Obligations of the Adviser (a) The Adviser shall provide (or cause the Fund’s Custodian (as defined in Section 5 hereof, the Fund’s accountant and the Fund’s distributor) to provide) timely information to the Sub-Adviser regarding such matters as the composition of the Sub-Advised Assets, cash requirements and cash available for investment in the Sub-Advised Assets, and all other information as may be reasonably necessary for the Sub-Adviser to perform its responsibilities hereunder.
(b) The Adviser has furnished the Sub-Adviser with a copy of the prospectus and statement of additional information of the Fund and it agrees during the continuance of this Agreement to furnish the Sub-Adviser copies of any revisions or supplements thereto at, or, if practicable, before the time the revisions or supplements become effective. The Adviser agrees to furnish the Sub-Adviser with copies of any financial statements or reports made by the Fund to its shareholders, and any further materials or information that the Sub-Adviser may reasonably request to enable it to perform its functions under this Agreement.
Obligations of and Services to be Provided by the Sub-Advisor The Sub-Advisor will:
(a) Provide investment advisory services, including but not limited to research, advice and supervision for each Series.
(b) Furnish to the Board of Directors of the Fund for approval (or any appropriate committee of such Board), and revise from time to time as conditions require, a recommended investment program for each Series consistent with each Series investment objective and policies.
(c) Implement the approved investment program by placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities without prior consultation with the Manager and without regard to the length of time the securities have been held, the resulting rate of portfolio turnover or any tax considerations, subject always to the provisions of the Fund's registration statement, Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and the requirements of the 1940 Act, as each of the same shall be from time to time in effect.
(d) Advise and assist the officers of the Fund, as requested by the officers, in taking such steps as are necessary or appropriate to carry out the decisions of its Board of Directors, and any appropriate committees of such Board, regarding the general conduct of the investment business of each Series.
(e) Maintain, in connection with the Sub-Advisor's investment advisory services obligations, compliance with the 1940 Act and the regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder and the Series' investment strategies and restrictions as stated in the Fund's prospectus and statement of additional information.
(f) Report to the Board of Directors of the Fund at such times and in such detail as the Board of Directors may reasonably deem appropriate in order to enable it to determine that the investment policies, procedures and approved investment program of each Series are being observed.
(g) Upon request, provide assistance and recommendations for the determination of the fair value of certain securities when reliable market quotations are not readily available for purposes of calculating net asset value in accordance with procedures and methods established by the Fund's Board of Directors.
(h) Furnish, at its own expense, (i) all necessary investment and management facilities, including salaries of clerical and other personnel required for it to execute its duties faithfully, and (ii) administrative facilities, including bookkeeping, clerical personnel and equipment necessary for the efficient conduct of the investment advisory affairs of each Series.
(i) Open accounts with broker-dealers and futures commission merchants ("broker-dealers"), select broker-dealers to effect all transactions for each Series, place all necessary orders with broker-dealers or issuers (including affiliated broker-dealers), and negotiate commissions, if applicable. To the extent consistent with applicable law, purchase or sell orders for each Series may be aggregated with contemporaneous purchase or sell orders of other clients of the Sub-Advisor. In such event allocation of securities so sold or purchased, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made by the Sub-Advisor in the manner the Sub-Advisor considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Fund and to other clients. The Sub-Advisor will report on such allocations at the request of the Manager, the Fund or the Fund's Board of Directors providing such information as the number of aggregated trades to which each Series was a party, the broker-dealers to whom such trades were directed and the basis for the allocation for the aggregated trades. The Sub-Advisor shall use its best efforts to obtain execution of transactions for each Series at prices which are advantageous to the Series and at commission rates that are reasonable in relation to the benefits received. However, the Sub-Advisor may select brokers or dealers on the basis that they provide brokerage, research or other services or products to the Sub-Advisor. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the Sub-Advisor may pay a broker or dealer an amount of commission for effecting a securities transaction in excess of the amount of commission or dealer spread another broker or dealer would have charged for effecting that transaction if the Sub-Advisor determines in good faith that such amount of commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research products and/or services provided by such broker or dealer. This determination, with respect to brokerage and research products and/or services, may be viewed in terms of either that particular transaction or the overall responsibilities which the Sub-Advisor and its affiliates have with respect to each Series as well as to accounts over which they exercise investment discretion. Not all such services or products need be used by the Sub-Advisor in managing the Series. In addition, joint repurchase or other accounts may not be utilized by the Series except to the extent permitted under any exemptive order obtained by the Sub-Advisor provided that all conditions of such order are complied with.
