Payment and Taxes 9.1 All payments to be made by the Guarantor under this Agreement shall be made in full, without any set-off or counterclaim whatsoever and free and clear of all deductions or withholdings whatsoever save only as may be required by law for value on the day on which payment is due.
9.2 If at any time the Guarantor is required to make any deduction or withholding in respect of Taxes from any payment due under this Agreement, it shall pay the full amount required to be deducted or withheld to the relevant taxation or other authority within the time allowed for such payment under applicable law and the sum due from the Guarantor in respect of such payment shall be increased to the extent necessary to ensure that, after the making of such deduction or withholding, the Sponsor receives on the due date for such payment (and retains, free from any liability in respect of such deduction or withholding), a net sum equal to the sum which it would have received had no such deduction or withholding been required to be made and the Guarantor and shall indemnify the Sponsor against any losses or costs incurred by it by reason of any failure of the Guarantor to make any such deduction or withholding or by reason of any increased payment not being made on the due date for such payment. The Guarantor shall promptly deliver to the Sponsor any receipts, certificates or other proof evidencing the amounts (if any) paid or payable in respect of any deduction or withholding as aforesaid.
9.3 If, following any such deduction or withholding as is referred to in Clause 8.2 from any payment by the Guarantor, the Sponsor shall receive or be granted a credit against or remission for any Taxes payable by it, the Sponsor shall, subject to the Guarantor having made any increased payment in accordance with Clause 8.2 and to the extent that the Sponsor can do so without prejudicing the retention of the amount of such credit or remission and without prejudice to the right of the Sponsor to obtain any other relief or allowance which may be available to it, reimburse the Guarantor with such amount as the Sponsor shall acting in its absolute discretion certify to be the proportion of such credit or remission as will leave the Sponsor (after such reimbursement) in no worse position than it would have been in had there been no such deduction or withholding from the payment by the Guarantor as aforesaid. Such reimbursement shall be made forthwith upon the Sponsor certifying that the amount of such credit or remission has been received by it. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall oblige the Sponsor to rearrange its tax affairs or to disclose any information regarding its tax affairs and computations. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Guarantor shall not, by virtue of this Clause 8.3 be entitled to enquire about the Sponsor’s tax affairs.
9.4 Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Clause 8, if the Sponsor is required to make any payment on account of Tax (not being a Tax imposed on and calculated by reference to the net income or a capital gain of the Sponsor by the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated other than any such Tax (including in respect of any balancing charge) imposed as a consequence of the exercise of the Put Option, the First Call Option or the Second Call Option (after taking into account the acquisition by the Sponsor of the Option Interest or the Residual Partnership Interest as the case may be) or otherwise on or in relation to any sum received or receivable or deemed to be received or receivable hereunder by the Sponsor (including any sum received or receivable or deemed to be received or receivable under this Clause 8) or any liability in respect of any such payment is asserted, imposed, levied or assessed against the Sponsor, the Guarantor shall, upon demand of the Sponsor, promptly indemnify the Sponsor against such payment or liability, together with any interest, penalties, costs and expenses payable or incurred in connection therewith (except to the extent that such interest penalties, costs or expenses have been incurred by the Sponsor’s gross negligence or wilful misconduct) by making to the Sponsor such payment as is necessary to ensure that the Sponsor receives a sum net of such Tax equal to the sum which it would have received had no such Tax been imposed.
9.5 If the Guarantor is required to indemnify the Sponsor pursuant to Clause 8.5 or a Tax arises in respect of which the Guarantor has an obligation under this Clause 8, then, without in any way limiting, reducing or otherwise qualifying any rights or obligations of the Sponsor, the Sponsor shall promptly upon becoming aware of the same notify the Guarantor thereof and, in consultation in good faith with the Guarantor, for a period of up to sixty (60) days from the date of such notification, the Sponsor shall take such steps at the request and expense of the Guarantor as may be open to it to mitigate the effects of such circumstances on the Guarantor including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing by using all reasonable endeavours to transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement to another office or to a subsidiary or an affiliate of the Sponsor or to another institution, in each case not affected by the relevant circumstances provided that the Sponsor shall not be under any obligation to take or continue to take any such action or other steps if the Guarantor is in breach of this Agreement or if in its reasonable opinion, acting in good faith, to do so would have a material adverse effect on its business, operations or financial condition or the financial basis under which, inter alia, this Agreement has been entered into or would entail any cost or expense to the Sponsor (unless, in the case of any adverse effect on such financial basis, or cost or expense, the Sponsor shall have been indemnified or otherwise secured to its satisfaction).
