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Exhibit 10.1 -- Time Sharing Agreement

Exhibit 10.1

TIME SHARING AGREEMENT

THIS TIME SHARING AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 8th day of May, 2013, by and between PMI Global Services Inc., with an address of 180 Airport Rd, Hgr D2, White Plains, NY 10604 (“Operator”) and André Calantzopoulos, with an address of Avenue de Rhodanie 50, 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland (“User”).

WITNESSETH, that

WHEREAS, Operator rightfully possesses, uses and operates the aircraft more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto (collectively, the “Aircraft”), which Aircraft are registered with the Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Registry by Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, National Association, Trustee (“Wells Fargo”);

WHEREAS, Operator employs a fully qualified flight crew to operate the Aircraft; 

WHEREAS, Operator desires to lease said Aircraft with flight crew to User and User desires to lease said Aircraft and flight crew from Operator on a time sharing basis pursuant to Section 91.501(b)(6) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (the “FARs”); 

WHEREAS, On July 22, 2010, Operator received Special Authorization from the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) under DOT Regulation 375.70 to operate the Aircraft pursuant to this Agreement, which was extended by that Special Authorization issued on December 22, 2010 and that Special Authorization issued on December 2, 2011 and amended by that Amended Special Authorization issued December 19, 2012, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit B (the “Special Authorization”); and

WHEREAS, Wells Fargo acknowledges and consents to this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, Operator and User declaring their intention to enter into and be bound by this Agreement, and for the good and valuable consideration set forth below, hereby covenant and agree as follows:

1.    Operator agrees to lease the Aircraft to User pursuant to the Special Authorization and the provisions of FAR 91.501(b)(6) and to provide a fully qualified flight crew for all operations on a non-continuous basis commencing on the first date set forth hereinabove and continuing so long as the Special Authorization, or the renewal thereof, is in effect, unless and until earlier terminated.  Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.

2.    User shall pay Operator for each flight conducted under this Agreement the actual expenses of each specific flight, including the actual expense of any “deadhead” flights made for User, as described in DOT Regulation 375.37(d) and FAR 91.501(d), and as permitted by the Special Authorization.  The expenses authorized by DOT Regulation 375.37(d) and FAR Part 91.501(d) 

include:

		
	(a)
	Fuel, oil, lubricants and other additives.

		
	(b)
	Travel expenses of the crew, including food, lodging and ground transportation.

		
	(c)
	Hangar and tie down costs away from the Aircrafts’ base of operations.

		
	(d)
	Insurance obtained for the specific flight.

		
	(e)
	Landing fees, airport taxes and similar assessments.

		
	(f)
	Customs, foreign permit and similar fees directly related to the flight.

		
	(g)
	In flight food and beverages.

		
	(h)
	Passenger ground transportation.

		
	(i)
	Flight planning and weather contract services.

		
	(j)
	In addition, User shall pay Operator for each such flight and “deadhead” flight the costs of engine maintenance, aircraft cleaning, and, if applicable, any contracted (temporary) flight crew, which cost shall not exceed 100% of the expenses for fuel, oil, lubricants and other additives.

3.    User agrees to pay any federal transportation excise tax (“FET”) due on the fees set forth in paragraph 2 above.  Operator shall include such amount on each invoice.  Operator shall be responsible for collecting, reporting and remitting FET to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. 

4.    Operator will pay all expenses related to the operation of the Aircraft when incurred.  User shall pay Operator for said expenses within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice therefore.

5.    User will provide Operator with requests for flight time and proposed flight schedules as far in advance of any given flight as possible.  Requests for flight time and proposed flight schedules shall be made in compliance with Operator's scheduling procedures.  In addition to proposed schedules and flight times, User shall provide at least the following information for each proposed flight at some time prior to scheduled departure as required by Operator or Operator's flight crew.
		
	(a)
	Proposed departure point;

		
	(b)
	Destination;

		
	(c)
	Date and time of flight;

		
	(d)
	The number and names of anticipated passengers;

		
	(e)
	Designation of each passenger’s trip purpose (personal or business);

		
	(f)
	The nature and extent of unusual luggage and/or cargo to be carried;

		
	(g)
	The date and time of a return flight, if any; and 

		
	(h)
	Any other information concerning the proposed flight that may be pertinent or required by Operator or Operators flight crew.

