Waiver; Jurisdiction. EACH PARTY TO THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT (INCLUDING, FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, EACH HOLDER AND BENEFICIAL OWNER AND/OR HOLDER OF INTERESTS IN ADRS) HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST THE DEPOSITARY AND/OR THE COMPANY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SHARES OR OTHER DEPOSITED SECURITIES, THE ADSs OR THE ADRs, THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREIN OR THEREIN, OR THE BREACH HEREOF OR THEREOF (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, COMMON LAW OR ANY OTHER THEORY). By holding an American Depositary Share or an interest therein, Holders and Beneficial Owners each irrevocably agree that any legal suit, action or proceeding against or involving the Company or the Depositary, arising out of or based upon this Deposit Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, may only be instituted in a state or federal court in New York, New York, and by holding an American Depositary Share or an interest therein each irrevocably waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding, and irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding.
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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group), Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group), Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)
Waiver; Jurisdiction. EACH PARTY TO THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT (INCLUDING, FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, EACH HOLDER AND BENEFICIAL OWNER AND/OR HOLDER OF INTERESTS IN ADRS) HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST THE DEPOSITARY AND/OR THE COMPANY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SHARES CUFS OR OTHER DEPOSITED SECURITIES, THE ADSs OR THE ADRs, THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREIN OR THEREIN, OR THE BREACH HEREOF OR THEREOF (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, COMMON LAW OR ANY OTHER THEORY). By holding an a Receipt or American Depositary Share or an interest therein, Holders and Beneficial Owners each unconditionally and irrevocably agree that any legal suit, action or proceeding against or involving the Company or the Depositary, arising out of or based upon this Deposit Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, may only be instituted in a state or federal court in New York, New York, and by holding an a Receipt or American Depositary Share or an interest therein each irrevocably waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding, and irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding.
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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group), Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)
Waiver; Jurisdiction. EACH PARTY TO THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT (INCLUDING, FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, EACH HOLDER AND BENEFICIAL OWNER AND/OR HOLDER OF INTERESTS IN ADRSANY AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES) HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST THE DEPOSITARY AND/OR THE COMPANY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SHARES OR OTHER DEPOSITED SECURITIES, THE ADSs OR THE ADRs, THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREIN OR THEREIN, OR THE BREACH HEREOF OR THEREOF (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, COMMON LAW OR ANY OTHER THEORY). By holding an American Depositary Share ADS or an interest therein, Holders and Beneficial Owners owners of ADSs each irrevocably agree that any legal suit, action or proceeding against brought by any of them or involving the Company or the Depositary, on any of their behalves and arising out of or based upon this the Deposit Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, may only be instituted in a state or federal court in New York, New York, and by holding an American Depositary Share ADS or an interest therein each irrevocably waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding, and irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding.. FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned Holder hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto _____________________ whose taxpayer identification number is _______________________________ and whose address including postal zip code is __________________________ the within Receipt and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing _______________________________________ attorney-in-fact to transfer said Receipt on the books of the Depositary with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: Name:______________________________ By: Title:
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Samples: Deposit Agreement (JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. - ADR Depositary)
