Document:

FINAL EXECUTION VERSION

 

	Dated:  September ___, 2013	$__________

 

PROMISSORY NOTE

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, and subject to the terms
and conditions set forth herein, Armada Water Assets, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Borrower”), hereby
unconditionally promises to pay to the order of ____________ or its assigns (the “Noteholder”, and together
with the Borrower, the “Parties”), the principal amount of ______________________ ($___________) (the “Loan”),
together with all accrued interest thereon, as provided in this Promissory Note (the “Note”), under and subject
to reduction to apply such Borrower optional or mandatory payments as are noted on Exhibit A.

 

WHEREAS, this Note is one of an aggregate
principal amount of $______________ of notes of like tenor (the “Purchase Money Notes”) originally issued by Western
Slope Acquisition Corp. (“Western Slope”), to the selling members of Harley Dome I, LLC (“Harley Dome”)
in connection with the acquisition of all of the membership interests of Harley Dome by the Borrower; and

 

WHEREAS, this Note and the other Purchase
Money Notes are being re-issued by the Borrower in connection with an Exchange Agreement entered into on the Effective Date hereof
by and among, among others, Borrower, Western Slope, Noteholder and Harley Dome Investors , LLC.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, intending to be legally
bound hereby, the parties to this Promissory Note agree as follows.

 

1.            Definitions.
Capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings set forth in this Section 1.

 

“Applicable Rate” means
the rate equal to ten percent (10%) per annum.

 

“Borrower” has the meaning
set forth in the introductory paragraph.

 

“Business Day” means
a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks in New York City are authorized or required by law to
close.

 

“Default” means any of
the events specified in Section 8 which constitutes an Event of Default or which, upon the giving of notice, the lapse of time,
or both pursuant to Section 8 would, unless cured or waived, become an Event of Default.

 

“Default Rate” means,
at any time, the Applicable Rate plus 3%.

 

“Event of Default” as
the meaning set forth in Section 8.

 

“GAAP” means generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as in effect from time to time.

 

    	 

    	 

    

 

“Governmental Authority”
means the government of any nation or any political subdivision thereof, whether at the national, state, territorial, provincial,
municipal or any other level, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity
exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of, or pertaining to, government
(including any supranational bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).

 

“Harley Dome EBITDA”
shall mean the net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization of Harley Dome I, LLC (“Harley
Dome”) for such periods as are relevant hereunder, determined in accordance with GAAP subject to the following adjustments:

 

(a)          For
so long as the business operations of Harley Dome as of the Effective Date are conducted in Harley Dome or a separate subsidiary
of the Borrower, Harley Dome EBITDA shall be calculated based on the unconsolidated financial statements of Harley Dome or such
subsidiary, less an allocation of the Borrower’s parent-level selling, general and administrative expense based upon the
percentage Harley Dome’s or such subsidiary’s revenue bears to the total revenue of the Borrower; and

 

(b)          If
the business operations of Harley Dome on the Effective Date are combined with the Borrower or another business, the Harley Dome
EBITDA shall be calculated on a pro forma basis as if it were a separate business based upon the business of Harley Dome at the
time of such combination, less an allocation of all indirect expenses based upon the percentage the revenue the Harley Dome business
bears to the total revenue of the Borrower.

 

“Law” as to any Person,
means any law (including common law), statute, ordinance, treaty, rule, regulation, policy or requirement of any Governmental Authority
and authoritative interpretations thereon, whether now or hereafter in effect, in each case, applicable to or binding on such Person
or any of its properties or to which such Person or any of its properties is subject.

 

“Lien” means any mortgage,
pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance, lien (statutory or other), charge or other security interest.

 

“Loan” has the meaning
set forth in the introductory paragraph.

 

“Material Adverse Effect”
means a material adverse effect on (a) the business, assets, properties, liabilities (actual or contingent), operations /or condition
(financial or otherwise) of the Borrower; (b) the validity or enforceability of the Note; (c) the rights or remedies of the Noteholder
hereunder; or (d) the Borrower’s ability to perform any of its material obligations hereunder.

 

“Maturity Date” means
the earlier of (a) April 30, 2016 and (b) the date on which all amounts under this Note shall become due and payable pursuant to
Section 8.

 

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“Note” has the meaning
set forth in the introductory paragraph.

 

“Noteholder” has the
meaning set forth in the introductory paragraph.

 

“Order” as to any Person,
means any order, decree, judgment, writ, injunction, settlement agreement, requirement or determination of an arbitrator or a court
or other Governmental Authority, in each case, applicable to or binding on such Person or any of its properties or to which such
Person or any of its properties is subject.

 

“Parties” has the meaning
set forth in the introductory paragraph.

 

“Person” means any
individual, corporation, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, association, company, limited or general partnership,
unincorporated organization, Governmental Authority or other entity.

 

2.             Interest
and Principal Payments; Mandatory Prepayments; Optional Prepayments.

 

(a)          Interest
and Principal Payments. For so long any amounts remain outstanding under this Note, Borrower shall make quarterly payments
of principal and interest, on June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31, in an amount equal to “Noteholder’s
Pro Rata Share” of twenty-five percent (25%) of the Harley Dome EBITDA during the prior fiscal quarter. The aggregate unpaid
principal amount of the Loan, all accrued and unpaid interest and all other amounts payable under this Note shall be due and payable
on the Maturity Date. Noteholder’s Pro Rata Share equals 50% (i.e. the original face amount of this Note ($_____________)
divided by the aggregate principal amount of all of the Purchase Money Notes ($_____________).

 

(b)          Mandatory
Prepayments. The Borrower shall make mandatory prepayments equal to Noteholder’s Pro Rata Share of the proceeds of any
subsequent debt or equity (i) private placement financings after the Effective Date hereof by the Borrower provided aggregate cumulative
proceeds thereof exceed $4,000,000, up to an aggregate of $500,000 in mandatory prepayments to the holders of all Purchase Money
Notes, and (ii) publicly-offered financings after the date hereof by the Borrower provided aggregate cumulative proceeds thereof
exceed $15,000,000, up to an aggregate of $1,000,000 in mandatory prepayments to the holders of all Purchase Money Notes.Not applicable.

 

(c)          Optional
Prepayment. The Borrower may prepay the Loan in whole or in part at any time or from time to time without penalty or premium
by paying the principal amount to be prepaid together with accrued interest thereon to the date of prepayment. No prepaid amount
may be re-borrowed.

 

3.          Interest.

 

(a)          Interest
Rate. Except as otherwise provided herein, the outstanding principal amount of Loan made hereunder shall bear interest at the
Applicable Rate from the date hereof is paid in full, whether at maturity, upon acceleration, by prepayment or otherwise.

 

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(b)          Default
Interest. If any amount payable hereunder is not paid when due (without regard to any applicable grace periods), whether at
stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, such overdue amount shall bear interest at the Default Rate from the date of such
non-payment until such amount is paid in full.

 

(c)          Computation
of Interest. All computations of interest shall be made on the basis of a year of 360 days, and the actual number of days elapsed.

 

(d)          Interest
Rate Limitation. If at any time and for any reason whatsoever, the interest rate payable on the Loan shall exceed the maximum
rate of interest permitted to be charged by the Noteholder to the Borrower under applicable Law, such interest rate shall be reduced
automatically to the maximum rate of interest permitted to be charged under applicable Law/that portion of each sum paid attributable
to that portion of such interest rate that exceeds the maximum rate of interest permitted by applicable Law shall be deemed a voluntary
prepayment of principal.

 

4.          Payment
Mechanics.

 

(a)          Manner
of Payments. All payments of interest and principal shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America no later
than 12:00 PM on the date on which such payment is due by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the Noteholder’s
account at a bank specified by the Noteholder in writing to the Borrower from time to time.

 

(b)          Application
of Payments. All payments made hereunder shall be applied first to the payment of any fees or charges outstanding hereunder,
second to accrued interest, and third to the payment of the principal amount outstanding under the Note.

