Registration No. 33-
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form S-8
Registration Statement
Under
The Securities Act of 1933
PARKS AMERICA! INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 91-1395124
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(State or other jurisdiction (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
Box 1400, Eagle, Idaho 83616
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Stock Issuance Pursuant to
Long Range Corporate Planning and Business Development
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(Full title of the plan)
Copy to:
Dr. Larry Eastland Hank Vanderkam
Parks America! Inc. Vanderkam & Sanders
Box 1400 440 Louisiana, Suite 475
Eagle, Idaho 83616 Houston, Texas 77002
(208) 463-1300 (713) 547-8900
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(Name, address and telephone
number of agent for service)
Approximate date of proposed sales pursuant to the plan: From time to time
after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Title of securities Amount to be Proposed maximum Proposed maximum Amount of
to be registered registered offering price per aggregate offering registration
share (1) price fee
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Common Stock, $.0001 par value 600,000 $ 12.00 $7,200,000 $ 1,900.80
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(1) Calculated in accordance with Rule 457(c) solely for the purpose of
determining the registration fee. The offering price is based on the
average bid and asked price as reported on the Nasdaq Electronic Bulletin
Board on January 28, 2000.
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PART I
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN SECTION 10(a) PROSPECTUS
ITEM 1. PLAN INFORMATION
Information required by Item 1 is included in documents sent or given to
participants in the Plan pursuant to Rule 428(b)(1) of the Securities Act.
ITEM 2. REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND EMPLOYEE PLAN ANNUAL INFORMATION
Information required by Item 2 is included in documents sent or given to
participants in the Plan pursuant to Rule 428(b)(1) of the Securities Act.
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PART II
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT
ITEM 3. INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The following documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "Commission") are incorporated by reference into this Registration
Statement and are made a part hereof:
(a) The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1999.
(b) All other reports filed pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act since the end of the fiscal year covered by the Annual
Report referred to in Item 3(a) above, including, but not limited to,
the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB for the fiscal quarter
ended September 30, 1999.
All reports and other documents subsequently filed by the Company pursuant
to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment which indicates
that all securities offered hereby have been sold or which deregisters all
securities then remaining unsold, shall be deemed to be incorporated by
reference herein and to be a part hereof from the date of the filing of such
reports and documents.
ITEM 4. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
Common Stock
General. The Company is authorized to issue 15,000,000 shares of Common
Stock, $.0001 par value per share.
The holders of the Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends when, as
and if declared by the Board of Directors, out of funds legally available
therefor. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company,
the holders of the Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets
remaining available for distribution to them after payment of liabilities and
after provision has been made for each class of stock, if any, having preference
over the Common Stock. The holders of the Common Stock as such have no
conversion, preemptive or other subscription rights and there are no redemption
provisions applicable to the Common Stock.
Voting Rights. The holders of the Common Stock are entitled to one vote for
each share held of record on all matters to be voted on by stockholders. There
is no cumulative voting with respect to the election of directors, with the
results that the holders of shares having more than fifty percent (50%) of the
votes for the election of directors can elect all of the directors.
Dividend Policy. To date, the Company has not paid any dividends on its
Common Stock. The payment of dividends, if any, in the future is within the
discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon the Company's
earnings, its capital requirements and financial condition and other relevant
factors. The Board does not intend to declare any dividends in the foreseeable
future, but instead intends to retain all earnings, if any, for use in the
Company's business operations.
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 15,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock
with a par value of $.0001 per share. The Company's Board of Directors is
authorized to divide the Preferred Stock into series and with respect to each
series to determine the dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion rights,
voting rights (which may be greater or lesser than the voting rights of the
Common Stock), redemption rights and terms, liquidation preferences, sinking
fund rights and terms, the number of shares constituting the series and the
designation of each series.
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ITEM 5. INTERESTS OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
The securities being registered hereby are being issued to Shipwright
Assets, Forbes Investments, Ltd., and Market Management International, Inc. in
payment for long range corporate planning and business development, including
but not limited to the development of corporate strategy, market direction and
implantation of business plans. Vanderkam & Sanders has rendered an opinion in
connection with the shares being registered hereunder.
ITEM 6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Company's Articles of Incorporation, as amended, eliminate the personal
liability of directors to the Company or its stockholders for monetary damages
for breach of fiduciary duty to the extent permitted by Washington law. The
Company's Bylaws provide that the Company shall have the power to indemnify its
officers and directors to the extent permitted by the Revised Code of
Washington. The Revised Code of Washington authorize a corporation to indemnify
directors, officers, employees or agents of the corporation in non-derivative
suits if such party acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed
to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the corporation and, with
respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe
his conduct was unlawful, as determined in accordance with Washington law.
The provisions affecting personal liability do not abrogate a director's
fiduciary duty to the Company and its shareholders, but eliminate personal
liability for monetary damages for breach of that duty. The provisions do not,
however, eliminate or limit the liability of a director for failing to act in
good faith, for engaging in intentional misconduct or knowingly violating a law,
for authorizing the illegal payment of a dividend or repurchase of stock, for
obtaining an improper personal benefit, for breaching a director's duty of
loyalty, which is generally described as the duty not to engage in any
transaction which involves a conflict between the interest of the Company and
those of the director, or for violations of the federal securities laws.