(j) Maintain all accounts, books and records with respect to each Series as are required of an investment advisor of a registered investment company pursuant to the 1940 Act and Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Investment Advisers Act"), and the rules thereunder, and furnish the Fund and the Manager with such periodic and special reports as the Fund or Manager may reasonably request. In compliance with the requirements of Rule 31a-3 under the 1940 Act, the Sub-Advisor hereby agrees that all records that it maintains for each Series are the property of the Fund, agrees to preserve for the periods described by Rule 31a-2 under the 1940 Act any records that it maintains for the Series and that are required to be maintained by Rule 31a-1 under the 1940 Act, and further agrees to surrender promptly to the Fund any records that it maintains for a Series upon request by the Fund or the Manager. The Sub-Advisor has no responsibility for the maintenance of Fund records except insofar as is directly related to the services the Sub-Advisor provides to a Series.
(k) Observe and comply with Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and the Sub-Advisor's Code of Ethics adopted pursuant to that Rule as the same may be amended from time to time. The Manager acknowledges receipt of a copy of Sub-Advisor's current Code of Ethics. Sub-Advisor shall promptly forward to the Manager a copy of any material amendment to the Sub-Advisor's Code of Ethics along with certification that the Sub-Advisor has implemented procedures for administering the Sub-Advisor's Code of Ethics.
(l) From time to time as the Manager or the Fund may request, furnish the requesting party reports on portfolio transactions and reports on investments held by a Series, all in such detail as the Manager or the Fund may reasonably request. The Sub-Advisor will make available its officers and employees to meet with the Fund's Board of Directors at the Fund's principal place of business on due notice to review the investments of a Series.
(m) Provide such information as is customarily provided by a sub-advisor and may be required for the Fund or the Manager to comply with their respective obligations under applicable laws, including, without limitation, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the 1940 Act, the Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and any state securities laws, and any rule or regulation thereunder.
(n) Perform quarterly and annual tax compliance tests to monitor each Series' compliance with Subchapter M of the Code. The Sub-Advisor shall notify the Manager immediately upon having a reasonable basis for believing that a Series has ceased to be in compliance or that it might not be in compliance in the future. If it is determined that a Series is not in compliance with the requirements noted above, the Sub-Advisor, in consultation with the Manager, will take prompt action to bring the Series back into compliance (to the extent possible) within the time permitted under the Code.
(o) Provide a copy of the Sub-Advisor's Form ADV and any amendments thereto contemporaneously with the filing of such documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory agency.
Obligations of Party B 4.1 The Services provided by Party A under this Agreement shall be exclusive. During the effective term of this Agreement, without prior written consent of Party A, Party B may not enter into any agreement, orally or written, with any third party or otherwise engage such third party to provide services the same as or similar to those provided by Party A hereunder.
4.2 Party B shall provide Party A with the finalized Annual Business Plan of Party B of the next year before November 30 of each year, in order to facilitate Party A to plan for the Services, purchase necessary software and Equipment and secure necessary personnel and technical service force accordingly. In the event that Party B demands Party A to purchase any new Equipment and/or deploy additional personnel, it shall consult with Party A at least fifteen (15) days in advance in order to reach a mutual agreement between the Parties.
4.3 In order to facilitate provision of the Services by Party A, Party B shall provide Party A with relevant materials requested by Party A in an accurate and timely manner.
4.4 Party B shall pay Service Fees to Party A on time and in full amount in accordance with Article 3 of this Agreement.
4.5 Party B shall maintain its good standing and presence, actively develop its business and procure the maximization of the revenue.
4.6 The Parties hereby acknowledge that, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Amended and Restated Equity Pledge Agreement entered into by all the registered shareholders of Party B as of the date of this Agreement (the “Existing Shareholders”) with Party A on November 3, 2017, each of the Existing Shareholders has pledged all of the equity interests in Party B held by it to Party A as security for Party B’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement.
4.7 During the term of this Agreement, Party B agrees to cooperate with Party A and Party A’s direct or indirect parent company in the audit of related party transactions and other audits, to provide relevant information and materials about Party B’s operation, business, customers, finance and employees to Party A, its parent company or its appointed auditor, and agrees that Party A’s parent company may disclose such information and materials for purpose of satisfying the regulatory requirements of the place where the securities of Party A’s parent company are listed.
REPRESENTATIONS OF ADVISER The Adviser represents, warrants and covenants that:
A. The Adviser (i) is registered as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this Agreement remains in effect; (ii) is not prohibited by the Investment Company Act, the Advisers Act or other law, regulation or order from performing its obligations under this Agreement; (iii) has met, and will seek to continue to meet for so long as this Agreement is in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory agency, necessary to be met in order to perform its obligations under this Agreement; (iv) has the power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (v) will promptly notify the Sub-Adviser of the occurrence of any event that would disqualify the Adviser from serving as the investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the Investment Company Act or otherwise.
