Exhibit
10.13


 


 


 


NOTE
PURCHASE AGREEMENT


 


This
NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, dated as of July 29, 2022 (this “Agreement”), is entered into by and among SMART FOR LIFE,
INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the purchaser identified on the signature page hereto (such purchaser,
together with his successors and permitted assigns, the “Purchaser”).


 


RECITALS


 


A. The
Company desires to raise capital in an amount of $2,000,000 through the sale and issuance of an original issue discount secured subordinated
promissory note, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Note”), to the Purchaser and
the Purchaser desires to acquire the Note, on the terms and conditions set forth herein.


 


B. The
Note will have an original issue discount of 12% and an interest rate of 16%, and the Purchaser’s security interest in the Note
will be reflected in the filing of one or more UCC-1 financing statements, pursuant to the terms herein and in the Note.


 


AGREEMENT


 


NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, representations, warranties, covenants, and conditions set forth in this Agreement,
the parties to this Agreement mutually agree as follows:


 


1. Authorization
and Sale.


 


(a) Issuance
of the Note. At the Closing (as defined below), the Company agrees to issue and sell to the Purchaser, and, subject to all of the
terms and conditions hereof, the Purchaser agrees to purchase, the Note for the purchase price of $2,000,000 (the “Purchase
Price”).


 


(b) Closing.
The closing of the purchase and sale of Note (the “Closing”) will take place remotely via the electronic exchange
of documents and signatures at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the date of this Agreement, or at such other time and place as the Company
and the Purchaser may mutually agree.


 


(c) Delivery.
At the Closing, the Company shall deliver to the Purchaser the Note, against delivery of payment of the Purchase Price therefor and delivery
of a counterpart signature page to this Agreement.


 






    


     


    

 


2. Representations
and Warranties of the Company. The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Purchaser as follows:


 


(a) Authorization.
All corporate action on the part of the Company, its officers and directors necessary for the authorization, execution and delivery of
this Agreement and the Note (collectively, the “Transaction Documents”), the performance of all obligations of the
Company thereunder, and the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of the Note has been taken or will be taken prior to the Closing.
The Transaction Documents, when executed and delivered by the Company, shall constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the
Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their terms except (i) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance, and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights
generally, or (ii) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable
remedies. The Company has all requisite legal and corporate power to execute and deliver the Transaction Documents and to carry out and
perform its obligations thereunder.


 


(b) Valid
Issuance. The Note, when issued, sold and delivered in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof for the consideration expressed
herein, will be duly and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and free of restrictions on transfer other than restrictions on
transfer under this Agreement, the Note, and applicable state and federal securities laws. Based in part upon the representations of
the Purchaser in this Agreement, the offer, issue, and sale of the Note are and will be exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), in accordance with the exemption provisions
of Regulation D, Rule 506(c), promulgated under the Securities Act, and will have been registered or qualified (or are exempt from registration
and qualification) under the registration, permit, or qualification requirements of all applicable state securities laws.


 


(c) Consents.
No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, qualification, designation, declaration or filing with, any federal,
state or local governmental authority on the part of the Company is required in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement
and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except for any notices of sale required to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission under Regulation D of the Securities Act, or such post-closing filings as may be required under applicable
state securities laws, which will be timely filed within the applicable periods therefore.


 


(d) Compliance
with Other Instruments. The making and performance of this Agreement by the Company does not violate in any material respect (i) any
provision of its certificate of incorporation or bylaws or (ii) any provision of (A) any material mortgage, indenture, contract,
agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it is bound or of any judgment, decree, order or writ applicable to the Company
or any of its subsidiaries or (B) to its knowledge, any statute, rule or regulation applicable to the Company, which in either case
(A) or (B) of this clause (ii), has had or could reasonably be deemed to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect
on the business, assets, properties, liabilities, operations, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Company and its
subsidiaries taken as a whole.


 






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3. Representations
and Warranties of the Purchaser. The Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to the Company as follows:


 


(a) Power
and Authority. The Purchaser has the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to purchase the Note, subject
to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and to carry out and perform all of its obligations hereunder.


 


(b) Due
Execution. This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Purchaser, and, upon due execution and delivery
by the Company, this Agreement will be a valid and legally binding agreement of the Purchaser, enforceable against the Purchaser in accordance
with its terms except (i) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, fraudulent conveyance, and
other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, or (ii) as limited by laws relating
to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies.


 


(c) Acquisition
for Purchaser’s Own Account. This Agreement is made with the Purchaser in reliance upon the Purchaser’s representation
to the Company, which by its execution hereof the Purchaser confirms, that the Note will be acquired for investment for its own account,
not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to the sale or distribution of any part thereof, and that it has no present intention
of selling, granting participation in, or otherwise distributing the same. By executing this Agreement, the Purchaser further represents
that it does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement, or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or grant participations
to such person, or to any third person, with respect to the Note.


