Form of Employment Contract
Form
of Employment Contract
This
Employment Contract (“Contract”)
is entered into as of the ___day of ____, 2009 (the “Effective
Date”) by and between:
[Alpha
Bermuda], a
Bermuda company (“Party
A”);
Xx.
Xxxx Xxx Xxxxx, passport number [*]
(hereinafter referred to as “Party
B” and, together with Party A, the “Parties”);
and
Soya
China Pte. Ltd., a company incorporated in Singapore (including its
successors and assigns, the “Target”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS,
Party A and the Target are party to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger,
Conversion and Share Exchange dated as of December 31, 2008 by and among Alpha
Security Group Corporation, a Delaware corporation (including its successors and
assigns), Party A, the Target, Splendid International Holdings Pte. Ltd., Bright
Strong Investments Limited and Special Result Limited (BVI) (the “Merger
Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, the Target will become
a wholly owned subsidiary of Party A;
WHEREAS,
prior to the Effective Date, Party B has been employed by the Target pursuant to
the terms of that certain employment agreement between Yidou Pte. Ltd., now
known as the Target, and Party B dated as of August 4, 2007 (the
“Prior
Employment Contract”);
WHEREAS,
following the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement (collectively,
the “Business
Combination”), the Target and Party B desire to terminate their
employment relationship and Party A desires to secure the services and
employment of Party B on behalf of Party A and its subsidiaries and affiliates,
and Party B desires to enter into such continuing employment with Party A, upon
the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth;
WHEREAS,
Party A also wishes to obtain reasonable protection for its investment in the
Business Combination and to further protect against unfair competition by Party
B, and Party B is willing to abide by the covenants contained in this Contract,
in order to satisfy Party A’s reasonable wishes.
AGREEMENT
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations set
forth hereunder and other lawful considerations, Party A, Party B and the Target
hereby agree as follows:
1.
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TERMINATION
OF PRIOR EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACT
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1.1
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The
Target and Party B hereby terminate the Prior Employment
Contract. This Contract shall supersede all prior
agreements and understandings with respect to Party B’s employment by the
Target, including, but not limited to, the Prior Employment
Contract.
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1.2
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In
connection with the closing of the Business Combination, Party A agrees to
recognize Party B’s years of service as an employee of the Target for
purposes of Party B’s employment with Party A as governed by this
Contract.
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1.3
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Party
B hereby releases and forever discharges the Target from any and
all severance payment obligations in connection with the termination of
the Prior Employment Contract and Party B’s employment by the Target which
may be imposed by the relevant laws and regulations of
Singapore.
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2.
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APPOINTMENT
AND TERM
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2.1
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Subject to the terms
of this Contract, Party A shall employ Party B and Party B agrees to be
employed by Party A as the Group Financial Controller of Party
A.
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2.2
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This
Contract is effective from[______],
2009 to [_________],
2012 (the “Initial
Term”) or until terminated by either party in accordance with this
Contract. Upon
the expiration of the Initial Term, this Contract shall be automatically
renewed and extended for an additional period of one year (each, a
“Renewal
Term”
and each Renewal Term together with the Initial Term, the “Term”)
on each anniversary thereafter, unless either party gives notice of
non-renewal to the other party at least thirty days’ prior to such
anniversary. Any provision in this Contract, however,
that by its terms survives expiration of this Contract shall so survive,
and the Parties shall continue to be bound by the terms of each such
provision for the time period set forth
therein.
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3.
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DUTIES
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3.1
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During Party B’s
employment, Party B
shall:
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(a)
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be
based in Singapore and perform, to the best of Party B’s ability and with
all reasonable care, the duties and exercise the powers and functions
(both within and, when required by Party A to do so, anywhere outside of
Singapore) as are customary for Party B’s position and such other duties
and responsibilities that may be assigned by Party A from time to
time;
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(b)
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comply
with all reasonable requests, instructions and regulations made by
Party A.
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3.2
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Party
A shall have the right to require Party B at any time to carry out such
special projects or other functions compatible with Party B’s office and
abilities as Party A shall in its absolute discretion
determine.
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3.3
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Party
A will pay or reimburse Party B for all reasonable and necessary
out-of-pocket expenses incurred by him in the performance of his duties
under this Contract. Party B shall keep detailed and accurate
records of expenses incurred in connection with the performance of his
duties hereunder and reimbursement therefor shall be in accordance with
policies and procedures to be established from time to time by Party
A.
