THIS AGREEMENT is dated 12 January 2009 and effective as of the Commencement Date, as defined below, and is made
THIS
AGREEMENT is dated 12 January 2009 and effective as of the Commencement
Date, as defined below, and is made
BETWEEN:
(1)
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China Architectural Engineering
Inc., (the “Company”), of 63/F, Bank
of China Tower, 0 Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx Xxxx; and
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(2)
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Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxx, (the “Executive”), of 000 Xxxxxxx Xxx Xxxx, Xxxxx X, Xxxx Xxxx. |
THE PARTIES AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
1.
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Interpretation
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1.1
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In
this Agreement, where the context
admits:
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The
“Board" means the board
of directors of the Company or the directors present at a duly convened meeting
of the Company’s directors at which a quorum is present and acting
throughout.
“Confidential Information”
means any trade secrets or confidential information (which may include
commercially sensitive information) important to and relating to the business of
the Company and/or any other Group Company or relating to any clients,
employees, consultants or officers of the Company and/or any other Group
Company. Confidential information includes but is not limited to confidential
customer lists or requirements, pricing structures, marketing and sales
information, business plans or dealings, non-public financial information and
plans, designs, formulae, product plans, research activities, and Intellectual
Property; any documents marked as confidential (or a similar
expression); any information which the Executive has been told is of
a confidential nature or which might reasonably be expected by the Company
and/or any other Group Company to be regarded as confidential; and/or any
information which has been given to the Company and/or any other Group Company
in confidence.
"Commencement Date" means 16
October 2008 or such other mutually agreed date.
"Group Company" means the
Company, any subsidiary of the Company or any company in which the Company holds
or controls more than 20% in the nominal value of the shares in issue carrying
voting rights. “Subsidiary” shall have the meaning given to it in the Companies
Ordinance.
"Intellectual Property" means
all intellectual and industrial property and all rights therein including,
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all inventions (whether
patentable or not, and whether or not patent protection has been applied for or
granted), improvements, developments, discoveries, proprietary information,
trademarks, trade names, websites, internet domain names, logos, art work,
slogans, know-how, technical information, trade secrets, processes, designs
(whether or not registrable and whether or not design rights subsist in them),
utility models, works in which copyright may subsist (including computer
software and preparatory and design materials therefor), and all works protected
by rights or forms of protection of a similar nature or having equivalent effect
anywhere in the world.
“Prospective Client” means any
person (other than a Restricted Client) who, at any time during the Executive’s
employment, or, where the covenant applies after termination of employment, at
any time during the six month period immediately prior to the date of his
termination of employment, was a person:
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(1)
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from
whom the Company and/or any other Group Company solicited or has solicited
business during the relevant
period;
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(2)
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to
whom the Company and/or any other Group Company has made a presentation
during the relevant period; or
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(3)
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for
whom the Company and/or any other Group Company has taken steps in
preparing to solicit business during the relevant
period,
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and with
whom during such relevant period the Executive shall have had business
dealings.
"Restricted Business" means any
of the businesses of the Company and/or any other Group Company in which the
Executive was involved with during his employment (or where the restriction is
being enforced after cessation of his employment, in the six months prior to
such cessation).
"Restricted Client" means any
person who, at any time during the Executive’s employment or, where the covenant
applies after termination of employment, at any time during the six month period
immediately prior to the date of his termination of employment, was a client or
customer of the Company and/or any other Group Company and with whom during such
period the Executive shall have had business dealings.
1.2
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In
this Agreement, where the context
admits:
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(A)
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references
to any statute or statutory provisions include a reference to those
provisions as amended or re-enacted or as their application is modified by
other provisions from time to time and any reference to a statutory
provision shall include any subordinate legislation made from time to time
under that provision;
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(B)
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references
to a “person”
include any individual, company, body corporate, corporation sole or
aggregate, government, state or agency of a state, firm, partnership,
joint venture, association, organisation or trust (in each case, whether
or not having separate legal personality and irrespective of the
jurisdiction in or under the law of which it was incorporated or exists)
and a reference to any of them shall include a reference to the
others;
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(C)
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any
reference to “writing” shall include
typewriting, printing, lithography, photography, telex, facsimile,
electronic mail and other modes of representing or reproducing words in a
legible form;
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(D)
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words
denoting the singular shall include the plural and vice versa;
and
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(E)
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the
masculine gender shall be deemed to include the feminine
gender.
