EXHIBIT 4.53
AMENDMENT II TO
STRATEGIC CONSULTING SERVICE AGREEMENT
This Amendment II to the Strategic Consulting Service Agreement ("Amendment
II") is entered into on this 28th day of December, 2004, in Shanghai by and
between Shengqu Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Shengqu"), a wholly
foreign-owned company organized and existing under the laws of the People's
Republic of China ("PRC") and Shanghai Xxxxxx Networking Co., Ltd. ("Xxxxxx
Networking"), a domestic company organized and existing under the laws of the
PRC.
WHEREAS,
A. Shanda Networking and Shengqu (the "Parties") entered into a Strategic
Consulting Service Agreement dated January 19, 2003 (as amended by
Amendment I, the "Agreement");
B. The Parties entered into an Amendment Strategic Consulting Service
Agreement dated December 28, 2004 (the "Amendment I"); and
C. The Parties wish to further amend the Agreement as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the applicable conditions, the Parties agree
to amend the Agreement as follows:
1. Section 3.1(2) of the Agreement is added as follows:
The standard monthly fee per player shall be RMB150 per month for the year
2005 due to an increase in per-user expenses.
2. Section 3.1(4) of the Agreement is added as follows:
The other reasonable costs per month shall be RMB190,000,000 for the year
2005.
3. Other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. This Amendment II shall replace the Amendment I and become effective only
after it has been singed by Parties.
5. This Amendment II shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Amendment II to be executed by
their respective duly authorized signatories as of the day and year first
written above.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By:
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Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI XXXXXX NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By:
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Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
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