LETTER OF INTENT
Exhibit
10.1
THIS LETTER OF INTENT is dated
June 30, 2010 and is effective as of the date hereof.
Between: FAR
EAST WIND POWER CORP., a Nevada
corporation having an office at 00000 X. Xxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxx 0000, Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx 00000 X.X.X. (“Far
East”)
And: HEILONGJIANG DEFENG INVESTMENT CO.,
LTD. a People’s Republic of China company having an office at 16 Xinfa Street, New and Xx-Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxx (“Defeng”)
And: HEILONGJIANG RUIHAO TECHNOLOGY GROUP
CO., LTD. a People’s Republic of China company having an office at Ruihao Campus, Xx.0 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxx
xxx Xx-Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxx
(“Ruihao”)
BACKGROUND
AND PURPOSE
(A) Far
East is a public company listed on the OTCBB in the United States under the
symbol “FEWP”.
(B)
Defeng and Ruihao are both companies registered in the People’s Republic of
China (“PRC”). Defeng
holds 99% ownership interest in Heilongjiang Tianyi Fengyuan Investment Co.,
Ltd., a PRC company (“Tianyi
Fengyuan”) and Tianyi Fengyuan holds 44.76% ownership interest in Datang
Yilan Wind Power Co., Ltd. (“Yilan”) and 25% ownership
interest in Datang Hailin Wind Power Co., Ltd. (“Hailin”).
(C) Yilan
has developed two wind farms in the PRC with total installed capacity of 99 MW
and which began commercial production in October 2009.
(D)
Hailin has invested in a 45 MW wind farm in the PRC where construction and
installation have been partially completed and is expected to be completed by
the end of 2010.
(E)
Ruihao owns and has access to substantial wind resources in Heilongjiang
province and Jilin province.
(F) Far
East, Defeng and Ruihao have expressed interest in cooperating to develop 4 wind
farm projects as described on the attached Appendix A (“Ruihao Project A”) and
Appendix B (“Ruihao Project
B”), respectively.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in
consideration of the mutual agreements and representations contained herein, and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1.
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This
LOI constitutes a binding agreement with regard to the various matters set
forth herein and shall become effective as of the date set forth on the
signature page hereto (the “Effective
Date”).
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2.
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Far
East or its subsidiary agrees to acquire and Defeng agrees to sell 84%
ownership interest in Tianyi Fengyuan (“Tianyi Fengyuan Interest”) for RMB
140,000,000 (the “Acquisition Price”).
Additionally, Far East will also pay Ruihao an amount of either RMB
25,000,000 or RMB 12,000,000 (the “Pre-Construction Costs”)
for each of the four Phase I farms listed as part of Ruihao Project A or
Ruihao Project B that is determined to be construction ready. The amount
of RMB 25,000,000 will be paid for each farm deemed construction ready in
2010 and the amount of RMB 12,000,000 will be paid for each farm deemed
construction ready in 2011. The Pre-Construction Costs represent Far
East’s participation in obtaining the final approval towards making wind
farms ready for construction and will be credited as advance payments as
part of Far East’s expected contribution to the overall construction costs
to each wind farm as outlined in this document. In consideration for the
initial payment for Pre-Construction Costs, Ruihao is committed to work
together with Far East to develop all 4 wind farms identified in Ruihao
Project A and Ruihao Project B.
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3.
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After
this LOI is signed, by July 24, 2010 the parties agree to enter into a
definitive agreement (the “Definitive Agreement”)
containing substantially the same terms and provisions as set forth in
this LOI. The Definitive Agreement will state that the Acquisition Price
will be fully due by July 31, 2010 with a non-refundable deposit of 10% of
the Acquisition Price to be paid immediately upon signing of the
Definitive Agreement. Additionally, an initial payment of RMB 25,000,000
for Pre-Construction Costs will be due by August 31, 2010 to ensure a
Phase I farm will be construction ready in 2010. The timing of further
payments for Pre-Construction Costs will be determined collectively by Far
East and Ruihao at a future date, expected to be no later than December
31, 2010.
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4.
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Far
East will perform due diligence at its own costs on the Tianyi Fengyuan
Interest, Ruihao Project A and Ruihao Project B. Defeng and Ruihao shall
make available documents, personnel, data, facilities, information,
equipment, permits, licenses and materials, to Far East so that Far East
can conduct such due diligence. Far East shall complete their due
diligence within 30 days after this LOI is signed. If any significant
matters are discovered that will materially affect the acquisitions set
forth in this LOI, Far East will discuss with Defeng and Ruihao
immediately and all parties agree to solve the problem on a mutually
beneficial basis.
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5.
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Ruihao
Project A
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a.
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Ruihao
and a third party (the “Third Party”) each hold
a 50% ownership interest in two wind farms in Ruihao Project A as listed
in Appendix A.