6.    Operator shall pay all expenses related to the ownership and operation of the Aircraft and shall employ, pay for and provide to User a qualified flight crew for each flight made under this Agreement.  Operator shall carry a copy of this Agreement and the Special Authorization

 on board the Aircraft for all operations hereunder.

7.    Operator shall be solely responsible for securing maintenance, preventive maintenance and required or otherwise necessary inspections on the Aircraft, and shall take such requirements into account in scheduling the Aircraft.  No period of maintenance, preventive maintenance or inspection shall be delayed or postponed for the purpose of scheduling the Aircraft, unless said maintenance or inspection can be safely conducted at a later time in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and within the sound discretion of the pilot in command.  

8.    In accordance with applicable FARs, the flight crew will exercise all of its duties and responsibilities in regard to the safety of each flight conducted hereunder.  User specifically agrees that the pilot in command, in his sole discretion, may terminate any flight, refuse to commence any flight, or take other action which in the considered judgment of the pilot in command is necessitated by considerations of safety.  

9.    Operator will provide such additional insurance coverage as User shall request or require; provided, however, that the cost of such additional insurance may be borne by User as set forth in paragraph 2(d) hereof.

10.    User warrants that:

		
	(a)
	He will use the Aircraft for and on account of his own personal business or pleasure only, and will not use the Aircraft for the purposes of providing transportation for passengers or cargo in air commerce for compensation or hire; and

		
	(b)
	During the term of this Agreement, he will abide by and conform to all such laws, governmental and airport orders, rules and regulations, as shall from time to time be in effect relating in any way to the operation and use of the Aircraft by a time sharing User.  

11.    Neither this Agreement nor either party's interest herein shall be assignable to any other party.  This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, representatives and successors.

12.    No provision of this Agreement may be amended unless such amendment is agreed to in writing and signed by the parties.

13.    Nothing herein shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, franchise, employer-employee relationship or to create any relationship of principal and agent.

14.    This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its choice of law provisions.

15.    TRUTH IN LEASING STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 91.23 OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS.

(A)    PMI GLOBAL SERVICES INC. (“OPERATOR”) HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND MAINTAINED  WITHIN THE 12 MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF FAR PART 91 AND ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION THEREUNDER HAVE BEEN MET.

(B)    PMI GLOBAL SERVICES INC. (“OPERATOR”) AGREES, CERTIFIES AND KNOWINGLY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT WHEN THE AIRCRAFT ARE OPERATED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, IT SHALL BE KNOWN AS, CONSIDERED, AND SHALL IN FACT BE THE OPERATOR OF THE AIRCRAFT.

(C)    THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT AN EXPLANATION OF FACTORS AND PERTINENT FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS BEARING ON OPERATIONAL CONTROL CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT OFFICE.  

(D)    OPERATOR CERTIFIES THAT IT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE TRUTH-IN-LEASING REQUIREMENTS DEFINED IN EXHIBIT C ATTACHED HERETO.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused the signatures of their authorized representatives to be affixed below on the day and year first above written.   The persons signing below warrant their authority to sign.
                                                    
	
			
	 
	Operator:     
	User:    

    

	 
	PMI GLOBAL SERVICES INC.                
            
	 

	By:
	/S/ JAMES R. WEST
	/S/ANDRE CALANTZOPOULOS

	Name:
	JAMES R. WEST
	ANDRE CALANTZOPOULOS

	Title:
	VICE PRESIDENT
	 

	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 

	 
	 
	 

ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED:

Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee under that certain Amended and Restated Trust Agreement dated as of June 1, 2012, as amended and supplemented from time to time.

By:        /S/ MICHAEL ARSENAULT
Name:        Michael Arsenault
Title:        Vice President

EXHIBIT A    

	
			
	Registration
Number   
	Serial
Number
	

Aircraft Description

	N551PM
	5374
	Gulfstream Aerospace GV-SP (G550)

	N552PM
	5382
	Gulfstream Aerospace GV-SP (G550)

EXHIBIT B

SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION

	
		
	U.S. Department of
	1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

	Transportation
	Washington, D.C. 20590

	Office of the Secretary 
of Transportation
	 

	 
	 

	 
	

Issue date: December 19, 2012

	Ms. Joanne Barbera
	Authority expires: December 31, 2013

	Counsel for PMI Global Services Inc.
	 

