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EXHIBIT 4.5

DESCRIPTION OF COMMON STOCK
Our common stock is the only class of our capital stock registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), and it is registered under Section 12(b) thereof.  The following is a brief outline of attributes and rights pertaining to our common stock and certain provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, and our Amended and Restated Bylaws.  This summary does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by the provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, as amended from time-to-time, copies of which are filed with the SEC.  
All references to “Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Ross Stores, Inc.
Authorized Capital Stock
Our authorized capital stock consists of 1,004,000,000 shares, with a par value of $0.01 per share, of which 1,000,000,000 shares are designated as common stock.
Voting Rights
The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of our stockholders and do not have cumulative voting rights. Accordingly, holders of a majority of the shares of common stock entitled to vote in any election of directors may elect all of the directors standing for election.
Dividend Rights
Subject to any preferential or other rights of any outstanding series of preferred stock that may be designated by our Board of Directors (our “Board”), the holders of outstanding shares of our common stock will be entitled to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared from time to time by our Board from funds legally available therefor.
Liquidation Rights
Upon a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our business, holders of our common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities and the liquidation preference of any then outstanding shares of preferred stock.
Preemptive, Conversion and Other Rights
The holders of common stock are not entitled to preemptive, subscription or redemption rights. Shares of common stock are not convertible into shares of any other class of capital stock. All issued and outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. 

Certain Anti-Takeover Provisions in Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws 

General
Our Certificate of Incorporation and our Bylaws contain certain provisions that could have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing another party from acquiring control of us, in a manner that is not approved by our Board, whether by means of a tender offer, open-market purchases, a proxy contest or otherwise. The principal effect and purpose of these provisions is to render it more difficult for a third party to effect a takeover of our company without the cooperation of our Board. 

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Shareholder Action
Our Certificate of Incorporation eliminates the right of stockholders to take action without a meeting.  Stockholders may not act by written consent. Our Bylaws require advance notice of stockholder nominations for directors, and advance notice of business to be brought before annual or special stockholder meetings. Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws provide that special meetings of shareholders may be called only (1) by the Board pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the total number of authorized directors (whether or not there exist any vacancies in previously authorized directorships at the time any such resolution is presented to the Board for adoption) or (2) by the holders of not less than ten percent (10%) of all of the shares entitled to cast votes at the meeting.  The procedure for calling a special meeting of stockholders are set forth in our Bylaws.  

Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation; Amendments to Bylaws
Subject to the Certificate of Incorporation, our Bylaws may be made or altered in any respect in whole or in part by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 66-2/3 percent of the combined voting power of the outstanding shares of stock of all classes entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (our “voting stock”), voting together as a single class, at an annual or special meeting of shareholders. Subject to the Certificate of Incorporation, our Bylaws may also be made or altered in any respect in whole or in part, by the affirmative vote of the majority of the Board.

Provisions of Our Certificate of Incorporation Related to Business Combinations
For various types of business combinations, sales or licenses of significant of our assets, and restructuring transactions, our Certificate of Incorporation may require the affirmative vote of (i) the holders of at least 66-2/3 percent of the combined voting power of our voting stock and (ii) the holders of at least a majority of the shares of our voting stock that are not held by an “Interested Stockholder” (an “Interested Stockholder” is generally, a stockholder with an interest in the proposed transaction and that beneficially controls 5% or more of the voting power of our outstanding stock).  These special stockholder approval requirements do not apply for a transaction that has been approved by a majority of our “disinterested directors” (who generally are directors with no affiliation with an Interested Stockholder, and who were either incumbent members of our Board prior to the time that an Interested Stockholder became an Interested Stockholder, or who were appointed as directors by a majority of such incumbent directors). 

Preferred Stock
Our Certificate of Incorporation authorizes our Board to issue one or more series of preferred stock by resolution and to determine, with respect to any series of preferred stock, the terms and rights of such series. The authorized shares of preferred stock, as well as the authorized shares of our common stock, are available for issuance without further action by our shareholders, unless such action is required by applicable law or the rules of the NASDAQ stock exchange. Our Board has the power, subject to applicable law, to issue a series of preferred stock that, depending on the terms of such series, could impede the completion of a merger, tender offer or other takeover attempt. 

