Form of Convertible Debenture - Stichting Gemeenschappelijk Bezit LTC

EX-4.8 4 dex48.htm FORM OF CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE - STICHTING GEMEENSCHAPPELIJK BEZIT LTC Form of Convertible Debenture - Stichting Gemeenschappelijk Bezit LTC

Exhibit 4.8

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”). THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER SAID ACT, OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IN FORM, SUBSTANCE AND SCOPE CUSTOMARY FOR OPINIONS OF COUNSEL IN COMPARABLE TRANSACTIONS THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT OR UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR REGULATION S UNDER SAID ACT.

CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania


October 21, 2005		$4,410,522

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, LITHIUM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (hereinafter called the “Borrower”), hereby promises to pay to the order of STICHTING GEMEENSCHAPPELIJK BEZIT LTC or registered assigns (the “Holder”) the sum of FOUR MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY TWO DOLLARS ($4,410,522), on October 21, 2007 (the “Maturity Date”), and to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance hereof at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from October 21, 2005 (the “Issue Date”) until the same becomes due and payable, whether at maturity or upon acceleration or by prepayment or otherwise. Any amount of principal or interest on this Debenture which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum from the due date thereof until the same is paid (“Default Interest”). Interest shall commence accruing on the issue date, shall be computed on the basis of a 365-day year and the actual number of days elapsed and shall be payable, at the option of the Holder, either quarterly on, March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year beginning on December 31, 2005, or at the time of conversion of the principal to which such interest relates in accordance with Article I below. All payments due hereunder (to the extent not converted into common stock, $.01 par value per share, of the Borrower (the “Common Stock”) in accordance with the terms hereof) shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America or, at the option of the Borrower, in whole or in part, in shares of Common Stock of the Borrower valued at the then applicable Conversion Price (as defined herein). All payments shall be made at such address as the Holder shall hereafter give to the Borrower by written notice made in accordance with the provisions of this Debenture. Whenever any amount expressed to be due by the terms of this Debenture is due on any day which is not a business day, the same shall instead be due on the next succeeding day which is a business day and, in the case of any interest payment date which is not the date on which this Debenture is paid in full, the extension of the due date thereof shall not be taken into account for purposes of determining the amount of interest due on such date. As used in this Debenture, the term “business day” shall mean any day other than a

Saturday, Sunday or a day on which commercial banks in the city of New York, New York are authorized or required by law or executive order to remain closed. Each capitalized term used herein, and not otherwise defined, shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in that certain Debt Exchange Agreement, dated October 21, 2005, pursuant to which this Debenture was originally issued (the “Debt Exchange Agreement”).

This Debenture is free from all taxes, liens, claims and encumbrances with respect to the issue thereof and shall not be subject to preemptive rights or other similar rights of shareholders of the Borrower and will not impose personal liability upon the holder thereof.

The following terms shall apply to this Debenture:

ARTICLE I. CONVERSION RIGHTS

1.1 Conversion Right. Commencing on the date of this Debenture the Holder shall have the right from time to time and prior to the earlier of (i) the Maturity Date and (ii) the date of payment of the Optional Prepayment Amount (as defined in Section 4.1) each in respect of the remaining outstanding principal amount of this Debenture to convert all or any part of the outstanding and unpaid principal amount of this Debenture into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock, as such Common Stock exists on the Issue Date, or any shares of capital stock or other securities of the Borrower into which such Common Stock shall hereafter be changed or reclassified at the conversion price (the “Conversion Price”) determined as provided herein (a “Conversion”). The number of shares of Common Stock to be issued upon each conversion of this Debenture shall be determined by dividing the Conversion Amount (as defined below) by the applicable Conversion Price then in effect on the date specified in the notice of conversion, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Notice of Conversion”), delivered to the Borrower by the Holder in accordance with Section 1.3 below; provided that the Notice of Conversion is submitted by facsimile (or by other means resulting in, or reasonably expected to result in, notice) to the Borrower before 6:00 p.m., New York, New York time on such conversion date (the “Conversion Date”). The term “Conversion Amount” means, with respect to any conversion of this Debenture, the sum of (1) the principal amount of this Debenture to be converted in such conversion plus (2) accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on such principal amount at the interest rates provided in this Debenture to the Conversion Date. Without the consent of the Borrower, the Holder may not assign, transfer or sell any shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Debenture for a period of 12 months from the date of conversion of this Debenture.

