Dougherty’s Pharmacy, Inc.;
Dougherty’s Pharmacy Forest Park Dallas, LLC; Dougherty’s Pharmacy Humble, LLC; Dougherty’s Pharmacy El
Paso, LLC; Dougherty’s Pharmacy McAlester, LLC; and Cardinal Health, Inc.


 


UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTY


 


As an inducement for Cardinal
Health* (“Cardinal”), to supply or continue to supply, as the case may be, Dougherty's Holdings, Inc., a Texas
corporation and Dougherty’s Pharmacy Springtown, LLC a Texas corporation hereinafter collectively and individually referred
to as (“Borrower”), with merchandise or services, or to authorize or continue to authorize, as the case may
be, one or more of Cardinal’s suppliers to accept orders from and make drop shipments to Borrower on the credit of Cardinal,
or otherwise to extend or make available credit or to keep such credit available (whether under a promissory note, credit application,
other agreement or otherwise, as the case may be), to Borrower, and in consideration of the foregoing, the undersigned (“Guarantor”)
hereby irrevocably and unconditionally:


 


(1)       Guarantees
to Cardinal the punctual and full payment (and not merely the ultimate collectability) of all sums now or hereafter due from Borrower
to Cardinal, its successors and assigns, whether or not such sums are now or hereafter evidenced by open account, one or more promissory
notes, or any other document;


 


(2)       Agrees
to indemnify and save harmless Cardinal against and from any and all losses, damages, liabilities, and claims now or at any time
hereafter arising directly or indirectly out of any failure by Borrower to promptly and fully perform all of its obligations to
Cardinal; and


 


(3)       Agrees
to pay to Cardinal on demand the reasonable cost and expense incurred by Cardinal in attempting to enforce any indebtedness, liability,
or obligation of Guarantor under this guaranty, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees


 


(collectively, the “Obligations”).


 


“Obligations”
include all indebtedness and obligations of every kind and nature now existing or hereafter arising owed or owing by the Borrower
to Cardinal, including without limitation the indebtedness and obligations of Borrower of every kind, including principal, interest,
costs, fees and expenses, if applicable, (i) evidenced by that certain Promissory Note dated as of August 27, 2015 made by Borrower
as maker payable to the order of Cardinal as payee in the principal amount of up to


$744,100.00 (as the same
may hereafter be modified or amended, the “Note”) (collectively, the “Note Indebtedness”), and (ii) otherwise
now owed or at any time hereafter owing by the Borrower to Cardinal, whether or not evidenced by any promissory notes or other
written documents or instruments (collectively, the “Other Indebtedness”).


 


Payment and performance
of all of the Obligations may also be secured by that certain Security Agreement dated as of July 20, 2015 made by Borrower as
debtor for the benefit of Cardinal as secured party (as the same may hereafter be modified or amended, the “Security Agreement”).
The security interest and lien granted pursuant to the Security Agreement, all of the rights in the collateral described therein,
and all of the rights and remedies of the secured party thereunder, and all of the rights and benefits of Cardinal under this Guaranty,
are collectively referred to herein as the “Credit Support”.


 


 


 




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Guarantor acknowledges
that pursuant to any transfer, assignment or similar agreement (a “Transfer Agreement”) which may be entered into by
and between Cardinal and any assignee or transferee (any such assignee or transferee, an “Assignee”), the Note, and
the Note Indebtedness, may be assigned or transferred in whole or in part by Cardinal to an Assignee. In the event of any such
assignment or transfer, (i) the Credit Support may also be transferred or assigned in whole or in part as a result thereof, but
without affecting the continued validity or priority of the lien of such Credit Support with respect to both the Note Indebtedness
and Other Indebtedness, and (ii) the Credit Support shall continue to secure and support both the payment and performance in full
of all of the Note Indebtedness as well as the payment and performance in full of all of the Other Indebtedness. Guarantor agrees
and acknowledges that (i) full or partial payment of any Note Indebtedness will not constitute payment of any Other Indebtedness,
and in the event of any such full or partial payment of Note Indebtedness, the Credit Support shall continue to secure and support
the payment and performance in full of all of the Other Indebtedness, and (ii) full or partial payment of any Other Indebtedness
will not constitute payment of any Note Indebtedness, and in the event of any such full or partial payment of Other Indebtedness,
the Credit Support shall continue to secure and support the payment and performance in full of all of the Note Indebtedness.


