ADR purchase agreement by and among Centralink Investments Limited Stephen Altro, 2870304 Canada Inc., 136011 Canada Inc., David Mars, 136012 Canada Inc., and 2884330 Canada Inc. dated
EXHIBIT 10.8
ADR purchase agreement
by
and
among
Centralink Investments Limited
Xxxxxxx Altro,
2870304 Canada Inc.,
000000 Xxxxxx Inc.,
Xxxxx Mars,
136012 Canada Inc.,
and
2884330 Canada Inc.
dated
[ ________________, 2004]
Table of Contents
Recitals |
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I. Definitions |
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II. Purchase and Sale of Shares and Closing |
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2.1 Purchase and Sale |
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2.2 Purchase Price |
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2.3 The Closing |
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III. Representations and Warranties of Sellers |
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3.1 Title to Shares |
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3.2 Incorporation; Power and Authority |
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3.3 Valid and Binding Agreement |
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3.4 No Breach; Consents |
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3.5 Brokerage |
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IV. Representations and Warranties of Buyer |
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4.1 Incorporation; Power and Authority |
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4.2 Valid and Binding Agreement |
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4.3 No Breach; Consents |
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4.4 Brokerage |
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V. Agreements of Sellers |
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5.1 Conditions |
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5.2 Consents and Authorizations; Regulatory Filings |
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5.3 No Sale |
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VI. Agreement of Buyer |
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6.1 Conditions |
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VII. Conditions to Closing |
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7.1 Conditions to Buyer’s Obligations |
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7.2 Conditions to Sellers’ Obligations |
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VIII. Termination |
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8.1 Termination |
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8.2 Effect of Termination |
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IX. Indemnification |
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9.1 Indemnification by Sellers |
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9.2 Indemnification by Buyer |
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9.3 Sole and Exclusive Remedy |
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X. General |
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10.1 Press Releases and Announcements |
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10.2 Expenses |
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10.3 Further Assurances |
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10.4 Amendment and Waiver |
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10.5 Notices |
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10.6 Assignment |
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10.7 No Third Party Beneficiaries |
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10.8 Severability |
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10.9 Complete Agreement |
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10.10 Signatures; Counterparts |
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10.11 GOVERNING LAW |
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10.12 Specific Performance |
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10.13 Arbitration |
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10.14 Construction |
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10.15 Time of Essence |
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Signatures |
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This ADR PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the day of , 2004, by and among Centralink Investments Limited, a limited company organized under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (“Buyer”), Xxxxxxx Altro (“Altro”), 2870304 Canada Inc. and 000000 Xxxxxx Inc. (collectively, together with Altro, the “Altro Group”), and Xxxxx Mars (“Mars”), 136012 Canada Inc. and 2884330 Canada Inc. (collectively, together with Mars, the “Mars Group” and, together with the Altro Group, the "Sellers”).
The following terms have the meanings assigned to them below:
“Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
“Affiliate” has the meaning set forth in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act.
“Altro” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
“Altro ADRs” has the meaning set forth in the recitals of this Agreement.
“Altro Group” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
“Altro Purchase Price” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
“Buyer” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
“Buyer Losses” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.1(a)(v).
“Closing” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(a).
“Closing Date” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(a).
“Consent” means any authorization, consent, approval, filing, waiver, exemption or other action by or notice to any Person.
“Contract” means a contract, agreement, commitment or binding understanding, whether oral or written, that is in effect as of the date of this Agreement or any time after the date of this Agreement.
“Disclosure Schedule” means the schedule delivered by Sellers to Buyer on or prior to the date of this Agreement.
“Effective Time” has the meaning as defined in the Subscription Agreement.
“Encumbrance” means any charge, claim, community property interest, condition, equitable interest, lien, option, pledge, security interest, right of first refusal or restriction of any kind, including any restriction on use, voting, transfer, receipt of income or exercise of any other attribute of ownership.
“Governmental Authorization” means any approval, consent, license, permit, waiver, registration or other authorization issued, granted, given, made available or otherwise required by any Governmental Entity or pursuant to Law.
“Governmental Entity” means any federal, state, local, foreign, international or multinational entity or authority exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory, administrative or taxing functions of or pertaining to government.
“Governmental Order” means any judgment, injunction, writ, order, ruling, award or decree by any Governmental Entity or arbitrator.
“Grand ADRs” has the meaning set forth in the recitals of this Agreement.
“Grand US” has the meaning set forth in the recitals of this Agreement.
“Law” means any constitution, law, ordinance, principle of common law, regulation, statute or treaty of any Governmental Entity.
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“Loss” means any Litigation, Governmental Order, complaint, claim, demand, damage, deficiency, penalty, fine, cost, amount paid in settlement, liability, obligation, Tax, Encumbrance, loss, expense or fee, including court costs and attorneys’ fees and expenses.