 

(c)          Business
Day Convention. Whenever any payment to be made hereunder shall be due on a day that is not a Business Day, such payment shall
be made on the next succeeding Business Day and such extension will be taken into account in calculating the amount of interest
payable under this Note.

 

(d)          Evidence
of Debt. The Noteholder is authorized to record on the grid attached hereto as Exhibit A the Loan made to the Borrower and
each payment or prepayment thereof. The initial version of this Note shall include reference to a payment of $_________ to be applied
towards the amount outstanding hereunder. The entries made by the Noteholder shall, to the extent permitted by applicable Law,
be prima facie evidence of the existence and amounts of the obligations of the Borrower therein recorded; provided, however, that
the failure of the Noteholder to record such payments or prepayments, or any inaccuracy therein, shall not in any manner affect
the obligation of the Borrower to repay (with applicable interest) the Loan in accordance with the terms of this Note.

 

(e)          Rescission
of Payments. If at any time any payment made by the Borrower under this Note is rescinded or must otherwise be restored or
returned upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Borrower or otherwise, the Borrower’s obligation to make
such payment shall be reinstated as though such payment had not been made.

 

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5.          Representations
and Warranties. The Borrower hereby represents and warrants to the Noteholder on the date hereof as follows:

 

(a)          Existence;
Compliance With Laws. The Borrower is (a) a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of the state of its jurisdiction of organization and has the requisite power and authority, and the legal right, to own, lease
and operate its properties and assets and to conduct its business as it is now being conducted and (b) in compliance with all Laws
and Orders except to the extent that the failure to comply therewith would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse
Effect.

 

(b)          Power
and Authority. The Borrower has the power and authority, and the legal right, to execute and deliver this Note and to perform
its obligations hereunder.

 

(c)          Authorization;
Execution and Delivery. The execution and delivery of this Note by the Borrower and the performance of its obligations hereunder
have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action in accordance with all applicable Laws. The Borrower has duly executed
and delivered this Note.

 

(d)          No
Approvals. No consent or authorization of, filing with, notice to or other act by, or in respect of, any Governmental Authority
or any other Person is required in order for the Borrower to execute, deliver, or perform any of its obligations under this Note.

 

(e)          No
Violations. The execution and delivery of this Note and the consummation by the Borrower of the transactions contemplated hereby
do not and will not (a) violate any provision of the Borrower’s organizational documents; (b) violate any Law or Order applicable
to the Borrower or by which any of its properties or assets may be bound; or (c) constitute a default under any material agreement
or contract by which the Borrower may be bound.

 

(f)          Enforceability.
The Note is a valid, legal and binding obligation of the Borrower, enforceable against the Borrower in accordance with its terms.

 

(g)          No
Litigation. No action, suit, litigation, investigation or proceeding of, or before, any arbitrator or Governmental Authority
is pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened by or against the Borrower or any of its property or assets (a) with
respect to the Note or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or (b) that could be expected to materially adversely affect
the Borrower’s financial condition or the ability of the Borrower to perform its obligations under the Note.

 

6.          Affirmative
Covenants. Until all amounts outstanding in this Note have been paid in full, the Borrower shall:

 

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(a)          Maintenance
of Existence. (a) Preserve, renew and maintain in full force and effect its corporate or organizational existence and (b) take
all reasonable action to maintain all rights, privileges and franchises necessary or desirable in the normal conduct of its business,
except, in each case, where the failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(b)          Compliance.
Comply with (a) all of the terms and provisions of its organizational documents; (b) its obligations under its material contracts
and agreements; and (c) all Laws and Orders applicable to it and its business, except where the failure to do so could not reasonably
be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(c)          Payment
Obligations. Pay, discharge or otherwise satisfy at or before maturity or before they become delinquent, as the case may be,
all its material obligations of whatever nature, except where the amount or validity thereof is currently being contested in good
faith by appropriate proceedings, and reserves in conformity with GAAP with respect thereto have been provided on its books.

 

(d)          Notice
of Events of Default. As soon as possible and in any event within two (2) Business Days after it becomes aware that a Default
or an Event of Default has occurred, notify the Noteholder in writing of the nature and extent of such Default or Event of Default
and the action, if any, it has taken or proposes to take with respect to such Default or Event of Default.

 

(e)          Further
Assurances. Upon the request of the Noteholder, promptly execute and deliver such further instruments and do or cause to be
done such further acts as may be necessary or advisable to carry out the intent and purposes of this Note.

 

7.          Negative
Covenants. Until all amounts outstanding under this Note have been paid in full, the Borrower shall not:

 

(a)          No
Dividends; No Redemption. Declare any dividend, pay or set aside for payment any dividend or other distribution, in cash, stock,
or other property, or make any payment to any related parties, including to any preferred stockholders, as a dividend, redemption,
or otherwise, other than the payment of salaries in the ordinary course of business.

 

(b)          Sale
of Assets, Dissolution, Etc. Transfer, sell, assign, lease or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets, or any
assets or properties necessary or desirable for the proper conduct of its business, or transfer, sell, assign or otherwise dispose
of any of its accounts, or contract rights to any person or entity, or change the nature of its business, wind-up, liquidate or
dissolve, or agree to any of the foregoing, other than in the ordinary course of business.

 

8.          Events
of Default. The occurrence and continuance of any of the following shall constitute an Event of Default hereunder:

 

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(a)          Failure
to Pay. The Borrower fails to pay (a) any principal amount of the Loan when due or (b) interest or any other amount when due
and such failure continues for 5 days after written notice to the Borrower.

 

(b)          Breach
of Representations and Warranties. Any representation or warranty made or deemed made by the Borrower to the Noteholder herein
is incorrect in any material respect on the date as of which such representation or warranty was made or deemed made.

 

(c)          Breach
of Covenants. The Borrower fails to observe or perform any material covenant, obligation, condition or agreement contained
in this Note, other than those specified in Section 8(a) and such failure continues for 30 days after written notice to the Borrower.

 

(d)          Cross-Defaults.
The Borrower fails to pay when due any of its indebtedness (other than trade payables arising in the ordinary course of business)
or any interest or premium thereon when due (whether by scheduled maturity, acceleration, demand or otherwise), or breaches in
any material respect the Exchange Agreement of even date herewith between the Borrower and the Noteholder and such failure continues
after the applicable grace period, if any, specified in the agreement or instrument relating to such Debt or Exchange Agreement.

 

(e)          Bankruptcy.
 

 

(i)          the
Borrower commences any case, proceeding or other action (i) under any existing or future Law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, or other relief of debtors, seeking to have an order for relief entered with respect to it, or seeking to adjudicate
it as bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, winding-up, liquidation, dissolution, composition
or other relief with respect to it or its debts or (ii) seeking appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian, conservator or other
similar official for it or for all or any substantial part of its assets, or the Borrower makes a general assignment for the benefit
of its creditors;

 

(ii)         there
is commenced against the Borrower any case, proceeding or other action of a nature referred to in Section 8(e)(i) above which (i)
results in the entry of an order for relief or any such adjudication or appointment or (ii) remains undismissed, undischarged or
unbonded for a period of 30 days;

 

(iii)        there
is commenced against the Borrower any case, proceeding or other action seeking issuance of a warrant of attachment, execution or
similar process against all or any substantial part of its assets which results in the entry of an order for any such relief which
has not been vacated, discharged, or stayed or bonded pending appeal within 30 days from the entry thereof;

 

(iv)        the
Borrower takes any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of, or acquiescence in, any of the acts set
forth in Section 8(e)(i), Section 8(e)(ii) or Section 8(e)(iii) above; or

 

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(v)         the
Borrower is generally not, or shall be unable to, or admits in writing its inability to, pay its debts as they become due.

 

(f)          Judgments.
One or more judgments or decrees shall be entered against the Borrower and all of such judgments or decrees shall not have been
vacated, discharged, stayed or bonded pending appeal within 30 days from the entry thereof.

