IMPLICATIONS UNDER THE LISTING RULES As at the date of this announcement, WLB is controlled as to 38% by Xx. Xx Xxxxxx, the chairman of the Board, an executive Director and a controlling shareholder indirectly holding approximately 51.65% of the total number of issued Shares. As such, WLB is an associate of Xx. Xx Xxxxxx, and a connected person of the Company under the Listing Rules, and the transactions contemplated under the Bank Deposit Agreement constitute continuing connected transactions of the Company under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules. As the Annual Cap for each of the three years ending 31 March 2021 is expected to represent more than 5% of one or more of the applicable percentage ratios under the Listing Rules and exceed HK$10 million, the transactions contemplated under the Bank Deposit Agreement and the Annual Caps are subject to reporting, announcement, circular and Independent Shareholders’ approval requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules. In view of the foregoing, the Company will seek to obtain the approval of the Independent Shareholders on the Bank Deposit Agreement and the continuing connected transactions contemplated thereunder (including the Annual Caps) at the EGM. As at the date of this announcement, Xx. Xx Xxxxxx, through Boardwin Resources Limited, indirectly holds approximately 51.65% of the total number of issued Shares, and Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, the spouse of Xx. Xx Xxxxxx, beneficially owns approximately 4.89% of the total number of issued Shares. In accordance with the Listing Rules, at the EGM where the voting will be taken by poll, Xx. Xx Xxxxxx, Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, and Xxxxxxxx Resources Limited, who are materially interested in the Bank Deposit Agreement, and their respective associates are required to abstain from voting on the proposed resolutions for approving the Bank Deposit Agreement and the continuing connected transactions contemplated thereunder (including the Annual Caps). The Company has established the Independent Board Committee comprising all four independent non-executive Directors to advise the Independent Shareholders as to whether the terms of the continuing connected transactions contemplated under the Bank Deposit Agreement are fair and reasonable, and whether such transactions are on normal commercial terms, in the ordinary and usual course of business of the Group and in the interests of the Company and the Shareholders as a whole, and to advise the Independent Shareholders on how to vote at the EGM, after taking into account the recommendations of the IFA. Opus Capital Limited has been appointed as the IFA to advise the Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders as to the foregoing matters.
PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH COMPANIES BOYCOTTING ISRAEL CERTIFICATION As required by Chapter 2271 of the Texas Local Government Code the Contractor must verify that it 1) does not boycott Israel; and 2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Contract. Pursuant to Section 2271.001, Texas Government Code:
Actions Taken Under the Program The actions taken by the Recipient under the Program include the following:
Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Israel To the extent that Texas Government Code, Chapter 2271 applies to this Agreement, PROVIDER certifies that (a) it does not currently boycott Israel; and (b) it will not boycott Israel during the term of this Agreement. PROVIDER acknowledges this Agreement may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.
Compliance with the Law and Changes in the Law 45.1 The Contractor shall, in complying with all obligations incumbent upon it in terms of the Framework Agreement or any other contract with the Authority, comply in all respects with, and shall ensure that the Contractor’s agents, employees and representatives whomsoever comply with the Law.
CORRUPT PRACTICES 3.1 The government requires that the bidders, suppliers, sub contractors and supervisors observe the highest standards of ethics during the execution of such contracts. In this pursuit of this policy, the government; Defines for the purpose of this provision, the terms set forth below as follows:
CERTIFICATION REGARDING CERTAIN FOREIGN-OWNED COMPANIES IN CONNECTION WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE (Texas law as of September 1, 2021) By submitting a proposal to this Solicitation, you certify that you agree to the following required by Texas law as of September 1, 2021: Proposing Company is prohibited from entering into a contract or other agreement relating to critical infrastructure that would grant to the company direct or remote access to or control of critical infrastructure in this state, excluding access specifically allowed by the Proposing Company for product warranty and support purposes. Company, certifies that neither it nor its parent company nor any affiliate of company or its parent company, is (1) owned by or the majority of stock or other ownership interest of the company is held or controlled by individuals who are citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or a designated country; (2) a company or other entity, including governmental entity, that is owned or controlled by citizens of or is directly controlled by the government of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or a designated country; or (3) headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or a designated country. For purposes of this contract, “critical infrastructure” means “a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility.” See Tex. Gov’t Code § 2274.0101(2) of SB 1226 (87th leg.). The company verifies and certifies that company will not grant direct or remote access to or control of critical infrastructure, except for product warranty and support purposes, to prohibited individuals, companies, or entities, including governmental entities, owned, controlled, or headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or a designated country, as determined by the Governor.
BRIBERY ACT We fully comply with the Xxxxxxx Xxx 0000, and will not accept any form of payment, gift or service, the intention of which could be considered to result in the improper performance of Our obligations to You. If We reasonably believe that You have attempted to offer a bribe We will terminate Our agreement with You.
INTERNATIONAL BOYCOTT PROHIBITION In accordance with Section 220-f of the Labor Law and Section 139-h of the State Finance Law, if this contract exceeds $5,000, the Contractor agrees, as a material condition of the contract, that neither the Contractor nor any substantially owned or affiliated person, firm, partnership or corporation has participated, is participating, or shall participate in an international boycott in violation of the federal Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 USC App. Sections 2401 et seq.) or regulations thereunder. If such Contractor, or any of the aforesaid affiliates of Contractor, is convicted or is otherwise found to have violated said laws or regulations upon the final determination of the United States Commerce Department or any other appropriate agency of the United States subsequent to the contract's execution, such contract, amendment or modification thereto shall be rendered forfeit and void. The Contractor shall so notify the State Comptroller within five (5) business days of such conviction, determination or disposition of appeal (2NYCRR 105.4).
IMPLICATIONS OF THE LISTING RULES As one or more of the applicable percentage ratios (as defined in the Listing Rules) of the transactions under the Finance Lease Agreement are more than 5% but less than 25%, the transactions under the Finance Lease Agreement constitute discloseable transactions of the Company under Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules, and are subject to the announcement and reporting requirements under the Listing Rules.