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1.3
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Headings
are inserted for convenience only and shall not affect the construction of
this Agreement.
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2.
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Appointment,
position and commencement of
employment
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2.1
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The
Company appoints the Executive and the Executive agrees to serve the
Company and any other Group Company, as required by the Company, in the
capacity of Chief Financial Officer. The Executive’s
appointment is conditional on obtaining any necessary employment
visa.
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2.2
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The
Executive will provide regular reports to the Board from time to
time.
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2.3
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The
Executive’s employment shall take effect from the Commencement Date
subject to the termination provisions in this
Agreement.
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2.4
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The
Executive warrants that, in entering into this Agreement and performing
his obligations under it, he will not be in breach of any terms or
obligations under any further or other covenant or agreement with any
third party.
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2.5
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The
Executive agrees that he will not make use of any confidential information
belonging to any third party which he is not permitted to disclose and he
indemnifies the Company against any losses it may incur as a result of the
breach of this clause.
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3.
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Directorships
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3.1
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The
Executive may be reasonably required by the Board to accept appointment as
director or other officer of the Company and/or any other Group Company in
connection with his appointment under this Agreement from time to
time. In such event, the Executive shall reasonably accept such
appointment. He shall also resign without claim for
compensation from such directorship or office at any time on request by
the Company and such resignation shall not affect the continuance in any
way of this Agreement. The Executive shall immediately account
to the Company for any director's fees or other emoluments, remuneration
or payments either receivable or received by him by virtue of his holding
such directorship or office (or waive any right to the same if so required
by the Company).
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3.2
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Save
with the prior agreement in writing of the Board, the Executive shall not,
during the continuance of this Agreement, resign from any directorship or
office of the Company and/or any other Group Company in which he holds a
directorship at the Company’s request, or do anything that would cause him
to be disqualified from continuing to act as a
director.
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3.3
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In
the event of the termination of the employment of the Executive for
whatever reason and whether by notice or in any other manner whatsoever,
the Executive shall, upon the request of the Board resign without claim
for compensation from any directorships or offices of the Company and/or
any other Group Company in which he holds a directorship or office at the
Board’s request.
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3.4
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Should
the Executive fail to resign from any directorship or any other office
when so requested by the Board, either during his employment or upon
termination, the Company is irrevocably authorised to appoint a person in
his name and on his behalf to execute any documents and to do all things
required to give effect to the
resignation.
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3.5
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The
Company will seek to purchase suitable Director’s & Officer's
liability insurance cover for the Executive, subject to any applicable
legal requirements and compliance with any criteria or conditions imposed
by the relevant insurer.
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4.
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Duties
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4.1
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The
Executive shall exercise such powers, perform such duties and comply with
such directions in relation to the business of the Company and/or any
other Group Company as the Board may, from time to time, confer upon or
assign or give to him. The Executive will in particular be responsible
for, but not limited to: debt and equity financing, investor relations and
the Company’s finance department in
general.
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4.2
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The
Executive shall during working hours devote his time and attention and
abilities to the business of the Company and/or any other Group Company
with which the Executive is required by the Board to be concerned
with and shall perform all duties commensurate with his position at such
times as may be required by the Company and/or any other Group Company. He
shall use his best endeavours to promote and protect the general interests
and welfare of the Company and such other Group
Company.
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4.3
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The
Executive shall at all times promptly give to the Board (in writing if so
requested) all such information, explanations and assistance as it may
require in connection with the business of the Company and/or any other
Group Company with which the Executive is required by the Board to be
concerned with.
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5.
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Place
of work
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5.1
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The
Executive's principal place of work be at the Company’s Hong Kong office,
currently at 63/F, Bank of Xxxxx Xxxxx, 0 Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx
Xxxx.
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5.2
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The
Executive may be required to travel outside Hong Kong on the business of
the Company and/or any other Group Company from time to
time.
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6.
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Hours
of work
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6.1
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The
Executive shall work normal business hours during Monday to
Friday.
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6.2
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The
Executive may also be required to work such additional hours as may be
necessary in the performance of his duties and powers under this
Agreement. No overtime will be paid with respect to any
additional hours worked.
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7.
