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Exhibit 10.72
ASSET PURCHASE
AGREEMENT
by and between
SPANSION JAPAN LIMITED
and
FUJITSU LIMITED
September 28, 2006
CONFIDENTIAL
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1 THE TRANSACTION
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1
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1.1
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Purchased Assets
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1
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1.2
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Final Determination of Tangible Assets
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2
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1.3
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Excluded Assets
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3
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1.4
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Assumed Liabilities
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3
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1.5
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Excluded Liabilities
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3
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ARTICLE 2 PURCHASE PRICE; CLOSING
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3
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2.1
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Purchase Price
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3
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2.2
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Transfer Taxes; Other Taxes
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4
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2.3
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The Closing
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4
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2.4
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Deliveries by Seller
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5
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2.5
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Deliveries by Purchaser
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5
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2.6
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Transfer of Title; Risk of Loss
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5
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ARTICLE 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
SELLER
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6
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3.1
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Organization and Standing
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6
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3.2
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Authority; Enforceability
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6
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3.3
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Tangible Assets
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6
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3.4
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JV1/JV2 Facilities
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6
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3.5
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No Conflict
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6
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3.6
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Litigation
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7
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3.7
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Insurance
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7
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3.8
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Brokers’ or Finders’ Fees
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7
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3.9
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Permits
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7
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3.10
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Assigned Leases and Assigned Contracts
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7
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3.11
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Environmental Matters
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8
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3.12
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No Other Agreements
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8
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3.13
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Absence of Changes
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9
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3.14
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Warranty Claims
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9
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3.15
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Value of Assets
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9
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3.16
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Disclosure
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9
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ARTICLE 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
PURCHASER
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9
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4.1
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Organization and Standing
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9
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4.2
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Authority; Enforceability
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9
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4.3
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No Conflict
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9
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4.4
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Brokers’ or Finders’ Fees
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10
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4.5
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Litigation
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10
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ARTICLE 5 COVENANTS
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10
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5.1
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Operation of the Business
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10
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5.2
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Equipment Leases
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10
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5.3
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Other Agreements
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11
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5.4
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Access
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11
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5.5
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Approvals and Consents
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12
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5.6
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Insurance
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12
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5.7
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Inventory
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12
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5.8
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Further Assurances
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12
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5.9
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Lease Financing
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12
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5.10
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Other Ancillary Agreements
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13
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ARTICLE 6 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF
SELLER
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13
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6.1
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Assignment and Assumption Agreement
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13
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6.2
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No Legal Action
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13
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6.3
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Accuracy of Representations and
Warranties
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13
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6.4
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Performance of Obligations
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13
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6.5
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Governmental Approvals
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13
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6.6
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Compliance Certificate
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13
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6.7
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Consents and Waivers
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14
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6.8
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Ancillary Agreements
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14
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6.9
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Agreements to be Terminated
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14
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ARTICLE 7 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF
PURCHASER
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14
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7.1
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Conveyance
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14
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7.2
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No Legal Action
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14
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7.3
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Accuracy of Representations and
Warranties
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7.4
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Performance of Obligations
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14
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7.5
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Consents and Waivers
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14
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7.6
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Governmental Approvals
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14
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7.7
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Compliance Certificate
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15
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7.8
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Ancillary Agreements
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15
