Exhibit 4.54
Debt Transfer and Offset Agreement
This Agreement is executed on January 28, 2024 by and among:
(a)The Creditor: Beijing Cheerbright Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Cheerbright");
(b)The Transferor: Xxx Xxxxxx ("Xxx Xxxxxx”), ID No.: ******;
(c)The Transferee: Xxxx Xxxxxxx ("Xxxx Xxxxxxx”), ID No.: ******.
Whereas,
(1)Cheerbright and Xxx Xxxxxx executed a Loan Agreement dated February 19, 2021 (the “Loan Agreement”) in respect of the loan of RMB 5,000,000 provided by Cheerbright to Xxx Xxxxxx;
(2)Xxx Xxxxxx intends to transfer to Xxxx Xxxxxxx, and Xxxx Xxxxxxx agrees to accept, all debts and all of its rights and obligations under the Loan Agreement as described in above (1);
(3)The registered capital of Beijing Autohome Information Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Target Company”)is RMB 10,000,000, of which Xxx Xxxxxx contributed RMB 5,000,000, accounting for 50% of the total; On January 28, 2024, Xxx Xxxxxx executed an Equity Interest Purchase Agreement with Xxxx Xxxxxxx in respect of sale of 50% equity interests in the Target Company (hereinafter referred to as the "Equity Interest Purchase Agreement"). Xxxx Xxxxxxx shall purchase the 50% equity interests in the Target Company according to the directions of Cheerbright. Pursuant to the provisions of the Equity Interest Purchase Agreement, Xxxx Xxxxxxx shall pay Xxx Xxxxxx the equity interest sale price that has not been paid yet (the “Sale Price”). Xxx Xxxxxx intends to offset the Sale Price against the debts owed by Xxx Xxxxxx to Xxxx Xxxxxxx hereunder according to the following provisions; and
(4)Any currency as referred to herein shall mean RMB, except as otherwise specified.
NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and through amicable consultation, the Parties hereby enter into this Agreement as below:
Clause 1 Transfer of Debts
1.1Xxx Xxxxxx agrees to transfer to Xxxx Xxxxxxx, and Xxxx Xxxxxxx agrees to accept, the debt of RMB 5,000,000 owed by Xxx Xxxxxx to Cheerbright (the “Debt Transfer”).
After the consummation of the Debt Transfer, Xxx Xxxxxx shall owe the debt of
RMB 5,000,000 to Xxxx Xxxxxxx.
1.2 Xxxxxxxxxxx acknowledges and agrees to the Debt Transfer.
1.3 After the consummation of the Debt Transfer, Xxx Xxxxxx shall no longer owe any debt to Cheerbright; Xxxx Xxxxxxx shall owe the debt of RMB 5,000,000 in total to Cheerbright.
Clause 2 Transfer of Rights and Obligations
2.1In addition to the Debt Transfer under Clause 1 hereof, Xxx Xxxxxx agrees to transfer to Xxxx Xxxxxxx, and Xxxx Xxxxxxx agrees to accept, all rights and obligations of Xxx Xxxxxx under the Loan Agreement.
2.2Xxxxxxxxxxx acknowledges and agrees to the transfer of rights and obligations.
2.3Cheerbright and Xxxx Xxxxxxx agree to enter into the Loan Agreement to agree on matters such as Xxxxxxxxxxx’s claims against Xxxx Xxxxxxx and relevant rights and obligations.
Clause 3 Offset of Debts
3.1Pursuant to the provisions of the Equity Interest Purchase Agreement, Xxxx Xxxxxxx shall pay to Xxx Xxxxxx the equity interest sale price of RMB 5,000,000. The Sale Price has not been paid.
3.2It is acknowledged and agreed by Xxx Xxxxxx that, the debts owed by Xxx Xxxxxx to Xxxx Xxxxxxx shall be offset against the Sale Price payable by Xxxx Xxxxxxx to Xxx Xxxxxx under the Equity Interest Purchase Agreement.
3.3It is acknowledged by the Parties, the Sale Price under the Equity Interest Purchase Agreement shall be the amounts net of tax. Any taxes or levies (if any) imposed with respect to the Sale Price shall be borne by Cheerbright, instead of the sellers of the equity interests. Cheerbright shall be responsible for communicating with the competent taxation authorities and paying the relevant taxes as requested by taxation authorities, and shall assist the sellers of equity interests to obtain the receipts of tax payment.
Clause 4 Liabilities for Breach of Contract
If any party fails to perform or materially breaches any provision contained herein, he or she shall indemnify the non-breaching parties for any loss caused thereby, and, except as otherwise agreed in this Agreement, the non-breaching parties may terminate this Agreement and claim against the breaching party.
Clause 5 Dispute Resolution
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the applicable laws of the People's Republic of China.
Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved by
the Parties through amicable consultation, failing which, a lawsuit may be brought with the competent court having jurisdiction.
Clause 6 Miscellaneous
6.1This Agreement shall be executed in four originals, of which each party and the Target Company shall keep one respectively.
6.2This Agreement shall become effective immediately after it is sealed (in case of a corporate body) or signed (in case of a natural person) by each party.
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(Signature Page of the Debt Transfer and Offset Agreement)
/s/ Beijing Cheerbright Technologies Co., Ltd.
Company Seal: Beijing Cheerbright Technologies Co., Ltd.
(Signature Page of the Debt Transfer and Offset Agreement)
/s/ Xxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxxxx
(Signature Page of the Debt Transfer and Offset Agreement)
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxx Xxxxxxx