	Barbera & Watkins, LLC
	 

	6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 315
	/s/ ROBERT FINAMORE

	Overland Park, Kansas 66202
	Director, Office of International Aviation

	 
	 

AMENDED SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION
Effective December 19, 2012, and terminating December 31, 2013, permission is granted under 14 CFR §375.70 of the Department’s regulations to PMI Global Services Inc. (PMIGS), to the extent necessary to permit it to engage in the time-sharing activities described below, using the following U.S.-registered foreign civil aircraft:1 
Gulfstream G-550, registration N551PM 
    Gulfstream G-550, registration N551PM
In the conduct of the authorized time-sharing operations, PMIGS, as the operator, may carry up to three individual officers of PMIGS’ parent corporation, Philip Morris International Inc., for personal travel on flights into, out of, and within the United States during the term of this authority.  These operations are deemed to be business aviation activities within the meaning of §375.37 to the extent that these three Philip Morris officers are eligible for this personal travel for reasons of security and personal safety under a formal resolution approved by the Board of Philip Morris, and/or as a part of these officers’ compensation package from the company.  PMIGS may collect charges from the individuals only as provided in §375.37(d).
In the conduct of the operations authorized above, PMIGS must (1) comply with all applicable requirements of 14 CFR Part 375; (2) comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration contained in the Federal Aviation Regulations (including 14 CFR Part 91), and applicable Orders of the Federal Aviation Administration; (3) comply with all applicable U.S. Government requirements concerning security; and (4) carry on board the aircraft a copy of this permit.  For information concerning requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, PMIGS should contact FAA’s Flight Standards Service in Washington, D.C. at (202) 385-4510.
This action is taken under assigned authority (14 CFR §385.13 (m)).  Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of this action under the Department’s regulations, 14 CFR §385.30, should file their petitions within seven days of the date of this action.  This action is effective immediately, and the filing of a petition for review will not alter its effectiveness.                                                                                ***************

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
1 This action  amends and extends the special authorization most recently granted to PMIGS on July 18, 2012, to reflect a change in authorized aircraft. In addition to aircraft registrations N551PM and N552PM, PMIGS may use other substitute or additional U.S.-registered aircraft that it operates. 

	
		
	U.S. Department of
	1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

	Transportation
	Washington, D.C. 20590

	Office of the Secretary 
of Transportation
	 

	 
	

Issue date: July 18, 2012

	Ms. Joanne Barbera
	Authority Expires: December 31, 2012

	Counsel for PMI Global Services Inc.
	 

	Barbera & Watkins, LLC
	 

	6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 315
	/s/ CATHERINE C. BROWN

	Overland Park, Kansas 66202
	Director, Office of International Aviation

AMENDED SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION1 
Effective July 18, 2012, and terminating December 31, 2012, permission is granted under 14 CFR §375.70 of the Department’s regulations to PMI Global Services Inc. (PMIGS), to the extent necessary to permit it to engage in the time-sharing activities described below, using the following U.S.-registered foreign civil aircraft:2 
Gulfstream GV-SP, registration N607PM 
    Gulfstream G-550, registration N551PM