9.6.1 If a claim shall be made by the Sponsor for any Tax for which the Guarantor may be required to indemnify the Sponsor pursuant to Clause 8.2 or Clause 8.5, and under applicable law of the taxing jurisdiction the Guarantor is allowed to contest directly such Tax in its own name, then without prejudice to the obligation of the Guarantor to pay any sum due to the Sponsor pursuant to this Clause 8 on its due date, the Guarantor shall be permitted, at is expense and in its own name, and with the prior written consent of the Sponsor, to contest the imposition of such claim.
9.6.2 If the Guarantor is prevented by applicable law from validly contesting such claim in its own name or if it is necessary for the Sponsor to join in or assist in the contesting by the Guarantor of any claim, upon request of the Guarantor supported by an opinion of counsel selected by the Guarantor reasonably acceptable to the Sponsor confirming that there is a reasonable basis for contesting the validity, applicability or amount of such Taxes, the Sponsor shall, subject to sub-clause 8.7.3, in good faith, at the Guarantor’s expense, contest or assist in contesting the imposition of such Tax. After considering any views offered by the Sponsor and the Sponsor’s counsel concerning the forum in which a claim is most likely to be favourably resolved, the Guarantor may in its sole discretion select the forum for such consent and determine whether any such contest shall be by (a) resisting payment of such Tax, (b) paying such Tax under protest, (c) paying such Tax and seeking a refund or other repayment thereof or (d) seeking a reduction in the amount of such Tax.
9.6.3 In no event shall the Sponsor be required to contest nor shall the Sponsor be required to join in or assist in contesting the imposition of any such Tax:
(a) if the Sponsor reasonably believes that to do so would be prejudicial to its interest;
(b) unless the Guarantor shall have agreed to pay the Sponsor on demand, and indemnify the Sponsor from, all reasonable costs and expenses that the Sponsor incurs in contesting or assisting in contesting such claim or arising out of or relating to such contest or assistance (including, but not limited to, all reasonable out-of-pocket costs, expenses, losses, reasonable legal and accounting fees, disbursements, penalties and interest); and
(c) if such contest shall be conducted in a manner requiring the prior payment of the claim by the Sponsor or, if the Guarantor shall request the Sponsor to make payment thereof pursuant to sub-clauses (b) or (c) of Clause 8.7.2 unless the Guarantor shall have advanced to the Sponsor sufficient funds (on an interest free basis) (and if such payment results in Taxable income to the Sponsor in respect of which the Sponsor does not receive a corresponding deduction, on an after tax basis) to make such payment.
Fixed Rent (a) Commencing as of the Rent Commencement Date, Tenant shall pay Fixed Rent to Landlord, or Landlord’s designee as designated in a written notice to Tenant at such address as Landlord shall from time to time designate by written notice to Tenant. Except as hereinafter provided, the Fixed Rent shall be due and payable in the amounts set forth on Schedule 2 hereto for the respective periods shown on such Schedule 2. Fixed Rent shall be due and payable in advance on the first day of each month (or if such first day is not a business day, the first business day of each month), commencing on the Date of Rent Commencement, during the Term (each such date being referred to herein as a “Due Date”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, from the Date of Rent Commencement until Tenant is notified otherwise by Landlord and Lender, Fixed Rent shall be paid by wire transfer to the account specified in the rent direction letter from Landlord to Tenant delivered concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Lease.
(b) If the Lease Commencement Date or Rent Commencement Date shall be on any day other than the first day of a calendar month, then all amounts to be paid on such dates shall be prorated on a per diem basis.
(c) If any installment of Fixed Rent is not paid on the respective Due Date, Tenant shall pay Landlord interest on such overdue payment at the Lease Default Rate, accruing from the Due Date of such payment until the same is paid; provided, however, the foregoing obligation to pay the Default Rate shall not be required for the first late payment of Fixed Rent in any calendar year so long as such delay in payment does not continue for longer than a period of ten (10) days. All Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall be payable in U.S. Dollars.
(d) Commencing as of the Lease Commencement Date, all taxes, costs, expenses, and other amounts which Tenant is required to pay pursuant to this Lease (other than Fixed Rent), together with every fine, penalty, interest and cost which may be added in accordance herewith for non-payment or late payment thereof shall constitute additional rent (“Additional Rent”). All Additional Rent due to Landlord (or its designee) shall be paid directly by Tenant within thirty (30) days after Landlord gives written notice that payment is due, unless otherwise provided in this Lease, in which case, the Additional Rent shall be paid as otherwise so provided. Unless otherwise provided herein, Additional Rent payable by Tenant to a third (3rd) party (i.e., utility charges, maintenance contracts, supply contracts, vendor contracts, etc.) shall be paid as and when the same shall be due and payable pursuant to Tenant’s agreement or other arrangement with the applicable third (3rd) party. If Tenant shall fail to pay any such Additional Rent or any other sum due hereunder when the same shall become due (after the expiration of the applicable cure periods therefor), Landlord shall have all rights, powers and remedies with respect thereto as are provided herein or by Law in the case of non-payment of any Fixed Rent and shall, except as expressly provided herein, have the right (after the expiration of the applicable cure periods thereof), not sooner than ten (10) days after notice to Tenant (except in the event of an emergency, as reasonably determined by Landlord, in which case prior notice shall not be necessary) of its intent to do so, to pay the same on behalf of Tenant, and Tenant shall repay such amounts to Landlord on demand. Tenant shall pay to Landlord interest at the Lease Default Rate on all overdue Additional Rent and other sums due hereunder, in each case paid by Landlord or Lender on behalf of Tenant, from the date of payment by Landlord or Lender until repaid by Tenant.