B. The Adviser has adopted a written code of ethics complying with the requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act and will provide the Sub-Adviser with a copy of such code of ethics.
C. The Adviser will also promptly notify the Sub-Adviser if it is served or otherwise receives notice of any action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, public board or body, involving the affairs of the Portfolio(s) and affecting the Sub-Adviser; provided, however, that routine regulatory examinations not involving the Sub-Adviser shall not be required to be reported by this provision.
D. The Adviser is registered as a commodity pool operator (“CPO”) under the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”) and is a member of the National Futures Association (“NFA”). With respect to each of the Portfolio(s), the Adviser has claimed either (1) the CPO exclusion in Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) Regulation 4.5 with respect to the Portfolio and, in such case, the Adviser will file the notice required under CFTC Regulation 4.5 with respect to the Portfolio and will annually reaffirm such notice filing on behalf of the Portfolio as required by CFTC Regulation 4.5; or (2) the relief in CFTC Regulation 4.12(c)(1)(ii) with respect to the Portfolio. Information regarding whether the Adviser has claimed either the CPO exclusion in CFTC Regulation 4.5 or the relief in CFTC Regulation 4.12(c)(1)(ii) with respect to a Portfolio is available on the NFA’s website at xxx.xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx. The Adviser further represents, warrants and covenants that each of the Portfolio(s) is, and until this Agreement is terminated will remain, an “eligible contract participant” within the meaning of Section 1a(18) of the CEA.
Conditions of Advances The Banks and the Agent shall not be obligated to make any Advance hereunder at any time unless:
(a) On the Effective Date there shall have been delivered to each Bank the following documents, in form and substance satisfactory to the Agent and the following additional conditions shall have been satisfied:
(i) The favorable opinion of such counsel for the Borrowers as shall be approved by the Required Banks, with respect to the matters as requested by the Banks, all in form and substance satisfactory to the Required Banks;
(ii) certified copies of such corporate documents of each Borrower, including each Borrower's articles of incorporation, by-laws and a good standing certificate, and such documents evidencing necessary corporate action with respect to this Agreement, the Loans, the Notes and the Security Documents, and certifying to the incumbency of, and attesting to the genuineness of the signatures of, those officers authorized to act on behalf of each Borrower, as the Banks shall request;
(iii) the Security Documents required as of the Effective Date under Section 5.1 duly executed on behalf of the Borrowers, together with evidence of the recordation, filing and other action in such jurisdictions as the Banks may deem necessary or appropriate with respect to the Security Documents and evidence of the first-priority of the Banks' liens and security interests under the Security Documents, subject only to Permitted Liens, including without limitation such additional mortgages, security agreements, pledge agreements, other documents and opinions of counsel required by the Banks and original stock certificates and assignments separate from certificate of each Person whose stock is required to be pledged;
(iv) the Notes duly executed on behalf of the Borrowers, and it is acknowledged and agreed that the Notes: (A) are issued in exchange and replacement for the promissory notes issued pursuant to the Existing Credit Agreement, (B) shall not be deemed a novation or to have satisfied such promissory notes and (C) evidence the same indebtedness evidenced by such promissory notes plus additional indebtedness;
(v) the Consent and Amendment of Security Documents duly executed by the Borrowers;
(vi) Payment of such fees agreed to among the Borrowers and the Agent;
(vii) the execution by the Borrowers of the Agent's standard environmental certificate;
(viii) the Banks shall have determined that the Loans to be made are equal to or less than the Borrowing Base;
(ix) copies of all agreements relating to any material Indebtedness for borrowed money, any outstanding preferred stock, any joint ventures or partnerships or any other material documents requested by the Banks;
(x) the originals of all promissory notes payable to any Borrower, other than promissory notes in an aggregate amount less than $1,000,000;
(xi) such other agreements, documents, conditions and certificates as reasonably requested by the Banks, including without limitation, releases and terminations of all other Liens which are not permitted hereunder and amendments of existing Security Documents, all in form and substance satisfactory to the Banks.
(b) The aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Advances after giving effect to the proposed Advance, does not exceed the lesser of the Commitments or the Borrowing Base.
(c) On and as of the date of each such Advance, the representations and warranties contained in Section 6 hereof shall be true and correct in all material respects as if made on such date; provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 3.2(c) the representations and warranties contained in Section 6.7 hereof shall be deemed made with respect to both the financial statements referred to therein and the most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 7.1(d)(ii) and (iii).