In the conduct of the authorized time-sharing operations, PMIGS, as the operator, may carry up to three individual officers of PMIGS’ parent corporation, Philip Morris International Inc., for personal travel on flights into, out of, and within the United States during the term of this authority.  These operations are deemed to be business aviation activities within the meaning of §375.37 to the extent that these three Philip Morris officers are eligible for this personal travel for reasons of security and personal safety under a formal resolution approved by the Board of Philip Morris, and/or as a part of these officers’ compensation package from the company.  PMIGS may collect charges from the individuals only as provided in §375.37(d).
In the conduct of the operations authorized above, PMIGS must (1) comply with all applicable requirements of 14 CFR Part 375; (2) comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration contained in the Federal Aviation Regulations (including 14 CFR Part 91), and applicable Orders of the Federal Aviation Administration; (3) comply with all applicable U.S. Government requirements concerning security; and (4) carry on board the aircraft a copy of this permit.  For information concerning requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, PMIGS should contact FAA’s Flight Standards Service in Washington, D.C. at (202) 385-4510.
This action is taken under assigned authority (14 CFR §385.13 (m)).  Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of this action under the Department’s regulations, 14 CFR §385.30, should file their petitions within seven days of the date of this action.  This action is effective immediately, and the filing of a petition for review will not alter its effectiveness. 
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1 This action amends the special authorization previously granted to PMIGS on December 2, 2011, to reflect a change in authorized aircraft as outlined in note 2. 
2 PMIGS states that it is replacing aircraft registration N609PM on or about July 20, 2012, and requests the addition of aircraft registration N551PM as well as permission to use other substitute or additional U.S.-registered aircraft that it operates.

 	
		
	 

	U.S. Department of
	1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

	Transportation
	Washington, D.C. 20590

	Office of the Secretary
of Transportation
	 

	 
	 

	 
	Issue date: December 2, 2011

	Ms. Joanne Barbera
	Authority Expires: December 31, 2012

	Counsel for PMI Global Services Inc.
	 

	Barbera & Watkins, LLC
	 

	6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 315
	/s/ ROBERT FINAMORE

	Overland Park, Kansas 66202
	Director, Office of International Aviation

	 
	 

SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION
Effective December 2, 2011, and terminating December 31, 2012, permission is granted under 14 CFR §375.70 of the Department's regulations to PMI Global Services Inc., to the extent necessary to permit it to engage in the time-sharing activities described below, using the following U.S.-registered foreign civil aircraft:
Gulfstream GV-SP, registration N607PM
Gulfstream GV-SP, registration N609PM

This action extends the termination date of the Special Authorizations we previously granted to PMI Global on July 22, 2010 and December 22, 2010.
In the conduct of the authorized time-sharing operations, PMI Global, as the operator, may carry up to three individual officers of PMI Global Service's parent corporation, Philip Morris International Inc., for personal travel on flights into, out of, and within the United States during the term of this authority. These operations are deemed to be business aviation activities within the meaning of §375.37 to the extent that these three Philip Morris officers are eligible for this personal travel for reasons of security and personal safety under a formal resolution approved by the Board of Philip Morris, and/or as a part of these officers' compensation package from the company. PMI Global Services may collect charges from the individuals only as provided in §375.37(d).
In the conduct of the operations authorized above, PMI Global Services must (1) comply with all applicable requirements of 14 CFR Part 375; (2) comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration contained in the Federal Aviation Regulations (including 14 CFR Part 91), and applicable Orders of the Federal Aviation Administration; (3) comply with all applicable U.S. Government requirements concerning security; and (4) carry on board the aircraft a copy of this permit. For information concerning requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, PMI Global Services should contact the FAA's Flight Standards Service in Washington, D.C. at (202) 385-4510.
This action is taken under assigned authority (14 CFR §385.13 (m)). Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of this action under the Department's regulations, 14 CFR §385.30, should file their petitions within seven days of the date of this action. This action is effective immediately, and the filing of a petition for review will not alter its effectiveness.
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	U.S. Department of
	1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

	Transportation
	Washington, D.C. 20590

	Office of the Secretary
of Transportation
	 

	 
	 

	 
	Issue date: December 22, 2010

	Ms. Joanne Barbera
	Authority Expires: December 31, 2011

	Counsel for PMI Global Services Inc.
	 