 


Any default by Borrower
in the Other Indebtedness shall constitute a default under the Note Indebtedness, and any default by Borrower under the Note Indebtedness
shall constitute a default under the Other Indebtedness, in each case permitting the holder(s) of any such Note Indebtedness or
Other Indebtedness, respectively, to accelerate the payment in full of all of such Note Indebtedness or Other Indebtedness, and/or
exercise any and all other rights and remedies with respect to the Credit Support.


 


Guarantor hereby waives
notice of the acceptance of this guaranty and hereby agrees with Cardinal as follows:


 


(1)       This
guaranty is absolute and unconditional. Except as expressly provided herein to the contrary, no act or omission of any nature whatsoever
by Cardinal or Borrower or any other person shall release or otherwise affect the obligations of Guarantor under this guaranty.
Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that this guaranty shall remain in full force and effect regardless of the solvency or insolvency
of Borrower at any time, the reorganization or dissolution of Borrower, or any change in the composition, nature, personnel, or
ownership of Borrower. This is a continuing guaranty, and it shall not be subject to revocation by Guarantor for any reason.


 


(2)       Guarantor
hereby waives notice of the incurrence of additional indebtedness by Borrower, the occurrence of any adverse changes to Borrower’s
financial condition and the occurrence of any and all defaults by Borrower. Guarantor also hereby waives notice of acceptance of
this Guaranty, presentment for payment, notice of dishonor, and protest of with respect to any Obligation. Further, Guarantor hereby
waives any and all defenses arising by reason of any failure by Cardinal to pursue Borrower or any of its assets with due diligence,
any impairment of collateral, any failure to resort to other security or remedies available to Cardinal, and any and all suretyship
defenses or defenses arising out of the guarantor-principal relationship. Without the consent of or notice to Guarantor: (a) any
extension, forbearance, lenience, and indulgence of any nature may be granted to Borrower; (b) any contracts, agreements, leases,
other documents or arrangements may be amended, replaced or modified in any way whatsoever; (c) additional collateral or security
may be accepted from Borrower or others from time to time; and


(d) any collateral or other obligors may be released from time to
time. None of the foregoing shall affect the obligations of Guarantor under this guaranty.


 


 


 




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(3)       This
guaranty shall not preclude or otherwise affect any of Cardinal’s rights or remedies against Borrower, but Cardinal shall
have no obligation to enforce its rights or pursue its remedies against Borrower in the event of any default. Any attempt by Cardinal
to enforce such rights or pursue such remedies against Borrower shall not constitute a waiver of any rights or remedies against
Guarantor under this guaranty. This guaranty remains fully enforceable irrespective of any defense which the Borrower may assert
to the underlying debt, including, but not limited to, failure of consideration, breach of warranty, bankruptcy, lack of legal
capacity or authority, ultra vires, lender liability and usury.


 


(4)       In
the event that any payment which Cardinal receives in connection with the discharge of any of the Obligations is challenged as
a preference under 11. U.S.C. §547 or any other avoidable transfer under the Bankruptcy Code, and Cardinal pays an amount
to Borrower as debtor in possession or to a bankruptcy trustee, whether pursuant to court order or by agreement, Guarantor shall,
upon demand, reimburse Cardinal for the full amount so paid. If Borrower files a petition in bankruptcy, the automatic stay under
section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code shall not delay or otherwise affect Guarantor’s obligation to pay all sums then due
by Borrower or that would be due and payable but for the automatic stay.


 


(5)       This
guaranty shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Cardinal and its successors and assigns and shall be binding upon
and enforceable against Guarantor and its successors and assigns.


 


(6)       If
there is more than one undersigned Guarantor, the term “Guarantor,” as used herein, shall include all of such
undersigned and each and every provision of this guaranty shall be binding on each and every one of the undersigned and they shall
be jointly and severally liable hereunder and Cardinal shall have the right to join one or all of them in any proceeding or to
proceed against them in any order.


 


(7)       This
guaranty shall not establish any obligation or commitment of Cardinal to extend credit to Borrower, to supply Borrower with merchandise
or services, or to accept any orders from Borrower, it being understood by Guarantor that this guaranty is a condition precedent
to Cardinal’s willingness to commence or continue to offer, as applicable, any such extension, supply, or acceptance with
respect to Borrower.