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b.
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Ruihao
will cooperate with Far East and the Third Party on Ruihao Project A. The
total estimated construction cost for a 49.5 MW wind farm in the Ruihao
Project A is approximately RMB 425,000,000, and requires equity investment
of 25% of the total investment (the “Project A Equity
Investment”).
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c.
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Far
East or a company designated by Far East, Ruihao or a company designated
by Ruihao, and the Third Party or a company designated by the Third Party
will set up a joint venture (“Joint Venture”) to
develop and operate each wind farm in the Ruihao Project A. Far East will
contribute 60% of the Project A Equity Investment for 51% ownership
interest and economic interest in each Joint Venture, and Ruihao and the
Third Party will collectively contribute 40% of the Project A Equity
Investment for collectively 49% ownership interest and economic interest
in each Joint Venture, in Ruihao Project
A.
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d.
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Should
the Third Party prove unwilling or unable to meet its obligations towards
any of the Joint Ventures associated with Ruihao Project A, then terms for
such respective Joint Ventures will default to provisions set forth
exclusively between Far East and Ruihao as outlined for those wind farms
associated with Ruihao Project B.
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e.
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Far
East shall have a right of first refusal on each and every other
development capacity/phases in Ruihao Project A as set forth in Appendix
A. In the event Far East exercises its right of first refusal on a given
phase in Ruihao Project A, all parties will execute according to the terms
outlined in Sections “c” and “d” of Paragraph 5. In addition, Far East and
Ruihao shall agree on a fair value for the pre-construction work completed
by Xxxxxx.
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0. Xxxxxx
Project B
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f.
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Ruihao
has exclusive rights to develop wind farms in Ruihao Project B as listed
in Appendix B.
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g.
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Ruihao
will cooperate with Far East on Ruihao Project B. The total estimated
construction cost for a 49.5 MW wind farm in the Ruihao Project B is
approximately RMB 425,000,000, and requires equity investment of 25% of
the total investment (the “Project B Equity
Investment”).
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h.
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Far
East or a company designated by Far East, and Ruihao or a company
designated by Ruihao, will set up a Joint Venture to develop and operate
each wind farm in the Ruihao Project B. Far East will contribute 100% of
the Project B Equity Investment for 85% ownership interest and economic
interest in each Joint Venture in Ruihao Project
B.
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i.
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In
consideration for the Ruihao Services (as defined below), Upon execution,
Ruihao will own 15% ownership interest and economic interest in each Joint
Venture in Ruihao Project B. Ruihao or a company designated by Ruihao has
the option to purchase up to 36% additional ownership interest in one of
either Joint Venture in Ruihao Project B by paying the Project B Equity
Investment amount pro-rated to maintain Far East’s investment cost basis
per MW. Thereafter, Ruihao has the option to purchase up to 34% additional
ownership interest in the other respective Joint Venture in Ruihao Project
B by paying the Project B Equity Investment amount pro-rated to maintain
Far East’s investment cost basis per
MW.
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j.
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Far
East shall have a right of first refusal on each and every other
development capacity/phases in Ruihao Project B as set forth in Appendix
B. In the event Far East exercises its right of first refusal on a given
Phase in Ruihao Project B, Far East and Ruihao will execute according to
the terms outlined in Sections “h” and “i” of paragraph 6 such that Ruihao
and Far East shall each have a right to obtain a 51% ownership interest
and economic interest in up to half of the total number of Phases executed
jointly. In addition, Far East and Ruihao shall agree on a fair value for
the pre-construction work completed by
Xxxxxx.
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0.
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Xxxxxx
will provide services including obtaining approvals, permits, bank loans
and negotiating contracts with wind turbine manufactures, EPC (or turn
key) contract with major wind turbine suppliers (including Mingyang and
Gold Wind) (the “Ruihao
Services”).
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8.
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All
aforementioned options granted to Ruihao or companies designated by Ruihao
to purchase additional ownership of any fully-formed Joint Venture
associated with Ruihao Project A or Ruihao B subject to terms prescribed
in this document will have an Expiration Date of 1 calendar year from the
formation of the respective Joint Venture or the date Far East has fully
paid its portion of Equity Investment, which is later. Payment must be
made to Far East or the respective Joint Venture by the Expiration Date to
effect the appropriate transfer of
ownership.
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9.
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In
the event Far East does not pay the Acquisition Price under Paragraph 2,
the Definitive Agreement will automatically terminate and any deposits
paid will be non-refundable.
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10.
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The
Definitive Agreement shall contain customary representation and
warranties, covenants and indemnification
provisions.
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11.