 


(d) No
Intention to Distribute. The Purchaser understands that the issuance and sale of the Note has not been registered under the Securities
Act on the grounds that the sale provided for in this Agreement is or will be exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and
that the Company’s reliance on such exemption is predicated in part on the Purchaser’s representations set forth herein.
The Purchaser realizes that the basis for the exemption may not be present if, notwithstanding such representations, the Purchaser has
in mind merely acquiring the Note for a fixed or determined period in the future. The Purchaser does not have any such intention.


 


(e) Accredited
Investor Status. The Purchaser represents that: (i) it is an “accredited investor” as such term is defined in Rule 501
of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act; (ii) its financial situation is such that it can afford to bear the economic risk
of holding the Note purchased by it for an indefinite period of time and suffer a complete loss of its investment in the Note; (iii)
its knowledge and experience in financial and business matters are such that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its
purchase of the Note as contemplated by the Transaction Documents; (iv) it understands that its purchase of the Note is a speculative
investment; (v) the purchase of the Note by it has been duly and properly authorized and this Agreement has been duly executed by it
or on its behalf and constitutes its valid and legally binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms; and (vi) it has had
an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the Company regarding the terms and conditions of the sale of the Note. The
Purchaser further represents that the Purchaser has completed the Accredited Investor Questionnaire set forth on Exhibit B attached
hereto, and that all answers by the Purchaser contained on the completed form that is returned to the Company must be true and correct
in all respects. The Purchaser agrees to provide any additional documentation the Company may reasonably request to verify that the Purchaser
meets applicable accredited investor financial suitability standards.


 






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(f) No
Registration. The Purchaser understands that the Note may not be sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of without registration
under the Securities Act or an exemption therefrom, and that in the absence of an effective registration statement covering the Note
or an available exemption from registration under the Securities Act, the Note must be held indefinitely. In particular, the Purchaser
is aware that the Note may not be sold pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act unless all of the conditions of that
Rule are met. The Purchaser represents that, in the absence of an effective registration statement covering the Note, it will sell, transfer,
or otherwise dispose of the Note only in a manner consistent with its representations set forth herein and then only in accordance with
the provisions of Section 3(g) below.


 


(g) Restrictions
on Transfer. The Purchaser agrees that in no event will it make a transfer or disposition of the Note (other than pursuant to an
effective registration statement under the Securities Act, a Rule 144 sale in compliance with the terms of such Rule or, to the Company’s
reasonable satisfaction, pursuant to an exemption from the Securities Act), unless and until (i) the Purchaser has notified the
Company of the proposed disposition and shall have furnished the Company with a statement of the circumstances surrounding the disposition,
and (ii) if requested by the Company, at the expense of the Purchaser or transferee, it shall have furnished to the Company an opinion
of counsel, reasonably satisfactory to the Company, to the effect that such transfer may be made without registration under the Securities
Act.


 


(h) Ability
to Bear Economic Risk. The Purchaser acknowledges that investment in the Note involves a high degree of risk, and represents that
it is able, without materially impairing its financial condition, to hold the Note for an indefinite period of time and to suffer a complete
loss of its investment.


 


(i) Legend.
The Purchaser understands that the Note will be endorsed with a legend substantially as follows (in addition to any other applicable
legends):


 


THIS
NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR APPLICABLE LAWS OF ANY
FOREIGN JURISDICTION. THIS NOTE HAS BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO DISTRIBUTION OR RESALE, AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED,
SOLD, PLEDGED, HYPOTHECATED, RENOUNCED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES
ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND IN THE ABSENCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS OF ANY FOREIGN JURISDICTION, OR THE
AVAILABILITY OF AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES
LAWS.


 






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(j) Government
Consents. No consent, approval or authorization of or designation, declaration or filing with any state, federal, or foreign governmental
authority on the part of the Purchaser because of any special characteristic of the Purchaser is required in connection with the valid
execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Purchaser, and the consummation by the Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby;
provided, however, that the Purchaser makes no representations as to compliance with applicable state securities laws.


 


(k) Finders’
Fees. The Purchaser represents and warrants that it has retained no finder or broker in connection with the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement, and hereby agrees to indemnify and to hold the Company harmless of and from any liability for any commission
or compensation in the nature of a finder’s fee to any broker or other person or firm (and the costs and expenses of defending
against such liability or asserted liability) for which the Purchaser or any of its employees or representatives are responsible.


 


(l) Residence.
The Purchaser is a legal resident of, and makes its principal legal residence or office in, the state set forth on the signature page
hereto and made all decisions relating to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement in such state.


 


(m) Tax
Matters. The Purchaser has reviewed with its own tax advisors the federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of this investment
and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. With respect to such matters, the Purchaser relies solely on such advisors and not
on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its agents or representatives. The Purchaser understands that it (and not
the Company) shall be responsible for its own tax liability that may arise as a result of this investment or the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement.


