Option Agreement
THIS OPTION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into
and among the following parties (the “Parties”) in Jinjiang, Fujian Province,
the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) on 18 November,
2010:
Party
A:
AILIBAO
(FUJIAN) MARKETING MANAGEMENT CO.,LTD
Address:
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Xxxxx
0, Xxxxxxxx 0, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx
No.118,
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Jiangtou
Village, Chendai Town, Jinjiang City
Legal
Representative: Xxx Xxx
Xxxx
Party
B:
Ding
Baojian
ID
Number: 35058219650824574
Address:
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East
Xxxxxx Xxxx Xx.0, Xxxxxxxx village, Chendai Town, Jinjiang
City,
Fujian
Province
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Ding
Baofu
ID
Number: 350582721015053
Address:
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Dongmei
Xx.00, Xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx
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Ding
Changming
ID
Number: 000000000000000000
Address:
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East
Xxxxxx Xxxx Xx.0, Xxxxxxxx village, Chendai Town, Jinjiang
City,
Fujian
Province
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Party
C:
Fujian
Jinjiang Chendai Ailibao Shoes & Clothes Co., Ltd
Address:
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Jiangtou
village, Chendai town, Jinjiang, Fujian
province
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Legal
Representative: Ding Baojian
WHEREAS:
1.
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Party
A is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise established and existing in the
PRC.
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2.
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Party
C is limited liability incorporated in the
PRC.
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3.
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Members
of Party B (“Grantors”) are directly
interested in Party C: Ding Baojian owns 33.34% equity interest in Party
C, Ding Baofu owns 33.33%, Ding Changming owns
33.33%.
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4.
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Upon
Party A’s request, each member of
Party B agrees to transfer and Party A agrees to purchase all of the
equity interest in Party C owned by Party B in accordance with this
Agreement.
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THEREFORE,
THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1.
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GRANT
OF THE OPTION
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1.1
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Grant
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Grantors
agree, upon the execution date of this Agreement, to irrevocably grant Party A
the option that Party A or a third party designated by it may acquire all of the
equity interest held by Grantors in Party C at the lowest price as permitted by
the PRC laws by installation or in one lump sum
1.2
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Term
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This
Agreement shall come into effect upon the execution of the Parties and terminate
on the date when Party A acquires all of the equity interest in Party C owned by
Party B as permitted by the laws of the PRC.
2.
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EXERCISE
OF THE OPTION AND THE CLOSING
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2.1
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Timing
of Exercise
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2.1.1
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Grantors
agree that pursuant to the laws of the PRC, Party A may exercise the
options in part or as a whole under this Agreement at any time during the
term of this Agreement.
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2.1.2
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Grantors
unanimously agree that there is no limitation on the times for Party A to
exercise its options, unless Party A has acquired all of the equity
interest in Party C.
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2.1.3
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Grantors
agree that Party A may designate a third party to exercise the options by
delivering a prior written notice to
Grantors.
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2.2
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Donation
of Payment for the Option
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Grantors
agree to give Party C all the proceeds out of exercise of the option by Party A
or a third party designated by Party A free of charge.
2.3
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Transfer
of Option
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Grantors
agree that Party A may transfer part or all of the option under this Agreement
to any third party without being approved by Grantors, and such third party
shall exercise the option, enjoy all of Party A’s rights and undertake all of
its obligations under this Agreement as if it were a Party hereto.
2.4
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Notice
of Exercise
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Party A
may exercise the option by delivering a written notice to Grantors within 10
business days prior to the Closing Date (as defined below)
specifying:
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2.4.1
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the
effective closing date of the equity transfer after exercise of the
option, i.e. the date of official filing for registration of the equity
transfer with relevant Administration for Industry and Commerce (the
“Closing
Date”);
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2.4.2
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the
name of the shareholder to be registered after the exercise of the
option;
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2.4.3
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the
number of the equity transferred from
Grantors;
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2.4.4
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the
payment terms; and
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2.4.5
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the
power of attorney (if the option to be exercised by a third party
designated)
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All
Parties agree that Party A is entitled to designate a third party to exercise
the option and register the equity in the name of such third party. Grantors
agree that upon any request to exercise the option by either Party A or a third
party designated by Party A, Grantors shall execute an equity transfer agreement
and other relevant documents within 10 business days after receipt of the notice
of exercise of the option in accordance with such notice and this
Agreement.