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7.9
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Material Adverse Effect
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15
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7.10
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Inventory
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7.11
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Equipment Leases
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15
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7.12
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Agreements to be Terminated
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15
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7.13
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Seconded Employees
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15
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ARTICLE 8 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
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15
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8.1
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Non-Disclosure
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15
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8.2
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Public Communications
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15
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ARTICLE 9 INDEMNIFICATION
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15
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9.1
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Survival of Representations and
Covenants
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15
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9.2
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Indemnification by Seller
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16
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9.3
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Indemnification by Purchaser
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17
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9.4
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Defense of Third-party claims
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17
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9.5
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Insurance Proceeds
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18
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9.6
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Sole Remedy
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19
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ARTICLE 10 TERMINATION OF THIS
AGREEMENT
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19
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10.1
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Termination
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ARTICLE 11 GENERAL PROVISIONS
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20
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11.1
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Payment of Expenses
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20
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11.2
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Relationship of the Parties
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20
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11.3
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Notices
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20
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11.4
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Governing Law; Dispute Resolution
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21
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11.5
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Assignability; Third-Party Rights
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21
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11.6
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Remedies Cumulative; Specific
Performance
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21
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11.7
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Waiver
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22
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11.8
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Amendments
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11.9
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Headings
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22
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11.10
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Interpretation
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22
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11.11
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Preparation of this Agreement
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11.12
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Severability
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11.13
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Entire Agreement
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11.14
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Counterparts
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23
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11.15
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No Representations or Warranties
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11.16
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Spansion Guaranties
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11.17
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Purchaser Subsidiary
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List of Exhibits and Schedules
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Schedule A
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Definitions
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Schedule B
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Existing Dispute Resolution Procedures
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Schedule 1.1(a)
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Tangible Assets
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Schedule 1.1(c)
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JV1/JV2 Facilities
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Schedule 1.1(e)
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Assigned Contracts
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Schedule 2.1
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Inventory Price Calculation
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Schedule 5.2
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Assigned Leases
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Schedule 5.3
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Other Agreements
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Schedule 5.5
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Material Consents
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Schedule 5.7
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Raw Material Vendors
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Schedule 6.9
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Agreements to be Terminated
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Seller’s Disclosure Schedule
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Exhibit A
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Form of Bill of Sale
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Exhibit B
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Form of Assignment and Assumption
Agreement
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Exhibit C
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Form of Master Lease Agreement
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Exhibit D
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Form of Foundry Agreement
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Exhibit E
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Form of Secondment and Transfer
Agreement
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ASSET PURCHASE
AGREEMENT
This ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT is made as of this 28th day of
September, 2006 (the " Agreement ") by and between Spansion
Japan Limited, a corporation organized under the laws of Japan ("
Seller "), Spansion Inc., a corporation organized under the
laws of the State of Delaware ("Spansion U.S."), Spansion
Technology Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the
State of Delaware ("STI"), and Spansion LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company, solely in their capacities as guarantors of
Seller’s obligations hereunder (collectively "
Guarantors "), and Fujitsu Limited, a corporation organized
under the laws of Japan (" Purchaser ").
RECITALS
Seller owns the semiconductor fabrication facilities described
on Schedule 1.1(c) hereto (the " JV1/JV2 Facilities
").
Purchaser desires to purchase from Seller and Seller desires to
sell to Purchaser the JV1/JV2 Facilities as well as certain assets
located in the JV1/JV2 Facilities, and Purchaser will agree to
assume certain obligations and liabilities in connection therewith
upon the terms and conditions set forth below.
Capitalized terms used herein that are not otherwise defined
shall have the respective meanings set forth in Schedule A
attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises,
representations, warranties, covenants and agreements hereinafter
set forth, and for good and valuable consideration the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Purchaser
hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 1
THE TRANSACTION
1.1 Purchased Assets . Subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, and on the basis of the
representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth
herein, at the Closing, Seller shall sell, transfer, convey, assign
and deliver to Purchaser, and Purchaser shall purchase from Seller,
all right, title and interest in and to the following assets
(collectively, the " Purchased Assets "):
(a) Tangible Assets . The machinery, equipment and other
tangible assets specifically listed on Schedule 1.1(a)
attached hereto and the Inventory (collectively, the " Tangible
Assets "); it being understood and agreed that Schedule
1.1(a) is subject to adjustment in accordance with
Section 1.2 below;
(b) Equipment Leases . All rights and obligations in, to
and under the Assigned Leases;
(c) Real Property . The JV1/JV2 Facilities;
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(d) Documents . All books, records and
papers in the possession or control of Seller and that are
reasonably necessary for Purchaser to operate the JV1/JV2
Facilities and the Tangible Assets, and to perform the obligations
under the Assigned Leases, in substantially the same manner as
operated and performed by Seller as of the date of this Agreement
(subject to changes in the ordinary course of business) and as of
the Closing Date, including real property title documents, user
manuals, operating guides, bills of materials, records, maintenance
schedules and records, supplier and other vendor ordering
information and records, warranties for both materials and
equipment purchased and products sold, listings of equipment
utilized in the JV1/JV2 Facilities, and all other operational,
commercial or technical information solely related to the JV1/JV2
Facilities, the Tangible Assets and the Assigned Leases, it being
understood that Seller shall be entitled to retain a copy of all
such books, records and papers, but excluding any books, records
and papers related to information technology that is provided
pursuant to the Services Agreement; and
(e) Assigned Contracts . All rights and obligations in,
to and under the contracts (the " Assigned Contracts ") set
forth on Schedule 1.1(e) .