1.2 Conversion Price. The Conversion Price shall be equal to the lesser of (i) the Variable Conversion Price (as defined herein) and (ii) the Fixed Conversion Price (as defined herein) (subject, in each case, to equitable adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends or rights offerings by the Borrower relating to the Borrower’s securities or the securities of any subsidiary of the Borrower, combinations, recapitalization, reclassifications, extraordinary distributions and similar events). The “Variable Conversion Price” shall mean the Applicable Percentage (as defined herein) multiplied by the Market Price (as defined herein). “Market Price” means the average of the lowest three (3) Trading Prices (as defined below) for the Common Stock during

the twenty (20) Trading Day (as defined below) period ending one Trading Day prior to the date the Conversion Notice is sent by the Holder to the Borrower via facsimile (the “Conversion Date”). “Trading Price” means, for any security as of any date, the intraday trading price on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (the “OTCBB”) as reported by a reliable reporting service mutually acceptable to and hereafter designated by Holders of a majority in interest of the Debentures and the Borrower or, if the OTCBB is not the principal trading market for such security, the intraday trading price of such security on the principal securities exchange or trading market where such security is listed or traded or, if no intraday trading price of such security is available in any of the foregoing manners, the average of the intraday trading prices of any market makers for such security that are listed in the “pink sheets” by the National Quotation Bureau, Inc. If the Trading Price cannot be calculated for such security on such date in the manner provided above, the Trading Price shall be the fair market value as mutually determined by the Borrower and the holders of a majority in interest of the Debentures being converted for which the calculation of the Trading Price is required in order to determine the Conversion Price of such Debentures. “Trading Day” shall mean any day on which the Common Stock is traded for any period on the OTCBB, or on the principal securities exchange or other securities market on which the Common Stock is then being traded. “Applicable Percentage” shall mean 50.0%. The “Fixed Conversion Price” shall mean $2.00.

1.3 Method of Conversion.

(a) Mechanics of Conversion. Subject to Section 1.1, this Debenture may be converted by the Holder in whole or in part at any time from time to time after the Issue Date, by (A) submitting to the Borrower a Notice of Conversion (by facsimile or other reasonable means of communication dispatched on the Conversion Date prior to 6:00 p.m., New York, New York time) and (B) subject to Section 1.3(b), surrendering this Debenture at the principal office of the Borrower.

(b) Surrender of Debenture Upon Conversion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, upon conversion of this Debenture in accordance with the terms hereof, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Debenture to the Borrower unless the entire unpaid principal amount of this Debenture is so converted. The Holder and the Borrower shall maintain records showing the principal amount so converted and the dates of such conversions or shall use such other method, reasonably satisfactory to the Holder and the Borrower, so as not to require physical surrender of this Debenture upon each such conversion. In the event of any dispute or discrepancy, such records of the Borrower shall be controlling and determinative in the absence of manifest error. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any portion of this Debenture is converted as aforesaid, the Holder may not transfer this Debenture except in accordance with the terms hereof and the Debt Exchange Agreement and unless the Holder first physically surrenders this Debenture to the Borrower, whereupon the Borrower will forthwith issue and deliver upon the order of the Holder a new Debenture of like tenor, registered as the Holder (upon payment by the Holder of any applicable transfer taxes) may request, representing in the aggregate the remaining unpaid principal amount of this Debenture. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of this Debenture, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following conversion of a portion of this Debenture, the unpaid and unconverted principal amount of this Debenture represented by this Debenture may be less than the amount stated on the face hereof.

(c) Payment of Taxes. The Borrower shall not be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issue and delivery of shares of Common Stock or other securities or property on conversion of this Debenture in a name other than that of the Holder (or in street name), and the Borrower shall not be required to issue or deliver any such shares or other securities or property unless and until the person or persons (other than the Holder or the custodian in whose street name such shares are to be held for the Holder’s account) requesting the issuance thereof shall have paid to the Borrower the amount of any such tax or shall have established to the satisfaction of the Borrower that such tax has been paid.