(d) No Default or event or condition which could cause a Material Adverse Effect has occurred and is continuing or will exist upon the disbursement of such Advance. Acceptance of the proceeds of any Advance hereunder by the Borrowers shall be deemed to be a certification by the Borrowers at such time with respect to the matters set forth in subparagraphs (b), (c) and (d) of this Section 3.2.
Obligations of the Licensee 5.1.1. The Licensee’s Responsibilities and Duties shall include the following, in addition to and without prejudice to other obligations under this Agreement:
a. to obtain due permits, necessary approvals, clearances and sanctions from Maha-Metro and all other competent authorities for all activities or infrastructure facilities including interior decoration, power, water supply, drainage & sewerage, telecommunication, etc.;
b. to comply and observe at all times with all Applicable Permits, approvals and Applicable Laws in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement including those being performed by any of its contractors;
c. to develop, operate and maintain the Licensed Area at all times in conformity with this Agreement;
d. to furnish Maha-Metro with the “As built” Drawings of the Licensed Space(s) within the Moratorium Period;
e. to ensure that no structural damage is caused to the existing buildings and other permanent structures at the station as a result of his activities or any of its agents, contractors etc.;
f. to take all reasonable steps to protect the environment (both on and off the property business space) and to limit damage and nuisance to people and property resulting from construction and operations, within guidelines specified as per Applicable Laws and Applicable Permits;
g. to duly supervise, monitor and control the activities of contractors, agents, etc., if any, under their respective License Agreements as may be necessary;
h. to take all responsible precautions for the prevention of accidents on or about the property business space and provide all reasonable assistance and emergency medical aid to accident victims;
i. not to permit any person, claiming through or under the Licensee, to create or place any encumbrance or security interest over whole or any part of the Licensed premises and/or other installed assets, or on any rights of the Licensee therein or under this Agreement, save and except as expressly permitted in this Agreement;
j. to keep the Licensed Space free from all unnecessary obstruction during execution of works and store the equipment or surplus materials, dispose of such equipment or surplus materials in a manner that causes least inconvenience to the Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, metro commuters or Maha-Metro’s activities.
k. at all times, to afford access to the Licensed Property Business Space to the authorised representatives of Maha-Metro, other persons duly authorised by any Governmental Agency having jurisdiction over the business of Licensed Property Business Space, to inspect the Licensed Property Business Space and to investigate any matter within their authority and upon reasonable notice; and
l. use non-combustable material in the allotted space for creation/erection/installation of any kind of furniture, fixtures and or partitions within the space. Use of combustable material within the property business space shall not be permitted under any circumstances.
m. to comply with the divestment requirements and hand over the Licensed Property Business Space to Maha-Metro upon Termination of the Agreement;
5.1.2. The Licensee shall be solely and primarily responsible to Maha-Metro for observance of all the provisions of this License Agreement on behalf of its employees and representatives and agents and any person acting under or for and on behalf of the Licensee, contractor (s) appointed for the Licensed Space as fully as if they were the acts or defaults of the Licensee, its agents or employees.
Obligations of Party A (I) Party A shall draw the borrowing and pay the principals and interest accruals thereon in full subject to this Contract, as well as bear all applicable fees hereunder.
(II) Party A shall provide all information concerning its finance and accounting, production and operation at the request of Party B, including but not limited to providing Party B with its balance sheets, profit and loss statements (income and expenditure statements in the event of a public institution) as at the end of the immediately preceding quarter within the first twenty working days in the beginning of the first month of each quarter, as well as providing its cash flow statements of the year at the end of such year in a timely manner. Furthermore, Party A shall ensure that all the information provided by it is lawful, true, complete, accurate and valid, free of false information, or without concealing material operating and financial matters.
(III) If Party A changes or replaces its name, legal representative (responsible officer), registered address, scope of business, registered capitals or articles of association by completing any such change and/or replacement in the registration with the Administration for Industry and Commerce, it shall send a written notice to Party B together with the information concerning such change or replacement within five working days upon occurrence of any such change or replacement.
(IV) Party A shall use the borrowing according to this Contract other than engaging in any transactions in violation of laws and rules by embezzling, misusing or misappropriating the borrowing; meanwhile, it shall coordinate and accept the inspection and monitoring by Party B over its production, operation, financial activities and use of borrowing hereunder. And it shall not avoid its obligations owed to Party B by taking out capitals, transferring assets or taking advantage of related transactions, nor make banking discount or create charges for getting capitals or credits from a bank by taking advantage of false contracts with its related parties, or receivable notes and receivables lack of actual transactions.
(V) Party A shall comply with applicable environment protection regulations of the PRC if it conducts manufacture and engineering construction by using the borrowing hereunder.