 

9.          Remedies.
Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default and at any time thereafter during the continuance of such Event of Default, the Noteholder
may at its option, by written notice to the Borrower (a) declare the entire principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued
interest thereon and all other amounts payable hereunder, immediately due and payable; and/or (b) exercise any or all of its rights,
powers or remedies under applicable Law; provided, however that, if an Event of Default described in Section 8(e) shall
occur, the principal of and accrued interest on the Loan shall become immediately due and payable without any notice, declaration
or other act on the part of the Noteholder.

 

10.         Miscellaneous.

 

(a)          Notices.
 

 

(i)          All
notices, requests or other communications required or permitted to be delivered hereunder shall be delivered in writing, in each
case to the address specified below or to such other address as such Party may from time to time specify in writing in compliance
with this provision:

 

		(1)	If to the Borrower:

 

Armada Water Aseets, Inc.

2425 Fountain View Drive ; Suite 300

 

Houston, TX 77057

 

		(2)	If to the Noteholder:

 

______________________

To the address supplied by the Noteholder on the Borrower’s books and records

 

(ii)         Notices
if (i) mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by hand or overnight courier service shall be deemed to have been given when
received; (ii) sent by facsimile during the recipient’s normal business hours shall be deemed to have been given when sent
(and if sent after normal business hours shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of the recipient’s business on
the next business day); and (iii) sent by e-mail shall be deemed received upon the sender’s receipt of an acknowledgment
from the intended recipient (such as by the “return receipt requested” function, as available, return e-mail or other
written acknowledgment).

 

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(b)          Expenses.
The Borrower shall reimburse the Noteholder on demand for all reasonable out-of-pocket costs, expenses and fees (including reasonable
expenses and fees of its counsel incurred by the Noteholder in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby including the
negotiation, documentation and execution of this Note and the enforcement of the Noteholder’s rights hereunder.

 

(c)          Governing
Law. This Note and any claim, controversy, dispute or cause of action (whether in contract or tort or otherwise) based upon,
arising out of or relating to this Note and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be governed by the laws of the State of
New York.

 

(d)          Submission
to Jurisdiction.

 

(i)          The
Borrower hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agrees that any legal action, suit or proceeding arising out of or relating
to this Note may be brought in the courts of the State of New York or of the United States of America for the Southern District
of New York and (ii) submits to the jurisdiction of any such court in any such action, suit or proceeding. Final judgment against
the Borrower in any action, suit or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in any other jurisdiction by suit on the
judgment.

 

(ii)         Nothing
in this Section 10(d) shall affect the right of the Noteholder to (i) commence legal proceedings or otherwise sue the Borrower
in any other court having jurisdiction over the Borrower or (ii) serve process upon the Borrower in any manner authorized by the
laws of any such jurisdiction.

 

(e)          Venue.
The Borrower irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection that it may
now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Note in any court referred
to in Section 10(d) and the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such
court.

 

(f)          Waiver
of Jury Trial. THE BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY
HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATING TO THIS NOTE OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY
WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY.

 

(g)          Counterparts;
Integration; Effectiveness. This Note and any amendments, waivers, consents or supplements hereto may be executed in counterparts,
each of which shall constitute an original, but all taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Note constitutes the
entire contract between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all previous agreements and understandings,
oral or written, with respect thereto. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Note by facsimile or in
electronic (i.e., “pdf” or “tif”) format shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart
of this Note.

 

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(h)          Successors
and Assigns. This Note may be assigned or transferred by the Noteholder to any Person. The Borrower may not assign or transfer
this Note or any of its rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the Noteholder. This Note shall inure to the benefit
of, and be binding upon, the Parties and their permitted assigns.

 

(i)          Waiver
of Notice. The Borrower hereby waives demand for payment, presentment for payment, protest, notice of payment, notice of dishonor,
notice of nonpayment, notice of acceleration of maturity and diligence in taking any action to collect sums owing hereunder.

 

(j)          Interpretation.
For purposes of this Note (a) the words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed
to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (b) the word “or” is not exclusive; and (c) the words
“herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereto” and “hereunder” refer to this
Note as a whole. The definitions given for any defined terms in this Note shall apply equally to both the singular and plural forms
of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter
forms. Unless the context otherwise requires, references herein: (x) to Schedules, Exhibits and Sections mean the Schedules, Exhibits
and Sections of this Note; (y) to an agreement, instrument or other document means such agreement, instrument or other document
as amended, supplemented and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof; and (z) to a statute
means such statute as amended from time to time and includes any successor legislation thereto and any regulations promulgated
thereunder. This Note shall be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against
the party drafting an instrument or causing any instrument to be drafted.

 

(k)          Amendments
and Waivers. No term of this Note may be waived, modified or amended except by an instrument in writing signed by both of the
parties hereto. Any waiver of the terms hereof shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose given.

 

(l)          Headings.
The headings of the various Sections and subsections herein are for reference only and shall not define, modify, expand or limit
any of the terms or provisions hereof.

 

(m)          No
Waiver; Cumulative Remedies. No failure to exercise and no delay in exercising on the part of the Noteholder, of any right,
remedy, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right,
remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy,
power or privilege. The rights, remedies, powers and privileges herein provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights,
remedies, powers and privileges provided by law.

 

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(n)          Electronic
Execution. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of similar import in
the Note shall be deemed to include electronic or digital signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which
shall be of the same effect, validity and enforceability as manually executed signatures or a paper-based recordkeeping system,
as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for under applicable law, including the Electronic Signatures in Global and National
Commerce Act of 2000 (15 USC § 7001 et seq.), the Electronic Signatures and Records Act of 1999 (N.Y. State Tech. Law §§
301-309), or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

 

(o)          Severability.
If any term or provision of this Note is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or
unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Note or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision
in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties
hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Note so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible
in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to
the greatest extent possible.

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrower has executed this Note as
of September ____, 2013.

 

	 	ARMADA WATER ASSETS, INC.
	 	 	 
	 	By:	 
	 	Name:	 
	 	Title:	 

 

	AGREED AND ACCEPTED:	 
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	By:	 	 
	Name:	 	 
	Title:	 	 

 

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Exhibit
A

 

Advances
and Payments on the Loan

 

	Date of

Advance	 	Amount of

Advance	 	Amount of

Principal Paid	 	Date of

Payment	 	Unpaid

Principal

Amount of

Note
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 

 

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AMENDED AND RESTATED

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

 

 

This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement
(this “Agreement”) is made as of January 1, 2014 (“Effective Date”), by and between Armada Water Assets,
Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Employer”), and Maarten Propper, an individual resident in the State of Texas (the
“Executive”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, the Employer and Executive have
heretofore entered into and executed an Employment Agreement dated as of April 3, 2013 (the "Original Employment Agreement")
pursuant to which the Executive has been employed by the Employer as its Chief executive Officer since April 3, 2013 (the “Original
Effective Date”); and

 

WHEREAS, the Employer and the Executive
desire to amend and restate the Employment Agreement on the terms and conditions hereafter expressed.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the
mutual covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

 

1.                 
EMPLOYMENT TERMS AND DUTIES

 

1.1             
EMPLOYMENT

 

The Employer agrees to, and hereby does,
employ the Executive for the term of this Agreement upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

1.2             
TERM

 

Subject to the provisions of Section 5,
the Employment Period for the Executive’s employment under this Agreement will be three (3) years, beginning on the Effective
Date, and shall be automatically renewed for consecutive one year renewal terms thereafter, unless, not less than sixty (60) days
prior to the end of the original term or any renewal term, either party gives the other party written notice of the non-renewal
of the Employment Period, which non-renewal shall not be considered a termination of Executive’s employment for purposes
of Section 5 of this Agreement.

