MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association’s Memorandum of Agreement for sale and purchase of ships. Adopted by The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) in 1956. Dated: 13 April 2011 Code-name SALEFORM 1993 Revised 1966,...
EXHIBIT 10.8
Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association’s Memorandum of Agreement for sale and purchase of ships. Adopted by The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) in 1956. | ||
Dated: 13 April 2011
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Code-name | |
SALEFORM 1993 | ||
Revised 1966, 1983 and 1986/87. | ||
Maersk Line UK Ltd,
Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx X0 0XX
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
hereinafter called the Sellers, have agreed to sell, and
Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxx X0 0XX
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx
hereinafter called the Sellers, have agreed to sell, and
Ralik Shipping Company Inc. of Trust Company Complex
Ajeltake Road
Ajeltake Island, Majuro
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XX 00000
Performance of Ralik Shipping Company Inc. of Trust Company Complex to be guaranteed by
Xxxxx Containerships Inc. of Trust Company Complex
Ajeltake Road
Ajeltake Island, Majuro,
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XX 00000
hereinafter called the Buyers, have agreed to buy
Name: M/V “Maersk Madrid”
Classification Society/Class: LR
Ajeltake Road
Ajeltake Island, Majuro
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XX 00000
Performance of Ralik Shipping Company Inc. of Trust Company Complex to be guaranteed by
Xxxxx Containerships Inc. of Trust Company Complex
Ajeltake Road
Ajeltake Island, Majuro,
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx XX 00000
hereinafter called the Buyers, have agreed to buy
Name: M/V “Maersk Madrid”
Classification Society/Class: LR
Built: 1989
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By: Ishikawajima, Japan | |
Flag: British
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Place of Registration: London, United Kingdom | |
Call Sign: MHCQ7
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Grt/Nrt: 50538/28369 |
hereinafter called the Vessel, on the following terms and conditions:
Definitions
“Banking days” are days on which banks are open both in the country of the currency
stipulated for the Purchase Price in Clause 1 and in the place of closing stipulated
in Clause 8.
“In writing” or “written” means a letter handed over from the Sellers to the Buyers or vice
versa, a registered letter, telex, telefax or other modern form of written communication.
“Classification Society” or “Class” means the Society referred to in line 4.
1. Purchase Price US$22,500,000 (United States Dollars Twenty Two Million Five Hundred
Thousand) to Sellers in cash, hereinafter called the Purchase Price.
2. Deposit
As security for the correct fulfilment of this Agreement the Buyers shall pay a deposit of 10%
(ten per cent) of the Purchase Price within 3 banking days from the date of this after the
contract has been signed by both parties by e-mail or by fax and all subjects have been
lifted, whichever is later.
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In the event of any modification made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not
clearly visible, the text of the original approved document shall apply. BIMCO and the Norwegian
Shipbrokers’ Association assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense as a result of
discrepancies between the original approved document and this computer generated document.
Copyright: Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association, Xxxx, Norway. | Printed by BIMCO’s idea |
Interest, if any, to be credited to the Buyers. Any fee charged for holding the said deposit shall be borne equally by the Sellers and the
Buyers.
3. | Payment |
The said Purchase Price shall be paid in full free of bank charges, plus or minus any
amount agreed between the Sellers and the Buyers, to a first-class international bank to be
nominated by Sellers on delivery of the Vessel, but not later than 3 banking days after the Vessel is in every
respect physically ready for delivery in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and Notice of Readiness has been given in accordance with Clause 5.
4. | Inspections |
a)* | The Buyers have inspected and accepted the Vessel’s classification records. The Buyers have also inspected the Vessel at/in Algeciras on 19th of February 2011 and have accepted the Vessel following this inspection and the sale is outright and definite, subject only to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. | |
b)* | ||
* | 4 a) and 4b) are alternatives; delete whichever is not applicable. In the absence of deletions, alternative 4a) to apply. |
5. | Notices, time and place of delivery |
a) | The Sellers shall keep the Buyers well informed of the Vessel’s itinerary and
shall provide the Buyers with 30 (thirty), 20 (twenty), 15 (fifteen), 7 (seven) and 3 (three)
days notice of the estimated time of arrival and 1 (one) day definite notice |
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b) | The Vessel shall be delivered and taken over safely afloat at a safe and
accessible anchorage or berth |
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Expected time of delivery: 20 May 2011 to 20 June 2011 in Sellers option. | ||
Date of cancelling (see Clauses 5 c), 6 b)(iii) and 14): 30 June 2011, in the Buyers’ option. | ||
c) | If the Sellers anticipate that, notwithstanding the exercise of due diligence by them, the Vessel will not be ready for delivery by the cancelling date they may notify the Buyers in writing stating the date when they anticipate that the Vessel will be ready for delivery and propose a new cancelling date. Upon receipt of such notification the Buyers shall have the option of either cancelling this Agreement in accordance with Clause 14 within 7 running days of receipt of the notice or of accepting the new date as the new cancelling date. If the Buyers have not declared their option within 7 running days of receipt of the Sellers’ |
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Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible.