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Remuneration
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7.1
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The
Executive’s salary will initially be at the annual rate of HKD
1,852,500. Such salary shall be payable around the end of each
month by equal monthly instalments in Hong Kong
dollars.
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7.2
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The
Executive’s salary shall be reviewed after two years from the Commencement
Date and the Company will reasonably take into account the past and
expected consumer price index in Hong Kong. The Company may adjust the
Executive’s remuneration upward as it considers
appropriate.
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7.3
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Subject
to clause 7.4, the Executive will be entitled
to a cash bonus to an amount of US$150,000 in respect of the financial
years ending 31 December 2008 and 31 December 2009 (3 months pro-rata for
2008). Such cash bonus is payable within 3 months after the relevant
financial year.
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7.4
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Unless
required by law or specifically referred to in this Agreement, all such
cash bonus will cease to be payable if the Executive is no longer an
employee of the Company at the proposed payment
date.
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7.5
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The
Executive shall be entitled to a sign-on bonus of US$ 75,000 and certain
number of shares of the Company, to be determined by the equity
compensation committee. These shares will be transferred to a personal
custodian account of the Executive’s choice (“Custodian
Account”). The Company shall be responsible for all
incidental fees and charges to effect such transfers, which will be
effected within 2 weeks after determination by the equity compensation
committee in 2008.
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7.6
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Subject
to clause 7.8, the Executive is entitled to
50,000 shares of the Company, to be transferred to the Custodian Account,
by the Company at the end of the 12th,
24th
and 36th
month of continued service.
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7.7
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Subject
to clause 7.8, the Executive is entitled to
50,000 share options of the Company at the end of 12th,
24th
and 36th
month of continued service, with strike price equal to the
fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of
the respective grant. The options are exercisable up till and including
the 6th
anniversary of such options series. Unless the market price of
the options is less than the strike price, any options not exercised
before the 6th
anniversary will automatically be exercised at the 6th
anniversary of such option series, conditional upon the strike price being
paid by the Executive. Such options
cannot be exercised within the first six months of their respective date
of grant.
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7.8
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The
share grant and options provided in clauses 7.5, 7.6 and 7.7 will be subject to the Executive remaining
an employee (save for the situation provided for in clause 17.6) at the date of grant. Such share grant
and options will also be subject to anti-dilution
protection. Any share dilution taking effect after the date of
the term sheet agreed on 28 September 2008 will be measured against the
number of outstanding shares on the date of the grant. The number of share
and options in any subsequent grants will then be adjusted proportionately
to reflect any dilution effect.
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7.9
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At
the discretion of the Company, part of the Executive’s annual remuneration
up to a maximum of 60% may be expressed as a reimbursement of housing
expenses and, based on current Inland Revenue practices, this portion is
not expected to be subject to Hong Kong salaries tax. The
Executive will however instead be taxed on a ‘rental value’, currently
calculated by the Inland Revenue Department as 10% of other taxable
income. To participate in this arrangement, the Executive is required to
provide the Company with a copy of the stamped lease agreement in his name
and the relevant receipts for rent.
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7.10
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The
Executive agrees that he will account to any appropriate authority for all
taxes payable by him under any applicable law or regulation in respect of
all sums received by him under this Agreement and shall indemnify the
Company for any losses, costs or expenses incurred by the Company and
resulting from his failure to do
so.
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7.11
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The
Executive’s remuneration, or any part of it, may be paid by the Company or
any other entity it nominates. For the avoidance of doubt,
payment of any part of the Executive’s remuneration by such an entity will
extinguish the Company’s obligation to pay such amount to the Executive
directly.
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8.
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Expenses
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8.1
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The
Company shall pay or refund or procure to be paid or refunded to the
Executive all reasonable travelling, entertainment and other similar out
of pocket expenses necessarily and wholly incurred by the Executive in the
proper performance of his duties. The Executive is required to produce
evidence of such expenses as the Company may reasonably
require.
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9.
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Annual
leave and holidays
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9.1
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The
Executive will be entitled to 30 working days annual leave per year
exclusive of statutory and public
holidays.
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9.2
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The
leave year currently runs from 1 January to 31 December. Subject to legal
requirements, the Executive may carry over his annual leave days to the
next leave year unless otherwise disapproved by the Company. Annual leave
which is accrued but unused will be paid out upon termination, subject to
applicable legal requirements.