 

1.3             
DUTIES

 

The Executive will serve as the Chief Executive
Officer of the Employer and perform such duties as are commensurate with such position. In the performance of his duties, the Executive
shall comply with the policies, and be subject to the reasonable direction, of the Board of Directors of the Employer. The Executive
agrees to perform in good faith and to the best of his ability all services which may be required of him hereunder and will devote
such efforts and business time, skill, attention and energies as are reasonably necessary to perform his duties and responsibilities
under this Agreement and to promote the success of the Employer’s business. The Executive shall be employed on a full time
basis by the Employer and shall be located at the Employer’s office within the metropolitan Houston, Texas area. Subject
to the provisions of Section 7 of this Agreement, the Executive may continue to engage in the following activities: (a) serving
on the Board of Directors of other non-competitive ventures, provided such ventures do not interfere with Executive’s full-time
service to the Employer, and (b) managing his personal investments, provided that such activities set forth in (a) and (b) (individually
or collectively) do not materially and adversely interfere or conflict with the performance of the Executive’s duties or
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2.                 
COMPENSATION

 

2.1             
BASIC COMPENSATION

 

(a)               
Base Salary. The Executive has been paid an annualized base salary of $200,000 during 2013. Effective as of
the Effective Date hereof, the Executive will be paid an annual base salary of $250,000, subject to tax withholdings and adjustment
as provided below (the “Base Salary”), which will be payable in equal periodic installments according to the Employer’s
customary payroll practices, but no less frequently than monthly. Effective in 2015 and thereafter, the Executive’s Base
Salary will be reviewed by the Employer’s Board of Directors not less frequently than annually, and may be adjusted upward
by the Employer.

 

(b)              
Targeted Annual Cash Bonus. In addition to his Base Salary, for 2014 and 2015, the Executive shall be eligible
to receive a targeted annual cash bonus based upon achievement of performance goals determined by the Compensation Committee of
the Employer, to be measured against a target incentive (the “Target Incentives”), expressed as a percentage of Base
Salary set at between 50-100% of Base Salary, contingent upon achievement of the following performance goals:

 

(i)                
The Targeted Incentives:

 

		·	If $6.5 million of EBITDA is achieved by the Employer during 2014 (“Year One”), the Executive shall be paid a 50%
cash bonus; and if $10 million of EBITDA is achieved by the Employer during Year One, the Executive shall be paid a 100% cash bonus.
If Year One EBITDA is between $6.5 million and $10 million, the cash bonus paid will be a prorated percentage (e.g, if $8.25 million
of EBITDA is achieved, then the cash bonus paid would be 75% of Base Salary).

 

		·	If $12 million of EBITDA is achieved by the Employer during 2015 (“Year Two”), the Executive shall be paid a 50%
cash bonus; and if $13.5 million of EBITDA is achieved by Employer during Year Two, the Executive shall be paid a 100% cash bonus.
If Year Two EBITDA is between $12 million and $13.5 million, the cash bonus paid will be a prorated percentage (e.g, if $12.75
million of EBITDA is achieved, then the cash bonus paid would be 75% of Base Salary).

 

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		·	In the alternative, if Employer does not hit the targeted level of EBITDA for Year One, then Executive also can achieve pay-out
of the bonus in Year Two if the Employer achieves aggregate levels of EBITDA for Years One and Two combined together. (e.g., if
EBITDA totals from Years One and Two aggregate a total of $18.5 million, then Executive would achieve payout of 50% cash bonus
for Years One and Two; and if EBITDA totals from Years One and Two aggregate a total of $23.5 million, then Executive would achieve
payout of 100% cash bonus for Years One and Two).

 

		·	The targeted annual cash bonus will be subject to review after Year Two based upon a performance objective of EBITDA achieved
during 2016 (“Year Three”) to be set by the Compensation Committee of the Board, subject to Board review.

 

(ii)              
Payment of the Targeted Annual Cash Bonus.  The Targeted Annual Cash Bonus covering 2014 and 2015 shall be
payable to the Executive, if and to the extent earned, within no more than thirty (30) days following the Employer’s determination
of its EBITDA for the annual periods in question, and shall be accompanied by a certification of the Employer’s Chief Financial
Officer describing the determination of the amount of the Targeted Annual Cash Bonus.

 

(c)               
Benefits. The Executive will, during the Employment Period, be permitted to participate in such pension, profit
sharing, life insurance, and medical and dental insurance coverage benefits ( including family coverage, 100% of which will be
paid for by the Employer), and other employee benefit plans of the Employer that may be in effect from time to time, to the extent
the Executive is eligible under the terms of those plans (collectively, the “Benefits”). The Executive shall also be
entitled to such other employee benefits as are now or may become available to any of the Employer’s other executive officers.

 

2.2             
OPTIONS AND RESTRICTED STOCK.

 

(a)               
The Employer granted to the Executive 50,000 shares of restricted common stock as of the Original Effective Date,
and does hereby ratify and confirm its agreement as of the Original Effective Date to grant to the Executive an additional 50,000
shares of which shall be issued and vest upon the Employer’s successful completion of an initial public offering (“IPO”).

 

(b)              
The Employer hereby also ratifies and confirms its agreement as of the Original Effective Date to grant to the Executive
options to purchase 1,000,000 shares of its common stock as follows: options to purchase 500,000 shares at an exercise price equal
to the fair market value of the Employer’s shares as of the Original Effective Date, which the parties upon analysis agree
is $1.00 per share (the “$1.00 Options”), and options to purchase 500,000 shares at an exercise price equal to the
lower of $3.00 per share or the price at which the Employer’s IPO is completed (the “IPO Options”). The $1.00
Options and the IPO Options shall be granted subject to the terms of a stand-alone Stock Option Agreement to be agreed upon and
executed by the parties. The IPO Options and $1.00 Options shall be subject to such upward or downward adjustment provisions as
will be set forth within the Stock Option Agreement, and that are customary to make an appropriate and proportionate adjustment
in the number and exercise price thereof to take into account, among others, an increase or decrease in the number of outstanding
Employer securities as a result of a merger, consolidation,reorganization, stock dividend, stock split or similar event.

 

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(c)               
Subject to the terms of such Stock Option Agreement: 175,000 of the $1.00 Options, shall vest in equal one-third
installments (of 58,333 $1.00 Options) on each of the first three anniversaries of the Effective Date, provided that the Executive
remains continuously employed by the Employer through such vesting dates; and 325,000 of the $1.00 Options shall vest if, when,
and to the extent, the Employer achieves those annual or aggregate EBITDA performance goals (the “Option Performance Goals”)
as set forth below:

 

(d)              
Subject to the terms of such Stock Option Agreement: 175,000 of the IPO Options shall vest in equal one-third installments
(of 58,333 IPO Options) on each of the first three anniversaries of the Effective Date, provided that the Executive remains continuously
employed by the Employer through such vesting dates; and 325,000 of the IPO Options shall vest if, when, and to the extent, the
Employer achieves the Option Performance Goals as set forth below:

 

(e)               
The Option Performance Goals shall be as follows:

 

		·	$6.5M of EBITDA achieved by Employer in Year One will result in Executive earning and vesting in 58,333 of the $1.00 Options
and 58,333 of the IPO Options;

 

		·	10M of EBITDA achieved by Employer in Year One will result in Executive earning and vesting in an additional 50,000 of the
$1.00 Options and 50,000 of the IPO Options;

 

		·	12M of EBITDA achieved by Employer in Year Two will result in Executive earning and vesting in an additional 58,333 of the
$1.00 Options and 58,333 of the IPO Options;

 

		·	13.5M of EBITDA achieved by Employer in Year Two will result in Executive earning and vesting in an additional 50,000 of the
$1.00 Options and 50,000 of the IPO Options.

 

		·	In the alternative, if Employer does not achieve the targeted level of EBITDA for Year One above, then Executive can also vest
in options if the Employer achieves aggregate levels of EBITDA for Years One and Two together (e.g., if EBITDA totals from Years
One and Two in the aggregate total from $18.5M through $23.5M, then the Executive would earn the first two tranches of options
as set forth above, on a pro-rata basis).

 

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		·	The EBITDA based Option Performance Goals to be achieved in Year Three for vesting of the final third of the $1.00 Options
and IPO Options, shall be established by the Compensation Committee of the Board, subject to Board review.