In the event of any modification made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not
clearly visible, the text of the original approved document shall apply. BIMCO and the Norwegian
Shipbrokers’ Association assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense as a result of
discrepancies between the original approved document and this computer generated document.
notification or if the Buyers accept the new date, the date proposed in the Sellers’ notification shall be deemed to be the new cancelling date and shall be substituted for the cancelling date stipulated in line 61. | ||
If this Agreement is maintained with the new cancelling date all other terms and conditions hereof Including those contained in Clauses 5 a) and 5 c) shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect. Cancellation or failure to cancel shall be entirely without prejudice to any claim for damages the Buyers may have under Clause 14 for the Vessel not being ready by the original cancelling date. | ||
d) | Should the Vessel become an actual, constructive or compromised total loss before delivery the deposit together with interest earned shall be released immediately to the Buyers whereafter this Agreement shall be null and void. |
6. Drydocking/Divers Inspection
b)** | (i) The Vessel is to be delivered without drydocking. However, the Buyers shall have the right at their risk and expense to arrange for an underwater inspection by a diver approved by the Classification Society prior to the delivery of the Vessel. In case Class imposes a condition/recommendation, then the underwater Inspection/divers company expenses are to be for the account of Sellers. The Sellers shall at their cost make the Vessel available for such inspection. The extent of the inspection and the conditions under which it is performed shall be to the satisfaction of the Classification Society. If the conditions at the port of delivery are unsuitable for such inspection, the Sellers shall make the Vessel available at a suitable alternative place near to the delivery port. Buyers superintendent to have the right to attend. The Sellers are to require the Class to attend such underwater inspection at the Sellers cost. | |
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If the rudder, propeller, bottom or other underwater parts below the deepest load line are found to be broken, damaged or defective so as to affect the Class of the Vessel and the Classification Society approves the postponement of such repairs/rectification of conditions/recommendations until the next periodical drydocking, then the Vessel is to be delivered without drydocking and repairs, with the Sellers making a cash settlement to the Buyers for such repairs/recification which is to be calculated on the basis of the average quotation received from 2 (two) reputable shipyards, 1 (one) obtained by each party. The said compensation is to be deducted from the purchase price at the time of delivery. | ||
However, if such damage affects the Class of the Vessel and repairs/rectification of conditions/recommendations cannot be postponed by Classification Society until the next periodical drydocking, then, unless repairs can be carried out afloat to the satisfaction of the Classification Society, the Sellers will arrange for the Vessel to be drydocked at their expense for Inspection by the Classification Society of the underwater parts of the Vessel below the deepest load line, the extent of the inspection being in accordance with the Classification Society rules. If the rudder, propeller, bottom or other underwater parts below the deepest load line are found broken. |
This document is a computer generated SALEFORM 1993 form printed by authority of the
Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible.
In the event of any modification made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not
clearly visible, the text of the original approved document shall apply. BIMCO and the Norwegian
Shipbrokers’ Association assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense as a result of
discrepancies between the original approved document and this computer generated document.