2.5
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Closing
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Party A
shall pay to Grantors at the price under Section 1.1 of this Agreement at the
Closing Date. Party A and Grantors shall provide Party C with necessary
assistance in completing registration of the equity transfer in the competent
Administration for Industry and Commerce.
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3.
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REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES
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3.1
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Each
Grantor hereby represents and warrants
that:
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3.1.1
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It
has full corporate power and authority to execute and perform this
Agreement;
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3.1.2
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Its
performance of this Agreement does not violate any applicable laws,
regulations and contracts binding on it, and not require any consent or
authorization from government;
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3.1.3
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There
is no lawsuit, arbitration or other legal or administrative proceeding
pending or which may have material and adverse effect on the performance
of this Agreement;
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3.1.4
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Party
C has not been declared bankruptcy and is in good
standing;
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3.1.5
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It
will not create any pledge, debt or other third party encumbrance on Party
C’s equity held by it and will not transfer, donate, pledge or otherwise
dispose the same in favor of any third party other than Party A or a third
party designated by Party A;
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3.1.6
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There
is no pledge, security, debt or other third party encumbrance on Party C’s
equity held by it;
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3.1.7
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The
option granted to Party A is exclusive, and Grantors shall not grant any
option or similar right to any third party in any
form.
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3.2
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Covenants
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Party C
hereby covenants to Party A that it will bear all costs and expenses arising
from the equity transfer hereunder and handle all formalities necessary for
registering Party A or a third party designated by Party A as a shareholder of
Party C, including without limitation, assisting Party A in obtaining necessary
approvals for the equity transfer from relevant government authorities,
submitting the application materials for registration of the equity transfer to
the competent Administration for Industry and Commerce and updating the registry
of members.
4.
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TAX
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All taxes
arising from the performance of this Agreement shall be borne by Party
C.
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5.
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BREACH
OF THE AGREEMENT
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5.1
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Unless
otherwise provided in this Agreement, if any Party fails to fully perform
or cease to perform this Agreement and cannot cure such breach within 30
days after receipt of the notice from the non-breaching Party, or any of
representations or warranties hereunder is not true, accurate or
misleading, it shall constitute a breach of this
Agreement.
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5.2
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If
any Party breaches this Agreement or any of its representations and
warranties under this Agreement, the non-breaching Party may require in
writing it to cure its breach and take corresponding actions to timely and
effectively avoid damages within 10 days upon receipt of a written notice
from the non-breaching party and continue to perform this Agreement. In
case of any damage, the breaching party shall indemnify the non-breaching
party such that the non-breaching party could acquire all of the interests
under this Agreement as if this Agreement had been duly
performed.
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5.3
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If
all of the Parties breach this Agreement, the indemnity shall be
determined on the basis of the extent of its respective
breach.
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6.
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GOVERNING
LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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6.1
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Governing
Law
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This
Agreement shall be governed and construed by the laws of the PRC.
6.2
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Arbitration
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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 resolved through such consultation, either Party may submit
such dispute to Xiamen Arbitration Commission for arbitration in accordance with
its then-current and effective arbitration rules. The arbitration shall be
conducted in Chinese. The arbitration award shall be final and binding upon the
Parties. This Section shall survive the termination or the cease of this
Agreement.
6.3
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Continue
of Performance
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Each
Party shall continue to perform its obligations in good faith in accordance with
the Agreement except for the matters in dispute.