Rates and Taxes Municipal tax, surcharges, Multistoried Building Tax, Water Tax and other levies in respect of the Building and/or the Premises save those separately assessed in respect of any unit.
Payments and Taxes Any and all payments made by Borrower under this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall be made free and clear of and without deduction for any and all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings, assessments, fees or other charges imposed by any governmental authority (including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto) other than any taxes imposed on or measured by any Lender’s overall net income and franchise taxes imposed on it (in lieu of net income taxes), by a jurisdiction (or any political subdivision thereof) as a result of any Lender being organized or resident, conducting business (other than a business deemed to arise from such Lender having executed, delivered or performed its obligations or received a payment under, or enforced, or otherwise with respect to, this Agreement or any other Loan Document) or having its principal office in such jurisdiction (“Indemnified Taxes”). If any Indemnified Taxes shall be required by Law to be withheld or deducted from or in respect of any sum payable under this Agreement or any other Loan Document to any Lender, (a) an additional amount shall be payable as may be necessary so that, after making all required withholdings or deductions (including withholdings or deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section) such Lender receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such withholdings or deductions been made, (b) Borrower shall make such withholdings or deductions, (c) Borrower shall pay the full amount withheld or deducted to the relevant taxing authority or other authority in accordance with applicable Law, and (d) Borrower shall deliver to such Lender evidence of such payment. Borrower’s obligation hereunder shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
Additional Rent 3.3.1. In addition to the Monthly Base Rent and other sums to be paid by Tenant to Landlord, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as additional rent the amount by which Tenant's share of Operating Expenses (defined below) for any lease year or part thereof during the term exceeds Tenant's Expense Stop Base, as set forth in the Basic Lease Provisions. Tenant's share of Operating Expenses shall be an amount equal to the product of the Operating Expenses multiplied by Tenant's Operating Expense Percentage specified in the Basic Lease Provisions. For partial lease years during the term, the annual Operating Expenses and Tenant's Expense Stop Base shall be prorated on a daily basis using a 30-day month and 360-day year to determine the amount of additional rent due to Landlord.
3.3.2. Landlord shall be entitled to make an estimate of Operating Expenses projected for each lease year. Landlord shall be entitled to revise such estimate at any time and from time to time during the lease year to increase or decrease the estimate of Operating Expenses. If Landlord notifies Tenant that Landlord's estimate (or any revised estimate) of Operating Expenses would result in an obligation of Tenant to pay additional rent, then upon request by Landlord, Tenant shall pay one-twelfth (1/12) of such estimated additional rent on the first day of each month in advance together with the Monthly Base Rent. If Landlord shall so notify Tenant after the commencement of a lease year, then with the next payment of rent due, Tenant shall also pay to Landlord one-twelfth (1/12) of such estimated additional rent for each month of such lease year which has already elapsed.
3.3.3. Landlord shall provide Tenant with an annual statement showing Tenant's share of the annual Operating Expenses over Tenant's Expense Stop Base, if any, for the prior lease year, together with any proration. Landlord shall use all reasonable efforts to deliver the annual statement within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of the lease year; provided, however, that failure of Landlord to deliver the annual statement within such period shall not impair or constitute a waiver of Tenant's obligations to pay additional rent or cause Landlord to incur any obligation for damages. If the amount of the additional rent due for the lease year exceeds any amount paid by Tenant as estimated additional rent for such lease year, then Tenant shall pay such excess to Landlord within ten (10) days of receipt of Landlord's statement. If the amounts paid as estimated additional rent for a lease year exceed the amount of Tenant's obligation shown on the annual statement, then Tenant shall be entitled to a credit against monthly installments of estimated additional rent due for the then current year. If no further sums of additional rent are or will become due against which the excess can be credited, then, subject to offset at Landlord's election against other sums owed by Tenant, Landlord shall pay such excess to Tenant within ten (10) days after delivery of the annual statement. All obligations to pay additional rent and/or the obligation of Landlord to credit or reimburse Tenant for any excess payment of estimated additional rent shall survive expiration of the term or earlier termination of this Lease.