damaged or defective so as to affect the Class of the Vessel, such defects will be made good by the Sellers at their expense to the satisfaction of the Classification Society without conditions/recommendations. In such event, the Sellers are to pay also for the cost of the underwater inspection and the attendance of the Classification Society. | ||
(iii) If the Vessel is to be drydocked pursuant to Clause 6 b) (ii) and no suitable dry-docking facilities are available at the port of delivery, the Sellers shall take the Vessel to a port where suitable drydocking facilities are available, whether within or outside the delivery range as per Clause 5 b). Once drydocking has taken place the Sellers shall deliver the Vessel at a port within the delivery range as per Clause 5 b) which shall, for the purpose of this Clause, become the new port of delivery. In such event the cancelling date provided for in Clause 5 b)) shall be extended by the additional time required for the drydocking and extra steaming, but limited to a maximum of 14 running days. | ||
c) | If the Vessel is drydocked pursuant to Clause 6 a) or 6 b) above | |
(i) the Classification Society may require survey of the tailshaft system, the extent of the survey being to the satisfaction of the Classification surveyor. If such survey is not required by the Classification Society, the Buyers shall have the right to require the tailshaft to be drawn and surveyed by the Classification Society, the extent of the survey being in accordance with the Classification Society’s rules for tailshaft survey and consistent with the current stage of the Vessel’s survey cycle. The Buyers shall declare whether they require the tailshaft to be drawn and surveyed not later than by the completion of the inspection by the Classification Society. The drawing and refitting of the tailshaft shall be arranged by the Sellers. Should any parts of the tailshaft system be condemned or found defective so as to affect the Vessel’s class, those parts shall be renewed or made good at the Sellers’ expense to the satisfaction of the Classification Society without condition/recommendation*. | ||
(ii) the expenses relating to the survey of the tailshaft system shall be borne by the Buyers unless the Classification Society requires such survey to be carried out, in which case the Sellers shall pay these expenses. The Sellers shall also pay the expenses if the Buyers require the survey and parts of the system are condemned or found defective or broken so as to affect the Vessel’s class*. | ||
(iii) the expenses in connection with putting the Vessel in and taking her out of drydock, including the drydock dues and the Classification Society’s fees shall be paid by the Sellers if the Classification Society issues any condition/recommendation* as a result of the survey or if it requires survey of the tailshaft system. In all other cases the Buyers shall pay the aforesaid expenses, dues and fees. | ||
(iv) the Buyers’ representative shall have the right to be present in the drydock, but without interfering with the work or decisions of the Classification surveyor. | ||
(v) the Buyers shall have the right to have the underwater parts of the Vessel cleaned and painted at their risk and expense without interfering with the Sellers’ or the Classification surveyor’s work, if any, and without affecting the Vessel’s timely delivery. If, however, the Buyers’ work in drydock is still in progress when the Sellers have completed the work which the Sellers are required to do, the additional docking time needed to complete the Buyers’ work shall be for the Buyers’ risk and expense. In the event that the Buyers’ work requires such additional time, the Sellers may upon completion of the Sellers’ work tender Notice of Readiness for delivery whilst the Vessel is still in drydock and the Buyers shall be obliged to take delivery in accordance with Clause 3, whether the Vessel is in drydock or not and irrespective of Clause 5 b). |
* | Notes, if any, in the surveyor’s report which are accepted by the Classification Society without condition/recommendation are not to be taken into account. | |
** | 6 a) and 6 b) are alternatives; delete whichever is not applicable. In the absence of deletions, alternative 6 a) to apply. |
7. Spares/bunkers, etc.
The Sellers shall deliver the Vessel to the Buyers with everything belonging to her on
board and on shore. All spare parts and spare equipment including spare tail-end
shaft(s) and/or spare propeller(s)/propeller blade(s), if any, belonging to the Vessel at the
time of inspection used or unused, whether on board or not shall become the Buyers’ property.,
but spares on order are to be
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Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible.
In the event of any modification made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not
clearly visible, the text of the original approved document shall apply. BIMCO and the Norwegian
Shipbrokers’ Association assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense as a result of
discrepancies between the original approved document and this computer generated document.
The Sellers have the right to take ashore crockery, plates, cutlery, linen and other articles
bearing the Sellers’ flag or name, provided they replace same with similar unmarked items.
Library, forms, etc., exclusively for use in the Sellers’ vessel(s), shall be excluded
without compensation. Captain’s, Officers’ and Crew’s personal belongings including the slop
chest are to be excluded from the sale, as well as the following additional items (including
items on hire):
Bunkers to remain the Sellers’ property during handover. The Buyers are to buy back same upon
redelivery from time charter. Same shall be covered by the charter party with logical
amendments.
The Buyers shall take over remaining unused lubricating oils (in tanks or in
broached/unbroached drums) at the time of delivery paying the Sellers net Oil Major prices
for last supply port.