 


This guaranty shall be governed by the laws
of the State of Ohio. If and only to the extent that any court of competent jurisdiction determines that it is impossible to construe
any of the provisions in this guaranty consistently with all laws and public policies, and consequently holds that provision to
be invalid, then such holding shall not affect the validity of any other provision in this guaranty. This guaranty and the related
loan and security documents are intended to integrate all the terms and conditions of this guaranty and to supersede all oral representations
and, negotiations with respect to the subject matter. No course of dealing, course of performance or trade usage, and no parol
evidence of any nature shall be used to supplement or modify any terms of this guaranty. There are no conditions to the full effectiveness
of this guaranty. Upon the death or legal incompetence of Guarantor, the Obligations under this guaranty shall, at the option of
Cardinal, become due and payable.


 


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GUARANTOR HEREBY WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY
IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT
OR THE TRANSACTIONS RELATED THERETO. GUARANTOR HEREBY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT SITTING IN COLUMBUS,
OHIO OR IN OR NEAR COLUMBUS, OHIO AT CARDINAL'S OPTION, FOR ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF THIS GUARANTY AND HEREBY WAIVES
THE DEFENSE, IF ANY, THAT SUCH COURT CONSTITUTES AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.


 


THE UNDERSIGNED GUARANTOR ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT ITS CREDIT HISTORY MAY BE A FACTOR IN THE EVALUATION OF THIS GUARANTY BY CARDINAL AND HEREBY CONSENTS TO AND AUTHORIZES THE
USE BY CARDINAL OF A CREDIT REPORT ON THE UNDERSIGNED, FROM TIME TO TIME, AS CARDINAL MAY DEEM NECESSARY IN ITS CREDIT EVALUATION
PROCESS.




 


 


Dated: August 27, 2015





 


	 	ASCENDANT SOLUTIONS, INC.
	 	 
	 	By: /s/ Mark S. Heil
	 	Name:   Mark S. Heil
	 	Title:    President/CFO
	 	Address: 16250 Knoll Trail Drive, Suite 102 Dallas, Texas  75248
	 	Phone:__________
	 	FEIN: 75-2900905
	 	 
	 	 
	 	DOUGHERTY'S PHARMACY, INC.
	 	 
	 	By: /s/ Mark S. Heil
	 	Name:   Mark S. Heil
	 	Title:    President/CFO
	 	Address: 16250 Knoll Trail Drive, Suite 102 Dallas, Texas  75248
	 	Phone: __________
	 	FEIN: 75-1463187
	 	 


 


 


 


 




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	 	DOUGHERTY'S PHARMACY FOREST PARK DALLAS, LLC
	 	 
	 	By: /s/ Mark S. Heil
	 	Mark S. Heil, Manager
	 	Address:16250 Knoll Trail Drive, Suite 102 Dallas, Texas  75248
	 	Phone:__________
	 	FEIN: 80-0656490
	 	 
	 	DOUGHERTY'S PHARMACY HUMBLE, LLC
	 	 
	 	By: /s/ Mark S. Heil
	 	Mark S. Heil, Manager
	 	Address:16250 Knoll Trail Drive, Suite 102  Dallas, Texas  75248
	 	Phone:__________
	 	FEIN:  47-1278984
	 	 
	 	DOUGHERTY'S PHARMACY EL PASO, LLC
	 	 
	 	By: /s/ Mark S. Heil
	 	Mark S. Heil, Manager
	 	 
	 	By:/s/ Andy Komuves 
	 	Andy Komuves, Manager
	 	Address: 16250 Knoll Trail Drive, Suite 102  Dallas, Texas  75248
	 	Phone:__________
	 	FEIN: 47-2395961
	 	 


 


 




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	 	DOUGHERTY'S PHARMACY MCALESTER, LLC
	 	 
	 	By: /s/ Mark S. Heil
	 	Mark S. Heil, Manager
	 	 
	 	By: /s/ Andy Komuves
	 	Andy Komuves, Manager
	 	Address:16250 Knoll Trail Drive, Suite 102  Dallas,
    Texas  75248
	 	Phone:__________
	 	FEIN: 47-3791758


 


 





*The term “Cardinal Health”
shall mean collectively all subsidiaries, related and affiliated companies of Cardinal Health, Inc. (“CHI”), an Ohio
corporation, and successor or assigns thereof, whether existing now or in the future, including but not limited to ParMed Pharmaceuticals,
LLC.




 


 


 






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