The provisions regarding indemnification provide, in essence, that the
Company will indemnify its directors against expenses (including attorneys
fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably
incurred in connection with any action, suit or proceeding arising out of the
director's status as a director of the Company, including actions brought by or
on behalf of the Company (shareholder derivative actions). The provisions do not
require a showing of good faith. Moreover, they do not provide indemnification
for liability arising out of willful misconduct, fraud, or dishonesty, for
"short-swing" profits violations under the federal securities laws, for the
receipt of illegal remuneration or if the director received a benefit in money,
property or services to wich the director is not legally entitled. The
provisions also do not provide indemnification for any liability to the extent
such liability is covered by insurance.
The provisions also limit or indemnify against liability resulting from
grossly negligent decisions including grossly negligent business decisions
relating to attempts to change control of the Company.
ITEM 7. EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION CLAIMED
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. EXHIBITS
4.1 Consulting Agreement dated January 14, 2000 with Market Management
International, Inc.
4.2 Consulting Agreement dated January 14, 2000 with Shipwright Assets,
Ltd.
4.3 Consulting Agreement dated January 14, 2000 with Forbes Investments,
Ltd.
5.1 Opinion and consent of Vanderkam & Sanders re: the legality of the
shares being registered
23.1 Consent of Vanderkam & Sanders (included in Exhibit 5.1)
23.2 Consent of Mark Bailey & Co. Ltd.
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ITEM 9. UNDERTAKINGS
(a) The registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sells are being
made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement
to include any material information with respect to the plan of
distribution not previously disclosed in the registration
statement or any material change to such information in the
registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment shall be
treated as a new registration statement of the securities
offered, and the offering of the securities at that time shall be
deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To file a post-effective amendment to remove from registration
any of the securities that remain unsold at the end of the
offering.
(b) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of
determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the
registrant's annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an
employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the
registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities
at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(c) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of
the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the
registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act
and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant
in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter
has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of
such issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant
certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form S-8 and has duly caused this registration
statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, in the City of Eagle, State of Idaho on the 28th day of January,
2000.
PARKS AMERICA! INC.
By: /s/ Dr. Larry Eastland
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DR. LARRY EASTLAND, Chairman of the Board
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this
registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the
capacities and on the date indicated.
Signatures Title Date
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/s/ Dr. Larry Eastland Chairman of the Board of Directors January 28, 2000
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DR. LARRY EASTLAND
/s/ Robert Klosterman President, Treasurer and Director January 28, 2000
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ROBERT L. KLOSTERMAN Officer)
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CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This consulting agreement (this "Agreement") is made the 14th day of
January, 2000 by and between Parks America! Inc., (the "Company"), and Market
Management International, Inc. (the "Consultant").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Company wishes to engage the Consultant with respect to
certain aspects of its business;
WHEREAS, the Consultant is willing to make available to the Company the
consulting services provided for in the Agreement as set forth below;
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the respective
covenants and agreements of the parties herein contained, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and
end on June 30, 2000.
2. CONSULTING SERVICES
(a) Long range corporate planning and business development,
including but not limited to the development of corporate
strategy, market direction and implantation of business
plans;
Review and analysis of potential markets and customers in
such markets.
Review of operations and analysis of deviations from the
business plan for such markets.
(b) Compensation. In consideration of the consulting services
set forth in paragraph 2 (a), and subject to the terms and
conditions set forth herein the Company hereby agrees to
issue to Consultant 100,000 shares of the Company's Common
stock (the "Shares") and register such shares at the time of
initial issuance, or immediately thereafter, on Form S-89
under the Securities Act of 1933.
(c) Issuance. Issuance and delivery of the Common Stock shall be
within 45 days of the full reporting date of the company, at
which time, the Company shall deliver to the Consultant:
(i) the certificate or certificates evidencing the Shares
to be issued to the Consultant and the respective
dates, registered in the name of the Consultant; and
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(ii)evidence that the Shares have been registered on Form
S-8 to be filed upon issuance of the Shares to the
Consultant, registering for resale thereof.
(d) Expenses. During the term of the Consultant's engagement
hereunder. The Consultant shall be entitled to receive
prompt reimbursement for all reasonable expenses incurred by
the Consultant in performing services hereunder, including
all travel and living expenses while away from home on
business at the request of and in the service of the
Company, provided that such expenses are incurred and
accounted for in accordance with the policies and procedures
established by the Company, and that any expenses in excess
of $500.00 have been pre-approved in writing by the Company.
3. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
(a) Confidential Information. In connection with the providing of Consulting
Services, hereunder, the Company may provide the Consultant with
information concerning the Company which the Company deems confidential
(the "Confidential Information"). The Consultant understands and agrees
that any Confidential Information disclosed pursuant to this Agreement is
secret, proprietary and of great value to the Company, which value may be
impaired if the secrecy of such information is not maintained. THE
Consultant further agrees that he will take reasonable security measures to
preserve and protect the secrecy of such Confidential Information, and to
hold such information in confidence and not to disclose such information,
either directly or indirectly to any person or entity during the term of
this agreement or any time following the expiration or termination hereof;
provided, however, that the Consultant may disclose the Confidential
Information to an assistant to whom disclosure is necessary for the
providing of services under this agreement.
(b) Exclusions. For purposes of this paragraph 3, the term Confidential
Information shall not include Information which (i) becomes generally
available to the public other than as a result of a disclosure by the
Consultant or his assistants, agents or advisors, or (ii) becomes available
on a non-confidential basis to the Consultant from a source other than the
Company or it's advisors, provided that such source is not known to the
Consultant to be bound by a Confidentiality agreement with or other
obligation of secrecy to the Company or another party.