	Barbera & Watkins, LLC
	 

	6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 315
	/s/ GEORGE WELLINGTON

	Overland Park, Kansas 66202
	Director, Office of International Aviation

	 
	 

SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION

Effective December 22, 2010, and terminating December 31, 2011, permission is granted under 14 CFR §375.70 of the Department's regulations to PMI Global Services Inc., to the extent necessary to permit it to engage in the time-sharing activities described below, using the following U.S.-registered foreign civil aircraft:
Gulfstream GV-SP, registration N607PM
Gulfstream GV-SP, registration N609PM

This action extends the termination date of the Special Authorization we previously granted to PMI Global on July 22, 2010.
In the conduct of the authorized time-sharing operations, PMI Global, as the operator, may carry up to three individual officers of PMI Global Service's parent corporation, Philip Morris International Inc., for personal travel on flights into, out of, and within the United States during the term of this authority. These operations are deemed to be business aviation activities within the meaning of §375.37 to the extent that these three Philip Morris officers are eligible for this personal travel for reasons of security and personal safety under a formal resolution approved by the Board of Philip Morris, and/or as a part of these officers' compensation package from the company. PMI Global Services may collect charges from the individuals only as provided in §375.37(d).
In the conduct of the operations authorized above, PMI Global Services must (1) comply with all applicable requirements of 14 CFR Part 375; (2) comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration contained in the Federal Aviation Regulations (including 14 CFR Part 91), and applicable Orders of the Federal Aviation Administration; (3) comply with all applicable U.S. Government requirements concerning security; and (4) carry on board the aircraft a copy of this permit. For information concerning requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, PMI Global Services should contact the FAA's Flight Standards Service in Washington, D.C. at (202) 385-4510.
This action is taken under assigned authority (14 CFR §385.13 (m)). Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of this action under the Department's regulations, 14 CFR §385.30, should file their petitions within seven days of the date of this action. This action is effective immediately, and the filing of a petition for review will not alter its effectiveness.
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	U.S. Department of
	1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

	Transportation
	Washington, D.C. 20590

	Office of the Secretary
of Transportation
	 

	 
	 

	 
	 

	 
	Issue date: July 22, 2010

	Ms. Joanne Barbera
	Authority Expires: December July 22, 2011

	Counsel for PMI Global Services Inc.
	 

	Barbera & Watkins, LLC
	 

	6701 W. 64th Street, Suite 315
	/s/ GEORGE WELLINGTON

	Overland Park, Kansas 66202
	Director, Office of International Aviation

	 
	 

SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION

Effective July 22, 2010, and terminating July 22, 2011, permission is granted under 14 CFR §375.70 of the Department's regulations to PMI Global Services Inc., to the extent necessary to permit it to engage in the time-sharing activities described below, using the following U.S.-registered foreign civil aircraft:
Gulfstream GV-SP, registration N607PM
Gulfstream GV-SP, registration N609PM

In the conduct of the authorized time-sharing operations, PMI Global, as the operator, may carry up to three individual officers of PMI Global Service's parent corporation, Philip Morris International Inc., for personal travel on flights into, out of, and within the United States during the term of this authority. These operations are deemed to be business aviation activities within the meaning of §375.37 to the extent that these three Philip Morris officers are eligible for this personal travel for reasons of security and personal safety under a formal resolution approved by the Board of Philip Morris, and/or as a part of these officers' compensation package from the company. PMI Global Services may collect charges from the individuals only as provided in §375.37(d).
In the conduct of the operations authorized above, PMI Global Services must (1) comply with all applicable requirements of 14 CFR Part 375; (2) comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration contained in the Federal Aviation Regulations (including 14 CFR Part 91), and applicable Orders of the Federal Aviation Administration; (3) comply with all applicable U.S. Government requirements concerning security; and (4) carry on board the aircraft a copy of this permit. For information concerning requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration, PMI Global Services should contact the FAA's Flight Standards Service in Washington, D.C. at (202) 385-4510.
This action is taken under assigned authority (14 CFR §385.13(m)). Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of this action under the Department's regulations, 14 CFR §385.30, should file their petitions within seven days of the date of this action. This action is effective immediately, and the filing of a petition for review will not alter its effectiveness.
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EXHIBIT C

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
TRUTH IN LEASING REQUIREMENTS

		
	1.
	Mail a copy of the Agreement to the following address via certified mail, return receipt requested, immediately upon execution of the agreement (14 C.F.R. 91.23 requires that the copy be sent within twenty-four (24) hours after it is signed):

Federal Aviation Administration
Aircraft Registration Branch
ATTN:  Technical Section
P.O. Box 25724
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125

		
	2.
	Telephone or fax the nearest Flight Standards District Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the first flight of each Aircraft made under this Agreement.