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EXHIBIT 10.1
 
CONSULTING AGREEMENT
 
This Consulting Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between Tiffani Jones (“Consultant”) and Regnum Corp. (“Regnum,” together with its affiliates and subsidiaries, “Company”). Company and Consultant are collectively referred to herein as “parties,” in singular or plural usages, as required by context.
 
WHEREAS:
 
The Company wishes to retain the Consultant to perform part time consulting work for the Company on an exclusive basis subject to the terms of this Agreement.
 
IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
 
1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on February 12, 2020 (the “Start Date”) and Consultant shall provide the services detailed below for a period of 30 days from the Start Date (the “Expiration Date”). This Agreement may be subsequently extended two times for an additional 30-day period not to exceed 90 days total, or terminated sooner as provided below.
 
2. Services To Be Provided. Consultant will provide limited consultation services relating to acquiring unproduced and unpublished quality intellectual properties at a discount from studios, agencies and production companies for subsequent recycling or production in wide variety of media with the intent to resell back to the entertainment community for a profit. Consultant shall have the ability to select the means, manner and method of performing these services. Consultant shall have the right to provide the services in such manner as Consultant deems appropriate. Consultant further shall have the right to dictate her hours of work, as well as how much work to perform. Consultant, however, agrees to use her best efforts to promote Company’s interests, and to give Company the benefit of her experience, knowledge, and skills. Consultant undertakes to perform services in a timely and professional manner and to devote such time, attention and skill to her duties under this Agreement as she deems necessary.
 
Nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude Company from retaining the Services of other persons or entities undertaking the same or similar services as those undertaken by Consultant hereunder or from independently developing or acquiring materials or programs that are similar to, or competitive with, the services.
 
3. Compensation.
 
a. In consideration of the performance of the Services and of the acceptance by the Consultant of the restrictive covenants set out in this Agreement, Company will pay Consultant $3,750 on a monthly basis.
 
b. The Consultant shall invoice the Company for Services on a monthly basis. The Company shall discharge any valid invoice within 14 days of receipt of the valid invoice.
 
4. Reimbursement of Travel Expenses. During the term of this Agreement and with the prior written consent of the Company for travel, Company will reimburse Consultant for her actual, reasonable, out-of-pocket expenses for travel in connection with her work under this Agreement. Consultant shall submit accurate and complete supporting documents for reimbursement of such expenses and shall follow any policies, requirements, or directions imposed by Company in connection with such expenses.
 
5. Preservation of Company Confidential Information. Consultant agrees at all times:
 
a. Not to disclose to any third party any Confidential Information learned by Consultant at any time or any Confidential Information developed by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement; except such information which is now public or hereafter becomes published or otherwise generally available to the public other than through breach of this Agreement;
 
	 
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b. Not to put to commercial use or use in any way except for the benefit of Company any Confidential Information disclosed to Consultant or any Confidential Information developed by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement.
 
c. As used herein, “Confidential Information” includes any non-public information Consultant receives directly or indirectly from the Company or acquired or developed in the course of her consultancy and any other non-public information received or developed by, or disclosed to, Consultant during the course of or arising out of her previous employment with the Company, including by way of example only, trade secrets (including organizational charts, employee information such as credentials, skill sets and background information), ideas, inventions, methods, designs, formulas, systems, improvements, prices, discounts, business affairs, products, product specifications, manufacturing processes, data and know-how and technical information of any kind whatsoever, unless such information has been publicly disclosed by authorized officials of the Company. In the event information which is non-public becomes public due to disclosure by Consultant which is not authorized by the Company, such information shall be deemed non-public for purposes of this Agreement.
 
6. Intellectual Property. As a material condition to which Consultant agrees in exchange for the opportunity to provide the Services, Consultant expressly acknowledges and agrees that any literary materials procured by Consultant which relate to or affect the business of Company (“Intellectual Property”), shall be the sole and exclusive property of Company. Consultant expressly agrees to disclose and reveal to Company all Intellectual Property, and all information regarding Intellectual Property, concurrent with the discovery or development of the Intellectual Property. Consultant hereby assigns to Company all rights, title, and interests in any Intellectual Property. Consultant agrees that she will not use or disclose any Intellectual Property owned by Company to benefit a competitor, customer, individual, or other entity without the express written permission of the Chief Executive Officer.
 