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9.3
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Annual
leave pay for statutory leave will be calculated in accordance with the
Employment Ordinance, and leave pay for additional annual leave shall be
calculated as the Company shall determine from time to
time. Payments in lieu of annual leave upon termination, if
any, will also be calculated based on such formulae. The Executive shall
be deemed to have taken statutory annual leave before additional
leave.
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9.4
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The
Executive will be entitled to Saturday and Sunday as weekly days off but
only Sunday will be treated as a statutory rest day under the Employment
Ordinance. Saturday will be a contractual day off which is
inclusive of any statutory or public holiday which falls on a
Saturday.
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10.
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Sickness
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10.1
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The
Executive is entitled to paid sick leave. The Company shall provide full
pay for each day of sickness. Without prejudice to the
Executive’s appointment under this Agreement, the Company shall be
entitled during any period of the Executive’s absence due to illness,
injury or other incapacity to temporarily appoint another employee to
perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Executive in his place
on such terms and conditions as the Company shall see
fit.
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11.
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Retirement
scheme
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11.1
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The
Company will enrol the Executive in a Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme as
required by law. The Company will make the minimum required contributions
under law, which are currently 5% of relevant income or HK$1,000 per
month, whichever the lower. The Executive’s statutory contributions, which
are currently 5% of relevant income or HK$1,000 per month, whichever the
lower, will be deducted from salary each
month.
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12.
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Benefits
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12.1
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The
Executive is entitled to medical cover and disability benefits under the
Company's relevant insurance schemes subject to their terms and conditions
from time to time and subject to meeting relevant eligibility
criteria. The Executive can elect not to receive such benefits
and receive a paid cash equivalent equal to the amount that the Company
otherwise would have incurred.
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12.2
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The
Company shall make available
to the Executive a car, a car parking space (at or near the Executive’s
principal place of work) and a driver for his business use. The type of
car will be of such type as the Company may in its absolute discretion
decide is suitable. The Company shall pay the running expenses in
connection with the use of the car in accordance with its car policy in
place from time to time.
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12.3
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The
Executive is entitled to membership of the American Club or alternatively
at the option of the Executive, Aberdeen Marina Club. The
Company will procure a corporate debenture to be acquired to accommodate
the Executive’s membership no later than 15 December 2008. The
Executive is responsible for any ongoing costs save for the monthly
subscription cost, in relation to the use of the
membership. This benefit is subject to any eligibility criteria
imposed by the relevant club and to the Executive’s full compliance with
any rules and regulations of the
club.
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12.4
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The
Executive is entitled to a transportation allowance of HK$15,000 payable
monthly.
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12.5
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The
Executive and his family (up to a maximum of 4 dependents) are entitled to
one business class ticket each from Hong Kong to Amsterdam per calendar
year. If such benefit is not utilised, the Executive may elect
to receive a cash equivalent of this benefit as calculated by the Company
by reference to the lowest prevailing rates of business class air tickets
being charged by its travel agent.
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12.6
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The
Executive is entitled to travel in business class (where available) when
travelling on the Company’s
business.
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12.7
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Provision
of the benefits above are subject to the Executive’s compliance with any
criteria or rules as set by the relevant service provider from time to
time.
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13.
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Conflict
of interest
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13.1
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During
the continuance of this Agreement, the Executive shall not without the
prior written consent of the Company, either as principal, agent,
employee, consultant, advisor or other, carry on or be engaged, concerned
or interested directly or indirectly (whether alone or on his own behalf
or on behalf of or in association or conjunction with any other person and
whether as an employee or in any other capacity) in any trade, business or
occupation whatsoever other than that of the Company and/or any other
Group Company otherwise than as a holder for personal investment purposes
only of any shares or other capital of any listed company and which does
not compete with the Company and/or any other Group
Company.
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13.2
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The
Executive will disclose promptly to the Company in writing all his
interests in any business other than that of the Company and any other
Group Company and will notify the Company immediately of any change in his
external interests.
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13.3
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During
the term of his employment, the Executive will not introduce to any other
person, firm, company or organisation, business of any kind with which the
Company and/or any other Group Company is able to deal and he will not
have any outside financial interest in, or derive any financial or other
benefit from, contracts or transactions entered into by the Company and/or
any other Group Company without first disclosing such interest or benefit
to the Company and obtaining its written
approval.