“Mars” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
“Mars Group” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
“Mars ADRs” has the meaning set forth in the recitals of this Agreement.
“Mars Purchase Price” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
“Organizational Documents” means (i) the articles or certificate of incorporation and the bylaws of a corporation, (ii) the partnership agreement and any statement of partnership of a general partnership, (iii) the limited partnership agreement and the certificate of limited partnership of a limited partnership, (iv) the limited liability company agreement and articles or certificate of formation of a limited liability company, (v) any charter or similar document adopted or filed in connection with the creation, formation or organization of a Person and (vi) any amendment to any of the foregoing.
“Person” means any individual, corporation (including any non-profit corporation), general or limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, estate, trust, association, organization, labor union, Governmental Entity or other entity.
“Required Consents” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.
“Sale ADRs” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.
“Sellers” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
“Seller Losses” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.2(a).
“Subscription Agreement” has the meaning set forth in the recitals of this Agreement.
II. Purchase and Sale of Shares and Closing
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(a) The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) will take place at the offices of Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx at 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx, at 10:00 a.m. local time, on the second Business Day following the Effective Time (the “Closing Date”) or at such other place and on such other date as may be mutually agreed by Buyer and Sellers, in which case “Closing Date” means the date so agreed. The failure of the Closing will not ipso facto result in termination of this Agreement and will not relieve any party of any obligation under this Agreement. The Closing will be effective as of the close of business on the Closing Date.
(b) Subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, on the Closing Date (except as otherwise set forth below):
(i) Sellers will deliver to Buyer:
(A) certificates formerly representing their shares of Grand US stock, free and clear of all Encumbrances, duly endorsed or accompanied by duly executed stock powers;
(B) a certificate of each Seller dated the Closing Date stating that the conditions set forth in subsections (a) through (c) of Section 7.1 have been satisfied;
(C) a copy of the text of the resolutions adopted by the board of directors (or similar body) of any Seller that is not a natural person authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, certified by an appropriate officer of such Seller; and
(D) such other certificates, documents and instruments as Buyer shall reasonably request for the purpose of (1) evidencing the accuracy of Sellers’ representations and warranties, (2) evidencing the performance and compliance by Sellers with agreements contained in this Agreement, (3) evidencing the satisfaction of any condition referred to in Section 7.1 or (4) otherwise facilitating the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
All actions to be taken by Sellers in connection with consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and all certificates, opinions, instruments and other documents required to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer.
(ii) Buyer will deliver to Sellers:
(A) within three business days after the Closing Date, the Altro Purchase Price and the Mars Purchase Price, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the accounts designated by Altro and Mars, respectively, to Buyer by notice in writing given no later than three business days prior to the Closing; and
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(B) a certificate of Buyer dated the Closing Date stating that the conditions set forth in subsections (f) and (g) of Section 7.2 have been satisfied;
(c) All items delivered by the parties at the Closing will be deemed to have been delivered simultaneously, and no items will be deemed delivered or waived until all have been delivered.
(d) Notwithstanding any investigation made by or on behalf of any of the parties to this Agreement or the results of any such investigation and notwithstanding the fact of, or the participation of such party in, the Closing, the representations, warranties and agreements in this Agreement will survive the Closing.
III. Representations and Warranties of Sellers
Each Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that, as to such Seller, as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (as though made then and as though the Closing Date were substituted for the date of this Agreement):
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transactions contemplated by this Agreement based on any Contract made by or on behalf of such Seller for which Buyer or the Company is or could become liable or obligated.
IV. Representations and Warranties of Buyer
Buyer represents and warrants to Sellers that as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date (as though made then and as though the Closing Date were substituted for the date of this Agreement):
Sellers, jointly and severally, agree with Buyer that:
5.1 Conditions. Sellers will use their best efforts to cause the conditions set forth in Section 7.1 to be satisfied and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as soon as reasonably possible and in any event prior to the Closing Date.
5.2 Consents and Authorizations; Regulatory Filings. Sellers will obtain all Consents and Governmental Authorizations required for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including those listed on Schedule 3.4 (the “Required Consents”). Sellers will keep Buyer reasonably advised of the status of obtaining the Required Consents.
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(a) The representations and warranties set forth in Article III will be true and correct (without taking into account any supplemental disclosures after the date of this Agreement by Sellers or the Company or the discovery of information by Buyer);
(b) Sellers will have performed and complied with each of their agreements contained in this Agreement;
(c) Each Required Consent was obtained and is in full force and effect;
(d) No Litigation is pending or threatened (i) challenging or seeking to prevent or delay consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, (ii) asserting the illegality of or seeking to render unenforceable any material provision of this Agreement; or (iii) imposing or seeking to impose material damages or sanctions directly arising out of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement on Buyer or any of their respective officers or directors; and
(e) No Law or Governmental Order was enacted, entered, enforced, promulgated, issued or deemed applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement by any Governmental Entity that would reasonably be expected to result, directly or indirectly, in any of the consequences referred to in Section 7.1(d).