(c) Government Order. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement, the Consultant shall not be precluded from disclosing any of the
Confidential Information pursuant to a valid order of any governmental or
regulatory authority, or pursuant to the order of any court or arbitrator.
(d) Injunctive Relief. The Consultant agrees that, since a violation of this
paragraph 3 would cause irreparable injury to the Company, and that there
may not be an adequate remedy at law for such violation, the Company shall
have the right in addition to any other remedies available at law or in
equity, to enjoin the Consultant in a court of equity for violating the
provisions of this paragraph 3.
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4. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Consultant that as of the date
hereof and as of the Closing Date (after giving effect to the transactions
contemplated hereby):
(a) Existence and Authority. The Company is a corporation duly organized
and validly existing in good standing under the laws of its
jurisdiction of incorporation and has full power and authority to own
its respective property, carry on its respective business as no being
conducted, and enter into and perform its obligations under this
Agreement and to issue and deliver the Shares to be issued by it
hereunder. The Company is duly qualified as a jurisdiction in which it
is necessary to be so qualified to transact business as currently
conducted. This Agreement, has been duly authorized by all necessary
corporate action, executed, and delivered by the Company, and
constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company,
enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms subject
to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or
other similar laws relating to or affecting the rights of creditors
generally and to general principals of equity.
(b) Authorization and Validity of Shares. The Shares have been duly
authorized and are validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and
non-assessable and free of any preemptive rights. THE Shares are not
subject to any lien, pledge, security interest or other encumbrance.
(c) Authorization of Agreement. The Company has taken all actions and
obtain all consents or approvals necessary to authorize it to enter
into this Agreement.
(d) No Violation. Neither the execution or delivery of this Agreement, the
issuance or delivery of Shares, the performance by the Company of its
obligations under this Agreement, nor the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby will conflict with, violate,
constitute a breach of or a default (with the passage of time or
otherwise) under, require the consent or approval of or filing with
any person (other than consent and approvals which have been obtained
and filings which have been made) under, or result in the imposition
of a lien on or securities interest in any properties or assets of the
Company, pursuant to the charter or bylaws of the Company, any award
of any arbitrator or any agreement (including any agreement with
stockholders), instruments, order, judgement, decree, statute, law,
rule or regulation to which the Company is party or to which any such
person or any of their respective properties or assets is subject.
(e) Registration. The Shares have been, or will be upon the filing of an
S-8 Registration Statement, registered pursuant to the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, and all applicable state laws.
5. FILINGS
The Company shall furnish to the Consultant, promptly after the sending or
filing thereof, copies of all reports which the Company sends to its equity
security holders generally, and copies of all reports and registration
statements which the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "Commission"), any other securities exchange or the national Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD")
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6. SUPPLYING INFORMATION
The Company shall cooperate with the Consultant in supplying such publicity
available information as may be reasonably necessary for the Consultant to
complete and file any information reporting forms.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
(a) The Company shall indemnify the Consultant from and against any and
all expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgements, fines, claims,
cause of action, liabilities and other amounts paid (whether in
settlement or otherwise actually and reasonably incurred) by the
Consultant in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if (i)
the Consultant was made a party to any action, suit or proceeding by
reason of the fact that the Consultant rendered advice or services
pursuant to this Agreement, and (ii) the Consultant acted in good
faith and in a manner reasonably believed by the Consultant to be in
or not opposed to the interests of the Company, and with respect to
any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause or believe
his conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or
proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea
of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a
presumption that the Consultant did not act in good faith in or not
opposed to the best interests of the Company, and, with respect to any
criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that
his conduct was unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company
shall not indemnify the Consultant with respect to nay claim, issue or
matter as to which the consultant shall have been adjudged to be
liable for gross negligence or willful misconduct in the performance
other duties pursuant to this Agreement unless and only to the extent
that the court in which such action or suit was brought shall
determine upon application that, despite the adjunction of liability,
but in view of all the circumstances of the case, the Consultant is
fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which
such court shall deem proper.
(b) The Consultant shall indemnify the Company from and against any and
all expenses (including attorney's fees), judgements, fines, claims,
causes of action, liabilities and other amounts paid (whether in
settlement or otherwise actually and reasonably incurred) by the
Company in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if (i) the
Company was made a party to any action, suit or proceeding by reason
of the fact that the Consultant rendered advice or services pursuant
to this Agreement, and (ii) the Consultant did not act in good faith
and in a manner reasonably believed by the Consultant to be in or not
opposed to the interests of the Company, and with respect to any
criminal action or proceeding, did not reasonably believe his conduct
was lawful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant shall not
indemnify the Company with respect to any claim, issue or matter as to
which the Company shall have been adjudged to be liable for gross
negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the performance of
the Consultant's duties pursuant to this Agreement unless and only to
the extent that the court on which such action or suit was brought
shall determine upon application that, despite the adjunction of
liability, bu in view of all circumstances of the case, the Company is
fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnify for such expenses which
such court shall deem proper.
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8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
It is expressly understood and agreed that this is a consulting agreement
only and does not constitute an employer-employee relationship. Accordingly, the
Consultant agrees that the consultant shall be solely responsible for payment of
his own taxes or sums due to the federal, state, or local governments, overhead,
workmen's compensation, fringe benefits, pension contributions and other
expenses. It is further understood and agreed that the Consultant is an
independent contractor and the company shall have no right to control the
activities of the Consultant other than during the express period of time in
which the Consultant is performing services hereunder, and that such services
provided hereunder and not because of any presumed employer-employee
relationship. The Consultant shall have no authority to bind the company.
