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Sales Rep Agreement

Exhibit 10.1

Sales Representation Agreement

This Agreement ("Agreement") is made by and between CBI Polymers, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Company”), with offices located in Dallas, Texas, and ZEC, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Rep”) with offices located in Richardson, Texas, as of September 17, 2015 (the "Effective Date").

In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. Definitions.

As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

A.

"Products" shall mean the following of Company's products to be sold by Rep: All products manufactured now or in the future under the DeconGel and/or PrestorPro trade names including, but not limited to,

 

DeconGel 1101

DeconGel 1108

DeconGel SURE

DeconGel PRO

DeconGel 1120 

DeconGel 1121

DeconGel 1128

DeconGel 1102 

DeconGel GO

PrestorPro

B.

"Territory" shall mean the United States of America, its territories and possessions, and the Department of Defense of the United States of America at any of its facilities, wherever located, within or outside the territorial limits of the United States of America.

2. Appointment.

Company hereby appoints Rep as its sales rep for the Products in the Territory, and Rep hereby accepts such appointment.  Rep's sole authority shall be to solicit orders for the Products in the Territory in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.  Rep shall not have the authority to make any commitments whatsoever on behalf of Company, and shall be fully responsible for keeping its customers duly informed of this limit on Rep’s authority to make agreements on behalf of the Company with the customer.

3. General Duties.

Rep shall use its best efforts to promote the Products and maximize the sale of the Products in the Territory.  Rep shall also provide reasonable assistance to Company in promotional activities in the Territory such as trade shows, product presentations, sales calls and other activities of Company with respect to the Products.  Rep shall also provide reasonable "after sale" support to Product purchasers and generally perform such sales related activities as are reasonable to promote the Products and the goodwill of Company in the Territory.  Rep shall 

report weekly to 

Company concerning sales of the Products and promotional activities.  Rep will devote adequate time and effort to perform its obligations.  Rep shall neither advertise the Products outside the Territory nor solicit sales from purchasers located outside the Territory without the prior written consent of the Company.

4. Conflict of Interest.

Rep warrants to Company that it does not currently represent or promote any lines or products that compete with the Products.  During the term of this Agreement, Rep shall not represent, promote or otherwise try to sell within the Territory any lines or products that, in Company's judgment, compete with the Products covered by this Agreement.  Rep shall provide Company with a list of the companies and products that it currently represents, if any, and shall notify Company in writing of any new companies and products at such time as its promotion of those new companies and products commence.

5. Independent Contractor.

Rep is an independent contractor, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to (i) give either party the power to direct and control the day-to-day activities of the other, (ii) constitute the parties as partners, joint venturers, co-owners or otherwise, or (iii) allow Rep to create or assume any obligation on behalf of Company for any purpose whatsoever. Rep shall be responsible for paying all income taxes and other taxes charged to Rep on amounts earned hereunder.  All financial and other obligations associated with Rep's business are the sole responsibility of Rep.

6. Indemnification by Rep.  

Rep shall indemnify and hold Company free and harmless from any and all claims, damages or lawsuits (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of negligence or malfeasant acts of Rep, its employees or its agents.

7. Indemnification by Company.  

Company shall indemnify and hold Rep free and harmless from any and all claims, damages or lawsuits (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of defects in the Products caused by Company or failure of Company to provide any products to a customer that has properly ordered through Rep.

8. Commission.

Sole Compensation.  Rep's sole compensation under the terms of this Agreement shall be a commission equal to ten percent (10%) of actual payments received by Company. 

Basis of Commission.  The Commission shall apply to all orders solicited by Rep from the Territory that have been accepted by Company and for which shipment has occurred.  No commissions shall be paid on (i) orders from outside the Territory (even if Rep receives the initial inquiry from outside the Territory) unless otherwise agreed in writing by Company.  Commissions shall be computed on the net amount paid by customer.

Time of Payment.  The commission on a given order shall be due and payable when paid by the customer and be due within 5 days after such payment is received.  

Commission Advances. Company may, from time to time, make such advances to Rep as may be mutually agreed upon to support Rep’s sales, marketing, and promotional activities on behalf of Company and Products, which advances will be repaid from commissions earned. Company agrees to make one such advance of $8,000 upon execution of this Agreement.

Commission Charge-Back.  Company shall have the absolute right to set forth cash discounts, to make such allowances and adjustments to accept such returns from its customers, and to write off as bad debts such overdue customer accounts as it deems advisable.  In each such case Company shall charge back to Rep's account any amounts previously paid or credited to it with respect to such cash discounts, allowances, adjustments, return or bad debts.  