(d) Delivery of Common Stock Upon Conversion. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Debt Exchange Agreement, upon receipt by the Borrower from the Holder of a facsimile transmission (or other reasonable means of communication) of a Notice of Conversion meeting the requirements for conversion as provided in this Section 1.3, the Borrower shall issue and deliver or cause to be issued and delivered to or upon the order of the Holder certificates for the Common Stock issuable upon such conversion within three (3) business days after such receipt (and, solely in the case of conversion of the entire unpaid principal amount hereof, surrender of this Debenture).

1.4 Concerning the Shares. The shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Debenture may not be sold or transferred unless (i) such shares are sold pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Act or (ii) the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have been furnished with an opinion of counsel (which opinion shall be in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions) to the effect that the shares to be sold or transferred may be sold or transferred pursuant to an exemption from such registration or (iii) such shares are sold or transferred pursuant to Rule 144 under the Act (or a successor rule) (“Rule 144”) or (iv) such shares are transferred to an “affiliate” (as defined in Rule 144) of the Borrower who agrees to sell or otherwise transfer the shares only in accordance with this Section 1.4 and who is an Accredited Investor (as defined in the Debt Exchange Agreement). Except as otherwise provided in the Debt Exchange Agreement (and subject to the removal provisions set forth below), until such time as the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Debenture have been registered under the Act may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold, each certificate for shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Debenture that has not been so included in an effective registration statement or that has not been sold pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption that permits removal of the legend, shall bear a legend substantially in the following form, as appropriate:

“THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES UNDER SAID ACT, OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IN FORM, SUBSTANCE AND SCOPE CUSTOMARY FOR OPINIONS OF COUNSEL IN COMPARABLE TRANSACTIONS, THAT REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER SAID ACT UNLESS SOLD PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR REGULATION S UNDER SAID ACT.”

The legend set forth above shall be removed and the Borrower shall issue to the Holder a new certificate therefor free of any transfer legend if (i) the Borrower or its transfer agent shall have received an opinion of counsel, in form, substance and scope customary for opinions of counsel in comparable transactions, to the effect that a public sale or transfer of such Common Stock may be made without registration under the Act and the shares are so sold or transferred, (ii) such Holder provides the Borrower or its transfer agent with reasonable assurances that the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Debenture (to the extent such securities are deemed to have been acquired on the same date) can be sold pursuant to Rule 144 or (iii) in the case of the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of this Debenture, such security is registered for sale by the Holder under an effective registration statement filed under the Act or otherwise may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 without any restriction as to the number of securities as of a particular date that can then be immediately sold. Nothing in this Debenture shall affect in any way the Holder’s obligations to comply with federal and state securities laws, including applicable prospectus delivery requirements upon the resale of the securities referred to herein.

1.5 Effect of Certain Events.

(a) Adjustment Due to Merger, Consolidation, Etc. If, at any time when this Debenture is issued and outstanding and prior to conversion of all of the Debentures, there shall be any merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar event, as a result of which shares of Common Stock of the Borrower shall be changed into the same or a different number of shares of another class or classes of stock or securities of the Borrower or another entity, or in case of any sale or conveyance of all or substantially all of the assets of the Borrower other than in connection with a plan of complete liquidation of the Borrower, then the Holder of this Debenture shall thereafter have the right to receive upon conversion of this Debenture, upon the basis and upon the terms and conditions specified herein and in lieu of the shares of Common Stock immediately theretofore issuable upon conversion, such stock, securities or assets which the Holder would have been entitled to receive in such transaction had this Debenture been converted in full immediately prior to such transaction (without regard to any limitations on conversion set forth herein), and in any such case appropriate provisions shall be made with respect to the rights and interests of the Holder of this Debenture to the end that the provisions hereof (including, without limitation, provisions for adjustment of the Conversion Price and of the number of shares issuable upon conversion of the Debenture) shall thereafter be applicable, as nearly as may be practicable in relation to any securities or assets thereafter deliverable upon the conversion hereof. The Borrower shall not effect any transaction described in this Section 1.5(a) unless (a) it first gives, to the extent practicable, thirty (30) days prior written notice (but in any event at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice) of the record date of the special meeting of shareholders to approve, or if there is no such record date, the consummation of, such merger, consolidation, exchange of shares, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar event or sale of assets (during which time the Holder shall be entitled to convert this Debenture) and (b) the resulting successor or acquiring entity (if not the Borrower) assumes by written instrument the obligations of this Section 1.5(a). The above provisions shall similarly apply to successive consolidations, mergers, sales, transfers or share exchanges.