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14.
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Confidentiality
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14.1
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As
Confidential Information will from time to time become known to the
Executive, the Company considers and the Executive acknowledges, that the
following restraints are necessary for the reasonable protection by the
Company of its business and/or the business of any other Group Company,
the clients thereof or their respective
affairs.
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14.2
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The
Executive shall not at any time, either during the continuance or after
the cessation of his employment with the Company use, disclose or
communicate to any person whatsoever any Confidential Information of which
he has or may have become possessed during his employment with the Company
or supply the contact details of any client, customer, supplier, agent,
employee, consultant, or officers of the Company or any other Group
Company to any person except in the proper course of his employment or as
authorised in writing by the Company or as ordered by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
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14.3
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The
Executive shall not at any time, either during the continuance or after
the cessation of his employment with the Company make, otherwise than for
the benefit of the Company and/or any other Group Company, any notes or
memoranda relating to any matter within the scope of his duties or
concerning any of the dealings or affairs of the Company and/or any other
Group Company.
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14.4
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The
Executive shall not at any time, during the continuance or within 12
months after cessation of his employment with the Company make any
statement (whether written or oral) to any representative of television,
radio, film, press or other similar media and shall not write any article
for the press or otherwise for publication on any matter connected with or
relating to the business of the Company and/or any other Group Company
without first obtaining the written approval of the Company, except as
required in the normal course of his employment by the Company.
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15.
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Intellectual
property
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15.1
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If
at any time in the course of, or in connection with, his employment under
this Agreement the Executive makes or discovers or participates in the
making or discovery of any Intellectual Property directly or indirectly
relating to or capable of being used in the business carried on by the
Company and/or any other Group Company, full details of the Intellectual
Property shall immediately be disclosed in writing by him to the Company
and the Intellectual Property shall be the absolute property of the
Company and/or the relevant Group
Company.
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15.2
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At
the request and expense of the Company, the Executive shall give and
supply all such information, data, drawings and assistance as may be
necessary or in the opinion of the Company desirable to enable the Company
to exploit the Intellectual Property to the best advantage (as decided by
the Company), and shall execute all documents and do all things which may
be necessary or in the opinion of the Company desirable for obtaining
patent or other protection for the Intellectual Property in such parts of
the world as may be specified by the Company and for vesting the same in
the Company or as it may direct. The obligations set out in
this clause shall survive the termination of the Executive’s employment
for whatever reason (whether lawful or
not).
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15.3
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The
Executive agrees and undertakes that all Intellectual Property made or
discovered by him shall not infringe any rights of any third party
(including but not limited to contractual or intellectual property rights)
or put the Company and/or any other Group Company into disrepute, and
shall be original.
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16.
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Restrictions
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16.1
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The
Executive covenants with the Company (for itself and on behalf of each
other Group Company) as follows.
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(A)
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Non-competition
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The Executive shall not during his employment or at any time during the 6 month period after the date of the termination of his employment, except in the event of a wrongful termination by the Company, be engaged, concerned or interested, either directly or indirectly in any capacity (including but not limited to as principal, agent, advisor, employee, consultant, or officer) in any trade or business or occupation whatsoever in Hong Kong which would or might reasonably be considered to compete with the Restricted Business. |
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Non-dealing with
clients
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The Executive shall not during his employment or at any time during the 6 month period after the date of termination of his employment, except in the event of a wrongful termination by the Company, either on his own account or in conjunction with or on behalf of any other person, have business dealings directly or indirectly with any person who is a Restricted Client or Prospective Client provided always that nothing contained in this clause shall be deemed to prohibit the seeking or doing of business not in direct or indirect competition with the Restricted Business. |
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(C)
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Non-solicitation of
clients
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The Executive shall not during his employment or at any time during the 6 month period after the date of termination of his employment, except in the event of a wrongful termination by the Company, either on his own account or in conjunction with or on behalf of any other person solicit or interfere with or attempt to solicit or interfere with the Company’s and/or any other Group Company’s relationship with any Restricted Client or Prospective Client, provided always that nothing contained in this clause shall be deemed to prohibit the seeking or doing of business not in direct or indirect competition with the Restricted Business. |
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(D)
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Non-solicitation of
employees
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The Executive shall not during his employment or at any time during the 6 month period after the date of termination of his employment, except in the event of a wrongful termination by the Company, either on his own account or in conjunction with or on behalf of any other person, solicit or entice away or attempt to solicit or entice away (or assist any other person whether by means of the supply of names or expressing views on suitability or otherwise howsoever to solicit or entice away) from the Company and/or any other Group Company, any individual who is a management and/or senior employee or director or officer of the Company and/or any other Group Company, and with whom the Executive has had business dealings during his employment (or where this provision is being enforced after the Executive’s employment ceases, any time during the 6 months prior to its cessation), whether or not any such person would commit a breach of contract by reason of his leaving service. |
16.2
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Where
clauses 16.1(A), 16.1(B), 16.1(C)
and 16.1(D) would apply after the cessation
of the Executive’s employment, the periods of restriction specified in
those clauses shall each be reduced by the duration of any period
immediately prior to the date of termination during which the Company
suspends the Executive from performance of his
duties.