		
	3.
	Carry a copy of the Agreement in the Aircraft at all times when the Aircraft is being operated under the Agreement.ex10-1.htm

Exhibit 10.1

WARRANT EXCHANGE AGREEMENT

THIS WARRANT EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”), dated as of March __, 2013, is entered into by and among Spherix Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the person identified as “Holder” on the signature pages hereto (the “Holders”).

WHEREAS, the Holder owns an aggregate number of common stock purchase warrants expiring November 7, 2017 (the “Warrants”) set forth on the signature page hereto.

WHEREAS, the Company desires to acquire and cancel the Warrants through an exchange of a number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock of the Company calculated as set forth in the “Exchange Offer For Common Stock Purchase Warrants Expiring November 7, 2017” accompanying this Warrant Exchange Agreement (the “Shares”) and incorporated herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the parties hereby acknowledge the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

1. a. Delivery of Securities to the Company. The Company and the Holder agree that the Holder will deliver the Warrants to the Company. 

b. Issuance of Shares. The Company and the Holder agree that upon the delivery of the Warrants, the Company shall issue to Holder the number of Shares as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. The Offer to exchange the Warrants for the Shares is indivisible and may only be accepted as to all Warrants held by any security holder. The Company, in its sole discretion, may elect to accept Warrants separately tendered for exchange in accordance with the terms of the Offer.

2. Further Assurances. In connection with the exchange of the Warrants, the Holder, by entering into this Exchange Agreement, agrees to execute all agreements and other documents as reasonably requested by the Company. 

3. Additional Agreements.

a. Limited Release. Upon the execution of this Exchange Agreement, the undersigned Holder releases and discharges the Company and the Company’s heirs, executors, administrators, successors, partners, employees, and assigns (collectively, the “Releasees”) from all actions, cause of action, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, bonds, bills, specialties, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, variances, trespasses, damages, judgments, extents, executions, claims, and demands whatsoever, in law, admiralty or equity, which against the Releasees, the Holder or its heirs, administrators, trustees, successors and assigns ever had, now have or hereafter can, shall or may, have for, upon, or by reason of any representation, warranty, covenant or condition, written or oral, made by Releases to Holder in connection with the purchase by Holder of shares of common stock, preferred stock and warrants of the Company pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of November 7, 2012 (the “SPA”)on the basis of financial statements and reports by the Company delivered to the Holder or filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and the restatement thereof for the reasons described in that certain Current Report on Form 8-K of the Company filed with the SEC on February 28, 2013, whether or not known or unknown, from the beginning of the world to the day of the date of this agreement.

b. Registration Obligation. Company agrees that the term “Registrable Securities” in that certain Registration Rights Agreement dated as of November 7, 2012 shall include the shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share of the Company, into which the Shares are convertible as of the date hereof.

  

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4. Investor Representations and Warranties and Covenants. Each Holder represents, warrants and covenants to the Company as follows:

a. No Registration. The Holder understands that the have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) by reason of a specific exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act, the availability of which depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the investment intent and the accuracy of such Holder’s representations as expressed herein or otherwise made pursuant hereto.

b. Investment Intent. The Holder is acquiring the Shares, for investment for its own account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with the view to, or for resale in connection with, any distribution thereof, and such Holder has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the same. Such Holder further represents that it will not violate the Securities Act and does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any person or entity to sell, transfer or grant participation to such person or entity or to any third person or entity with respect to the Shares.

c. Investment Experience. Such Holder has substantial experience in evaluating and investing in private placement transactions of securities in companies similar to the Company and acknowledges that such Holder can protect its own interests. Such Holder has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters so that such Holder is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of its investment in the Company.

d. Transfer Restrictions. The Holder acknowledges that the Shares have not been registered under the 1933 Act, and may not be transferred unless (i) they are subject to a current and effective registration statement under the 1933 Act, or (ii) the Holder shall have delivered to the Company an opinion of counsel, which counsel and opinion shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Company, to the effect that the securities to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration; and (b) any sale of the securities made in reliance on Rule 144 promulgated under the 1933 Act may be made only in accordance with the terms of said Rule, to the extent that such Rule is applicable.

