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EX-10.1 FiliceBertSeparationAgreementConformed

Exhibit 10.1

AGREEMENT AND RELEASE 

This Agreement and Release (“Agreement”) is made by and between UMBERTO FILICE (“Employee”), and EVERYWARE GLOBAL, INC. (the “Company”) which is defined to include all of the EveryWare Global, Inc.’s current, former and successor affiliated corporate entities (including without limitation its subsidiary, Anchor Hocking, LLC), and their current and former directors, officers, owners, employees, employee benefit plans and agents.

WHEREAS, Employee has offered his resignation; 
WHEREAS, Employee has been a loyal and valuable employee for the Company;
WHEREAS, the Company and Employee have reached an amicable agreement regarding Employee’s separation from the Company’s employ, and they wish to enter into this Agreement to memorialize their understanding and to resolve any and all claims Employee may have as described in this Agreement, and to further define the obligations that the parties have to one another. 
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises, Employee and the Company agree as follows:

		
	1.
	Employee’s employment with the Company is duly and effectively terminated as of January 9, 2015 (“Separation Date”) up to which the Employee will provide services to the Company, including make good faith best efforts in his transition to protect and pursue customer relationships, employees of the Company and all of the Company’s interests.  Employee’s activities and services will continue to be directed by the Chief Executive Officer.

		
	2.
	The Company and Employee agree that by entering into this Agreement, the Company is not admitting any liability. 

		
	3.
	The Obligations of Employee

RELEASE:

		
	a.
	Employee fully and completely releases the Company (as defined above) from any and all claims, liabilities, promises, agreements, lawsuits (including claims for attorneys’ fees, costs, back pay, front pay, or punitive and compensatory damages), and from any claim of any nature whatsoever, including those asserting individual liability, which has been or could have been asserted by his or on his behalf in any forum for circumstances arising prior to the date of this Agreement, and from all liability whatsoever whether now known or unknown arising out of Employee’s employment, layoff or termination, whether or not such claim has accrued as of the date of this Agreement.  Notwithstanding, Employee does not release any rights as a shareholder of the Company’s stock.  To the fullest extent 

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permitted by applicable law, the Company shall indemnify and hold harmless Employee to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, by reason of the fact that Employee is or was a Director/Officer of the Company.  The Company shall indemnify Employee and hold Employee harmless in accordance with the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and restated on May 23, 2013. This release also includes without limitation any and all claims of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, age or other discrimination, retaliation, or harassment under federal law, Ohio statutory or common law, or similar or related statutes of any other state or locality.  This release specifically includes claims asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, 42 USC Section 2000e (and sections following), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, 29 USC Section 1001 (and sections following), the Reconstruction Era Civil Rights Act, 42 USC Section 1981 (and sections following), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 USC Section 621 (and sections following), the Americans with Disabilities Act, 29 USC Section 12101 (and sections following), the Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 USC Section 2601 (and sections following), the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, 29 USC Section 2100 (and sections following), the Ohio Civil Rights Act, ORC Chapter 4112, the Ohio Whistleblower Statute, ORC 4113.52, any related statutes of Ohio or any other state.  This release also includes claims based on a theory of breach of contract, promissory estoppel, wrongful termination, public policy, loss of consortium, or any other tort, whether such claims are known or unknown, which Employee now has, claims to have, or could have against the Company for circumstances arising out of or connected with Employee’s employment with the Company, the termination of Employee’s employment with the Company, or any other event or circumstance between Employee and the Company occurring prior to the effective date for this Agreement.

In addition, Employee agrees not to institute any lawsuit, claim, administrative action or other similar process against the Company for events occurring prior to the date of this Agreement, except that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent Employee from filing a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, or other, similar federal, state, or local agency dealing with employee rights.  However, by signing this Agreement, Employee waives his right to recover any damages or other relief from the Company in any claim or suit brought by or through any federal, state or local agency, or by anyone else representing or purporting to represent Employee’s interests.

Nothing in this Agreement affects Employee’s eligibility for any pension or retirement benefits that Employee may be entitled to as result of his employment with the Company.

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CONFIDENTIALITY:

		
	b.
	Employee agrees to keep both the existence and the terms of this Agreement confidential, and not to disclose any information regarding this Agreement to anyone.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Employee may disclose the existence and terms of this Agreement to Employee’s attorney, tax advisors, and immediate family, provided that each such person first agrees to be bound by this confidentiality provision.  Nothing in this provision, paragraph 3(b), shall be construed to prevent Employee from disclosing this Agreement for purposes of challenging or enforcing it.