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4.
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LABOR
PROTECTION AND WORKING
CONDITIONS
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4.1
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Party
A’s standard working hours shall be eight (8) hours per day and five (5)
days per week. As part of Party A’s management team, however,
Party B is expected to work uneven or long hours or travel with irregular
hours without additional overtime pay (other than his remuneration set out
below).
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4.2
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Party
A will provide Party B with all the necessary labor protections and
working conditions in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of
Singapore.
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5.
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REMUNERATION
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5.1
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As
remuneration for Party B’s services, Party A shall pay to Party B a
monthly base salary of SGD13,000 (which shall be deemed to accrue from day
to day) payable in arrears at the end of each
month.
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5.2
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Each
fiscal year during the Term, Party B will be considered for a cash
bonus. The amount of such bonus, if any, shall be within the
sole discretion of the board of directors of Party A. Party B’s receipt of
such bonus shall be subject to the terms of the applicable plans,
policies, practices and corporate governance standards of Party A, as the
same may be amended from time to
time.
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5.3
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Each
fiscal year during the Term on December 31st,
pursuant to the [Alpha
Bermuda] 2009
Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan, Party A shall grant Party B options
to purchase 25,000 shares
of common stock of Party A (“Options”)
at an exercise price equal to the fair market value of Party A’s common
stock on the date of grant. The Options shall vest and become
exercisable upon the one year anniversary of the grant date and shall
expire on the sixth anniversary of the grant date. Additional
conditions of the Options shall be set forth in an incentive stock option
agreement as approved by the board of directors of Party
A.
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5.4
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For
each fiscal year ending on December 31st
during the Term, Party B will be entitled to an annual wage supplement
equal to one month’s base salary.
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5.5
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Party
A will make the contributions payable by Party A pursuant to any
applicable statutory requirements, including the Central Provident Fund
Act (Cap. 36) of Singapore and any regulations thereunder, at the
prevailing rates, such contributions to be payable by Party A in
accordance with the provisions of such applicable statutory requirements,
including the Central Provident Fund Act (Cap. 36) of Singapore and any
regulations thereunder.
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5.6
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In
setting Party B’s compensation above, Party A has taken into consideration
the nature of Party B’s position and duties, and such remuneration
represents regular salary, overtime payment and payment for
post-termination undertakings and covenants contained
hereunder.
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6.
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BENEFITS
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6.1
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Party
A shall pay for medical consultation fees, dental fees and medication
subject to a total maximum limit of SGD20,000 per annum per calendar
year.
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6.2
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In
the event that Party B is suffering from illness
or disability caused during the performance of his duties under this
Contract, Party B’s wages and medical insurance benefits shall be
provided in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of
Singapore.
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6.3
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Party
A will pay or reimburse Party B for all reasonable and necessary
out-of-pocket expenses incurred by him related to membership in
professional bodies or trade associations related to his duties under this
Contract. Party B shall keep detailed and accurate records of
such expenses and reimbursement therefor shall be in accordance with
policies and procedures to be established from time to time by
Party
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7.
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HOLIDAYS
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7.1
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In
addition to the gazetted public holidays, Party B shall be entitled to
twenty (20) business days paid annual leave during each calendar year
(accruing pro rata during the year) to be taken at such times or times as
may be approved by Party A.
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7.2
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Party
B may carry forward Party B’s unused annual leave for one calendar year
subsequent to the calendar year in which such leave was
unused.
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7.3
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There
will be no payment in lieu of any unused leave entitlement, except upon
termination of Party B’s employment and this Contract, Party B shall be
entitled to payment in lieu of any untaken outstanding entitlement to
annual leave in the calendar year during which Party B’s employment is
terminated, on a pro-rated basis.
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8.
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SICK
LEAVE
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8.1
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Party B shall be
entitled to paid sick leave in accordance with the relevant
laws and regulations of
Singapore.
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8.2
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Any
additional paid leave shall be at the discretion of Party
A.
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9.
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CONDUCT
OF THE EMPLOYEE
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9.1
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Party
B shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, orders and regulations of
Singapore and other jurisdictions in carrying out its duties and
responsibilities under this
Contract.