3.3.4. Tenant shall have a period of thirty (30) days after delivery of the annual statement of Operating Expenses to question or challenge the amount shown thereon by giving written notice to Landlord specifying the items which are challenged. Tenant waives and relinquishes the right to challenge or object to the amounts shown at any time after expiration of such thirty (30) day period. If Tenant timely challenges any item shown on the annual statement, Tenant shall then have a period of sixty (60) days in which to inspect, during business hours upon reasonable written notice to Landlord at Landlord's office, Landlord's records relating to the challenged item or items. Tenant shall give written notice to Landlord prior to expiration of such sixty (60) days of whether Tenant continues to challenge any of the items originally objected to, in which case a certification as to proper amount shall be made by Landlord's independent certified public accountant, which certification shall be final and conclusive. The cost of such review shall be paid by Tenant, unless such review reveals an error resulting in an overcharge to Tenant of five percent (5%) or more, in which case the cost of such review shall be paid by Landlord. If Tenant fails to review the records or fails to give timely written notice to Landlord that it continues to object, then Tenant shall be deemed to have waived its objection and shall have no further right to challenge or object thereto. Notwithstanding any objection or challenge of Tenant, Tenant shall pay the amount claimed by Landlord to be due as and when provided for herein, pending the resolution of Tenant's objection.
Additional Rental (a) For purposes of this Lease, "Tenant's Forecast Additional Rental" shall mean Landlord's reasonable estimate of Tenant's Additional Rental for the coming calendar year or portion thereof. If at any time it appears to Landlord that Tenant's Additional Rental for the current calendar year will vary from Landlord's estimate by more than five percent (5%), Landlord shall have the right to revise, by notice to Tenant, its estimate for such year, and subsequent payments by Tenant for such year shall be based upon such revised estimate of Tenant's Additional Rental. Failure to make a revision contemplated by the immediately preceding sentence shall not prejudice Landlord's right to collect the full amount of Tenant's Additional Rental. Prior to the Rental Commencement Date and thereafter prior to the beginning of each calendar year during the Lease Term, including any extensions thereof, Landlord shall present to Tenant a statement of Tenant's Forecast Additional Rental for such calendar year; provided, however, that if such statement is not given prior to the beginning of any calendar year as aforesaid, Tenant shall continue to pay during the next ensuing calendar year on the basis of the amount of Tenant's Forecast Additional Rental payable during the calendar year just ended until the month after such statement is delivered to Tenant.
Minimum Rent The defined term “Minimum Rent” set forth in Section 1.66 of the Lease is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Annual Rent LESSEE covenants and agrees to pay as rent to LESSOR the sum of
Costs and Taxes Each Party shall bear its own costs and taxes arising out of the negotiation, preparation and execution of this Agreement.
Base Rental (a) Lessee hereby agrees to pay to Lessor, without setoff or deduction whatsoever, in accordance with the Schedule of Base Rent attached hereto as EXHIBIT D ("Base Rental). Lessee shall also pay, as additional rent [or Forecast Additional Rent ], all such other sums of money as shall become due from and payable by Lessee to Lessor under this Lease (Base Rental, any adjustment thereto pursuant to Section 4 hereof, and all such other sums of money due from and payable by Lessee pursuant to this Lease are sometimes hereinafter collectively called "rent"), for the nonpayment of which Lessor shall be entitled to exercise all such rights and remedies as are herein provided in the case of the nonpayment of Base Rental. The annual Base Rental, together with any adjustment or increase thereto then in effect, shall be due and payable in advance in twelve (12) equal installments on the first 1st day of each calendar month during the term of this Lease, and Lessee hereby agrees so to pay such Base Rental and any adjustment or increase thereto to Lessor at Lessor's address provided herein (or such other address as may be designated by Lessor in writing from time to time) monthly, in advance, and without demand. If the term of this Lease commences on a day other than first (1st) day of a month or terminates on a day other than the last day of a month, then the installments of Base Rental and any adjustments thereto for such month or months shall be prorated, and the installment or installments so prorated shall be paid in advance.
(b) In the event any installment of the Base Rental, or any other sums which may become owing by Lessee to Lessor under the provisions hereof are not received within Five (5) days after the due date thereof (without in any way implying Lessor's consent to such late payment), Lessee, to the extent permitted by law, agrees to pay, in addition to said installment of the Base Rental or such other sums owed, a late payment charge equal to ten percent (10%) (Late Fee) of the installment of the Base Rental or such other sums owed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the foregoing late charges shall not apply to any sums which have been advanced by Lessor to or for the benefit of Lessee pursuant to the provisions of this Lease, it being understood that such sums shall bear interest, which Lessee hereby agrees to pay to Lessor, at the lesser of fifteen percent (15%) per annum or the maximum rate of interest permitted by law to be charged Lessee for the use or forbearance of such money.