(f) The representations and warranties set forth in Article IV will be true and correct;
(g) Buyer will have performed and complied with each of its agreements contained in this Agreement; and
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(h) No Law or Governmental Order will have been enacted, entered, enforced, promulgated, issued or deemed applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement by any Governmental Entity that prohibits the Closing.
8.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated prior to the Closing:
(i) by the mutual written consent of Buyer and Sellers;
(j) by either Altro or Mars, if
(i) Buyer has breached any representation, warranty or agreement contained in this Agreement;
(ii) the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have not been consummated on or before the Closing Date; provided, that neither Seller will not be entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 8.1(j)(ii) if either Seller’s failure to comply fully with its obligations under this Agreement has prevented the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
(iii) any of the conditions set forth in Section 7.2 have become impossible to satisfy;
(k) by Buyer, if
(iv) any Seller has breached any representation, warranty or agreement contained in this Agreement;
(v) the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have not been consummated on or before the Closing Date; provided, that Buyer will not be entitled to terminate this Agreement pursuant to this Section 8.1(k)(v) if Buyer’s failure to comply fully with its obligations under this Agreement has prevented the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
(vi) any of the conditions set forth in Section 7.1 have become impossible to satisfy;
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9.1 Indemnification by Sellers.
(a) Sellers agree, jointly and severally, to indemnify in full Buyer and hold it harmless against any Loss, whether or not actually incurred prior to the applicable date referred to in Section 9.1(b), arising from, relating to or constituting (i) any breach or inaccuracy in any of the representations and warranties of Sellers contained in this Agreement or in the Disclosure Schedule as the same may be brought down to the Closing Date or any closing certificate delivered by or on behalf of Sellers pursuant to this Agreement (any such breach or inaccuracy determined without regard to any qualification for “materiality,” “in all material respects” or similar qualifications), or (ii) any breach of any of the agreements of any Seller contained in this Agreement (collectively, “Buyer Losses”).
(b) If Buyer has a claim for indemnification under this Section 9.1, Buyer will deliver to Sellers one or more written notices of Buyer Losses prior to the second anniversary of the Closing Date. Sellers will have no liability under this Section 9.1 unless the written notices required by the preceding sentence are given in a timely manner. Any written notice will state in reasonable detail the basis for such Buyer Losses to the extent then known by Buyer and the nature of the Buyer Loss for which indemnification is sought, and it may state the amount of the Buyer Loss claimed. If such written notice (or an amended notice) states the amount of the Buyer Loss claimed and Sellers notify Buyer that Sellers do not dispute the claim described in such notice or fails to notify Buyer within 20 business days after delivery of such notice by Buyer whether Sellers dispute the claim described in such notice, the Buyer Loss in the amount specified in Buyer’s notice will be admitted by Sellers, and Sellers will pay the amount of such Buyer Loss to Buyer. If Sellers have timely disputed the liability of Sellers with respect to such claim, Sellers and Buyer will proceed in good faith to negotiate a resolution of such dispute. If a written notice does not state the amount of the Buyer Loss claimed, such omission will not preclude Buyer from recovering from Sellers the amount of the Buyer Loss with respect to the claim described in such notice if any such amount is promptly provided after it is determined. In order to assert its right to indemnification under this Article IX. , Buyer will not be required to provide any notice except as provided in this Section 9.1(b).
(c) Sellers will pay the amount of any Buyer Loss to Buyer within ten days following the determination of Sellers’ liability for and the amount of a Buyer Loss (whether such determination is made pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Section 9.1, by agreement between Buyer and Sellers, by arbitration award or by final adjudication).
(a) Buyer agrees to indemnify in full Sellers and hold them harmless against any Loss, whether or not actually incurred prior to the date referred to in Section 9.2(b), arising from, relating to or constituting (i) any breach or inaccuracy in any of the representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement or any closing certificate delivered by or on behalf of Buyer pursuant to this Agreement (any such breach or inaccuracy to be determined without regard to any qualification as to “materiality,” “in all material respects” or similar qualifications) or (ii) any breach of any of the agreements of Buyer contained in this Agreement (“Sellers Losses”).