The parties further acknowledge that the Company's services hereunder are
not exclusive, but that the Consultant shall be performing services and
undertaking other responsibilities, for and with other entities or persons,
which may directly or indirectly compete with the Company. Accordingly, the
services of the Consultant hereunder are on a part time basis only, and the
Company shall have no discretion, control of, or interest in, the Consultant's
services which are not covered by the terms of the Agreement. The Company hereby
waives any conflict of interest which now exists or may hereafter arise with
respect to Consultant's current employment and future employment.
9. NOTICE
All notices provided by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
given by facsimile transmission, overnight courier, by registered mail or by
personal delivery, by one party to the other, addressed to such other party at
the applicable address set forth below, or to such other address as may be given
for such purpose by such other party by notice duly given hereunder. Notice
shall be deemed properly given on the date of the delivery.
To Consultant: Market Management International, Inc.
Box 2004
Winter Park, Florida 32890
To the Company: Parks America! Inc.
Box 1400
Eagle, Idaho 83616
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Waiver. Any term or provision of this Agreement may be waived at any
time by the party entitled to the benefit thereof by a written
instrument duly executed by such party.
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(b) Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding
between the parties hereto with respect to the transactions
contemplated hereby, and may not be amended, modified, or altered
except by an instrument in writing signed by the party against whom
such amendment, modification, or alteration is sought to be enforced.
This Agreement supercedes and replaces all other agreements between
the parties with respect to any services to be performed by the
Consultant of behalf of the Company.
(c) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.
(d) Binding Effect. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
(e) Construction. The captions and headings contained herein are inserted
for convenient reference only, are not a part hereof and the same
shall not limit or construe the provisions to which they apply.
Reference in this agreement to "paragraphs" are to the paragraphs in
this Agreement, unless otherwise noted.
(f) Expenses. Each party shall pay and be responsible for the cost and
expanses, including, without limitations, attorneys's fees, incurred
by such party in connection with negotiation, preparation and
execution of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
(g) Assignment. No party hereto may assign any of its rights or delegate
any of its obligations under this Agreement without the express
written consent of the other party hereto.
(h) No Rights to Others. Nothing herein contained or implied is intended
or shall be construed to confer upon or give to any person, firm or
corporation, other than the parties hereto.
(i) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but both of
which together shall constitute on and the same agreement, binding
upon both parties hereto, notwithstanding that both parties are not
signatories to the original or the same counterpart.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date
and year first above written.
PARKS AMERICA! INC.
By:/s/ Robert Klosterman
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Its:President
MARKET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:/s/ Tom Tedrow
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Its:President
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CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This consulting agreement (this "Agreement") is made the 14th day of
January, 2000 by and between Parks America! Inc., (the "Company"), and Forbes
Investments, Ltd. (the "Consultant").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Company wishes to engage the Consultant with respect to
certain aspects of its business;
WHEREAS, the Consultant is willing to make available to the Company the
consulting services provided for in the Agreement as set forth below;
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the respective
covenants and agreements of the parties herein contained, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and end
on December 31, 2000.
2. CONSULTING SERVICES
(a) Long range corporate planning and business development, including
but not limited to the development of corporate strategy, market
direction and implantation of business plans;
Review and analysis of potential markets and customers in such
markets.
Review of operations and analysis of deviations from the business plan
for such markets.
(b) Compensation. In consideration of the consulting services set
forth in paragraph 2 (a), and subject to the terms and conditions set
forth herein the Company hereby agrees to issue to Consultant 250,000
shares of the Company's Common stock (the "Shares") and register such
shares at the time of initial issuance, or immediately thereafter, on
Form S-89 under the Securities Act of 1933.
(c) Issuance. Issuance and delivery of the Common Stock shall be
within 45 days of the full reporting date of the company, at which
time, the Company shall deliver to the Consultant:
(i) the certificate or certificates evidencing the Shares to be
issued to the Consultant and the respective dates, registered in
the name of the Consultant; and
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(ii)evidence that the Shares have been registered on Form S-8 to
be filed upon issuance of the Shares to the Consultant,
registering for resale thereof.
(d) Expenses. During the term of the Consultant's engagement
hereunder. The Consultant shall be entitled to receive prompt
reimbursement for all reasonable expenses incurred by the Consultant
in performing services hereunder, including all travel and living
expenses while away from home on business at the request of and in the
service of the Company, provided that such expenses are incurred and
accounted for in accordance with the policies and procedures
established by the Company, and that any expenses in excess of $500.00
have been pre-approved in writing by the Company.
3. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
(a) Confidential Information. In connection with the providing of
Consulting Services, hereunder, the Company may provide the Consultant with
information concerning the Company which the Company deems confidential (the
"Confidential Information"). The Consultant understands and agrees that any
Confidential Information disclosed pursuant to this Agreement is secret,
proprietary and of great value to the Company, which value may be impaired if
the secrecy of such information is not maintained. THE Consultant further agrees
that he will take reasonable security measures to preserve and protect the
secrecy of such Confidential Information, and to hold such information in
confidence and not to disclose such information, either directly or indirectly
to any person or entity during the term of this agreement or any time following
the expiration or termination hereof; provided, however, that the Consultant may
disclose the Confidential Information to an assistant to whom disclosure is
necessary for the providing of services under this agreement.