Exclusion list:
- | Reefer container unit spare parts | |
- | Power packs for reefer containers with related plugs, cords and extension cables | |
- | Manuals for reefer units | |
- | Logbooks for deck/engine, but Buyers can take copies of same | |
- | Unitor and/or drew bottles | |
- | Master’s officers and crew’s personal effects | |
- | Welfare equipment limited to games consoles, DVD’s and games software | |
- | Pictures and paintings | |
- | Documents directly related to present ownership | |
- | Documents which have to be returned to the authorities | |
- | All forms etc. which are related to the present ownership | |
- | The Vessel’s maintenance system for hull and machinery, however buyers have the right to take copies | |
- | Computer software for PC’s which are either developed by or licensed to the Sellers except loadmaster computer which is included in the sale | |
- | Digital cameras and mobile telephones | |
- | Meteorological equipment supplied by NOAA | |
- | Vessel specific and Sellers company stamps | |
- | PPE/Maersk boiler suits | |
- | Video on demand to be returned to Videotel | |
- | Fleet broadband internet SIM card |
The Sellers confirm one spare propeller available for Maersk Madrid (located in Japan).
Payment under this Clause shall be made at the same time and place and in the same
currency as the Purchase Price.
8. Documentation
The place of closing: Nordea Bank Finland Plc — London Branch or Copenhagen Branch.
In exchange for payment of the Purchase Price the Sellers shall furnish the Buyers with delivery
documents, namely:
a) | Legal Xxxx of Sale in a form recordable in The Republic of the Xxxxxxxx Islands (the country in which the Buyers are to register the Vessel), warranting that the Vessel is free from all encumbrances, mortgages and maritime liens or any other debts or claims whatsoever, duly notarially attested and |
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Shipbrokers’ Association assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense as a result of
discrepancies between the original approved document and this computer generated document.
legalized by the consul of such country or other competent authority. | ||
b) | Current Certificate of Ownership issued by the competent authorities of the flag state of the Vessel. | |
c) | Confirmation of Class issued within 72 hours prior to delivery. | |
d) | Current Certificate issued by the competent authorities stating that the Vessel is free from registered encumbrances. | |
e) | Certificate of Deletion of the Vessel from the Vessel’s registry or other official evidence of deletion appropriate to the Vessel’s registry at the time of delivery, or, in the event that the registry does not as a matter of practice issue such documentation immediately, a written undertaking by the Sellers to effect deletion from the Vessel’s registry forthwith and furnish a Certificate or other official evidence of deletion to the Buyers promptly and latest within 4 (four) weeks after the Purchase Price has been paid and the Vessel has been delivered. | |
f) | Any such additional documents as may reasonably be required by the Buyers financiers or the competent authorities for the purpose of registering the Vessel, provided the Buyers notify the Sellers of any such documents as soon as possible after the date of this Agreement. Such request shall be made latest 15 days prior the expected date of delivery. |
At the time of delivery the Buyers and Sellers shall sign and deliver to each other a
Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance confirming the date and time of delivery of the
Vessel from the Sellers to the Buyers.
At the time of delivery the Sellers shall hand to the Buyers the classification
certificate(s) as well as all plans etc., which are on board the Vessel. Other
certificates which are on board the Vessel shall also be handed over to the Buyers unless
the Sellers are required to retain same, in which case the Buyers to have the right to
take copies. Other technical documentation which may be in the Sellers’ possession shall
be promptly forwarded to the Buyers at their expense, if they so request. The Sellers may
keep the Vessel’s log books but the Buyers to have the right to take copies of same.
9. Encumbrances
The Sellers warrant that the Vessel, at the time of delivery, is free from all charters,
encumbrances, mortgages and maritime liens or any other debts whatsoever. The Sellers
hereby undertake to indemnify the Buyers against all consequences of claims made against
the Vessel which have been incurred prior to the time of delivery.
10. Taxes, etc.
Any taxes, fees and expenses in connection with the purchase and registration under the
Buyers’ flag shall be for the Buyers’ account, whereas similar charges in connection with
the closing of the Sellers’ register shall be for the Sellers’ account.
11. Condition on delivery
The Vessel
with everything belonging to her will shall be at the Sellers, risk and expense until
she is
delivered to the Buyers, but subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement she
shall be delivered and taken over in the same condition as she was at the time of inspection,
fair wear and tear excepted.
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Norwegian Shipbrokers’ Association. Any insertion or deletion to the form must be clearly visible.
In the event of any modification made to the pre-printed text of this document which is not
clearly visible, the text of the original approved document shall apply. BIMCO and the Norwegian
Shipbrokers’ Association assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense as a result of
discrepancies between the original approved document and this computer generated document.
* | Notes, if any, in the surveyor’s report which are accepted by the Classification Society without condition/recommendation are not to be taken into account. |
12. Name/markings
Upon delivery the Buyers undertake to change the name of the Vessel and alter funnel
markings at their expense.
13. Buyers’ default
Should the
deposit not be paid in accordance with Clause 2, the Sellers have the
right to cancel this Agreement, and they shall be entitled to claim compensation for
their losses and for all expenses incurred together with interest.