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16.3
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Each
of the restrictions in this clause shall be construed as a separate and
independent restriction and if one or more of the restrictions is found to
be void or unenforceable, such void or unenforceable part shall be deemed
deleted and the validity of the remaining restrictions shall not be
affected.
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17.
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Termination
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17.1
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The
Executive’s employment may be terminated by either party giving at any
time three months’ written notice or payment in
lieu.
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17.2
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The
Executive's employment may be terminated summarily by the Company without
notice or payment in lieu of notice in accordance with section 9 of the
Employment Ordinance if, e.g., the Executive misconducts himself such
conduct being inconsistent with the due and faithful discharge of his
duties.
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17.3
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The
Executive's employment may be terminated by the Company giving at any
time seven days’ notice or payment in lieu if the
Executive:
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(A)
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has
a bankruptcy order made against him or if he makes any arrangement or
composition with his creditors with or for the benefit of his creditors
generally;
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(B)
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is
convicted of any criminal offence other than an offence which, in the
reasonable opinion of the Company, does not affect his position as an
employee of the Company (bearing in mind the nature of the duties in which
he is engaged and the capacity in which he is
employed);
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(C)
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by
his actions or omissions, brings the name or reputation of the Company
and/or any other Group Company into serious disrepute or prejudices the
interests of the business of the Company and/or any other Group
Company;
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(D)
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is
convicted of an offence under any present or future statutory enactment or
regulation relating to insider
dealing;
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(E)
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has
any regulatory or other licence of approval, or employment visa refused,
suspended, revoked or not renewed which cannot be remedied within
a reasonable period of time;
or
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(F)
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is
or becomes prohibited by law from being a
director.
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Any delay
by the Company in exercising such right to termination shall not constitute a
waiver thereof.
17.4
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In
the event of the termination of the employment of the Executive for
whatever reason and whether by notice or in any other manner whatsoever,
the Executive agrees that he will not at any time after such termination
represent himself as still having any connection with the Company and/or
any other Group Company save as a former
employee.
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17.5
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Before
and after the termination of the Executive’s employment for whatever
reason and whether by notice or in any other manner whatsoever, the
Executive agrees to provide the Company and/or any other Group Company
with reasonable assistance regarding matters of which he has knowledge
and/or experience and the Executive agrees to assist in any proceedings or
possible proceedings in which the Company and/or any other Group Company
is or may become a party.
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17.6
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In
the event the Executive’s employment is brought to an end by the Company
within 36 months of the Commencement date for whatever reason (other than
pursuant to clauses 17.2 and 17.3) and whether by notice or in any other
manner whatsoever, the Executive shall be entitled to six months salary
(including pro rata share and option grants and cash bonus referred to in
clauses 7.6, 7.7
and 7.3 respectively for the relevant
year) in addition to any payment in lieu of
notice.
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18.
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Suspension
and garden leave
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18.1
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The
Executive agrees that the Company shall be entitled, from time to time
including in the event that notice of termination to terminate the
Executive’s employment has been given by either party, to require the
Executive to observe all or some of the following during such period as
specified by the Company in its
discretion:
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(A)
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cease
to render all or some of the Executive’s
duties;
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(B)
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remain
away from any premises of the Company and/or any other Group Company or
any premises named by the Company;
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(C)
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resign
with immediate effect from any offices he holds with the Company and/or
any other Group Company; and/or
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(D)
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not
become employed by or provide services directly or indirectly to any
person, firm, company or
organisation.