(b) Exclusions. For purposes of this paragraph 3, the term Confidential
Information shall not include Information which (i) becomes generally available
to the public other than as a result of a disclosure by the Consultant or his
assistants, agents or advisors, or (ii) becomes available on a non-confidential
basis to the Consultant from a source other than the Company or it's advisors,
provided that such source is not known to the Consultant to be bound by a
Confidentiality agreement with or other obligation of secrecy to the Company or
another party.
(c) Government Order. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement, the Consultant shall not be precluded from disclosing any of the
Confidential Information pursuant to a valid order of any governmental or
regulatory authority, or pursuant to the order of any court or arbitrator.
(d) Injunctive Relief. The Consultant agrees that, since a violation of
this paragraph 3 would cause irreparable injury to the Company, and that there
may not be an adequate remedy at law for such violation, the Company shall have
the right in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity, to
enjoin the Consultant in a court of equity for violating the provisions of this
paragraph 3.
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4. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Consultant that as of the date
hereof and as of the Closing Date (after giving effect to the transactions
contemplated hereby):
(a) Existence and Authority. The Company is a corporation duly organized
and validly existing in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of
incorporation and has full power and authority to own its respective property,
carry on its respective business as no being conducted, and enter into and
perform its obligations under this Agreement and to issue and deliver the Shares
to be issued by it hereunder. The Company is duly qualified as a jurisdiction in
which it is necessary to be so qualified to transact business as currently
conducted. This Agreement, has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate
action, executed, and delivered by the Company, and constitutes the legal, valid
and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in
accordance with its terms subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or affecting the
rights of creditors generally and to general principals of equity.
(b) Authorization and Validity of Shares. The Shares have been duly
authorized and are validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and non-assessable
and free of any preemptive rights. THE Shares are not subject to any lien,
pledge, security interest or other encumbrance.
(c) Authorization of Agreement. The Company has taken all actions and
obtain all consents or approvals necessary to authorize it to enter into this
Agreement.
(d) No Violation. Neither the execution or delivery of this Agreement, the
issuance or delivery of Shares, the performance by the Company of its
obligations under this Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby will conflict with, violate, constitute a breach of or a
default (with the passage of time or otherwise) under, require the consent or
approval of or filing with any person (other than consent and approvals which
have been obtained and filings which have been made) under, or result in the
imposition of a lien on or securities interest in any properties or assets of
the Company, pursuant to the charter or bylaws of the Company, any award of any
arbitrator or any agreement (including any agreement with stockholders),
instruments, order, judgement, decree, statute, law, rule or regulation to which
the Company is party or to which any such person or any of their respective
properties or assets is subject.
(e) Registration. The Shares have been, or will be upon the filing of an
S-8 Registration Statement, registered pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, and all applicable state laws.
5. FILINGS
The Company shall furnish to the Consultant, promptly after the sending or
filing thereof, copies of all reports which the Company sends to its equity
security holders generally, and copies of all reports and registration
statements which the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "Commission"), any other securities exchange or the national Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD")
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6. SUPPLYING INFORMATION
The Company shall cooperate with the Consultant in supplying such publicity
available information as may be reasonably necessary for the Consultant to
complete and file any information reporting forms.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
(a) The Company shall indemnify the Consultant from and against any and all
expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgements, fines, claims, cause of
action, liabilities and other amounts paid (whether in settlement or otherwise
actually and reasonably incurred) by the Consultant in connection with such
action, suit or proceeding if (i) the Consultant was made a party to any action,
suit or proceeding by reason of the fact that the Consultant rendered advice or
services pursuant to this Agreement, and (ii) the Consultant acted in good faith
and in a manner reasonably believed by the Consultant to be in or not opposed to
the interests of the Company, and with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, had no reasonable cause or believe his conduct was unlawful. The
termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement,
conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of
itself, create a presumption that the Consultant did not act in good faith in or
not opposed to the best interests of the Company, and, with respect to any
criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct
was unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not indemnify the
Consultant with respect to nay claim, issue or matter as to which the consultant
shall have been adjudged to be liable for gross negligence or willful misconduct
in the performance other duties pursuant to this Agreement unless and only to
the extent that the court in which such action or suit was brought shall
determine upon application that, despite the adjunction of liability, but in
view of all the circumstances of the case, the Consultant is fairly and
reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which such court shall deem
proper.
(b) The Consultant shall indemnify the Company from and against any and all
expenses (including attorney's fees), judgements, fines, claims, causes of
action, liabilities and other amounts paid (whether in settlement or otherwise
actually and reasonably incurred) by the Company in connection with such action,
suit or proceeding if (i) the Company was made a party to any action, suit or
proceeding by reason of the fact that the Consultant rendered advice or services
pursuant to this Agreement, and (ii) the Consultant did not act in good faith
and in a manner reasonably believed by the Consultant to be in or not opposed to
the interests of the Company, and with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, did not reasonably believe his conduct was lawful. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the Consultant shall not indemnify the Company with respect to
any claim, issue or matter as to which the Company shall have been adjudged to
be liable for gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the
performance of the Consultant's duties pursuant to this Agreement unless and
only to the extent that the court on which such action or suit was brought shall
determine upon application that, despite the adjunction of liability, bu in view
of all circumstances of the case, the Company is fairly and reasonably entitled
to indemnify for such expenses which such court shall deem proper.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
It is expressly understood and agreed that this is a consulting agreement
only and does not constitute an employer-employee relationship. Accordingly, the
Consultant agrees that the consultant shall be solely responsible for payment of
his own taxes or sums due to the federal, state, or local governments, overhead,
workmen's compensation, fringe benefits, pension contributions and other
expenses. It is further understood and agreed that the Consultant is an
independent contractor and the company shall have no right to control the
activities of the Consultant other than during the express period of time in
which the Consultant is performing services hereunder, and that such services
provided hereunder and not because of any presumed employer-employee
relationship. The Consultant shall have no authority to bind the company.