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9.2
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During
Party B’s employment by Party A and thereafter, Party B will keep all
confidential information of Party A in strict confidence and will not use
or disclose to any third party such confidential
information. Such confidential information includes, but is not
limited to, customer lists, research and development, trade secrets
developed or learned by Party B during its employment, as well as the
provisions of this Contract. For the purposes of this
provision, all information relating to Party A’s business or operation,
unless known and available to the general public, shall be deemed
confidential information.
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9.3
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Upon
termination of Party B’s employment by Party A, Party B shall promptly
return to Party A any files, letters, or other records, documents, films
or computer storage devices in its possession or control that relate to
Party A’s business, operation or affairs or relate to Party’s B’s
performance of obligations
hereunder.
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9.4
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These
obligations will continue to apply after the expiration or termination of
Party B’s employment, however caused, and are in addition to the duties of
confidentiality prescribed by law.
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9.5
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Party
B must immediately notify Party A of any suspected or actual unauthorized
use, copying or disclosure of confidential information. Party B must
provide assistance reasonably requested by Party A in relation to any
proceedings Party A may take against any person for unauthorized use,
copying or disclosure of confidential
information.
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10.
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TERMINATION
OF EMPLOYMENT
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10.1
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Nothing
in this Contract is intended to or shall be interpreted to require Party A
to continue Party B’s employment for any period of time. Party
B or Party A may terminate this Contract during the Term for the reasons,
with the notice, and by fulfilling the conditions set forth
below.
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10.2
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Party
B may elect to terminate this Contract and Party B’s employment hereunder,
at any time, for any reason or no reason, upon thirty (30) days prior
written notice to Party A. Party B shall continue to perform
Party B’s duties under this Contract and to otherwise cooperate with Party
A throughout this entire notice period, including the identification and
recruitment of a successor to Party B, as requested by Party
A. Party A may, upon receiving such notice of termination,
elect to make the termination effective at any earlier time during the
notice period. In any case, Party B shall receive base salary
and employee benefits through the date of termination
only. Otherwise, Party A shall have no further obligation to
Party B under this Contract.
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10.3
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Party
A may terminate this Contract and Party B’s employment hereunder
immediately for “Cause” to the extent permitted under applicable
law. For purposes of this Contract, “Cause”
means a good-faith determination by Party A of an act or omission by Party
B amounting to: (i) a material breach of any of Party B’s obligations to
Party A under the terms of this Contract; (ii) Party B’s continuous
neglect, refusal or failure to perform Party B’s duties hereunder (other
than as a result of physical or mental illness, injuries or disability),
which continues for a period of thirty (30) days after Party A delivers
written notice to Party B specifically identifying the manner in which
Party B has neglected, failed, or refused to perform Party B’s duties;
(iii) misappropriation by Party B of corporate opportunity of Party A
causing financial harm to Party A; (iv) any willful misconduct by Party B
that could reasonably be expected to injure the reputation, business, or
business relationships of Party A, including any violation of its
policies; (v) perpetration of fraud against or affecting Party A or any
customer, supplier, client, agent, or employee thereof; or (vi) the
conviction (including conviction on nolo
contendere, no contest or similar plea) of a felony or any crime
involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude. In the event of
a termination for Cause, Party B shall receive base salary and employee
benefits through the date of termination only. Party A may
terminate this Contract upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to Party B or
payment of two month’s base salary to Party B if such termination is
without Cause.
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10.4
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This
Contract and Party B’s employment hereunder shall terminate immediately
upon Party B’s death or upon a good faith finding by Party A, in its sole
discretion and subject to applicable law, that Party B is unable to carry
out Party B’s essential job functions to any substantial degree, for a
period of sixty (60) consecutive calendar days or longer in any
consecutive twelve (12) month period, even with reasonable accommodation,
as a result of any physical or mental
condition. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Party B’s death or
disability was caused during the performance of his duties under this
Contract, compensation to Party B or Party B’s heirs shall be subject to
applicable law.
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10.5
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Nothing
in this Contract is intended to preclude Party B from participating in any
severance plan or program existing or thereupon established as of the date
of Party B’s termination.
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11.