(b) Adjustment Due to Distribution. If the Borrower shall declare or make any distribution of its assets (or rights to acquire its assets) to holders of Common Stock as a dividend, stock repurchase, by way of return of capital or otherwise (including any dividend or distribution to the Borrower’s shareholders in cash or shares (or rights to acquire shares) of capital stock of a subsidiary (i.e., a spin-off)) (a “Distribution”), then the Holder of this Debenture shall be entitled, upon any conversion of this Debenture after the date of record for determining shareholders entitled to such Distribution, to receive the amount of such assets which would have been payable to the Holder with respect to the shares of Common Stock issuable upon such conversion had such Holder been the holder of such shares of Common Stock on the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to such Distribution.

(c) Purchase Rights. If, at any time when any Debentures are issued and outstanding, the Borrower issues any convertible securities or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property (the “Purchase Rights”) pro rata to the record holders of any class of Common Stock, then the Holder of this Debenture will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which such Holder could have acquired if such Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete conversion of this Debenture (without regard to any limitations on conversion contained herein) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issue or sale of such Purchase Rights.

(d) Notice of Adjustments. Upon the occurrence of each adjustment or readjustment of the Conversion Price as a result of the events described in this Section 1.5, the Borrower, at its expense, shall promptly compute such adjustment or readjustment and prepare and furnish to the Holder of a certificate setting forth such adjustment or readjustment and showing in detail the facts upon which such adjustment or readjustment is based. The Borrower shall, upon the written request at any time of the Holder, furnish to such Holder a like certificate setting forth (i) such adjustment or readjustment, (ii) the Conversion Price at the time in effect and (iii) the number of shares of Common Stock and the amount, if any, of other securities or property which at the time would be received upon conversion of the Debenture.

1.6 Status as Shareholder. Upon submission of a Notice of Conversion by a Holder, (i) the shares covered thereby shall be deemed converted into shares of Common Stock and (ii) the Holder’s rights as a Holder of such converted portion of this Debenture shall cease and terminate, excepting only the right to receive certificates for such shares of Common Stock and to any remedies provided herein or otherwise available at law or in equity to such Holder because of a failure by the Borrower to comply with the terms of this Debenture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Holder has not received certificates for all shares of Common Stock prior to the tenth (10th) business day after the expiration of the Deadline with respect to a conversion of any portion of this Debenture for any reason, then (unless the Holder otherwise elects to retain its status as a holder of Common Stock by so notifying the Borrower) the Holder shall regain the rights of a Holder of this Debenture with respect to such unconverted portions of

this Debenture and the Borrower shall, as soon as practicable, return such unconverted Debenture to the Holder or, if the Debenture has not been surrendered, adjust its records to reflect that such portion of this Debenture has not been converted. In all cases, the Holder shall retain all of its rights and remedies for the Borrower’s failure to convert this Debenture.

ARTICLE II. EVENTS OF DEFAULT

If any of the following events of default (each, an “Event of Default”) shall occur:

2.1 Failure to Pay Principal or Interest. The Borrower fails to pay the principal hereof or interest thereon when due on this Debenture, whether at maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise;

2.2 Breach of Covenants. The Borrower breaches any material covenant or other material term or condition contained in this Debenture and such breach continues for a period of ten (10) days after written notice thereof to the Borrower from the Holder;

2.3 Receiver or Trustee. The Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or apply for or consent to the appointment of a receiver or trustee for it or for a substantial part of its property or business, or such a receiver or trustee shall otherwise be appointed;

2.4 Bankruptcy. Bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or liquidation proceedings or other proceedings for relief under any bankruptcy law or any law for the relief of debtors shall be instituted by or against the Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower which remains unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of thirty (30) days;

2.5 Default Under Other Debentures. An Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under any of the other Debentures issued pursuant to the Debt Exchange Agreement, then, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any Event of Default specified in Section 2.1 or 2.2, at the option of the Holders of a majority of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Debentures issued pursuant to the Debt Exchange Agreement exercisable through the delivery of written notice to the Borrower by such Holders (the “Default Notice”), and upon the occurrence of an Event of Default specified in Section 2.3 or 2.4, the Debentures shall become immediately due and payable.