TRADE SECRETS:

		
	c.
	Because Employee has acquired confidential and trade secret information during his employment with the Company, he agrees to hold in strict confidence any and all such confidential and trade secret information learned by his as a result of his employment with the Company, including but not limited to, sales information, information relating to the finances of the Company, sales reports, strategic plans, business plans, product specifications, and legal, economic, and business data and/or information. Employee further agrees that he will not utilize confidential or trade secret information covered by this nondisclosure provision for any purpose.

COMPANY PROPERTY: 

		
	d.
	To the extent that he has not already done so, Employee agrees to promptly return any the Company property or documents in his possession, including property or documents related to the operation of the business, manuals, keys, etc. obtained by his during his employment with the Company upon his Separation Date.

NON‐DISPARAGEMENT:

		
	e.
	Employee agrees to make every reasonable effort to maintain and protect the reputation of the Company and its affiliates and that of their businesses, products, directors, officers, employees, and agents.  Employee further agrees that he will not disparage the Company and its affiliates or their businesses, products, directors, officers, employees, and agents (or persons representing them in their official capacity) or engage in any activities that reasonably could be anticipated to harm their reputation, operations, or relationships with current or prospective customers, suppliers or employees.  Provided, however, that nothing herein shall prevent Employee from enforcing any right guaranteed to him by law or 

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regulation and Employee shall retain the right to file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, or other, similar federal, state, or local agency dealing with employee rights.  

COOPERATION:

		
	f.
	Employee agrees to cooperate with the Company with respect to any legal issue regarding any matter of which he had knowledge during his employment with the Company.  This cooperation includes appearance at depositions, assistance in responding to discovery demands, preparation for trials, and appearance at trial. The Company will compensate Employee at his prevailing hourly rate or day rate for time spent and will reimburse Employee for all reasonable expenses, including any legal fees and costs.  If Employee is contacted by someone other than the Company concerning any legal issue involving the Company, Employee shall immediately notify the Company of such contact.  Such notification shall be made to:

Erika Schoenberger
519 N. Pierce Avenue
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
740-681-6417

Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as requiring Employee to do anything other than be truthful in any testimony or communication in connection with any legal issue or any other matters regarding the Company.

		
	4.
	The Obligations of the Company

If Employee signs this Agreement and does not execute the right to revoke as provided in paragraph 7(f), below, the Company will provide Employee with the following benefits:

		
	a.
	The Employee is not entitled to severance of any kind; however, the Company will continue to pay Employee his current salary until his Separation Date and a lump sum payment of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) (“Payment”), which will be paid within 14 days after Employee’s Separation Date.  These payments, less applicable withholdings and deductions will be paid in accordance with standard payment practices. 

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	b.
	Unless otherwise provided herein, all employee benefits shall cease on the last day of the month following your Separation Date. Employee and his or her eligible dependents shall be entitled to continuation of group health coverage pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, as amended (“COBRA”).  Notwithstanding, Employee will receive a payout of remaining vacation days from 2014, which will be paid within 14 days after Employee’s Separation Date.

		
	c.
	The Employee hereby acknowledges and agrees that he is not entitled to any other compensation or benefits of any kind or description from the Company, including, but not limited to, salary, reimbursement, any incentive bonuses, advance payments, or vehicle allowance payments other than as set forth herein.

		
	5.
	This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and may be modified only by a subsequent written agreement signed by the same parties.  This Agreement supersedes all previous agreements (whether written or oral) between Employee and the Company, except for any agreements regarding confidential information, intellectual property, non-solicitation of customers and/or the Company’s employees or contractors, and noncompetition.

		
	6.
	The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if any part of it is found to be unenforceable, the remaining parts shall remain fully valid and enforceable, unless the unenforceability results in a failure of consideration.

		
	7.
	Consistent with the Older Workers’ Benefits Protection Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634, Employee also acknowledges and recites that:

		
	a.
	The release contained in paragraph 3(a), above, includes claims for age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, 29 U.S.C. §621.

		
	b.
	By executing this Agreement, Employee is not waiving any rights or claims that may arise after the date that this Agreement is executed.

		
	c.
	The benefits referenced in paragraph 4, above, are not benefits that Employee would be entitled to but for Employee’s agreement to the terms of this Agreement. 

		
	d.
	Employee agrees that he has been advised (and this provision constitutes such written advice) to consult with an attorney prior to signing this Agreement.

		
	e.
	Employee has 21 days to consider this Agreement. 

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	f.
	For a period of 7 days following Employee’s execution of this Agreement, he may revoke this Agreement by providing notice of such revocation to the Company.  Such notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered to:

Erika Schoenberger
EveryWare Global, Inc.
519 N. Pierce Avenue
Lancaster, Ohio 43130

This Agreement will not become effective or enforceable until 7 days following Employee’s execution of this Agreement.  