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In
consideration of the time and effort Far East will incur to pursue this
transaction, Defeng and Ruihao agree that, from the date of execution of
this LOI (or, if sooner, until such time as the parties agree in writing
to terminate this LOI) until the closing of the Definitive Agreement (the
“Closing”),
neither Defeng nor Ruihao, nor their respective owners nor any person or
entity acting on their behalf will in any way directly or indirectly (i)
solicit, initiate, encourage or facilitate any offer to directly or
indirectly purchase any part of Tianyi Fengyuan, Ruihan Project A, Ruihan
Project B or assets related thereto, (ii) enter into any discussions,
negotiations or agreements with any person or entity which provide for
such purchase, or (iii) provide to any persons other than Far East or its
representatives any information or data related to such purchase or afford
access to the properties, books or records of Defeng and Ruihao (as
related to Tianyi Fengyuan, Ruihan Project A and Ruihan Project B) to any
such persons.
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12.
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No
party hereto will make any disclosure or public announcements of the
proposed transactions, the LOI or the terms thereof without the prior
knowledge of the other parties, which shall not be unreasonably withheld,
or except as required by relevant securities laws; provided, however, a
party may issue press releases in the ordinary course of
business.
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13.
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Each
party agrees and acknowledges that such party and its directors, officers,
employees, agents and representatives will disclose business information
and information about the proposed transaction in the course of securing
financings for Far East, Tianyi Fengyuan, Ruihan Project A and Ruihan
Project B and the transactions contemplated hereunder and that the parties
and their representatives may be required to disclose that information
under the continuous disclosure requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934.
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14.
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The
parties shall prepare, execute and file any and all documents necessary to
comply with all applicable foreign, federal and state securities laws,
rules and regulations in any jurisdiction where they are required to do
so.
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15.
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If
any term or provision hereof shall be held illegal or invalid, this LOI
shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid term or
provision had not been contained
herein.
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16.
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This
LOI may be executed in counterparts, by original or facsimile signature,
with the same effect as if the signatures to each such counterpart were
upon a single instrument; and each counterpart shall be enforceable
against the party actually executing such counterpart. All
counterparts shall be deemed an original
copy.
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17.
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The
delay or failure of a party to enforce at any time any provision of this
LOI shall in no way be considered a waiver of any such provision, or any
other provision of this LOI. No waiver of, delay or failure to
enforce any provision of this LOI shall in any way be considered a
continuing waiver or be construed as a subsequent waiver of any such
provision, or any other provision of this
LOI.
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Signed
by:
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Title:
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Heilongjiang
Defeng Investment Co., Ltd.
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Signed
by:
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Title:
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Heilongjiang
Ruihao Technology Group Co., Ltd.
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Signed
by:
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Title:
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Appendix
A
Far
East and Ruihao will work together on the following projects:
Both
Phase I projects are in the final permitting and approval process
Ruihao
expects at least one Phase I project to be construction ready in
2010
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1.
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Guangyuan
Daxin Project Phase I, located at Daxin Village, Shengli Mongolian Town,
Tailai County, Qiqihaer, Heilongjiang Province. Planned capacity 49.5MW,
full load hours 2,318 hours with a 1.5MW turbine
82 meters blades and 80meters tower, projected annual
production 114,760MWH, average wind speed 6.8 meters per second. Tariff in
this area is RMB 610 Yuan per MWH.
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This Phase I is part of an
overall 200 MW development Project
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Anda
Guangyuan Laohugang Project Phase I, located at Laohugang Town, Anda
County, Suihua, Heilongjiang Province. Planned capacity 49.5MW, full load
hours 2,284 hours with a 1.5MW turbine 82meters blades and 70 meters
tower, projected annual production 113,090 MWH, average wind speed 6.7
meters per second. Tariff in this area is RMB 580 Yuan per
MWH.
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This Phase I is part of an
overall 600 MW development Project
Appendix
B
Far
East and Ruihao will work together on the following projects:
Both
Phase I projects are in the final permitting and approval process
Ruihao
expects at least one Phase I project to be construction ready in
2010
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Daqing
Guofeng Project Phase I, located at Huayuan Town, Lindian County, Daqing,
Heilongjiang Province. Planned capacity 49.5MW, full load hours 2,133
hours with a 1.5MW turbine 77 meters blades and 70 meters tower, projected
annual production 105,620 MWH, average wind speed 6.45 meters per second.
Tariff in this area is RMB 610 Yuan per
MWH.
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This Phase I is part of an
overall 300 MW development Project
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4.
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Daqing
Zhaoyuan Sansheng Project Phase I, located at Gulong Town, Zhaoyuan
County, Daqing, Heilongjiang Province. Planned capacity 49.5MW, full load
hours 2,172 hours with a 1.5MW turbine 77 meters blades and 70 meters
tower, projected annual production 107,502 MWH, average wind speed 6.58
meters per second. Tariff in this area is RMB 610 Yuan per MWH. This Phase I is part of an
overall 250 MW development
Project
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