ARTICLE III. MISCELLANEOUS

3.1 Failure or Indulgence Not Waiver. No failure or delay on the part of the Holder in the exercise of any power, right or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right or privilege preclude other or further exercise thereof or of any other right, power or privileges. All rights and remedies existing hereunder are cumulative to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies otherwise available.

3.2 Notices. Any notice herein required or permitted to be given shall be in writing and may be personally served or delivered by courier or sent by United States mail and shall be deemed to have been given upon receipt if personally served (which shall include telephone line facsimile transmission) or sent by courier or three (3) days after being deposited in the United States mail, certified, with postage pre-paid and properly addressed, if sent by mail. For the purposes hereof, the address of the Holder shall be as shown on the records of the Borrower; and the address of the Borrower shall be 5115 Campus Drive, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania 19462, facsimile number: 610-940-6091. Both the Holder and the Borrower may change the address for service by service of written notice to the other as herein provided.

3.3 Amendments. This Debenture and any provision hereof may only be amended by an instrument in writing signed by the Borrower and the Holder. The term “Debenture” and all reference thereto, as used throughout this instrument, shall mean this instrument (and the other Debentures issued pursuant to the Debt Exchange Agreement) as originally executed, or if later amended or supplemented, then as so amended or supplemented.

3.4 Assignability. This Debenture shall be binding upon the Borrower and its successors and assigns, and shall inure to be the benefit of the Holder and its successors and assigns. Each transferee of this Debenture must be an “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a) of the 1933 Act). Notwithstanding anything in this Debenture to the contrary, this Debenture may be pledged as collateral in connection with a bona fide margin account or other lending arrangement, subject to all applicable federal and state securities laws.

3.5 Cost of Collection. If default is made in the payment of this Debenture, the Borrower shall pay the Holder hereof costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.

3.6 Governing Law. THIS DEBENTURE SHALL BE ENFORCED, GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO AGREEMENTS MADE AND TO BE PERFORMED ENTIRELY WITHIN SUCH STATE, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS. THE BORROWER HEREBY SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK WITH RESPECT TO ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER THIS DEBENTURE, THE AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY WAIVE THE DEFENSE OF AN INCONVENIENT FORUM TO THE MAINTENANCE OF SUCH SUIT OR PROCEEDING. THE PARTIES FURTHER AGREE THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON A PARTY MAILED BY FIRST CLASS MAIL SHALL BE DEEMED IN EVERY RESPECT EFFECTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON THE PARTY IN ANY SUCH SUIT OR PROCEEDING. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT EITHER PARTY’S RIGHT TO SERVE PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT A FINAL NON-APPEALABLE JUDGMENT IN ANY SUCH SUIT OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE AND MAY BE ENFORCED IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS BY SUIT ON SUCH JUDGMENT OR IN ANY OTHER LAWFUL MANNER. THE PARTY WHICH DOES NOT PREVAIL IN ANY DISPUTE ARISING UNDER THIS DEBENTURE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FEES AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES, INCURRED BY THE PREVAILING PARTY IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH DISPUTE.

3.7 Debt Exchange Agreement. By its acceptance of this Debenture, each Holder agrees to be bound by the applicable terms of the Debt Exchange Agreement.