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The parties further acknowledge that the Company's services hereunder are
not exclusive, but that the Consultant shall be performing services and
undertaking other responsibilities, for and with other entities or persons,
which may directly or indirectly compete with the Company. Accordingly, the
services of the Consultant hereunder are on a part time basis only, and the
Company shall have no discretion, control of, or interest in, the Consultant's
services which are not covered by the terms of the Agreement. The Company hereby
waives any conflict of interest which now exists or may hereafter arise with
respect to Consultant's current employment and future employment.
9. NOTICE
All notices provided by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
given by facsimile transmission, overnight courier, by registered mail or by
personal delivery, by one party to the other, addressed to such other party at
the applicable address set forth below, or to such other address as may be given
for such purpose by such other party by notice duly given hereunder. Notice
shall be deemed properly given on the date of the delivery.
To Consultant: Forbes Investments, Ltd.
Suite 4703 Central Plaza
18 Harbour Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong
To the Company: Parks America! Inc.
Box 1400
Eagle, Idaho 83616
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Waiver. Any term or provision of this Agreement may be waived at any
time by the party entitled to the benefit thereof by a written instrument duly
executed by such party.
(b) Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding
between the parties hereto with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby,
and may not be amended, modified, or altered except by an instrument in writing
signed by the party against whom such amendment, modification, or alteration is
sought to be enforced. This Agreement supercedes and replaces all other
agreements between the parties with respect to any services to be performed by
the Consultant of behalf of the Company.
(c) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.
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(d) Binding Effect. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
(e) Construction. The captions and headings contained herein are inserted
for convenient reference only, are not a part hereof and the same shall not
limit or construe the provisions to which they apply. Reference in this
agreement to "paragraphs" are to the paragraphs in this Agreement, unless
otherwise noted.
(f) Expenses. Each party shall pay and be responsible for the cost and
expanses, including, without limitations, attorneys's fees, incurred by such
party in connection with negotiation, preparation and execution of this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
(g) Assignment. No party hereto may assign any of its rights or delegate
any of its obligations under this Agreement without the express written consent
of the other party hereto.
(h) No Rights to Others. Nothing herein contained or implied is intended or
shall be construed to confer upon or give to any person, firm or corporation,
other than the parties hereto.
(i) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but both of which
together shall constitute on and the same agreement, binding upon both parties
hereto, notwithstanding that both parties are not signatories to the original or
the same counterpart.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date
and year first above written.
PARKS AMERICA! INC.
By:/s/ Robert Klosterman
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Its:President
Forbes Investments, Ltd.
By:/s/ Jeff Martin
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Its:President
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CONSULTING AGREEMENT
This consulting agreement (this "Agreement") is made the 14th day of
January, 2000 by and between Parks America! Inc., (the "Company"), and
Shipwright Assets, Ltd. (the "Consultant").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Company wishes to engage the Consultant with respect to
certain aspects of its business;
WHEREAS, the Consultant is willing to make available to the Company the
consulting services provided for in the Agreement as set forth below;
AGREEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the respective
covenants and agreements of the parties herein contained, the parties hereto
agree as follows:
1. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and end
on December 31, 2000.
2. CONSULTING SERVICES
(a) Long range corporate planning and business development, including
but not limited to the development of corporate strategy, market
direction and implantation of business plans;
Review and analysis of potential markets and customers in such
markets.
Review of operations and analysis of deviations from the business plan
for such markets.
(b) Compensation. In consideration of the consulting services set
forth in paragraph 2 (a), and subject to the terms and conditions set
forth herein the Company hereby agrees to issue to Consultant 250,000
shares of the Company's Common stock (the "Shares") and register such
shares at the time of initial issuance, or immediately thereafter, on
Form S-89 under the Securities Act of 1933.
(c) Issuance. Issuance and delivery of the Common Stock shall be
within 45 days of the full reporting date of the company, at which
time, the Company shall deliver to the Consultant:
(i) the certificate or certificates evidencing the Shares to be
issued to the Consultant and the respective dates, registered in
the name of the Consultant; and
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(ii)evidence that the Shares have been registered on Form S-8 to be
filed upon issuance of the Shares to the Consultant, registering
for resale thereof.
(d) Expenses. During the term of the Consultant's engagement hereunder.
The Consultant shall be entitled to receive prompt reimbursement for
all reasonable expenses incurred by the Consultant in performing
services hereunder, including all travel and living expenses while
away from home on business at the request of and in the service of the
Company, provided that such expenses are incurred and accounted for in
accordance with the policies and procedures established by the
Company, and that any expenses in excess of $500.00 have been
pre-approved in writing by the Company.
3. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
(a) Confidential Information. In connection with the providing of
Consulting Services, hereunder, the Company may provide the Consultant with
information concerning the Company which the Company deems confidential (the
"Confidential Information"). The Consultant understands and agrees that any
Confidential Information disclosed pursuant to this Agreement is secret,
proprietary and of great value to the Company, which value may be impaired if
the secrecy of such information is not maintained. THE Consultant further agrees
that he will take reasonable security measures to preserve and protect the
secrecy of such Confidential Information, and to hold such information in
confidence and not to disclose such information, either directly or indirectly
to any person or entity during the term of this agreement or any time following
the expiration or termination hereof; provided, however, that the Consultant may
disclose the Confidential Information to an assistant to whom disclosure is
necessary for the providing of services under this agreement.
(b) Exclusions. For purposes of this paragraph 3, the term Confidential
Information shall not include Information which (i) becomes generally available
to the public other than as a result of a disclosure by the Consultant or his
assistants, agents or advisors, or (ii) becomes available on a non-confidential
basis to the Consultant from a source other than the Company or it's advisors,
provided that such source is not known to the Consultant to be bound by a
Confidentiality agreement with or other obligation of secrecy to the Company or
another party.
(c) Government Order. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this
Agreement, the Consultant shall not be precluded from disclosing any of the
Confidential Information pursuant to a valid order of any governmental or
regulatory authority, or pursuant to the order of any court or arbitrator.
(d) Injunctive Relief. The Consultant agrees that, since a violation of
this paragraph 3 would cause irreparable injury to the Company, and that there
may not be an adequate remedy at law for such violation, the Company shall have
the right in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity, to
enjoin the Consultant in a court of equity for violating the provisions of this
paragraph 3.
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4. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Consultant that as of the date
hereof and as of the Closing Date (after giving effect to the transactions
contemplated hereby):
(a) Existence and Authority. The Company is a corporation duly organized
and validly existing in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of
incorporation and has full power and authority to own its respective property,
carry on its respective business as no being conducted, and enter into and
perform its obligations under this Agreement and to issue and deliver the Shares
to be issued by it hereunder. The Company is duly qualified as a jurisdiction in
which it is necessary to be so qualified to transact business as currently
conducted. This Agreement, has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate
action, executed, and delivered by the Company, and constitutes the legal, valid
and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in
accordance with its terms subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency,
reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or affecting the
rights of creditors generally and to general principals of equity.
(b) Authorization and Validity of Shares. The Shares have been duly
authorized and are validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and non-assessable
and free of any preemptive rights. THE Shares are not subject to any lien,
pledge, security interest or other encumbrance.
(c) Authorization of Agreement. The Company has taken all actions and
obtain all consents or approvals necessary to authorize it to enter into this
Agreement.
(d) No Violation. Neither the execution or delivery of this Agreement, the
issuance or delivery of Shares, the performance by the Company of its
obligations under this Agreement, nor the consummation of the transactions
contemplated hereby will conflict with, violate, constitute a breach of or a
default (with the passage of time or otherwise) under, require the consent or
approval of or filing with any person (other than consent and approvals which
have been obtained and filings which have been made) under, or result in the
imposition of a lien on or securities interest in any properties or assets of
the Company, pursuant to the charter or bylaws of the Company, any award of any
arbitrator or any agreement (including any agreement with stockholders),
instruments, order, judgement, decree, statute, law, rule or regulation to which
the Company is party or to which any such person or any of their respective
properties or assets is subject.
(e) Registration. The Shares have been, or will be upon the filing of an
S-8 Registration Statement, registered pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, and all applicable state laws.
5. FILINGS
The Company shall furnish to the Consultant, promptly after the sending or
filing thereof, copies of all reports which the Company sends to its equity
security holders generally, and copies of all reports and registration
statements which the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "Commission"), any other securities exchange or the national Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD")
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6. SUPPLYING INFORMATION
The Company shall cooperate with the Consultant in supplying such publicity
available information as may be reasonably necessary for the Consultant to
complete and file any information reporting forms.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
(a) The Company shall indemnify the Consultant from and against any and all
expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgements, fines, claims, cause of
action, liabilities and other amounts paid (whether in settlement or otherwise
actually and reasonably incurred) by the Consultant in connection with such
action, suit or proceeding if (i) the Consultant was made a party to any action,
suit or proceeding by reason of the fact that the Consultant rendered advice or
services pursuant to this Agreement, and (ii) the Consultant acted in good faith
and in a manner reasonably believed by the Consultant to be in or not opposed to
the interests of the Company, and with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, had no reasonable cause or believe his conduct was unlawful. The
termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement,
conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of
itself, create a presumption that the Consultant did not act in good faith in or
not opposed to the best interests of the Company, and, with respect to any
criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct
was unlawful. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not indemnify the
Consultant with respect to nay claim, issue or matter as to which the consultant
shall have been adjudged to be liable for gross negligence or willful misconduct
in the performance other duties pursuant to this Agreement unless and only to
the extent that the court in which such action or suit was brought shall
determine upon application that, despite the adjunction of liability, but in
view of all the circumstances of the case, the Consultant is fairly and
reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which such court shall deem
proper.