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CONFIDENTIALITY
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7.1
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Confidential
Information
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This
Agreement together with the Exhibit hereof shall be kept confidential. No Party
shall disclose any such information to any third Party (except agreed by the
Parties in prior written form). This Section shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
7.2
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Exceptions
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If any
confidential information is required to be disclosed by any law, judgment,
arbitral aware, or decision by administrative authorities, such disclosure shall
not be deemed as violation of the foregoing Section 7.1.
8.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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8.1
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Entire
Agreement
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This
Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding among the Parties
in respect of the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions,
negotiations and agreements among them. This Agreement shall prevail over all
the above. This Agreement shall only be amended by written agreement among all
the Parties. The Annexes attached hereto shall constitute an integral part of
this Agreement and shall have the same legal force as this
Agreement.
8.2
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Notices
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8.2.1
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Any
notice or other correspondence of the Parties in connection with the
performance of this Agreement shall be in writing and be delivered in
person, by registered mail, postage prepaid mail, recognized express mail
or facsimile to the following correspondence
addresses:
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Party
A:
AILIBAO
(FUJIAN) MARKETING MANAGEMENT CO.,LTD
Address:
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Xxxxx
0, Xxxxxxxx 0, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx
Xx.000,
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Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxx
Fax:
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0000-00000000
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Telephone:
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0000-00000000
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Addressee:
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Xxx
Xxx Xxxx
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Party
B:
Ding
Baojian
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Address:
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East
Kaituo Road Xx.0, Xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx,
Xxxxxxxx
Xxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Fax:
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0000-00000000
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Telephone:
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0000-00000000
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Ding
Baofu
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Address:
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Dongmei
Xx.00, Xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx
Xxxx,
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Fax:
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0000-00000000
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Telephone:
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0000-00000000
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Ding
Changming
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Address:
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East
Kaituo Road Xx.0, Xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx,
Xxxxxxxx
Xxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Fax:
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0000-00000000
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Telephone:
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0000-00000000
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Party
C:
Fujian
Jinjiang Chendai Ailibao Shoes & Clothes Co., Ltd
Address:
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Jiangtou
village, Chendai town, Jinjiang, Fujian
province
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Fax:
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0000-00000000
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Telephone:
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0000-00000000
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Addressee:
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Ding
Baofu
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8.2.2
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Notices
and correspondences shall be deemed to have been
delivered:
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8.2.2.1
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by
facsimile, at the exact time indicated in the corresponding transmission
record, or the following business day of the date indicated in the
corresponding transmission record if such facsimile is sent after 5:00 pm
on a business day or on a non-business day in the place where it is
delivered;
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8.2.2.2
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by
personal delivery (including by courier), on the date of
receipt;
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8.2.2.3
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by
registered mail, on the fifteenth (15th) day of the date indicated on the
registered mail receipt;
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8.2.3
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Binding
Force
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This
Agreement shall be binding on all Parties.
8.3
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Language
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This
Agreement shall be executed in five (5) originals in English, with each Party
holding one copy.
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8.4
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Day
and Business Day
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A
reference to a “day” herein is to a calendar day. A reference to a “business
day” herein is to any day from Monday to Friday in a week.
8.5
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Headings
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The
headings used in this Agreement are used for convenience only and not to be
considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.
8.6
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Pending
Items
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Any
matter not specified in this Agreement shall be settled through friendly
consultation by the Parties and resolved in accordance with the laws of the
PRC.
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(Signature
page to the Option Agreement)
Party
A:
AILIBAO
(FUJIAN) MARKETING MANAGEMENT CO.,LTD
Authorized
Representative:
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/s/ XXX Xxx Ying
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Party
B:
Ding
Baojian
Signature:
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/s/ DING Baojian
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Ding
Baofu
Signature:
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/s/ DING Baofu
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Ding
Changming
Signature:
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/s/ DING Changming
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Party
C:
Fujian
Jinjiang Chendai Ailibao Shoes & Clothes Co., Ltd
Authorized
Representative:
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/s/ DING Baojian
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