 

(f)               
Notwithstanding the foregoing, all Time-Based Options shall vest immediately upon a Change of Control if the Change
of Control: (i) occurs at a time when Executive is employed by Employer; and (ii) is effective during the first three years of
Executive’s employment.

 

3.                 
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT

 

The Employer will pay on behalf of the Executive
(or reimburse the Executive for) reasonable expenses incurred by the Executive in the performance of the Executive’s duties
pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, reasonable expenses incurred by the Executive in attending business
meetings and for entertainment expenses, dues in such trade and professional organizations as the Executive deems appropriate,
toll tag fees, annual dues associated with membership in airport lounges and clubs, and cell phone fees. Any individual expenses
(or those aggregated for a single business trip) greater than $10,000 must be approved by either the Employer’s Chief Financial
Officer or the Employer’s Compensation Committee. The Executive must submit expense reports with respect to such expenses
in accordance with the Employer’s policies. Payment by employer or reimbursement, as appropriate, will be made by Employer
within thirty days following submission.

 

4.                 
VACATIONS AND HOLIDAYS

 

The Executive will be entitled to four (4)
weeks’ paid vacation each calendar year in accordance with the vacation policies of the Employer in effect for its executive
officers from time to time. The Executive will also be entitled to the paid holidays and other paid leave set forth in the Employer’s
policies.

 

5.                 
TERMINATION

 

5.1             
EVENTS OF TERMINATION

 

(a)               
The Executive’s employment may be terminated by the Employer on the following grounds:

 

		(i)	upon the death of the Executive;

 

		(ii)	upon the disability of the Executive immediately upon
notice from either party to the other;

 

		(iii)	For Cause (following the expiration of any applicable
notice period); and

 

		(iv)	at the discretion of the Employer, other than For
Cause.

 

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(b)              
The Executive may terminate his employment on the following grounds:

 

(i)                
without Good Reason, provided that the Executive gives the Employer at least thirty (30) days prior written notice
of his termination of employment; or

 

(ii)              
for Good Reason (following the expiration of any applicable notice period).

 

5.2             
TERMINATION PAY

 

Effective upon the termination of this Agreement,
the Employer will be obligated to pay the Executive (or, in the event of his death, his designated beneficiary as defined below)
the compensation provided in this Section 5.2:

 

(a)               
Termination by the Employer For Cause or Termination by the Executive Without Good Reason. If the Employer
terminates this Agreement For Cause or the Executive resigns or terminates his employment for other than Good Reason, the Executive
will be entitled to receive his then effective Base Salary and employee benefits only through the date such termination is effective,
but will not be entitled to any accrued bonus compensation. Employee also shall be entitled to vested benefits including vested
stock options and stock awards as of the date such termination is effective. Executive shall have 90 days following the date of
such termination to exercise vested stock options; and all options and stock awards that are not vested, shall terminate as of
the date such termination from employment is effective.

 

(b)              
Termination upon Disability. If this Agreement is terminated by the Employer as a result of the Executive’s
Disability, the Executive shall be entitled to receive, in lieu of any payments due under this agreement or any severance plan
or program for employees or executives, a continuation of his then effective Base Salary for the twelve (12) month period following
such termination in accordance with the Employer’s customary payroll practices then in effect (with no obligation to pay
any bonus or accrued bonus) or the remainder of the Term, whichever is shorter; provided that the proceeds of any disability insurance
secured on behalf of the Executive by the Employer shall be applied towards, and credited against, the Employer’s obligation
to continue paying the Executive’s Base Salary as set forth above. If this Agreement is terminated as a result of the Executive’s
Disability, the Executive shall fully vest at the time of such termination in and to that number of Time-Based Options as if the
Executive had remained employed by the Employer for a period of one year following his Disability and the Executive shall have
a term of the lesser of: (i) the remaining term under such Options; or (ii) five (5) years, in which to exercise any or all of
them, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in any such Option or any Stock Option Agreement. If Executive’s
eligible dependent(s) timely elect coverage pursuant to COBRA, Employer shall pay for COBRA coverage for up to twelve (12) months.

 

(c)               
Termination upon Death. If this Agreement is terminated because of the Executive’s death, the Executive’s
estate shall be entitled to receive, in lieu of any payments due under this Agreement or any severance plan or program for employees
or executives, a continuation of his then effective Base Salary through the end of the twelve (12) month period following his death
in accordance with the Employer’s customary payroll practices then in effect (with no obligation to pay any bonus or accrued
bonus) or the remainder of the Term, whichever is shorter; provided that the proceeds of any life insurance secured on behalf of
the Executive by the Employer shall be applied towards, and credited against, the Employer’s obligation to continue paying
the Executive’s Base Salary as set forth above. If this Agreement is terminated as a result of the Executive’s death,
the Executive shall fully vest at the time of such termination in and to that number of Time-Based Options as if the Executive
had remained employed by the Employer for a period of one year following his death and the Executive shall have a term of the lesser
of: (i) the remaining term under such Options; or (ii) five (5) years, in which to exercise any or all of them, notwithstanding
any provision to the contrary contained in any such Options or Stock Option Agreement. If Executive’s eligible dependent(s)
timely elect coverage pursuant to COBRA, Employer shall pay for COBRA coverage for up to twelve (12) months.

 

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(d)              
Termination by the Executive For Good Reason or Termination by the Employer Without Cause. If this Agreement
is terminated by the Executive for Good Reason, or if this Agreement is terminated by the Employer other than For Cause on or after
January 1, 2014, then the Executive shall be entitled to receive, in lieu of any payments due under this Agreement or any severance
plan or program for employees or executives, a continuation of his then effective Base Salary and employee benefits through the
earlier of: (i) the end of the twelve (12) month period following such termination; or (ii) the scheduled termination of this Agreement,
during which period Executive shall make himself available to provide strategic consulting and transition services. If the termination
occurs during the first year of employment following the Original Effective Date, the Executive shall fully vest at the time of
such termination in and to that number of Time-Based Options as if the Executive had remained employed by the Employer for a period
of one year following such termination; (iii) if the termination occurs after the Executive’s first year of employment following
the Original Effective Date, the Executive shall fully vest at the time of such termination in and to that number of Time-Based
Options as if the Executive had remained employed by the Employer for a period of two years following such termination. Notwithstanding
the foregoing sentence, if a termination by the Executive for Good Reason or by the Employer Without Cause occurs at any time following
a Change of Control, the Executive shall fully vest at the time of such termination in and to all Time-Based Options and Performance-Based
Options.

 

(e)               
Effective Release. No payments will be made to Executive (or his estate, as applicable) under this Section
5 unless the Executive (or his estate, as applicable) executes and does not revoke a Release.

 

(f)               
Resignation. On the date of any termination of Executive’s employment, the Executive agrees to resign
all positions, including as an officer and director of the Employer and its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, if applicable.

 

6.                 
CHARACTER OF TERMINATION PAYMENTS; MITIGATION

 

The amounts payable to the Executive upon
any termination of this Agreement shall be considered severance pay in consideration of past services rendered on behalf of the
Employer and his continued service from the Effective Date to the date he becomes entitled to such payments. The Executive shall
have no duty to mitigate his damages by seeking other employment and, should the Executive actually receive compensation from any
such other employment, the payments required hereunder shall not be reduced or offset by any such other compensation.

 

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7.                 
Restrictive Covenants

 

7.1             
Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation. The Executive agrees that during the Term and for a non-compete term
of twelve (12) months following the date the Executive’s employment with the Employer terminates (the “Non-Compete
Term”) as a result of (a) Executive’s resignation other than for Good Reason, (b) Employer’s termination of Executive
other than For Cause, or (c) Employer’s termination of Executive for Cause, in each case, the Executive shall not, directly
or indirectly, on his behalf or on behalf of any other person, firm, corporation, association or other entity, as an employee,
director, advisor, partner, consultant or otherwise: (i) provide services or perform activities for, or acquire or maintain any
ownership interest in, a Competitive Enterprise that competes within one hundred (100) miles of any office of the Employer: (ii)
Solicit a Customer to transact business with a Competitive Enterprise, or to reduce or refrain from doing any business with the
Employer, (iii) interfere with or damage (or attempt to interfere with or damage) any relationship between the Employer and a Customer;
or (iv) Solicit, hire, or otherwise cause any employee (including, without limitation, any managing director), officer or agent
of the Employer to apply for, or accept employment with, any Competitive Enterprise, or to otherwise refrain from rendering services
to the Employer or to terminate his or her relationship, contractual or otherwise, with the Employer, other than in response to
a general advertisement or public solicitation not directed specifically to employees of the Employer.