(b) The Consultant shall indemnify the Company from and against any and all
expenses (including attorney's fees), judgements, fines, claims, causes of
action, liabilities and other amounts paid (whether in settlement or otherwise
actually and reasonably incurred) by the Company in connection with such action,
suit or proceeding if (i) the Company was made a party to any action, suit or
proceeding by reason of the fact that the Consultant rendered advice or services
pursuant to this Agreement, and (ii) the Consultant did not act in good faith
and in a manner reasonably believed by the Consultant to be in or not opposed to
the interests of the Company, and with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, did not reasonably believe his conduct was lawful. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the Consultant shall not indemnify the Company with respect to
any claim, issue or matter as to which the Company shall have been adjudged to
be liable for gross negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the
performance of the Consultant's duties pursuant to this Agreement unless and
only to the extent that the court on which such action or suit was brought shall
determine upon application that, despite the adjunction of liability, bu in view
of all circumstances of the case, the Company is fairly and reasonably entitled
to indemnify for such expenses which such court shall deem proper.
8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
It is expressly understood and agreed that this is a consulting agreement
only and does not constitute an employer-employee relationship. Accordingly, the
Consultant agrees that the consultant shall be solely responsible for payment of
his own taxes or sums due to the federal, state, or local governments, overhead,
workmen's compensation, fringe benefits, pension contributions and other
expenses. It is further understood and agreed that the Consultant is an
independent contractor and the company shall have no right to control the
activities of the Consultant other than during the express period of time in
which the Consultant is performing services hereunder, and that such services
provided hereunder and not because of any presumed employer-employee
relationship. The Consultant shall have no authority to bind the company.
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The parties further acknowledge that the Company's services hereunder are
not exclusive, but that the Consultant shall be performing services and
undertaking other responsibilities, for and with other entities or persons,
which may directly or indirectly compete with the Company. Accordingly, the
services of the Consultant hereunder are on a part time basis only, and the
Company shall have no discretion, control of, or interest in, the Consultant's
services which are not covered by the terms of the Agreement. The Company hereby
waives any conflict of interest which now exists or may hereafter arise with
respect to Consultant's current employment and future employment.
9. NOTICE
All notices provided by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
given by facsimile transmission, overnight courier, by registered mail or by
personal delivery, by one party to the other, addressed to such other party at
the applicable address set forth below, or to such other address as may be given
for such purpose by such other party by notice duly given hereunder. Notice
shall be deemed properly given on the date of the delivery.
To Consultant: Shipwright Assets, Ltd.
Suite 4703 Central Plaza
18 Harbour Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong
To the Company: Parks America! Inc.
Box 1400
Eagle, Idaho 83616
10. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Waiver. Any term or provision of this Agreement may be waived at any
time by the party entitled to the benefit thereof by a written instrument duly
executed by such party.
(b) Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding
between the parties hereto with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby,
and may not be amended, modified, or altered except by an instrument in writing
signed by the party against whom such amendment, modification, or alteration is
sought to be enforced. This Agreement supercedes and replaces all other
agreements between the parties with respect to any services to be performed by
the Consultant of behalf of the Company.
(c) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.
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(d) Binding Effect. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
(e) Construction. The captions and headings contained herein are inserted
for convenient reference only, are not a part hereof and the same shall not
limit or construe the provisions to which they apply. Reference in this
agreement to "paragraphs" are to the paragraphs in this Agreement, unless
otherwise noted.
(f) Expenses. Each party shall pay and be responsible for the cost and
expanses, including, without limitations, attorneys's fees, incurred by such
party in connection with negotiation, preparation and execution of this
Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
(g) Assignment. No party hereto may assign any of its rights or delegate
any of its obligations under this Agreement without the express written consent
of the other party hereto.
(h) No Rights to Others. Nothing herein contained or implied is intended or
shall be construed to confer upon or give to any person, firm or corporation,
other than the parties hereto.
(i) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in two
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but both of which
together shall constitute on and the same agreement, binding upon both parties
hereto, notwithstanding that both parties are not signatories to the original or
the same counterpart.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date
and year first above written.
PARKS AMERICA! INC.
By:/s/ Robert Klosterman
Its:President
Shipwright Assets, Ltd.
By:/s/ Tom Tedrow
Its:Managing Director
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January 28, 2000
Parks America! Inc.
Box 1400
Eagle, Idaho 83616
Re: Form S-8 Registration Statement
Gentlemen:
You have requested that we furnish you our legal opinion with respect to
the legality of the following described securities of Parks America! Inc. (the
"Company") covered by a Form S-8 Registration Statement, as amended through the
date hereof (the "Registration Statement"), filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission for the purpose of registering such securities under the
Securities Act of 1933:
1. 600,000 shares of common stock, $.0001 par value (the "Shares")
issuable pursuant to a Consulting Agreements dated January 14, 2000
(the "Agreements").
In connection with this opinion, we have examined the corporate records of
the Company, including the Company's Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and the
Minutes of its Board of Directors and Shareholders meetings, the Agreement, the
Registration Statement, and such other documents and records as we deemed
relevant in order to render this opinion.
Based on the foregoing, it is our opinion that, after the Registration
Statement becomes effective and the Shares have been issued and delivered as
described therein, the Shares will be validly issued, fully paid and
non-assessable.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion with Securities and
Exchange Commission as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and further
consent to statements made therein regarding our firm and use of our name under
the heading "Legal Matters" in the Prospectus constituting a part of such
Registration Statement.
Sincerely,
VANDERKAM & SANDERS
/s/ Vanderkam & Sanders
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
As independent certified public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our
report relating to the financial statements of Wincanton Corporation (now Parks
America! Inc.), which report appears in the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-KSB for the year ended June 30, 1999, and to all references to this firm
included in such Registration Statement.
/s/ Mark Bailey & Co Ltd.
MARK BAILEY & CO LTD.
January 31, 2000
Reno, Nevada