(VI) Before paying the principals and interest accruals thereon to Party B, Party A shall not create a guarantee in favor of a third party on the assets created by using the borrowing hereunder without prior consents of Party B.
(VII) If Party A is a group company, it shall report to Party B its related transactions accounting for more than 10% of its net assets in a timely manner, including (i) related relationships among trading parties; (ii) trading projects and nature; (iii) trading amount or corresponding proportions; (iv) pricing policies (including transactions lack of consideration or nominal transactions).
(VIII) If the loan hereunder is issued as the fixed-asset loan or project loan, Party A shall ensure that (i) the proposed project has been obtained with approvals of relevant government authorities and will not violate any laws and regulations, (ii) capitals or other raisings will be contributed in full subject to the specified deadline and proportions, and (iii) the project will be completed according to the schedule.
Obligations of Contractor 5.01 CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all Services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Proposal. In the event that the terms of the Proposal shall conflict with the terms of this Agreement or contain additional terms that purport to bind the CITY other than the Services to be rendered and the price for the Services, the terms of this Agreement shall govern and said additional or conflicting terms shall be of no force or effect.
5.02 Except as otherwise agreed by the parties, CONTRACTOR will supply all personnel, materials and equipment required to perform the Services. CONTRACTOR shall provide its own offices, telephones, vehicles and computers and set its own work hours. CONTRACTOR will determine the method, details, and means of performing the Services under this Agreement.
5.03 CONTRACTOR shall keep CITY informed as to the progress of the Services by means of regular and frequent consultations. Additionally, when requested by CITY, CONTRACTOR shall prepare written status reports.
5.04 CONTRACTOR is responsible for paying, when due, all income and other taxes, fees and withholding, including withholding state and federal taxes, social security, unemployment and worker’s compensation, incurred as a result of the compensation paid under this Agreement. XXXXXXXXXX agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY for any claims, costs, losses, fees, penalties, interest, or damages suffered by CITY resulting from CONTRACTOR’s failure to comply with this provision.
5.05 In the event CONTRACTOR is required to prepare plans, drawings, specifications and/or estimates, the same shall be furnished in conformance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
5.06 CONTRACTOR represents that it possesses all required licenses necessary or applicable to the performance of Services under this Agreement and the Proposal and shall obtain and keep in full force and effect all permits and approvals required to perform the Services herein. In the event CITY is required to obtain an approval or permit from another governmental entity, CONTRACTOR shall provide all necessary supporting documents to be filed with such entity.
5.07 CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for obtaining Employment Eligibility Verification information from CONTRACTOR’s employees, in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Pub. L. 99-603 (8 U.S.C. 1324a), and shall ensure that CONTRACTOR’s employees are eligible to work in the United States.
5.08 In the event that CONTRACTOR employs, contracts with, or otherwise utilizes any CalPERS retirees in completing any of the Services performed hereunder, such instances shall be disclosed in advance to the CITY and shall be subject to the CITY’s advance written approval.
5.09 Drug-free Workplace Certification. By signing this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR hereby certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the CONTRACTOR will comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Government Code, Section 8350 et seq.) and will provide a drug- free workplace.
5.10 CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, entitlements and/or permits applicable to, or governing the Services authorized hereunder.
Obligations of the Manager a. The Manager shall provide (or cause the Series' Custodian (as defined in Section 3 hereof) to provide) timely information to the Sub-Adviser regarding such matters as the composition of assets of the Series, cash requirements and cash available for investment in the Series, and all other information as may be reasonably necessary for the Sub-Adviser to perform its responsibilities hereunder.
b. The Manager has furnished the Sub-Adviser a copy of the prospectus and statement of additional information of the Series and agrees during the continuance of this Agreement to furnish the Sub-Adviser copies of any revisions or supplements thereto at, or, if practicable, before the time the revisions or supplements become effective. The Manager agrees to furnish the Sub-Adviser with minutes of meetings of the trustees of the Trust applicable to the Series to the extent they may affect the duties of the Sub-Adviser, and with copies of any financial statements or reports made by the Series to its shareholders, and any further materials or information which the Sub-Adviser may reasonably request to enable it to perform its functions under this Agreement.
Obligations of the Client 4.1. The client undertakes to inform the company in advance (meaning no later than 2 calendar days) about the dispatch of the goods, by entering the shipment into the Xxxxx.xxx software.
4.1.1. In case of non-compliance with subparagraph 3.2.1 of this agreement, the company has the right to refuse the client in accepting and placing his goods at the warehouse.
4.2. To send goods from the warehouse or to carry out other operations, the client is obliged to provide his client number (client ID) and data of the goods.