ARTICLE IV. OPTIONAL PREPAYMENT

4.1 Optional Prepayment. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article V, the Borrower shall have the right, exercisable on not less than ten (10) Trading Days prior written notice to the Holders of the Debentures, to prepay all of the outstanding Debentures in accordance with this Section 4.1. Any notice of prepayment hereunder (an “Optional Prepayment”) shall be delivered to the Holders of the Debentures at their registered addresses appearing on the books and records of the Borrower and shall state (1) that the Borrower is exercising its right to prepay all or any portion of the Debentures issued on the Issue Date to the Holders on a pro rata basis, (2) the amount of the Debentures to be prepaid and (3) the date of prepayment (the “Optional Prepayment Notice”). On the date fixed for prepayment (the “Optional Prepayment Date”), the Borrower shall make payment of the Optional Prepayment Amount (as defined below) to or upon the order of the Holders as specified by the Holders in writing to the Borrower at least two (2) business days prior to the Optional Prepayment Date. If the Borrower exercises its right to prepay the Debentures, the Borrower shall make payment to the holders of an amount in cash (the “Optional Prepayment Amount”) equal to either (i) 130% (for prepayments occurring within sixty (60) days of the Issue Date), (ii) 140% for prepayments occurring between sixty-one (61) and ninety (90) days of the Issue Date, or (iii) 150% (for prepayments occurring after the ninetieth (90^th) day following the Issue Date), multiplied by the sum of (w) the then outstanding principal amount of this Debenture to be prepaid plus (x) accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid principal amount of this Debenture to be prepaid to the Optional Prepayment Date (the then outstanding principal amount of this Debenture to be prepaid plus the amounts referred to in clause (x) shall collectively be known as the “Optional Prepayment Sum”). Notwithstanding notice of an Optional Prepayment, the Holders shall at all times prior to the Optional Prepayment Date maintain the right to convert all or any portion of the Debentures in accordance with Article I and any portion of Debentures so converted after receipt of an Optional Prepayment Notice and prior to the Optional Prepayment Date set forth in such notice and payment of the aggregate Optional Prepayment Amount shall be deducted from the principal amount of Debentures which are otherwise subject to prepayment pursuant to such notice. If the Borrower delivers an Optional Prepayment Notice and fails to pay the Optional Prepayment Amount due to the Holders of the Debentures within two (2) business days following the Optional Prepayment Date, the Borrower shall forever forfeit its right to redeem the Debentures pursuant to this Section 4.1.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower has caused this Debenture to be signed in its name by its duly authorized officer this 21^st day of October, 2005.


LITHIUM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

By:
		Name:
		Title:

EXHIBIT A

NOTICE OF CONVERSION

(To be Executed by the Registered Holder

in order to Convert the Debentures)

The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to convert $ principal amount of the Debenture (defined below) into shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share (“Common Stock”), of Lithium Technology Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”) according to the conditions of the convertible debentures of the Borrower dated as of , 200 (the “Debentures”), as of the date written below. If securities are to be issued in the name of a person other than the undersigned, the undersigned will pay all transfer taxes payable with respect thereto and is delivering herewith such certificates. No fee will be charged to the Holder for any conversion, except for transfer taxes, if any. A copy of each Debenture is attached hereto (or evidence of loss, theft or destruction thereof).

If available, the Borrower shall electronically transmit the Common Stock issuable pursuant to this Notice of Conversion to the account of the undersigned or its nominee with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission system (“DWAC Transfer”).

Name of DTC Prime Broker:

Account Number:

In lieu of receiving shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to this Notice of Conversion by way of a DWAC Transfer, the undersigned hereby requests that the Borrower issue a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock set forth below (which numbers are based on the Holder’s calculation attached hereto) in the name(s) specified immediately below or, if additional space is necessary, on an attachment hereto:

Name:

Address:

The undersigned represents and warrants that all offers and sales by the undersigned of the securities issuable to the undersigned upon conversion of the Debentures shall be made pursuant to registration of the securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), or pursuant to an exemption from registration under the Act.

Date of Conversion:

Applicable Conversion Price:

Number of Shares of Common Stock to be Issued Pursuant to

Conversion of the Debentures:

Signature:

Name:

Address:

The Borrower shall issue and deliver shares of Common Stock to an overnight courier not later than three (3) business days following receipt of the original Debenture(s) to be converted, and shall make any applicable payments pursuant to the Debentures for the number of business days such issuance and delivery is late.