Annual Inspection of Records.  Rep shall have the right, at its own expense and not more than once per year, to inspect at reasonable times Company's relevant accounting records to verify the accuracy of commissions paid by Company under the terms of this Agreement.  If the audit correctly reveals that Company has underpaid Rep by ten percent (10%) or more, then Company shall reimburse Rep for the cost of the audit, in addition to the amount of underpayment.  Unless otherwise stipulated, this date shall be January 31 of each year.  In no event shall an audit be permitted for more than the past 12 months.    

9. Sale of the Products.

Prices and Terms of Sale.  Company shall provide Rep with copies of its current price lists, delivery schedules, and standard terms and conditions of sale, as established from time to time.  Rep shall quote to customers only those authorized prices, delivery schedules, and terms and conditions, and modify, add to or discontinue Products following written notice to Rep. Each order shall be controlled by the prices, delivery schedules, and terms and conditions in effect at the time the order is accepted, and all quotations by Rep shall contain a statement to that effect.

Quotations.  Rep shall promptly furnish to Company copies of all quotations submitted to customers.  Each quotation shall accurately reflect the terms of this Agreement.

Orders.  All orders for the Products shall be in writing, and the originals shall be submitted to Company.  All orders shall be sent directly from the customer to the Company not to the Rep for forwarding to the Company.

Acceptance.  All orders obtained by Rep shall be subject to final acceptance by Company at its principal office and all quotations by Rep shall contain a statement to that effect.  Rep shall have no authority to make any acceptance or delivery commitments to customers.  Company specifically reserves the right to reject any order or any part thereof for any reason.  

Credit Approval.  Company shall have the sole right of credit approval or credit refusal for customers in all cases, with or without cause.

Collection.  Full responsibility for collection from customers rests with Company, provided that Rep shall at Company's request assist in such collection efforts.

Inquiries from Outside the Territory.  Rep shall promptly submit to Company, for Company's attention and handling, the originals of all inquiries received by Rep from customers outside the Territory.

10. Term and Termination.

A. Term.  This Agreement shall commence on September 17, 2015 and continue for one year thereafter. After the first year this Agreement shall continue until terminated upon at least 30 Days written notice by either party.  

B. Return of Materials.  All of Company's trademarks, trade names, patents, copyrights, designs, drawings, formulas or other data, photographs, demonstrators, literature, and sales aids of every kind shall remain the property of Company.  Within 10 days after the termination of this Agreement, Rep shall return all such items to company at Rep's expense.  Rep shall not make or retain any copies of any confidential items or information that may have been entrusted to it.  Effective upon the termination of this Agreement, Rep shall cease to use all trademarks, marks and trade name of Company.

11. Limitation of Liability.

Upon termination by either party in accordance with any of the provisions of this Agreement, neither party shall be liable to the other, because of the termination for compensation, reimbursement or damages on account of the loss of prospective profits or anticipated sales or on account of expenditures, investments, leases or commitments in connection with the business or goodwill of Company or Rep. Company's sole liability under the terms of this Agreement shall be for any unpaid commissions.

12. Confidentiality.

Rep acknowledges that by reason of its relationship to Company hereunder it will have access to certain information and materials concerning Company's business plans, customers, technology, and products that is confidential and of substantial value to Company, which value would be impaired if such information were disclosed to third parties.  Rep agrees that it shall not use in any way for its own account or the account of any third party, nor disclose to any third party, any such confidential information revealed to it by Company.  Rep shall not publish any technical description of the Products beyond the description published by Company.  In the event of termination of this Agreement, there shall be no use or disclosure by Rep of any confidential information of Company, and Rep shall not manufacture or have manufactured any devices, components or assemblies utilizing Company's patents, inventions, copyrights, know-how or trade secrets.

13. Notices.

Any notices required or permitted by this Agreement shall be deemed given if sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or by recognized an overnight delivery service such as FedEx:

If to Company: 

CBI Polymers, Inc.

15110 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 510

Dallas, TX 75248

If to Rep: 

ZEC, Inc.

1002 North Central Expressway, Suite 495

Richardson, Texas 75080

14.  No Waiver.

The waiver or failure of either party to exercise in any respect any right provided in this agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any other right or remedy to which the party may be entitled.