		
	8.
	Employee states and admits that in executing this Agreement, he does not rely, and has not relied, upon any other representation or statement made by the Company, or by any of its agents, representatives or attorneys, with regard to this Agreement.

BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, UMBERTO FILICE HAS WAIVED ALL CLAIMS AGAINST EVERYWARE GLOBAL, INC. (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ITS PREDECESSORS, SUBSIDIARIES, AND/OR AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS, AND ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHER AGENTS), INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR RE-EMPLOYMENT, LOST WAGES, BENEFITS, COMPENSATORY DAMAGES, OR PAYMENT OF ATTORNEYS’ FEES.  UMBERTO FILICE CERTIFIES THAT HE IS ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND AFTER HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY AND REVIEW THIS DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY.

EVERYWARE GLOBAL, INC.

/s/ Umberto Filice                By:    /s/ Erika Schoenberger            
UMBERTO FILICE                Its:    Associate General Counsel            

Date:    12/11/14                Date:    12/11/14                    

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LOAN AGREEMENT

 

This Loan Agreement is made and entered
into in this 12th day of December, 2014 by and between Gemini Southern, LLC ( "Lender"), a Georgia limited liability
company, having its principal place of business at 2637 E Atlantic Blvd #24456 Pompano Beach, FL 33062-3949 , and The Teardroppers,
Inc. a Nevada corporation having its principal place of business at 3500 75th Street West, Ste. SWS Rosamond, CA 93560 ("Borrower").
The Lender and Borrower are together sometimes referred to herein as the "Parties".

 

WHEREAS, on September 20, 2013, the Parties
had entered into a Consulting Agreement (the "Consulting Agreement") pursuant to which the Lender had agreed to pay the
Borrower $25,000 per month for 36 months commencing on September 20, 2013; and

 

WHEREAS, the Consulting Agreement was cancelled
as of September 20, 2014; and

 

WHEREAS, Lender paid to Borrower a total
of $300,000 in accordance with the Consulting Agreement; and

 

WHEREAS, it has been agreed by the Parties
that the $300,000 paid by the Lender to the Borrower should be repaid to the Lender; and

 

WHEREAS, the Parties
have agreed that the $300,000 should be payable by the Borrower to the Lender on the 12th day of December, 2015;

 

NOW, in consideration
of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

 

1. The Lender and Borrower
hereby agree that the $300,000 heretofore advanced by the Lender to the Borrower (the "Loan Amount") pursuant to the
Consulting Agreement shall be repaid by Borrower to the Lender.

 

2. The Borrower hereby
agrees to pay the Loan Amount to Lender on the __ day of December, 2015 (the "Maturity Date").

 

3. There shall be no
interest paid on the Loan amount through December 31, 2014. Commencing on January 1, 2015, the Loan Amount shall bear interest
at the rate of 10% per annum, simple interest.

 

3. The entire unpaid
principal balance, together with any accrued interest and other unpaid charges or fees hereunder, shall be due and payable on the
Maturity Date. All payments shall be made to Lender at such place as Lender may designate. All payments received hereunder shall
be applied, first, to any costs or expenses incurred by Lender in collecting such payment or to any other unpaid charges or expenses
due hereunder; second, to accrued interest; and third, to principal. Borrower may prepay principal at any time without penalty.

 

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4. In order to induce
Lender to enter into this Agreement and to make the advances provided for herein, Borrower represents and warrants to Lender as
follows:

 

a. Borrower has the
authority and power to execute and deliver any document required hereunder and to perform any condition or obligation imposed under
the terms of such documents.

 

b. The execution, delivery
and performance of this Agreement and each document incident hereto will not violate any provision of any applicable law, regulation,
order, judgment, decree, indenture, contract, agreement, or other undertaking to which Borrower is a party, or which purports to
be binding on Borrower or his assets and will not result in the creation or imposition of a lien on any of his assets.

 

c. There is no action,
suit, investigation, or proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of Borrower, threatened, against or affecting Borrower or any of
his assets which, if adversely determined, would have a material adverse affect on the financial condition of Borrower.

 

5. EVENTS OF DEFAULT.
An event of default will occur if any of the following events occurs:

 

a. Failure to pay any
principal payments or interest hereunder within ten (10) days after the same becomes due.

 

b. Any representation
or warranty made by Borrower in this Agreement or in connection with any borrowing or request for an Advance hereunder, or in any
certificate, financial statement, or other statement furnished by Borrower to Lender is untrue in any material respect at the time
when made.

