Shares Pledge Agreement
EXHIBIT 10.4
This Agreement was signed by both parties in Jianou City, Fujian Province, P.R.C. on September 27, 2009.
Xxxxxxx (hereinafter referred to as Party A) :
Xxxx Xxxxxxx, A citizen of P.R.C.,
And the Identity Card Number: 330621197112286799
Xx Xxxxxx, A citizen of P.R.C.,
And the Identity Card Number: 330621197510251727
Tang Shuiyou, A citizen of P.R.C.,
And the Identity Card Number: 330621194512026773
Pledgee (hereinafter referred to as Party B) :
Fujian Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Technology Co., Ltd.
Registered Address:
×××××；
Whereas:
1. Since the date when this agreement is signed, the members of Party A are the shareholders of Jianou Lujian Foodstuff Co., Ltd. (The “Jianou Lujian”), and hold all of the equity of Jianou Lujian.
2. Party B is a wholly foreign-owned company established under the laws of P.R.C., and registered at Administration of Industry and Commerce Bureau of Jianou City, with the legally valid business license number ×××××;
3. Jianou Lujian is an enterprise registered in Jianou City, Fujian Province, and legally exists to date. The number of its business license is 350783100011136.
4. Jianou Lujian and Party B have signed the Entrusted Management Agreement dated September 27, 2009. The management of Jianou Lujian is entrusted to Party B. In order to protect the interests of Party B, Everyone of Party A agrees to pledge 100% of the shares of Jianou Lujian they own to Party B.
5. Party B accepts the pledge of Jianou Lujian’s 100% shares by Party A.
Therefore, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, the Parties hereto reach the Agreement through friendly
negotiation under the principle of equality and mutual benefit and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions in this agreement.
Article 1 Guaranteed Obligation
The shares are being pledged to guarantee all of the rights and interests Party B is entitled to under all related agreements by and between both parties.
Article 2 Pledged Properties
The pledged properties are 100% of the shares of Jianou Lujian that are currently held by Party A and the proceeds thereof.
Article 3 Scope of Guaranteed Obligation
The scope of the guaranteed obligation is all rights, interests and penalties etc. Party B is entitled to in accordance with all the agreements signed by and between both parties.
Article 4 Pledge Procedure and Registration
Party A shall, within 10 days after the date of this Agreement, process the registration procedures with Jianou Administration of Industry and Commerce concerning the pledged shares.
Article 5 Transfer of Pledged Shares
Party A shall not transfer any of the pledged shares without the permission of Party B during the term of this agreement.
Article 6 Effectiveness, Modification and Termination
6.1 This Agreement shall go into effect when it is signed by Party A and the authorized representatives of Party B with seals affixed;
6.2 Upon the effectiveness of this Agreement and unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties hereto, neither party may modify or terminate this Agreement. Any modification or termination shall be in writing after both parties’ consultations. The provisions of this Agreement remain binding on both parties prior to any written agreement on modification or termination.
Article 7 Governing Law
The execution, validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement and the
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disputes resolution under this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of P.R.C.
Article 8 Liability for Breach of Agreement
Upon the effectiveness of this Agreement, the Parties hereto shall perform their respective obligations under the Agreement. Any failure to perform the obligations stipulated in the Agreement, in part or in whole, shall be deemed breach of contract and the breaching party shall compensate the non-breaching party for the loss incurred as a result of the breach.
Article 9 Settlement of Dispute
The parties shall strive to settle any dispute arising from the interpretation or performance of this Agreement through friendly consultation. In case no settlement can be reached through consultation within thirty (30) days after such dispute is raised, each party can submit such matter to China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (the “CIETAC”) in accordance with its rules. The arbitration shall take place in Beijing. The arbitration award shall be final, conclusive and binding upon both parties.
Article 10 Severability
10.1 Any provision of this Agreement that is invalid or unenforceable due to the laws and regulations shall be ineffective without affecting in any way the remaining provisions hereof.
10.2 In the event of the foregoing paragraph, the parties hereto shall prepare supplemental agreement as soon as possible to replace the invalid provision through friendly consultation.
Article 11 Miscellaneous
11.1 The headings contained in this Agreement are for the convenience of reference only and shall not in any other way affect the interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement.
11.2 The Agreement shall be executed in six (6) copies, both in Chinese and English. Everyone of Party A holds one Chinese and one English original, Party B holds one Chinese and one English original, and the remaining shall be kept for completing relevant procedures. Each copy shall have equal legal force. In the event of any conflict between the two versions, the Chinese version shall prevail.
11.3 In witness hereof, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date described in the first page.
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Party B: Fujian Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Technology Co., Ltd. (Seal)
Authorized representative (signature):
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