Should the
Purchase Price not be paid in accordance with Clause 3, the Sellers have
the right to cancel the Agreement, in which case the deposit together with interest earned
shall be released to the Sellers. If the deposit does not cover their loss, the Sellers
shall be entitled to claim further compensation for their losses and for all expenses
incurred together with interest.
14. Sellers’ default
Should the
Sellers fail to give Notice of Readiness in accordance with Clause 5 a) or fail
to be ready to validly complete a legal transfer by the date stipulated in line 61 the
Buyers shall have the option of cancelling this Agreement provided always that the
Sellers shall be granted a maximum of 3 banking days after Notice of Readiness has been given
to make arrangements for the documentation set out in Clause 8. If after Notice of
Readiness has been given but before the Buyers have taken delivery, the Vessel ceases to be
physically ready for delivery and is not made physically ready again in every respect by the
date stipulated in line 61 and new Notice of Readiness given, the Buyers shall retain
their option to cancel. In the event that the Buyers elect to cancel this Agreement the
deposit together with interest earned shall be released to them immediately.
Should the Sellers fail to give Notice of Readiness by the date stipulated in line 61
or fail to be ready to validly complete a legal transfer as aforesaid they shall make due
compensation to the Buyers for their loss and for all expenses together with interest
if their failure is due to proven negligence and whether or not the Buyers cancel this
Agreement.
15. Buyers’ representatives
After this Agreement has been signed by both parties and the deposit has been lodged, the
Buyers have the right to place two representatives on board the Vessel at their sole risk
and expense. upon arrival at on or about.
These representatives are on board for the purpose of familiarisation and in the capacity of
observers only, and they shall not interfere in any respect with the operation of the
Vessel. The Buyers’ representatives shall sign the Sellers’ letter of indemnity prior to their
embarkation.
In any event the Buyers representatives are only to board the Vessel earliest 30 days prior to
expected delivery.
16. Arbitration
a)* | This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and any
dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be referred to arbitration in London in accordance with
the |
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The laws of shall govern this Agreement.
* | 16 a), 16 b) and 16 c) are alternatives; delete whichever is not applicable. In the absence of deletions, alternative 16 a) to apply. |
Clauses 17 to 19 inclusive as attached hereto shall form an intergral part of this Agreement
For the Sellers:
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For the Buyers: | |||||
Maersk Line UK Ltd.
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Ralik Shipping Company | |||||
Inc. of Trust Company | ||||||
Complex | ||||||
/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx/Xxxx Xxxxx
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/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
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Title:
Director/Director & Secretary
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Title: Director and President |
The Guarantors: Xxxxx Containerships Inc. of Trust Company Complex |
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/s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | ||||
Name: | Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |||
Title: | Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Secretary | |||
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Shipbrokers’ Association assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or expense as a result of
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Additional Clauses to Memorandum of Agreement dated
13th April 2011
M/V “MAERSK MADRID”
M/V “MAERSK MADRID”
Clause 17
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Arab Boycott League | |
The Sellers are to confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief the Vessel is not blacklisted by the Arab Boycott League in Damascus, Syria, or by any organization or national authority. | ||
Clause 18
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Entire Agreement | |
This Agreement constitutes the only and entire agreement between the parties and supersedes and replaces any prior written or oral agreements, representations, statements or understandings between the Buyers and the Sellers relating to its subject matter. | ||
Each party confirms that it has not entered into this Agreement on the basis of any representation or statement which is not expressly incorporated into this Agreement, Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, neither party shall have any remedy in respect of any untrue representation or statement made to him upon which he may have relied in entering into this Agreement, and a party’s only remedy is for breach of contract. However, nothing in this Agreement purports to exclude liability for any fraudulent statement or act. | ||
This Agreement shall not be released, discharged, supplemented, interpreted, amended, varied or modified in any manner except by an addendum in writing signed by a duly authorised representative of each of the parties to this Agreement. | ||
Clause 19
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Confidentiality | |
Negotiations are to be kept strictly private and confidential between the parties involved, subject however to any disclosure requirements of the U.S. SEC and the Stock Exchange. Should however details of the sale become known or reported on the market, neither the Buyers nor the Sellers will have the right to withdraw from the sale or the right to fail to fulfil their obligations under the MoA, |
This Agreement has been drawn up and executed in 2 (two) originals, 1 (one) of which is to be
retained by the Sellers and 1 (one) of which is to be retained by the Buyers.
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