e. Access to Data. The Holder and its advisors, if any, have been furnished with or have been given access to all materials relating to the business, finances and operations of the Company and any reasonably requested materials requested by the Holder. The Holder and its advisors, if any, have been afforded the opportunity to ask questions of the Company and its management and have received complete and satisfactory answers to any such inquiries.

f. Accredited Investor. The Holder is an “accredited investor’ within the meaning of Regulation D, Rule 501(a), promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act and shall submit to the Company such further assurances of such status as may be reasonably requested by the Company.

g. Restrictive Legend. The Holder acknowledges and agrees that the Shares and the shares of the Company’s common stock issuable upon conversion of the Shares pursuant to their terms shall bear a restrictive legend and a stop-transfer order may be placed against transfer of any such securities except that the requirement for a restrictive legend shall not apply to shares sold pursuant to a current and effective registration statement or a sale pursuant Rule 144 or any successor rule

  

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h. Authorization.

i. The Holder has all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, and to carry out and perform its obligations under the terms hereof. All action on the part of the Holder necessary for the authorization, execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, and the performance of all of the Holder’s obligations herein, has been taken.

ii. This Agreement, when executed and delivered by the Holder, will constitute valid and legally binding obligations of the Holder, enforceable in accordance with its terms except: (i) as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and (ii) as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies or by general principles of equity.

iii. No consent, approval, authorization, order, filing, registration or qualification of or with any court, governmental authority or third person is required to be obtained by the Holder in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Holder or the performance of the Holder’s obligations hereunder.

i. Tax Advisors. Such Holder has reviewed with its own tax advisors the U.S. federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of this investment and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. With respect to such matters, such Holder relies solely on such advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of their respective agents, written or oral. The Holder 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.

j. All parties acknowledge and represent that: (a) they have read this Agreement; (b) they clearly understand the Agreement and each of its terms; (c) they fully and unconditionally consent to the terms of this Agreement; (d) they have had the benefit and advice of counsel of their own selection; (e) they have executed this Agreement, freely, with knowledge, and without influence or duress; (f) they have not relied upon any other representations, either written or oral, express or implied, made to them by any person; and (g) the consideration received by them has been actual and adequate.

k. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding concerning the subject matter hereof between the parties and supersedes and replaces all prior negotiations, proposed agreement and agreements, written or oral. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that neither any of the parties hereto, nor agents or counsel of any other party whomsoever, has made any promise, representation or warranty whatsoever, express or implied, not contained herein concerning the subject hereto, to induce it to execute this Agreement and acknowledges and warrants that it is not executing this Agreement in reliance on any promise, representation or warranty not contained herein.

l. This Agreement may not be modified or amended in any manner except by an instrument in writing specifically stating that it is a supplement, modification or amendment to the Agreement and signed by each of the parties hereto.

m. Should any provision of this Agreement be declared or be determined by any court or tribunal to be illegal or invalid, the validity of the remaining parts, terms or provisions shall not be affected thereby and said illegal or invalid part, term or provision shall be severed and deemed not to be part of this Agreement.

  

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n. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any action brought by either party against the other concerning the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be brought only in the state courts of New York or in the federal courts located in the state of New York. Both parties, and the individuals executing this Agreement and other agreements on behalf of the Company, agree to submit to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive trial by jury. 

o. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which, when all parties have executed at least one such counterpart, shall be deemed an original, with the same force and effect as if all signatures were appended to one instrument, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.

  

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the day and year first above written.

	 
	
SPHERIX INCORPORATED

	
By:__________________________________________

Name: Robert L. Clayton

Title: Chief Financial Officer

[REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

SIGNATURE PAGES FOR HOLDERS TO FOLLOW]

  

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Name of Holder:

By: 

By:________________________________

Name:

Title:

Number of Warrant Shares: _________

[SIGNATURE PAGE OF HOLDER TO WARRANT EXCHANGE AGREEMENT]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate this 1 day of March 2013.

  

By:______________________________

Name: 

Robert L. Clayton

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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