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NON-COMPETITION
AND NON-SOLICITATION
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11.1
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As
Party B knows, Party B will be in possession of confidential information
of Party A during Party B’s employment. To protect Party A’s
confidential information, which Party A views as one of its material
assets, and in consideration of Party B’s employment with Party A, Party B
agrees that Party B will not, in the geographic market in which Party B
worked on behalf of Party A immediately preceding Party B’s termination of
employment, without the prior written consent of Party A, for a period of
one (1) year after the termination of Party B’s employment (however that
termination occurs):
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(a)
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engage
in or carry on, directly or indirectly, as an owner, employee, agent,
associate, consultant or in any other capacity, in any business or
activity involved in the development, manufacture, sale, marketing,
distribution, or other activity involving fresh soybean products,
vacuum-packed soybean products and/or soybean beverages. To
“engage in or carry on” shall mean to have ownership in such business or
consult, work in, direct or have responsibility for any area of such
business, including but not limited to the following
areas: operations, sales, marketing, manufacturing, procurement
or sourcing, purchasing, customer service, distribution, product planning,
research, design or development. Ownership by Party B, as a
passive investment, of less than 2% of the outstanding shares of capital
stock of any corporation listed on a national securities exchange will not
constitute a breach of this Section
11.1(a);
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(b)
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solicit,
canvass, approach or accept any approach from or deal with any person who
was at any time during the last twelve (12) months of Party B’s service
with Party A, a client of Party A;
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(c)
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intentionally
interfere in any way with the business relationship between each of Party
A, its related group companies, and their clients, customers,
manufacturers or suppliers; or
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(d)
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induce
or assist in the inducement of any employee of Party A, who is an employee
of Party A at the time of termination of Party B’s employment with Party
A, to leave their employment with Party
A.
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11.2
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Party
B understands and acknowledges that each restriction specified in this
clause is, under the circumstances, reasonable and necessary to protect
Party A’s legitimate proprietary interests. In the event that
any of the clauses is deemed unreasonable by the court, it will be
enforced to the extent that it is adjudged
reasonable.
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11.3
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For
avoidance of doubt, Party B acknowledges that his remunerations as set
forth in Article 4 hereof has included the extra consideration for the
agreement on this non-competition and non-solicitation clause, Party B has
no right to claim any additional compensation for compliance with his
non-competition obligations.
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12.
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PARTY
B’S WARRANTIES
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12.1
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Party
B warrants that all personal information (including the employment
history, educational background and health record) he has provided to
Party A is true, accurate and
complete.
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12.2
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Except
for the Prior Employment Contract, Party B warrants that at the time of
signing this Contract, he does not have any un-terminated employment
contract with other employers and there do not exist any obligations or
restrictions that may affect the employment of Party B by Party
A.
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13.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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13.1
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The
provisions of this Contract are severable and if any provision is held to
be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then
such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining
provisions of this Contract.
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13.2
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Party
B’s employment with Party A and the terms of this Contract shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
Singapore.
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13.3
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All
disputes, claims or controversies arising out of or in connection with
this Contract shall be finally settled in accordance with the rules of
conciliation and arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce by a
single arbitrator appointed in accordance with said rules. The
award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding, and judgment upon the
award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent
jurisdiction. The place of arbitration shall be
Singapore. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English
language. Party A and Party B shall bear equally the costs of
arbitration arising out of or in connection with this
Contract.
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13.4
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This
Contract is made out in two originals and each party will have one. Both
originals shall be of equal legal
effect.
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13.5
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This
Contract contains the entire agreement of the parties relating to the
subject matter of this Contract and supersedes all prior agreements and
understandings with respect to such subject matter, and the parties hereto
have made no agreements, representations or warranties relating to the
subject matter of this Contract that are not set forth herein or in the
other agreements mentioned herein.
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13.6
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With
the exception of amendments or modifications made pursuant to Section 13.1
of this Contract, no amendment or modification of this Contract shall be
deemed effective unless made in writing signed by the parties
hereto. Party B may not assign this Contract, in whole or in
part, without Party A’s prior written consent. Upon the
termination of this Contract for any reason, the provisions of this
Contract that by their terms survive such expiration or termination shall
continue in effect and will bind each of the parties according to the
terms thereof. No term or condition of this Contract shall be
deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel to enforce any
provision of this Contract, except by a statement in writing signed by the
party against whom enforcement of the waiver or estoppel is
sought. Any written waiver shall not be deemed a continuing
waiver unless specifically stated, shall operate only as to the specific
term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or
condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically
waived.
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[Signature
Page Follows]
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, this Contract is signed and executed by Party A, Party B
and the Target on the date first above written.
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Legal
Representative
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Party
B: Leow Xxx Xxxxx
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Target: Soya
China Pte. Ltd.
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