15.  Entirety of Agreement.

The terms and conditions set forth herein constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede any communications or previous agreements with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.  There are no written or oral understandings directly or indirectly related to this Agreement that are not set forth herein.  No change can be made to this Agreement other than in writing and signed by both parties.

16.  Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Texas and any dispute under this Agreement must be brought in this venue and no other.

17.  Headings in this Agreement

The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only, confirm no rights or obligations in either party, and do not alter any terms of this Agreement.

18.  Severability.

If any term of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then this Agreement, including all of the remaining terms, will remain in full force and effect as if such invalid or unenforceable term had never been included.

In Witness whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CBI Polymers, Inc.

ZEC, Inc.

(Company)    

(Rep)

/s/ Jack Merbler

/s/ E. Thomas Layton

By:_________________________

By:_______________________

     Jack Merbler                                               E. Thomas LaytonExhibit

EXHIBIT 10.3
AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Amendment (this “Amendment”) to the Employment Agreement dated March 11, 2015 between Xura, Inc. (formerly Comverse, Inc.) (“Company”) and Jacky Wu (“Executive”) (the “Employment Agreement”), is entered into this 4th day of December 2015, by and between the Company and Executive.
WHEREAS, Executive is currently employed by the Company under the Employment Agreement; 
WHEREAS, in August, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of Acision Global Limited, a private company formed under the laws of England and Wales (“Acision”); 
WHEREAS, in connection with such acquisition, the parties wish that Executive, in addition to his current duties, perform post-acquisition integration activities for a period of one-year at the offices of Acision;
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive desire to amend and revise the terms of the Employment Agreement to the extent set forth herein in this Amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company and Executive hereby agree as follows:
		
	1.
	Temporary Relocation of Employment.  Executive will be temporarily assigned to work at the offices of Acision, located in Reading, England, subject to reasonable and business travel consistent with Executive’s duties and responsibilities.  This temporary relocation of Executive’s place of employment shall be for up to a one year period starting on January 1, 2016. This temporary relocation shall be referred to as the “Temporary Assignment.”  At any time during the Temporary Assignment, the Company shall have the right to require Executive to relocate back to Boston, Massachusetts by providing Executive with a written notice of at least 60 days prior to the relocation date set forth in such written notice. 

		
	2.
	Work Authorization.  The Company will provide Executive with the appropriate legal or other assistance to obtain all necessary visas or other travel and work authorization documents that are necessary for the Temporary Assignment.  Executive agrees to cooperate with the Company in securing authorization to live in England and work in Reading, England.

		
	3.
	Tax Preparation.  The Company will select and pay for a tax advisor to assist Executive with the tax complexities that may arise out of the Temporary Assignment.  The tax service provider will prepare Executive’s home and host country national, state and local income tax returns and the tax equalization applicable to the period of the Temporary Assignment. 

		
	4.
	Car Lease or Allowance.  While on Temporary Assignment, the Company shall lease a car for Executive’s use or provide Executive with a car allowance, subject to Executive’s maintaining a valid driver’s license in the applicable jurisdiction and Executive’s compliance with applicable motor vehicle laws and regulations.

		
	5.
	Housing Expense.  While on Temporary Assignment, the Company shall provide Executive with suitable corporate housing for Executive and his immediate family or a housing allowance.

		
	6.
	Relocation and Repatriation Expenses.  Upon the commencement of the Temporary Assignment, the Company shall pay the round-trip airfare costs for Executive and his immediate family to the United Kingdom; plus the reasonable costs associated with moving household goods and personal effects to the United Kingdom.  Upon conclusion of the Temporary Assignment, the Company will pay reasonable relocation costs in order to relocate Executive and his immediate family and his household goods and personal effects back to Boston, Massachusetts.

		
	7.
	Amount of Expense Reimbursement.   The aggregate reimbursement that the Executive is entitled to receive under Sections 4, 5 and 6 of this Amendment shall not exceed $120,000.

		
	8.
	Termination of Temporary Assignment. Upon the conclusion of the Temporary Assignment, the terms of this Amendment shall terminate and Executive’s employment with the Company shall be governed by the Employment Agreement. 

All other terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement  shall remain the same and in full force and effect.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement on the dates indicated below.

EXECUTIVE

/s/ Jacky Wu                      December 4, 2015
Jacky Wu                                Date                

XURA, INC.

By: /s/ Kathleen Harris       December 4, 2015
Kathleen Harris                  Date
EVP, Chief Talent and 
Administrative Officer

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