Waiver; Jurisdiction. EACH PARTY TO THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT (INCLUDING, FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, EACH HOLDER AND BENEFICIAL OWNER AND/OR HOLDER OF INTERESTS IN ADRS) HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST THE DEPOSITARY AND/OR THE COMPANY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SHARES OR OTHER DEPOSITED SECURITIES, THE ADSs OR THE ADRs, THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREIN OR THEREIN, OR THE BREACH HEREOF OR THEREOF (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, COMMON LAW OR ANY OTHER THEORY). By Holders and Beneficial Owners understand, and by holding an American Depositary Share or an interest therein, such Holders and Beneficial Owners each irrevocably agree that any legal suit, action or proceeding against or involving the Company or the Depositary, arising out of or based upon this the Deposit Agreement Agreement, American Depositary Shares, Receipts or the transactions contemplated herebyhereby or thereby or by virtue of ownership thereof, may only be instituted in a state or federal court in New York, New York, and by holding an American Depositary Share or an interest therein each irrevocably waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding, and irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding.. Holders and Beneficial Owners agree that the provisions of this paragraph shall survive such Holders’ and Beneficial Owners’ ownership of American Depositary Shares or interests therein. FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned Holder hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto ______________________________ whose taxpayer identification number is _______________________ and whose address including postal zip code is ____________________________, the within Receipt and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing ________________________ attorney-in-fact to transfer said Receipt on the books of the Depositary with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: Name:________________________________ By: Title: NOTICE: The signature of the Holder to this assignment must correspond with the name as written upon the face of the within instrument in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatsoever. If the endorsement be executed by an attorney, executor, administrator, trustee or guardian, the person executing the endorsement must give his/her full title in such capacity and proper evidence of authority to act in such capacity, if not on file with the Depositary, must be forwarded with this Receipt. SIGNATURE GUARANTEED ____________________________
ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS SECTION 1.1 "Affiliate" SECTION 1.2 "Agent" SECTION 1.3 "American Depositary Share(s)" and "ADS(s)" SECTION 1.4 "ADS Record Date" SECTION 1.5 "Beneficial Owner" SECTION 1.6 "Business Day" SECTION 1.7 "Commission" SECTION 1.8 "Company" SECTION 1.9 "Custodian" SECTION 1.10 "Deliver" and "Delivery" SECTION 1.11 "Deposit Agreement" SECTION 1.12 "Depositary" SECTION 1.13 "Deposited Securities" SECTION 1.14 "Dollars" and "$" SECTION 1.15 "DRS/Profile" SECTION 1.16 "DTC" SECTION 1.17 "Exchange Act" SECTION 1.18 "Foreign Currency" SECTION 1.19 "Foreign Registrar" SECTION 1.20 "Holder" SECTION 1.21 "Indemnified Person" and "Indemnifying Person" SECTION 1.21 "Old Shares" SECTION 1.23 "Principal Office" SECTION 1.24 "Receipt(s)"; "American Depositary Receipt(s)" and "ADR(s)" SECTION 1.25 "Registrar" SECTION 1.26 "Restricted Securities" SECTION 1.27 "Securities Act" SECTION 1.28 "Shares" SECTION 1.29 "United States" or "U.S."
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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)
Waiver; Jurisdiction. EACH PARTY TO THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT (INCLUDING, FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, EACH HOLDER AND BENEFICIAL OWNER AND/OR HOLDER OF INTERESTS IN ADRS) HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST THE DEPOSITARY AND/OR THE COMPANY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SHARES OR OTHER DEPOSITED SECURITIES, THE ADSs OR THE ADRs, THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREIN OR THEREIN, OR THE BREACH HEREOF OR THEREOF (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, COMMON LAW OR ANY OTHER THEORY). By holding an a Receipt or American Depositary Share or an interest therein, Holders and Beneficial Owners each unconditionally and irrevocably agree that any legal suit, action or proceeding against or involving the Company or the Depositary, arising out of or based upon this Deposit Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, may only be instituted in a state or federal court in New York, New York, and by holding an a Receipt or American Depositary Share or an interest therein each irrevocably waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding, and irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding.