 

7.2             
Trade Secrets and Confidential Information. The Executive recognizes that it is in the legitimate business
interest of the Employer, any subsidiary and any affiliate to restrict his disclosure or use of Trade Secrets and Confidential
Information relating to the Employer, any subsidiary and any affiliate for any purpose other than in connection with the Executive’s
performance of his duties to the Employer, any subsidiary and any affiliate, and to limit any potential appropriation of such Trade
Secrets and Confidential Information. The Executive therefore agrees that all Trade Secrets and Confidential Information relating
to the Employer, any subsidiary and any affiliate heretofore or in the future obtained by the Executive shall be considered confidential
and the proprietary information of the Employer, any subsidiary and any affiliate. The Executive shall not use or disclose, or
authorize any other person or entity to use or disclose, any Trade Secrets or other Confidential Information.

 

7.3             
Discoveries and Works. All Discoveries and Works made or conceived by the Executive during the Term, jointly
or with others, that relate to the present or anticipated activities of the Employer, any subsidiary or any affiliate, or are used
or usable by the Employer, any subsidiary or any affiliate shall be owned by the Employer, any subsidiary or any affiliate. The
Executive shall promptly notify, make full disclosure to, and execute and deliver any documents requested by the Employer, any
subsidiary or any affiliate, as the case may be, to evidence or better assure title to Discoveries and Works in the Employer, any
subsidiary or any affiliate, as so requested. The Executive acknowledges that all Discoveries and Works shall be deemed “works
made for hire” under the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended, 17 U.S.C. Section 101.

 

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7.4             
Non-Disparagement. The Executive agrees that the Executive will not disparage the Employer, its subsidiaries
and affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, investors, employees, and agents, and its and their respective successors
and assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators, or make any public statement reflecting negatively on the Employer, its subsidiaries
and affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, investors, employees, and agents, and its and their respective successors
and assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators, to third parties, including, but not limited to, any matters relating to the
operation or management of the Employer, irrespective of the truthfulness or falsity of such statement.

 

7.5             
Remedies. In view of the nature of the business in which the Employer is engaged, the Executive acknowledges
that the restrictions contained in this Section 7 are reasonable and necessary in order to protect the legitimate interests of
the Employer and that any violation thereof would result in irreparable injuries to the Employer which would not be readily ascertainable
or compensable in terms of money, and that, in addition to any other remedy to which the Employer and its subsidiaries and affiliates
may be entitled at law or in equity, the Employer and its subsidiaries and affiliates shall be entitled to a temporary or permanent
injunction or injunctions or temporary restraining order or orders to prevent breaches of the provisions of this Section 7 and
to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof, in each case without the need to post any security or bond and without
the requirement to prove that monetary damages would be difficult to calculate and that remedies at law would be inadequate. Nothing
herein contained shall be construed as prohibiting the Employer and its subsidiaries and affiliates from pursuing, in addition,
any other remedies available to the Employer and its subsidiaries and affiliates for such breach or threatened breach.

 

7.6             
Enforceability. It is expressly understood and agreed that although the parties consider the restrictions
contained in this Section 7 hereof to be reasonable and necessary for the purpose of preserving and protecting the legitimate interests
of the Employer and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including its goodwill and proprietary rights, if a final determination is
made by a court having jurisdiction that the time or territory or any other restriction contained in this Section 7 is an unenforceable
restriction on the Executive’s activities, the provisions of this Section 7 shall not be rendered void but, to the extent
allowable by law, shall be deemed amended to apply as to such maximum time and territory and to such other extent as such court
or arbitration panel may determine or indicate to be reasonable. Alternatively, if the court referred to above finds that any restriction
contained in this Section 7 or any remedy provided herein is unenforceable, and such restriction or remedy cannot be amended so
as to make it enforceable, such finding shall not affect the enforceability of any of the other restrictions contained herein or
the availability of any other remedy.

 

8.                 
PROVISIONS REGARDING RESTRICTED STOCK

 

8.1             
 Representations and Warranties of the Executive. In connection with the awarding of the Restricted Shares
under the Original Employment Agreement and hereunder, the Executive makes the following representations and warranties to the
Employer as of the Effective Date:

 

(a)               
The Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Employer is in the development stage and offers no assurances
of success. The Executive has had such opportunity as the Executive has deemed adequate to obtain from representatives of the Employer
such information as is necessary to permit the Executive to evaluate the merits and risks of the Executive’s acquisition
of the Restricted Shares. The Executive has sufficient experience in business, financial and investment matters to be able to evaluate
the risks involved in the acquisition of the Restricted Shares and to make an informed investment decision with respect thereto.
The Executive can afford the complete loss of the value of the Restricted Shares and is able to bear the economic risk of holding
the Restricted Shares for an indefinite period.

 

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(b)              
The Executive is acquiring these securities for investment for the Executive’s own account only and not with
a view to, or for resale in connection with, any “distribution” thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act or
under any applicable provision of state law. The Executive does not have any present intention to transfer the Restricted Shares
to any third party.

 

(c)               
The Executive understands that the Restricted Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act by reason
of a specific exemption therefrom, which exemption depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the Executive’s
investment intent as expressed herein.

 

(d)              
The Executive further acknowledges and understands that the Restricted Shares must be held indefinitely unless they
are subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available. The Executive further
acknowledges and understands that the Employer is under no obligation to register the Restricted Shares. The Executive understands
that the certificate(s) evidencing the Restricted Shares will be imprinted with a legend which prohibits the transfer thereof unless
they are registered or such registration is not required in the opinion of counsel for the Employer.

 

(e)               
The Executive is familiar with the provisions of Rules 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, which, in substance,
permits limited public resale of “restricted securities” acquired, directly or indirectly, from the issuer of the securities
(or from an affiliate of such issuer), in a non-public offering subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The Executive
understands that the Employer provides no assurances as to whether the Executive will be able to resell any or all of the Restricted
Shares pursuant to Rule 144, which rules requires, among other things, that the Employer be subject to the reporting requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that resales of securities take place only after the holder has held the Restricted
Shares for certain specified time periods, and under certain circumstances, that resales of securities be limited in volume and
take place only pursuant to brokered transactions.

 

8.2             
Restrictive Legends and Stop-Transfer Orders.

 

(a)               
Legends. The certificate or certificates representing the Restricted Shares shall bear the following legends
(as well as any legends required by applicable state and federal corporate and securities laws):

 

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED
FOR INVESTMENT AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE PLEDGED,
HYPOTHECATED, SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE
STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE EMPLOYER THAT SUCH PLEDGE, HYPOTHECATION, SALE OR TRANSFER IS
EXEMPT THEREFROM UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

 

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8.3             
Withholding. The Employer reserves the right to withhold, in accordance with any Applicable Laws, from any
consideration payable or property transferable to the Executive any taxes required to be withheld by federal, state or local law
as a result of the grant or vesting of the Restricted Shares. Alternatively or if the amount of any consideration payable to the
Executive is insufficient to pay such taxes or if no consideration is payable to the Executive, upon the request of the Employer,
the Executive will pay to the Employer an amount sufficient for the Employer to satisfy any federal, state or local tax withholding
requirements applicable to and as a condition to the grant or the sale or other disposition of the Restricted Shares. The required
withholding obligations may be settled by the Executive with Restricted Shares.