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18.2
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For
the avoidance of doubt, during any such period the Company will not have
any obligation to provide the Executive with work but salary and
contractual benefits will continue to be payable and he will remain bound
by all of the express and implied obligations arising out of his
employment with the Company, including the obligations of good faith and
fidelity. The Executive agrees that he will comply with any requests made
by the Company pursuant to this clause from time to time and perform such
duties at such place and time as the Company may reasonably
request.
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19.
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Return
of property on termination
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19.1
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In
the event of the termination of the employment of the Executive for
whatever reason, the Executive immediately shall deliver up to the Company
or its authorised representative any property of the Company and/or any
other Group Company which may be in his possession, custody or control,
including without limitation minutes, memoranda, correspondence, notes,
records, reports, sketches, plans, credit cards, security cards/passes,
Company-provided mobile phone, discs, keys, software, address books,
databases, proposals, electronic mail, files or other documents, whether
or not the property was originally supplied to him by the Company or any
other Group Company. The Executive’s obligations under this
clause include the return of all copies (whether in hard copy or
electronic form), drafts, reproductions, notes, extracts or summaries
(however stored or made) of all documents and
software.
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19.2
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If
so requested, the Executive shall provide to the Company a signed
statement confirming that he has complied fully with this
clause.
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20.
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Governing
law and jurisdiction
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20.1
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This
Agreement and the Executive’s employment shall be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the laws of Hong
Kong.
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20.2
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The
Company and the Executive agree to submit to the non-exclusive
jurisdiction of the Hong Kong courts and labour tribunal in respect of any
dispute arising under this Agreement and the Executive’s employment with
the Company.
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21.
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General
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21.1
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Employee
handbook
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The
Executive is required to comply with the provisions of any employee handbook
implemented by the Company and as amended at the Company’s discretion from time
to time. Unless otherwise specifically stated, none of the provisions
of the handbook shall form part of the terms of the Executive’s terms of
employment.
21.2
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Equal
opportunities
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The
Company is an equal opportunities employer and the Executive is required to
refrain from any discrimination, harassment or vilification which is prohibited
by local laws. The Executive is required to comply with any equal
opportunities policy implemented by the Company from time to time.
21.3
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Data
privacy
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The
Executive consents to the Company and/or any other Group Company holding and
processing the data it collects in relation to him in the course of his
employment, for the purposes of the Company's administration and management of
its employees and its business and for compliance with applicable procedures,
laws and regulations and to the transfer, storage and processing of such data in
and outside Hong Kong. The Executive may request access to and
correction of his personal data by contacting the Human Resources
Department.
21.4
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Inconsistency
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In the
event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any other document
recording or purporting to record the terms of the Executive's employment by the
Company, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
21.5
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Prior
agreements
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This
Agreement and any documents referred to constitute the entire agreement between
the Company and the Executive. This Agreement shall be in substitution for any
subsisting agreement, service agreement or contract of employment (oral or
otherwise) made between the Company and the Executive or between any other Group
Company and the Executive which shall be deemed to have been terminated by
mutual consent with effect from the Commencement Date. The Executive warrants
and agrees that he is not entering into this Agreement in reliance on any
representation not expressly set out in this Agreement.
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21.6
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Severability
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If any
provision of this Agreement or a clause hereof is determined to be illegal or
unenforceable by any court of law or any competent governmental or other
authority, the remaining provisions within that clause and the remainder of this
Agreement shall be severable and enforceable in accordance with their terms, so
long as this Agreement, without such terms or provisions, does not fail its
essential purpose. The parties shall negotiate in good faith to
replace any such illegal or unenforceable provisions with suitable substitute
provisions which will maintain as far as possible the purposes and the effect of
this Agreement.
21.7
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Notices
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Any
notice to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing and may be
sent, addressed in the case of the Company to its registered office for the time
being and in the case of the Executive to him at his last known place of
residence or given personally, and any notice given by post shall be deemed to
have been served at the expiration of 48 hours after the same was
posted.
SIGNED by | ) | /s/ Luo Xxx Xx |
for and on behalf of the Company | ) | |
and each other Group Company | ) | |
SIGNED by the Executive | ) | /s/ Xxxxxx Xxx Xxxxxx |