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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)
Waiver; Jurisdiction. EACH PARTY TO THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT (INCLUDING, FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, EACH HOLDER AND BENEFICIAL OWNER AND/OR HOLDER OF INTERESTS IN ADRS) HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST THE DEPOSITARY AND/OR THE COMPANY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SHARES OR OTHER DEPOSITED SECURITIES, THE ADSs OR THE ADRs, THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREIN OR THEREIN, OR THE BREACH HEREOF OR THEREOF (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, COMMON LAW OR ANY OTHER THEORY). By Holders and Beneficial Owners understand, and by holding an American Depositary Share or an interest therein, such Holders and Beneficial Owners each irrevocably agree that any legal suit, action or proceeding against or involving the Company or the Depositary, arising out of or based upon this the Deposit Agreement Agreement, American Depositary Shares, Receipts or the transactions contemplated herebyhereby or thereby or by virtue of ownership thereof, may only be instituted in a state or federal court in New York, New York, and by holding an American Depositary Share or an interest therein each irrevocably waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding, and irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding. Holders and Beneficial Owners agree that the provisions of this paragraph shall survive such Holders' and Beneficial Owners' ownership of American Depositary Shares or interests therein.
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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)
Waiver; Jurisdiction. EACH PARTY TO THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT Each party hereto hereby irrevocably (INCLUDING, FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, EACH HOLDER AND BENEFICIAL OWNER AND/OR HOLDER OF INTERESTS IN ADRSi) HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST THE DEPOSITARY AND/OR THE COMPANY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SHARES OR OTHER DEPOSITED SECURITIES, THE ADSs OR THE ADRs, THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREIN OR THEREIN, OR THE BREACH HEREOF OR THEREOF (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, COMMON LAW OR ANY OTHER THEORY). By holding an American Depositary Share or an interest therein, Holders and Beneficial Owners each irrevocably agree agrees that any legal suitor equitable action, action suit or proceeding against or involving the Company or the Depositary, arising out of or based upon relating to this Deposit Agreement or the transactions contemplated herebyAgreement, may only be instituted in a any state or federal court located in the County of New York, State of New York, and by holding an American Depositary Share or an interest therein each irrevocably ; (ii) waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue or forum of any such action, suit or proceeding; (iii) waives the right to a trial by jury in any such action, and irrevocably suit or proceeding; (iv) submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court of competent jurisdiction in the County of New York, State of New York for purposes of any such courts action, suit or proceeding; (v) waives any objection they or it may now or hereafter have to the personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction in any such suitaction, suit or proceeding which may be instituted in any state or federal court in the County of New York, State of New York; (vi) waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any claim that any action or proceeding commenced by the other party relating in any way to this Agreement should be dismissed or stayed by reason, or pending the resolution, of any other action or proceeding commenced and relating in any way to this Agreement, whether or not commenced earlier; (vii) appoints Corporation Service Company, which currently maintains an Albany, New York office at 00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000, as its agent to receive service of process or other legal summons for purposes of any such action or proceeding; and (viii) agrees that so long as such party has any obligations under this Agreement, they or it will maintain a duly appointed agent in New York City for the service of such process or summons, and if they fail to maintain such an agent, any such process or summons may be served by mailing a copy thereof by registered mail, or a form of mail substantially equivalent thereto, addressed to them or it at their or its address as provided for notices under this Agreement, such party irrevocably waiving any right to assert that failure of such process agent to appear in any such action or proceeding is a defense thereto.