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(b) If Sellers have a claim for indemnification under this Section 9.2, Sellers will deliver to Buyer one or more written notices of Sellers Losses prior to the second anniversary of the Closing Date. Buyer will have no liability under this Section 9.2 unless the written notices required by the preceding sentence are given in a timely manner. Any written notice will state in reasonable detail the basis for such Sellers Losses to the extent then known by Sellers and the nature of Sellers Loss for which indemnification is sought, and it may state the amount of Sellers Loss claimed. If such written notice (or an amended notice) states the amount of Sellers Loss claimed and Buyer notifies Sellers that Buyer does not dispute the claim described in such notice or fails to notify Sellers within 20 business days after delivery of such notice by Sellers whether Buyer disputes the claim described in such notice, Sellers Loss in the amount specified in Sellers’ notice will be admitted by Buyer, and Buyer will pay the amount of such Sellers Loss to Sellers. If Buyer has timely disputed its liability with respect to such claim, Buyer and Sellers will proceed in good faith to negotiate a resolution of such dispute. If a written notice does not state the amount of Sellers Loss claimed, such omission will not preclude Sellers from recovering from Buyer the amount of Sellers Loss with respect to the claim described in such notice if any such amount is promptly provided once determined. In order to assert its right to indemnification under this Article IX. , Sellers will not be required to provide any notice except as provided in this Section 9.2(b).
(c) Buyer will pay the amount of any Sellers Loss to Sellers within ten days following the determination of Buyer’s liability for and the amount of a Sellers Loss (whether such determination is made pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Section 9.2, by agreement between Sellers and Buyer, by arbitration award or by final adjudication).
10.1 Press Releases and Announcements. Any public announcement, or similar publicity with respect to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, will be issued, if at all, at such time and in such manner as Buyer determines and approves. Buyer will have the right to be present for any in-person announcement. Unless consented to by Buyer or required by Law, Sellers will keep this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement confidential.
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them in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including legal, accounting, investment banking and consulting fees and expenses incurred in negotiating, executing and delivering this Agreement and the other agreements, exhibits, documents and instruments contemplated by this Agreement (whether the transactions contemplated by this Agreement are consummated or not).
If to Buyer:
Centralink Investments Limited
Room UG 202, Floor UG2
Chinachem Golden Plaza
00 Xxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxx
Attn: Xx. Xxxxx Xx
Facsimile No. 000-0000-0000
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With a copy to:
Xxxxxx & Xxxxxxx
Xxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxx 0000
00 Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxx Xxxx
Attn: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx, Esq.
Facsimile No. 011 852 2524 3000
If to any Seller in the Altro Group:
[ADDRESS]
Attn:
Facsimile No.
With a copy to:
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attn: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Esq.
Facsimile No. (000) 000-0000
If to any Seller in the Mars Group:
[ADDRESS]
Attn:
Facsimile No.
With a copy to:
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attn: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx, Esq.
Facsimile No. (000) 000-0000
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10.11 GOVERNING LAW. THE DOMESTIC LAW, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES, OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WILL GOVERN ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY AND INTERPRETATION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED BY THIS AGREEMENT.
10.13 Arbitration. Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be fully determined by arbitration in accordance with the International Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Unless the parties agree otherwise, there shall be three arbitrators. The place of arbitration shall be New York, New York, United States of America and the language of the arbitration shall be English. None of the Parties shall contest the choice of New York as the proper forum for such dispute and notice in accordance with Section 10.5 shall be sufficient for such arbitration panel to conduct such proceedings. Except as the arbitrators shall otherwise determine, the evidentiary aspects of the arbitral proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Commercial Arbitration adopted by the Council of the International Bar Association on June 1, 1999.
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that it is sophisticated and has been advised by experienced counsel and, to the extent it deemed necessary, other advisors in connection with the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement will be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and no presumption or burden of proof will arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement. The parties intend that each representation, warranty and agreement contained in this Agreement will have independent significance. If any party has breached any representation, warranty or agreement in any respect, the fact that there exists another representation, warranty or agreement relating to the same subject matter (regardless of the relative levels of specificity) that the party has not breached will not detract from or mitigate the fact that the party is in breach of the first representation, warranty or agreement. Any reference to any Law will be deemed to refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise. The headings preceding the text of articles and sections included in this Agreement and the headings to the schedules and exhibits are for convenience only and are not be deemed part of this Agreement or given effect in interpreting this Agreement. References to sections, articles, schedules or exhibits are to the sections, articles, schedules and exhibits contained in, referred to or attached to this Agreement, unless otherwise specified. The word “including” means “including without limitation.” The use of the masculine, feminine or neuter gender or the singular or plural form of words will not limit any provisions of this Agreement. A statement that an item is listed, disclosed or described means that it is correctly listed, disclosed or described, and a statement that a copy of an item has been delivered means a true and correct copy of the writing has been delivered.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Buyer and Sellers have executed this ADR Purchase Agreement as of the date first above written.
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