 

8.4             
Section 83(b) Election. The Executive hereby acknowledges that the Executive has been advised by the Employer
to seek independent tax advice from the Executive’s own advisors regarding the availability and advisability of making an
election under Section 83(b) of the Code, and that any such election, if made, must be made within 30 days after the Grant Date.
The Executive expressly acknowledges that the Executive is solely responsible for filing any such Section 83(b) election with the
appropriate governmental authorities, irrespective of the fact that such election is also delivered to the Employer. The Executive
may not rely on the Employer or any of its officers, directors or employees for tax or legal advice regarding this award. The Executive
acknowledges that the Executive has sought tax and legal advice from the Executive’s own advisors regarding this award or
has voluntarily and knowingly foregone such consultation.

 

9.                 
GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

9.1             
DEFINITIONS

 

For the purposes of this Agreement, the
following terms have the meanings specified or referred to in this Section 9:

 

“Agreement” means this Employment
Agreement, as amended from time to time.

 

“Basic Compensation” shall include
all items of Base Salary and bonus compensation and benefits provided for in Section 2.1 of this Agreement.

 

“Benefits” is defined in Section
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“Board of Directors” means the
board of directors of the Employer.

 

“Change of Control” shall be
deemed to have occurred if (A) there occurs a sale, exchange, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Employer to another Person or entity, except to an entity controlled directly or indirectly by the Employer; or (B)
there occurs a merger, consolidation or other reorganization of the Employer in which the Employer is not the surviving entity
and in which the historic shareholders of the Employer continue to own less than 50% of the outstanding securities of the surviving
entity immediately following the transaction, or (C) a plan of liquidation or dissolution of the Employer other than pursuant to
bankruptcy or insolvency laws is adopted. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a “change of control” shall not be deemed
to have occurred for purposes of this Agreement (i) in the event of a sale, exchange, transfer or other disposition of substantially
all of the assets of the Employer to, or a merger, consolidation or other reorganization involving the Employer and the Executive,
alone or with other officers of the Employer, or any entity of which the Executive (alone or with other officers) beneficially
owns, directly or indirectly, at least 25% of the outstanding equity interests; or (ii) in a transaction otherwise commonly referred
to as a “management leveraged buy out”.

 

“Code” means the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended.

 

“Competitive Enterprise” shall
mean a business (or business unit) that (1) engages in any activity or (2) owns or controls a significant interest in any entity
that engages in any activity that, in either case, competes with any activity that is similar to an activity in which the Employer
is engaged up to and including the Executive’s departure date from the Employer, or any activity which the Executive performed
as an employee for the Employer during the twenty-four (24) month period prior to the Executive’s departure date.

 

“Customer” shall mean any customer
of Employer within twelve (12) months of the date of Executive’s termination from the Employer, or prospective customer of
the Employer at such time of termination; provided that an entity or person shall be considered a “prospective customer”
for purposes of this sentence only if the Employer (i) made a presentation or written proposal to such entity or person during
the twelve (12) month period preceding the date the Executive’s employment with the Employer terminates, or (ii) was preparing
to make such a presentation or proposal at the time the Executive’s employment terminates.

 

“Disability” shall mean once
the Executive is unable to perform the essential functions of the Executive’s duties with reasonable accommodation for 120
consecutive days, or 120 days during any twelve month period. The disability of the Executive will be determined by a medical doctor
selected by written agreement of the Employer and the Executive upon the request of either party by notice to the other. If the
Employer and the Executive cannot agree on the selection of a medical doctor, each of them will select a medical doctor and the
two medical doctors will attempt to make a determination of disability. If they cannot agree, they will select a third medical
doctor who will determine whether the Executive has a disability. The determination of the third medical doctor selected under
this provision will be binding on both parties. The Executive must submit to a reasonable number of examinations by the medical
doctor making the determination of disability under this provision, and the Executive hereby authorizes the disclosure and release
to the Employer of such determination and all supporting medical records. If the Executive is not legally competent, the Executive’s
legal guardian or duly authorized attorney in fact will act in the Executive’s stead for the purposes of submitting the Executive
to the examinations, and providing the authorization of disclosure, required under this provision.

 

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“Discoveries and Works” shall
mean, by way of example but without limitation, Trade Secrets or other Confidential Information, patents and patent applications,
trademarks and trademark registrations and applications, service marks and service mark registrations and applications, trade names,
copyrights and copyright registrations and applications.

 

“EBITDA” shall mean the net
consolidated earnings of the Employer for the annual measurement periods in question, after adding back all depreciation, taxes,
interest and amortization charges incurred in such periods, and shall be determined on or before March 31 of each year of employment
by the Employer in accordance with GAAP, as measured and derived from the unaudited interim financial statements of Employer covering
such periods.

 

“Employment Period” means the
term of the Executive’s employment under this Agreement as defined in Section 1.2.

 

“For Cause” shall mean: (a)
the Executive’s material breach of this Agreement; (b) a judicial finding in a civil context, or a conviction or entry of
a guilty plea or plea of no contest in a criminal context, with respect to theft, fraud, or misappropriation (or attempted misappropriation)
by Executive of any of the Employer’s funds or property; (c) controlled substance abuse, drug addiction or alcoholism which
interferes with or materially affects the Executive’s job performance; (d) gross negligence or wanton misconduct which materially
affects the Employer; (e) any violation of any express written directions or any reasonable written rule or regulation established
by the Employer’s Board of Directors from time to time regarding the conduct of its business, (f) a conviction or entry of
a guilty plea or plea of no contest with respect to a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude for which imprisonment is
a possible punishment; provided, however, that in order to terminate the Executive For Cause, the Employer must, in the case of
a For Cause event or events that is or are capable of being cured by the Executive, first provide the Executive with written notice
of the particular For Cause event or events, and provide the Executive with fifteen (15) days in which to cure such For Cause event
or events.

 

“GAAP” means generally accepted
accounting principles set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board and the American Institute
of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (or agencies with
similar functions of comparable stature and authority within the accounting profession), or in such other statements by such entity
as may be in general use by significant segments of the U.S. accounting profession, which are applicable to the facts and circumstances
on the date of determination.

 

“Good Reason” shall mean, unless
the Executive shall have consented thereto, any of the following: (i) a material reduction in the Executive’s title, duties,
responsibilities or status which are inconsistent with the Executive’s position with the Employer; (ii) a requirement that
the Executive relocate outside the metropolitan Houston, Texas area (defined as the 50 mile radius surrounding the Employer’s
Houston, Texas office location); (iii) the material breach by the Employer of any obligation under this Agreement after notice
and a thirty day right to cure; or (iv) the Employer, pursuant to or within the meaning of Title 11, U.S. Code, or any similar
Federal, foreign or state law for the relief of debtors, (A) commences a voluntary case, (B) consents to the entry of an order
for relief against it in an involuntary case, or (C) consents to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, assignee, liquidator or
similar official in the context of a bankruptcy filing.

 

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“Options” unless defined otherwise,
shall mean the $1.00 Options and the IPO Options. Options that vest solely on account of the Executive’s continued employment,
shall be referred to as “Time-Based Options”; and Options that vest based upon the Employer’s achievement of
Targeted Incentives, shall be referred to as “Performance-Based Options.”

 

“Person” means any individual,
corporation (including any non profit corporation), general or limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, estate,
trust, association, organization, or governmental body.

 

“Release” shall mean a general
release and waiver of claims, in a form acceptable to the Employer, of any and all claims against the Employer and all related
parties with respect to matters arising out the Executive’s employment by the Employer, and the termination thereof (other
than claims for any entitlements under the terms of this Agreement or under any plans or programs of the Employer under which the
Executive has accrued and is due a benefit).

 

“Solicit” shall mean any direct
or indirect communication of any kind whatsoever, regardless of by whom initiated, inviting, advising, persuading, encouraging
or requesting any person or entity, in any manner, to take or refrain from taking any action.

 

“Trade Secrets or other Confidential
Information” shall mean, by way of example and without limitation, and in whatever medium, confidential information concerning
the Employer and its affiliates, employees, and clients, including marketing, investment, performance data, credit and financial
information, and other information concerning the business affairs of the Employer and its affiliates.