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Samples: Standstill Agreement (Pappas Steve)
Waiver; Jurisdiction. EACH PARTY TO THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT Each party hereto hereby irrevocably (INCLUDING, FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, EACH HOLDER AND BENEFICIAL OWNER AND/OR HOLDER OF INTERESTS IN ADRSi) HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST THE DEPOSITARY AND/OR THE COMPANY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SHARES OR OTHER DEPOSITED SECURITIES, THE ADSs OR THE ADRs, THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREIN OR THEREIN, OR THE BREACH HEREOF OR THEREOF (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, COMMON LAW OR ANY OTHER THEORY). By holding an American Depositary Share or an interest therein, Holders and Beneficial Owners each irrevocably agree agrees that any legal suitor equitable action, action suit or proceeding against or involving the Company or the Depositary, arising out of or based upon relating to this Deposit Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, may only be instituted in a any state or federal court located in the County of New York, State of New York, and by holding an American Depositary Share or an interest therein each irrevocably ; (ii) waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue or forum of any such action, suit or proceeding; (iii) waives the right to a trial by jury in any such action, and irrevocably suit or proceeding; (iv) submits to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court of competent jurisdiction in the County of New York, State of New York for purposes of any such courts action, suit or proceeding; (v) waives any objection they or it may now or hereafter have to the personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction in any such suitaction, suit or proceeding which may be instituted in any state or federal court in the County of New York, State of New York; (vi) waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any claim that any action or proceeding commenced by the other party relating in any way to this Agreement should be dismissed or stayed by reason, or pending the resolution, of any other action or proceeding commenced and relating in any way to this Agreement, whether or not commenced earlier; (vii) appoints Corporation Service Company, which currently maintains an Albany, New York office at 00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx, Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000, as its agent to receive service of process or other legal summons for purposes of any such action or proceeding; and (viii) agrees that so long as such party has any obligations under this Agreement, they or it will maintain a duly appointed agent in New York City for the service of such process or summons, and if they fail to maintain such an agent, any such process or summons may be served by mailing a copy thereof by registered mail, or a form of mail substantially equivalent thereto, addressed to them or it at their or its address as provided for notices under this Agreement, such party irrevocably waiving any right to assert that failure of such process agent to appear in any such action or proceeding is a defense thereto.
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Waiver; Jurisdiction. EACH PARTY TO THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT (INCLUDING, FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, EACH HOLDER AND BENEFICIAL OWNER AND/OR HOLDER OF INTERESTS IN ADRS) HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING AGAINST THE DEPOSITARY AND/OR THE COMPANY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SHARES OR OTHER DEPOSITED SECURITIES, THE ADSs OR THE ADRs, THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREIN OR THEREIN, OR THE BREACH HEREOF OR THEREOF (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, COMMON LAW OR ANY OTHER THEORY). By Holders and Beneficial Owners understand, and holding an American Depositary Share or an interest therein, such Holders and Beneficial Owners each irrevocably agree that any legal suit, action or proceeding against or involving the Company or the Depositary, arising out of or based upon this the Deposit Agreement Agreement, American Depositary Shares, Receipts or the transactions contemplated herebyhereby or thereby or by virtue of ownership thereof, may only be instituted in a state or federal court in New York, New York, and by holding an American Depositary Share or an interest therein each irrevocably waives any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding, and irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action or proceeding. Holders and Beneficial Owners agree that the provisions of this paragraph shall survive such Holders' and Beneficial Owners' ownership of American Depositary Shares or interests therein. The Company, the Depositary and by holding an American Depositary Share (or interest therein) Holders and Beneficial Owners each agree that, notwithstanding the foregoing, with regard to any claim or dispute or difference of whatever nature between or involving the parties hereto arising directly or indirectly from the relationship created by the Deposit Agreement, the Depositary, in its sole discretion, shall be entitled to refer such dispute or difference for final settlement by arbitration (“Arbitration”) in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “Rules”) then in force The arbitration shall be conducted by three arbitrators, one nominated by the Depositary, one nominated by the Company, and one nominated by the two party-appointed arbitrators within thirty (30) calendar days of the confirmation of the nomination of the second arbitrator. If any arbitrator has not been nominated within the time limits specified herein and in the Rules, then such arbitrator shall be appointed by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with the Rules. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrators may be enforced in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The seat and place of any reference to arbitration shall be New York City, New York, and the procedural law of such arbitration shall be New York law. The language to be used in the arbitration shall be English. The fees of the arbitrator and other costs incurred by the parties in connection with such Arbitration shall be paid by the party or parties that is (are) unsuccessful in such Arbitration. FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned Holder hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s) unto ______________________________ whose taxpayer identification number is _______________________ and whose address including postal zip code is ____________________________, the within Receipt and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing ________________________ attorney-in-fact to transfer said Receipt on the books of the Depositary with full power of substitution in the premises.
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Samples: Deposit Agreement (Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas/ ADR Group)