 

c. Default by Borrower
in the observance or performance of any other covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement, other than a default constituting
a separate and distinct event of default under this Paragraph 5.

 

d. Filing by Borrower
of a voluntary petition in bankruptcy seeking reorganization, arrangement or readjustment of debts, or any other relief under the
Bankruptcy Code as amended or under any other insolvency act or law, state or federal, now or hereafter existing.

 

e. Filing of an involuntary
petition against Borrower in bankruptcy seeking reorganization, arrangement or readjustment of debts, or any other relief under
the Bankruptcy Code as amended, or under any other insolvency act or law, state or federal, now or hereafter existing, and the
continuance thereof for sixty (60) days undismissed, unbonded, or undischarged.

 

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6. REMEDIES.

 

a. Upon the occurrence
of an event of default as defined above, Lender may declare the entire unpaid principal balance, together with accrued interest
thereon, to be immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest, or other notice of any kind. Lender may suspend
or terminate any obligation it may have hereunder to make additional Advances. To the extent permitted by law, Borrower waives
any rights to presentment, demand, protest, or notice of any kind in connection with this Agreement. No failure or delay on the
part of Lender in exercising any right, power, or privilege hereunder will preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other right, power, or privilege. The rights and remedies provided herein are cumulative and not exclusive of any
other rights or remedies provided at law or in equity. Borrower agrees to pay all costs of collection incurred by reason of the
default, including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

 

b. Following the occurrence
and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Borrower shall pay additional interest on the outstanding principal balance
of this Note in an amount equal to two percent (2%) per month, and all outstanding obligations under this Note. The Note shall
continue to accrue interest at such additional interest rate from the date of such Event of Default until the date such Event of
Default is cured or waived.

 

7. Each party shall
be responsible for its own legal and attorneys' fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with any dispute or any litigation
arising out of, or relating to this Agreement, including attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses incurred for any appellate or bankruptcy
proceedings.

 

8. A waiver by either
party of any breach of this Agreement shall not be binding upon the waiving party unless such waiver is in writing. In the event
of a written waiver, such a waiver shall not affect the waiving party's rights with respect to any other or further breach of this
Agreement. The making or acceptance of a payment by either party with the knowledge of the other party's existing default or breach
of the Agreement shall not waive such default or breach, or any subsequent default or breach of this Agreement, and shall not be
construed as doing so.

 

9. No modification,
amendment or alteration in the terms or conditions contained herein shall be effective unless agreed to and executed in writing
by both parties to this Agreement.

 

10. Borrower shall
not assign, transfer, or encumber this Agreement, or any interest herein, under any circumstances, without first obtaining the
written consent of the other party, which consent may be withheld in the approving party's exercise of its reasonable discretion.

 

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11. The invalidity,
illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement, or the occurrence of any event rendering any portion or provision
of this Agreement void, shall in no way affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion or provision of the Agreement;
any void provision shall be deemed severed from the Agreement and the balance of the Agreement shall be construed and enforced
as if the Agreement did not contain the particular portion or provision held to be void. The parties further agree to reform the
Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken
provision. The provisions of this section shall not prevent the entire Agreement from being void should a provision which is of
the essence of the Agreement be determined to be void.

 

12. This document incorporates
and includes all prior negotiations, correspondence, conversations, agreements or understandings applicable to the matters contained
herein and the parties agree that there are no commitments, agreements or understandings concerning the subject matter of this
Agreement that are not contained in this document or its designated exhibits. Accordingly, it is agreed that no deviation from
the terms hereof shall be predicated upon any prior representations or agreements, whether oral or written.

 

13. This Agreement
shall be governed, construed and interpreted in all respects by the laws of the State of California. Any litigation with respect
to this Agreement shall be brought only in the courts of Orange County. By their execution of this Agreement, the parties waive
their right to trial by jury as to any matter pertaining to the Agreement.

 

14.  The
parties submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the County of Orange, State of California or a Federal Court impaneled in the
State of California for the resolution of all legal disputes arising under the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited
to, enforcement of any Court award.

        

15. This Agreement
may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall together constitute
one and the same instrument.

 

17. In the event of
any ambiguity or dispute, the interpretation of this AGREEMENT shall not be resolved by any rule of interpretation providing for
interpretation against the Party who causes the uncertainty to exist or against the draftsman.

 

 

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EXECUTED on the day and year first written
above.

 

	Borrower: The Teardroppers, Inc	 	Lender:
Gemini Southern, LLC
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	s/:Ray Gerrity	 	By:
Steve Urvan
	Ray Gerrity, President	 	Managing
Member

 

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