 

9.2             
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.

 

Notwithstanding anything else contained
herein, the Executive’s employment with the Employer is made contingent upon the Executive satisfying a pre-employment drug
test, and an investigative background, reference, and credit check. In addition, in order to satisfy immigration laws, the Executive’s
employment with the Employer is also conditional upon the Executive’s presentation of appropriate documentation verifying
his lawful ability to work in the United States, which documentation must be presented on or prior to the Effective Date. Even
if the Executive’s employment begins before the results of any or all of these requirements are available to the Employer,
the Executive’s employment and the terms of this Agreement remain contingent upon the timely and satisfactory completion
of these requirements. In the event that the Executive’s employment does not commence or is terminated because the results
of the Employer’s standard background checks and procedures are unsatisfactory, this Agreement shall be null and void ab
initio and of no further effect, and the Employer shall have no further obligation to the Executive under this Agreement or otherwise.

 

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9.3             
409A COMPLIANCE

 

Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement
to the contrary, the following provisions shall apply: (i) payments following termination of Executive’s employment are intended
to comply with the short-term deferral exception to Section 409A of the Code coverage to the maximum extent applicable and shall
be construed accordingly; (ii) each installment payment of severance pay under Sections 5.2(c) and (d) shall be deemed a separate
payment for purposes of Section 409A of the Code; and (iii) if, as of the termination date, the Executive is a “Specified
Employee,” payments of any deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) hereunder, as applicable,
shall be delayed for six months immediately following such termination, with all such delayed payments being made on the first
day of the seventh month immediately following the termination date. For purposes of this Agreement, “Specified Employee”
shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(i) (applied by using the default rules contained
therein).

 

9.4             
Key Man Life Insurance.

 

During the Term, the Employer may at any
time effect insurance on the Executive’s life and/or health in such amounts and in such form as the Employer may in its sole
discretion decide. Such insurance will paid for by and owned by the Employer for its own benefit and the Executive will not have
any interest in such insurance, but shall, at the Employer’s request, submit to such medical examinations, supply such information
and execute such documents as may be required in connection with, or so as to enable the Employer to effect, such insurance.

 

9.5             
WAIVER

 

The rights and remedies of the parties to
this Agreement are cumulative and not alternative. Neither the failure nor any delay by either party in exercising any right, power,
or privilege under this Agreement will operate as a waiver of such right, power, or privilege, and no single or partial exercise
of any such right, power, or privilege will preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power, or privilege or the exercise
of any other right, power, or privilege.

 

9.6             
NOTICES

 

All notices, consents, waivers, and other
communications under this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when (a) delivered by hand, (b)
sent by facsimile (with written confirmation of receipt), provided that a copy is mailed by registered mail, return receipt requested,
or (c) when received by the addressee, if sent by a nationally recognized overnight delivery service (receipt requested), in each
case to the appropriate addresses and facsimile numbers set forth below (or to such other addresses and facsimile numbers as a
party may designate by notice to the other parties):

 

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	If to the Employer:	Armada Water Assets, Inc.
	 	2425 Fountain View Drive, Suite 300
	 	Houston, Texas 77057
	 	Attn: Mitch Burroughs
	 	 
	with a copy to:	Stephen M. Cohen, Esquire
	 	Fox Rothschild LLP
	 	2000 Market Street, 20th Floor
	 	Philadelphia, PA 19103-3222
	 	 
	If to the Executive:	Maarten Propper
	 	5327 Briarwick Meadow lane
	 	Sugar Land, Texas 77479

 

9.7             
ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS

 

This Agreement and the documents referenced
herein, contain the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements
and understandings, oral or written, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, including but not limited
to the Original Employment Agreement, the terms of which shall be deemed null and void following the execution of this Agreement.
This Agreement may not be amended orally, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto.

 

9.8             
GOVERNING LAW

 

This Agreement will be governed by the laws
of the State of Texas without regard to conflicts of laws principles.

 

9.9             
JURISDICTION

 

Subject to the provisions of Section 9.10,
any action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any right arising out of, this Agreement may be brought
against either of the parties in the federal and state courts located in Houston, Texas, and each of the parties consents to the
jurisdiction of such courts (and of the appropriate appellate courts) in any such action or proceeding and waives any objection
to venue laid therein. Process in any action or proceeding referred to in the preceding sentence may be served on either party
anywhere in the world.

 

9.10         
ARBITRATION, OTHER DISPUTES.

 

In the event of any dispute or controversy
arising under or in connection with this Agreement, the parties shall first promptly try in good faith to settle such dispute or
controversy by mediation under the applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association before resorting to arbitration. In
the event such dispute or controversy remains unresolved in whole or in part for a period of thirty (30) days after it arises,
the parties will settle any remaining dispute or controversy exclusively by arbitration in Houston, Texas in accordance with the
commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s
award in any court having jurisdiction. All administration fees and arbitration fees shall be paid solely by the Employer. Notwithstanding
the above, the Employer shall be entitled to seek a restraining order or injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction with
respect to any violation of section 7 hereof. The prevailing party may recover attorneys’ fees in any dispute or controversy
arising under or in connection with this Agreement.

 

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9.11         
ASSIGNABILITY, BINDING NATURE

 

This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors, heirs (in the case of the Executive) and assigns. No rights
or obligations of the Executive under this Agreement may be assigned or transferred by the Executive other than his rights to compensation
and benefits, which may be transferred only by will or operation of law.

 

9.12         
SURVIVAL

 

The respective rights and obligations of
the parties hereunder shall survive any termination of the Executive’s employment to the extent necessary to the intended
preservation of such rights and obligations.

 

9.13         
PRIOR AGREEMENTS

 

The Executive represents and warrants to
the Employer that his execution and performance of this Agreement shall not constitute a breach of any contract, agreement or understanding,
whether oral or written, to which he is a party or by which he is bound.

 

9.14         
ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

The Executive hereby acknowledges and certifies
that he has read the terms of this Agreement, that he has been informed by the Employer that he should discuss it with an attorney
of his choice, and that he understands its terms and effects. The Executive further acknowledges that based on his training and
experience, he has the capacity to earn a livelihood by performing services as an employee or otherwise in a business that does
not violate the provisions of Section 7.

 

9.15         
SECTION HEADINGS, CONSTRUCTION

 

The headings of Sections in this Agreement
are provided for convenience only and will not affect its construction or interpretation. All references to “Section”
or “Sections” refer to the corresponding Section or Sections of this Agreement unless otherwise specified. All words
used in this Agreement will be construed to be of such gender or number as the circumstances require. Unless otherwise expressly
provided, the word “including” does not limit the preceding words or terms.

 

9.16         
SEVERABILITY

 

If any provision of this Agreement is held
invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force
and effect. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and
effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.

 

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9.17         
COUNTERPARTS

 

This Agreement may be executed in one or
more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Agreement and all of which, when taken together,
will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement (and all other agreements, documents, instruments and certificates
executed and/or delivered in connection herewith) may be executed by facsimile signatures, each of which shall be deemed an original
copy of this Agreement (or other such agreement, document, instrument and certificate).

 

9.18         
COUNSEL REVIEW

 

Executive acknowledges that he has read
and understands the contents of this Agreement. Executive acknowledges that he has been specifically advised by the Employer: (i)
that this Agreement has been prepared by Fox Rothschild LLP specifically on behalf of the Employer; and (ii) to consult with an
attorney before signing it. Executive further acknowledges that this Agreement was reached after negotiation in which Executive
was advised to be, and afforded the opportunity to be, represented by counsel. Executive acknowledges that he has executed this
Agreement voluntarily and of his own free will, without coercion and with full knowledge of what it means to do so.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed
and delivered this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

	 	
        EMPLOYER:

         

        ARMADA WATER ASSETS, INC.

         

        By:/s/ Sami Ahmad                            

             Authorized Executive Officer

	 	 
	 	
        EMPLOYEE:

         

         

         

        /s/ Maarten Propper                            

        Maarten Propper

 

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