 


4. Miscellaneous.


 


(a) Entire
Agreement. This Agreement and the documents referred to herein constitute the entire agreement among the parties, and no party shall
be liable or bound to any other party in any manner by any warranties, representations or covenants except as specifically set forth
herein or therein. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns
of the parties. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any third party any rights, remedies, obligations
or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement, except as expressly provided in this Agreement.


 


(b) Governing
Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflicts of
laws or choice of law provisions.


 


(c) Consent
to Jurisdiction and Service of Process. EACH PARTY HEREBY CONSENTS AND AGREES THAT THE STATE OR FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN FLORIDA
WILL HAVE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO HEAR AND DETERMINE ANY CLAIMS OR DISPUTES BETWEEN THE PARTIES PERTAINING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR TO
ANY MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY EXPRESSLY SUBMITS AND CONSENTS IN ADVANCE TO SUCH JURISDICTION IN
ANY ACTION OR SUIT COMMENCED IN ANY SUCH COURT, AND EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION THAT SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE BASED UPON LACK OF
PERSONAL JURISDICTION, IMPROPER VENUE OR FORUM NON CONVENIENS AND HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE GRANTING OF SUCH LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RELIEF AS
IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY SUCH COURT. EACH PARTY HEREBY WAIVES PERSONAL SERVICE OF THE SUMMONS, COMPLAINT AND OTHER PROCESS ISSUED IN
ANY SUCH ACTION OR SUIT AND AGREES THAT SERVICE OF SUCH SUMMONS, COMPLAINTS AND OTHER PROCESS MAY BE MADE BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED
MAIL AND THAT SERVICE SO MADE WILL BE DEEMED COMPLETED UPON THE EARLIER OF SUCH PARTY’S ACTUAL RECEIPT THEREOF OR THREE (3) DAYS
AFTER DEPOSIT IN THE UNITED STATES MAILS, PROPER POSTAGE PREPAID.


 






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(d) Headings.
The headings used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.


 


(e) Notices.
Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon personal delivery
or three business days following deposit with the United States Post Office, by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent
by confirmed facsimile or electronic mail, addressed to such party at the address set forth on the signature page hereto, or at such
other address as such party shall have furnished in writing.


 


(f) Expenses.
Each party shall pay all costs and expenses that it incurs with respect to the negotiation, execution, delivery, and performance of this
Agreement.


 


(g) Attorneys’
Fees. Should any litigation or arbitration be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Agreement, the party prevailing
in such litigation or arbitration shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to a reasonable sum for attorneys’
fees and costs in such litigation or arbitration, which fees and costs shall be determined by the court or arbitrator, as the case may
be.


 


(h) Severability.
In case any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall to the extent practicable, be modified so
as to make it valid, legal and enforceable and to retain as nearly as practicable the intent of the parties, and the validity, legality,
and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.


 


(i) Delays
or Omissions. No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to the Company or the Purchaser or any subsequent
holder of the Note upon any breach, default or noncompliance of the Purchaser, any subsequent holder of the Note or the Company under
this Agreement shall impair any such right, power or remedy, nor shall it be construed to be a waiver of any such breach, default or
noncompliance, or any acquiescence therein, or of any similar breach, default or noncompliance thereafter occurring. It is further agreed
that any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind or character on the part of the Company or the Purchaser of any breach, default
or noncompliance under this Agreement or any waiver on the Company’s or the Purchaser’s part of any provisions or conditions
of this Agreement must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent specifically set forth in such writing and that all remedies,
either under this Agreement, by law, or otherwise afforded to the Company and the Purchaser, shall be cumulative and not alternative.


 


(j) Amendments
and Waivers. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any term of this Agreement may be amended and the observance of any term
of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance, either retroactively or prospectively and either for a
specified period of time or indefinitely) with the written consent of the Company and the Purchaser.


 


(k) Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together
shall constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic
signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method and any counterpart
so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes.


 


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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Note Purchase Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by their proper and duly authorized
officers as of the date and year first written above.


 


	
	COMPANY:
	 	 	 
	 	SMART FOR LIFE, INC.
	 	 	 
	 	By: 	/s/ Alfonso J. Cervantes,
    Jr.
	 	Name:	Alfonso J. Cervantes, Jr.
	 	Title:	Executive
    Chairman
	 	 	 
	 	Address: 	 
	 	 	 
	 	990 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 503
	 	Miami, FL 33132
	 	Attention: Alfonso J. Cervantes, Jr.
	 	Email: 
	 	 	
	 	PURCHASER:
	 	 	 
	 	Joseph X Xiras
	 	(Print Name Above)
	 	 	 
	 	/s/ Joseph X Xiras
	 	(Sign Above)
	 	 	
	 	If an entity:
	 	 	 
	 	Name:	 
	 	 	 
	 	Title:	 
	 	 	 
	 	Address: