Share Pledge Agreement
Exhibit
4.20
[Translation
of Chinese Original]
This
Share Pledge Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by the following
parties on November 24, 2008 in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China
(“PRC”):
Pledgee:
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Beijing
Super TV Co., Ltd.
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Registered
Address: Jingmeng Xx-Xxxx Xxxxxxxx X, Xxxx 000, Xx.0-0, Xxxxxxx East Road,
Haidian District, Beijing
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Legal
Representative: Zhu Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx:
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Xxxxxxx
Xxxx
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Identification
Card No.: 110108196911148954
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Registered
Address: Xx. 0000, X/00, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx
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Whereas:
1.
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The
Pledgee is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise duly incorporated and validly
existing under the PRC law, and the Xxxxxxx is a Chinese citizen holding
37.5% of the shares of Novel-Super Digital TV Technology Co., Ltd. ( “DTV
Company”);
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2.
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The
Pledgee and the Xxxxxxx entered into the Loan Agreement (Attachment
1).
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3.
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In
order to ensure the creditor’s rights of the Pledgee to the Xxxxxxx under
the Loan Agreement (Attachment 1), the Xxxxxxx agrees to pledge all its
shares of the DTV Company for the payment of its loans under the Loan
Agreement (Attachment 1).
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NOW
THEREFORE, the Pledgee and the Xxxxxxx, based on the principle of equality and
mutual benefits and through friendly consultations, hereby agree as
follows:
1.
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Definitions
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Unless
otherwise stipulated herein, the following terms shall be defined as
follows:
1.1
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“Pledge”
is as defined in the whole Article 2
hereof.
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1.2
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“Equity
Interest” means the Xxxxxxx’x entire legal holdings of the 37.5% equity
interest of DTV Company.
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1.3
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“Pledge
Rate” means the ratio between the value of the pledged shares hereunder
and the amount of the loans under the Loan Agreement (Attachment
1).
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1.4
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“Pledge
Term” is as defined in 3.2 hereof.
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1.5
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“Event
of Default” means any event as prescribed in Article 7
hereof.
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1.6
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“Notice
of Default” means the notice sent by the Pledgee pursuant to this
Agreement regarding any “Event of
Default”.
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2.
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Pledge
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2.1
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The
Xxxxxxx agrees to pledge its entire shareholdings of DTV Company to secure
the creditor’s right of the Pledgee under the Loan Agreement (Attachment
1).
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2.2.
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The
Pledge means the Pledgee’s pre-emptive rights to get priority to be
indemnified by the discounted price of the equity pledged to the Pledgee
by the Xxxxxxx or such equity’s auction price or liquidation
price.
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3.
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Pledge
Rate and Term
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3.1
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Pledge
Rate
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3.1.1
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The
Pledge Rate shall be 100%.
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3.2
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Pledge
Term
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3.2.1
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The
share Pledge hereunder shall come into effect on the date when the share
Pledge is recorded in the DTV Company’s shareholders list and such list is
registered at the applicable industrial/commerce regulatory authorities
(if necessary), and the Pledge Term shall be the same as that of the Loan
Agreement (Attachment 1).
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3.2.2
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If
Xxxxxxx fails to repay the loans in accordance with the Loan Agreement
(Attachment 1) during the Pledge Term, the Pledgee shall be entitled to
dispose of the Pledge pursuant to this
Agreement.
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4.
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Dividend
Collection
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The
Pledgee shall be entitled to collect the dividends arising from the shares
pledged during the Pledge Term.
5.
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Pledgee’s
Representations and Covenants
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5.1
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The
Xxxxxxx is the legal owner of the Equity
Interest.
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5.2
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Unless
otherwise stipulated herein, the Pledgee’s exercise of the rights
hereunder shall not be interfered by any other party at any
time.
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5.3
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Unless
otherwise stipulated herein, the Pledgee shall be entitled to dispose or
transfer the Pledge pursuant to this
Agreement.
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5.4
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Except
for the Pledgee, the Xxxxxxx has not created any other pledge rights on
the Equity Interest.
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6.
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Xxxxxxx’x
Undertakings
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6.1
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During
the term of this Agreement, the Xxxxxxx warrants to the Pledgee to take
the following undertakings:
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6.1.1
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The
Xxxxxxx shall not, without the Pledgee’s prior written consent, transfer
any other shares of the Equity Interest nor create or allow the existence
of any pledge that may affect the Pledgee’s rights and
interests;
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6.1.2
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The
Xxxxxxx shall abide by and act upon all the applicable laws and
regulations related to the Pledge and, within five days after the receipt
of any notices, instructions or suggestions issued or promulgated by any
applicable authorities, deliver to the Pledgee such notices, instructions
or suggestions and meanwhile carry out such notices, instructions or
suggestions or, at the Pledgee’s reasonable request or with the Pledgee’s
consent, raise any disagreement or statement regarding the relevant
issues; and
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6.1.3
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The
Xxxxxxx shall promptly notify the Pledgee of any of the following: (i) any
events that may affect the Pledge or the rights of any part of the Pledge,
or any notices received by the Xxxxxxx regarding such events, or (ii) any
events that may change the Xxxxxxx’x any covenants or obligations
hereunder or that may affect the Xxxxxxx’x performance of any obligations
hereunder or any notices received by the Xxxxxxx regarding such
events.
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6.2
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The
Xxxxxxx agrees that the Pledgee's exercise of the Pledgee’s rights
pursuant to the Agreement shall not be interrupted or hindered by any
legal procedures raised by the Xxxxxxx or its successors or
trustees.
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6.3
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The
Xxxxxxx warrants to the Pledgee that for the purpose to protect or improve
the guaranty hereunder for the repayment of the loans pursuant to the Loan
Agreement (Attachment 1), the Xxxxxxx shall, in good faith, (i) enter
into, and urge any other parties of material interests in the Pledge to
enter into, all title certificates and deeds requested by the Pledgee,
(ii) take, and urge any other parties of material interests in the Pledge
to take, any actions requested by the Pledgee, (iii) facilitate the
Pledgee exercising its rights or authorizations hereunder, (iv) enter into
all title change documentations in connection to title certificates of the
Equity Interest with the Pledgee or any other persons (natural or legal
person) designated by the Pledgee, and (v) provide on a reasonable timely
basis the Pledgee all the notices, orders or decisions related to the
Pledge that the Pledgee deems
necessary.
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6.4
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The
Xxxxxxx warrants the Pledgee that, for the Pledgee’s rights interests, the
Xxxxxxx will comply with and perform all covenants, undertakings,
agreements, representations and
conditions.
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7.
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Events
of Default
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7.1
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The
following shall be deemed as Events of
Default:
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7.1.1
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The
Xxxxxxx fails to make full repayment of the loans due under the Loan
Agreement (Attachment 1);
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7.1.2
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Any
representations or covenants made by the Xxxxxxx under Article 5 hereof is
materially misleading or erroneous, and/or the Xxxxxxx violates any
representations or covenants under Article 5
hereof;
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7.1.3
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The
Xxxxxxx violates any undertakings under Article 6
hereof;
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7.1.4
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The
Xxxxxxx violates any provision
herein;
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7.1.5
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Except
for the circumstances set forth 6.1.1 hereof, the Xxxxxxx gives up or
transfer the pledged Equity Interest without the Pledgee’s written
consent;
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7.1.6
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Any
of the Xxxxxxx’x loans, guaranties, indemnifications, covenants or other
liabilities to any third parties makes the Xxxxxxx believe that the
Xxxxxxx’x ability to perform the obligations hereunder has been affected,
due to any of the following reasons: (i) such loans, guaranties,
indemnifications, covenants or other liabilities are required to be repaid
or performed in advance, or (ii) the Xxxxxxx fails to pay or perform by
the due time such loans, guaranties, indemnifications, covenants or other
liabilities;
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7.1.7
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The
Xxxxxxx fails to repay regular debts or other
liabilities;
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7.1.8
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The
promulgation of any applicable new law makes this Agreement become
illegitimate or the Xxxxxxx unable to continue to perform the obligations
hereunder;
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7.1.9
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Any
of the government consents, permissions, approvals or authorizations
necessary for the enforceability, validity or effectiveness of this
Agreement is rescinded, suspended, expired or significantly
amended;
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7.1.10
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Any
adverse changes in the Xxxxxxx’x assets make the Pledgee believe that the
Xxxxxxx’x ability to perform the obligations hereunder has been
affected;
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7.1.11
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Any
of the Xxxxxxx’x successors or trustees performs only part or none of its
payment obligations under the Loan Agreement (Attachment 1);
and
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7.1.12
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The
Pledgee fails to dispose the Pledge as otherwise requested by
law.
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7.2
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If
the Xxxxxxx becomes aware of or detects any of the events listed in
Article 7.1 hereof or any possibilities of such events, the Xxxxxxx shall
immediately notify in writing the Pledgee of such events or
possibilities.
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7.3
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Unless
any of the Event of Default listed in Article 7.1 hereof is completely
settled to the satisfaction of the Pledgee, the Pledgee may deliver a
written notice of default to the Xxxxxxx at or after the occurrence of
such default, demanding the Xxxxxxx’x immediate payment of outstanding
loans or other payables under the Loan Agreement (Attachment 1), or
exercise the Pledge pursuant to Article 8
hereof.
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8.
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Exercise
of the Pledge
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8.1
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The
Xxxxxxx may not transfer any Equity Interest without the Pledgee’s written
consent before the loans under the Loan Agreement (Attachment 1) have been
fully paid.
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8.2
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The
Pledgee shall deliver to the Xxxxxxx a notice of default when exercising
the Pledge.
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8.3
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Subject
to the provisions under 7.3 hereof, the Pledgee may exercise its rights to
dispose of the Pledge upon the delivery of the notice of default or at any
time after the delivery of such notice pursuant to 7.3
hereof.
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8.4
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The
Xxxxxxx shall be entitled to, in compliance with applicable legal
procedures, be compensated in priority at a discount price of all or part
of the Equity Interest or the price of any auction or liquidation, until
the remaining balance of the loans and other payables under the Loan
Agreement (Attachment 1) are paid
off.
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8.5
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When
Pledgee disposes the Pledge pursuant to this Agreement, the Xxxxxxx shall
create no encumbrance and shall provide all necessary assistance for the
Pledgee’s exercise of the Pledge.
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9.
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Transfer
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9.1
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Unless
with the Pledgee’s prior consent, the Xxxxxxx shall have no right to grant
or transfer any of its rights and obligations
hereunder.
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9.2
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This
Agreement is binding upon the Xxxxxxx and any of its successors and is
applicable to the Pledgee and any of its successors and
assignees.
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9.3
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The
Pledgee may transfer to any persons (natural or legal) designated by it at
any time any and all rights and obligations under the Loan Agreement
(Attachment 1). Under such circumstances, such transferees shall possess
and assume the same rights and obligations as those of the Pledgee
hereunder, as if such a transferee is a party to this Agreement. When the
Pledgee transfers rights and obligations under the Loan Agreement
(Attachment 1), the Xxxxxxx shall, upon the Pledgee’s requests, enter into
all agreements and/or documents related to such
transfer.
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9.4
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If
the transferee becomes the new Pledgee after the transfer, such transferee
shall enter into a new pledge agreement with the
Xxxxxxx.
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10.
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Termination
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This
Agreement shall terminate after the loans under the Loan Agreement
(Attachment 1) are fully paid and the Xxxxxxx has been relieved from all
its obligations under the Loan Agreement (Attachment 1) and the Pledgee
shall cancel or dissolve this Agreement within any early and reasonable
period of time.
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11.
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Fees
and Other Expenses
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All
expenses and actual expenditure related to the Agreement, including but
not limited to legal expenses, printing cost, stamp duties and other taxes
and expenses shall be all borne by the
Xxxxxxx.
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12.
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Force
Majeure
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12.1
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If
any Party is prevented from performing any part of this Agreement (the
“Affected Party”) due to any event that is inevitable and unavoidable
beyond such Party’s reasonable care (hereinafter, “force majeure”), the
Affected Party shall not be held responsible for such delayed or hindered
performance of this Agreement due to any force majeure, including but not
limited to governmental act, natural force, fire, explosion, geographical
change, storm, flood, earthquake, tide, bolt or war, but not including
insufficient credit, fund or financing. The Affected Party who seeks the
exemption from the obligations hereunder shall immediately notify the
other Party of the force majeure and the steps necessarily taken to
complete the delayed or hindered
performance.
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12.2
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The
Affected Party shall not be held responsible for any delayed or hindered
performance hereunder due to any force majeure, and shall be exempted from
such obligations hereunder only after the Party has exerted all reasonable
efforts to perform, limited to the delayed or hindered part. Once the
force majeure resulting in the obligation exemption is conquered or
remedied, the parties agree to make the utmost efforts to resume the
performance hereunder.
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13.
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Settlement
of Disputes
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13.1
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This
Agreement and any interpretations hereof shall be governed by the PRC
laws.
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13.2
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Any
dispute arising out of the construction and performance of any provision
herein between the parties shall be settled through friendly
consultations, otherwise any Party may submit such dispute to China
International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission for arbitration
with then effective arbitration rules. The arbitration shall be held in
Shanghai. The language shall be Chinese. The arbitral award shall be final
and binding upon all Parties.
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14.
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Notice
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14.1
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Any
notices by any Party for the purpose of the performance of any rights or
obligations hereunder shall be in writing. And the service shall be deemed
as effectively made by the time of the delivery by a courier or the
transmission by fax or telecopy. If the service is made on a non-business
day or after business hours, the next business day shall be deemed as the
date of service. The place of service shall be the address of each Party
shown on the first page hereof or
any other address notified in writing (including fax or telecopy) at any
time in the future.
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15.
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Effectiveness
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15.1
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This
Agreement and any amendments, supplements or revisions hereof shall be
made in written form and come into effect upon the execution and seal by
all the parties.
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15.2
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This
Agreement shall be made in Chinese with two original
copies.
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(No text
hereinafter)
Pledgee:
Beijing Super TV Co., Ltd.
Authorized
Representative: /s/
Xxxxxxx
Xxx
(Seal)
Xxxxxxx:
/s/ Xxxxxxx
Xxxx
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Attachment
1: Loan Agreement (Omitted)
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