7. Independent Contractor. Consultant shall perform his duties as an independent contractor and not as an employee.
 
8. No Benefits. The parties agree that by virtue of the provision of the Services under this Agreement, Consultant shall not be entitled to any Company benefits pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to life insurance, death benefits, accident and health insurance, qualified pension or retirement plan or other benefits.
 
9. Contracting Power. In no event shall Consultant have any power or authority to bind Company in any manner, it being expressly understood that Consultant is an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of Company. No form of joint venture, partnership, or similar relationship between the parties is intended or hereby created as a result of the entry into or performance by the parties of this Agreement.
 
10. Termination.
 
a. This Agreement shall be terminable by the Company, with or without breach, and for any reason and without prior notice.
 
b. In the event Company terminates this Agreement without Material Breach or the Agreement expires, the Company shall pay to Consultant a sum equal to the unpaid amounts earned and accrued hereunder through the date of termination or expiration.
 
c. In the event that the parties wish to extend this Agreement beyond the Expiration Date, the parties will mutually agree in writing to the extension no later than 10 days prior to the Expiration Date.
 
	 
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If the parties do not mutually agree to extend this Agreement as of 10 days prior to the Expiration Date, this Agreement will terminate on the Expiration Date.
 
11. Consultant’s Representations/Warranties and Covenants. Consultant represents, warrantsand covenants to Company the following:
 
a. Consultant has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement withoutthe consent or approval of any other person; and
 
b. Consultant’s execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will not violateor cause a breach of any existing employment, consultant or any other agreement, covenant, promise or any other duties by which Consultant is bound, including confidentiality obligations or covenants not to compete including any present or previous employer except Regnum Corp.
 
12. Assignment. The rights and obligations of the Company under this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the Company. The rights and obligations of Consultant are non-assignable.
 
13. Limitation of Liability.
 
a. Neither party is assuming any liability for the actions or omissions of the other party except as stated in this Agreement. The Company shall indemnify Consultant for claims arising out of Consultant’s performance of the Services.
 
b. Neither party shall be liable for consequential, special, incidental or indirect losses including, without limitation, (i) loss of profits, revenue or goodwill; (ii) loss of business or (iii) loss of anticipated savings.
 
14. Publicity: Consultant shall not publicize or disclose the existence of this Agreement nor any information regarding any other terms and conditions of this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, the Consultant agrees, during the term of this Agreement and thereafter, not to engage in any form of conduct or make any statements or representations that disparage, portray in a negative light, or otherwise impair the reputation, goodwill or commercial interests of the Company, or its past, present and future subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, successors, officers, directors, attorneys, agents and employees.
 
15. Controlling Law and Venue. Consultant agrees that the construction, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of State of Texas. It is agreed that any controversy, claim or dispute between the parties, directly or indirectly, concerning this Agreement or the breach thereof shall only be resolved in the courts of State of California.
 
16. Entire Agreement; Amendment. Consultant agrees that this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between her and Company with respect to the matters contemplated by this Agreement, and that this Agreement and supersedes any and all prior and/or contemporaneous written and/or oral agreements relating to such matters. Consultant acknowledges that this Agreement may not be modified except by written document, signed by him and a duly authorized officer of the Company.
 
17. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in one or more faxed counterparts, any one of which need not contain the signatures of more than one party, but all such counterparts taken together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
 
18. Notices: Any notices required to be sent by a party under this Agreement shall be given in writing.
 
	 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Company and Consultant have duly executed and delivered this Agreement as of the day first written above.
 
  
	CONSULTANT 
	 
	 
	REGNUM CORP 
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 

	TIFFANI JONES
	 	 	President	 
	  
	 
	 
	 
	 

	/s/ Tiffani Jones 
	 	 	/s/ Gary Allen 	 
		 	 		 
	Signature
	 	 	Signature
	 

 
 
	 
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