1.2 Final Determination of Tangible Assets .
(a) During the 30-day period immediately following the date of
this Agreement, Purchaser may, upon reasonable prior notice to
Seller, send its employees and representatives to visit the JV1/JV2
Facilities to inspect the equipment, machinery and other Tangible
Assets at such location solely for the purpose of confirming that
such Tangible Assets, as applicable, meet the qualification
standards of Purchaser’s customers and Seller’s
customers. Such visits shall be conducted during Seller’s
normal working hours. While visiting in the JV1/JV2 Facilities,
Purchaser shall at all times fully comply with Seller’s plant
rules and regulations provided to Purchaser as well as all
reasonable instructions that may be issued by Seller’s
employees or personnel accompanying such employees or
representatives of Purchaser. Each party shall, at its own expense,
indemnify and hold harmless the other party and its employees from
and against any and all direct losses or damages without limitation
to any of the other party’s property or loss of personal
health or life, caused by the indemnifying party’s
representatives during any such visit. Seller shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to locate and provide any of the
information requested by Purchaser in connection with such visits,
and Purchaser shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to
minimize any disruption to Seller’s business in connection
with the conduct of the process contemplated herein. The foregoing
30-day period shall be extended by the amount of time necessary to
remedy any failure by Seller to provide access to the JV1/JV2
Facilities and/or to cooperate with Purchaser’s inspection
and requests for information as provided above.
(b) At the expiration of the period provided for in subsection
(a) above, Schedule 1.1(a) shall be amended as
requested by Purchaser, it being understood that any deletions from
Schedule 1.1(a) shall be made only as necessary in order for
the Tangible Assets to meet qualification standards of
Purchaser’s customers and Seller’s customers, and the
Parties agree that any such equipment deleted from Schedule
1.1(a) shall be added to the equipment schedule in the Master
Lease Agreement and a substantially similar item listed on the
equipment schedule in the Master Lease Agreement shall be deleted
from such equipment schedule and added to Schedule 1.1(a) ,
as requested by Purchaser. The Purchase Price provided for in
Section 2.1 shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect any
such deletions and additions, based on any differences in net book
values of the applicable equipment.
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1.3 Excluded Assets . Any provision of
this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, except for the
Purchased Assets, Seller is not transferring and shall not transfer
any assets of Seller not identified above (such assets, the "
Excluded Assets "), which Excluded Assets are retained by
Seller.
1.4 Assumed Liabilities . Subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, at the Closing, Seller shall assign,
and Purchaser shall assume, the Assumed Liabilities. Thereafter,
Purchaser shall pay and discharge all such Assumed Liabilities as
and when such Assumed Liabilities become due and owing. For the
purposes of this Agreement, the " Assumed Liabilities "
shall mean only Liabilities which relate to, arise out of or are
incurred in connection with the Purchased Assets on or after the
Closing, including the Assigned Leases and the Assigned Contracts,
but not including any Excluded Liabilities.
1.5 Excluded Liabilities . Notwithstanding anything to
the contrary set forth in this Agreement, except for the Assumed
Liabilities, Purchaser is not assuming or agreeing to pay, perform
or discharge, and Purchaser shall not be liable for, any contracts,
agreements, commitments or Liabilities of Seller whatsoever,
including any of the following (collectively, the " Excluded
Liabilities "):
(a) except as expressly provided for in Section 2.2(a)
below, any Taxes or similar charges that may become payable by
Seller by reason of the sale and transfer of the Purchased Assets
under any taxing authority or that may be imposed on Seller by
reason of Seller’s receipt of the Purchase Price or relief
from any of the Assumed Liabilities;
(b) any trade accounts payable, accrued Liabilities or other
Liabilities of Seller as of the Closing, whether or not such
amounts are known or payable prior to the Closing;
(c) any Liabilities which relate to, arise out of or are
incurred in connection with the Purchased Assets, or use, operation
or possession thereof, prior to the Closing; and
(d) any Liabilities which relate to, arise out of or are
incurred in connection with any claim, litigation or other
proceeding threatened or pending before the Closing or initiated
after the Closing but based on an act or omission of Seller or any
current or former officer, director, employee or agent of Seller
acting on Seller’s behalf, or the use, operation or
possession of the Purchased Assets, occurring before the
Closing.
ARTICLE 2
PURCHASE PRICE; CLOSING
2.1 Purchase Price . Subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, as full consideration for the sale, assignment,
transfer and delivery of the Purchased Assets by Seller to
Purchaser and the execution and delivery of the Transaction
Agreements by Seller, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller at the
Closing an amount equal to [ seventeen billion seventy
million three hundred ninety-seven thousand six hundred eighty
( 17,070,397,680) ] Japanese Yen plus the
Japanese Yen amount payable by Purchaser to Seller for the
Inventory (which shall be calculated as set forth on
Schedule 2.1 ) (together, the " Purchase Price
"), payable by wire transfer of immediately available funds to
Seller’s account as specified by written notice to Purchaser
prior to the Closing (" Seller’s Account ").
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2.2 Transfer Taxes; Other Taxes
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(a) Purchaser and Seller shall each be responsible for and shall
pay one-half (1/2) of any and all Stamp Tax when due and shall
provide each other with documentation of such filings and payments
upon written request by the other party. Purchaser shall be
responsible for any other Transfer Taxes.
(b) After the Closing, upon reasonable written notice, Seller
and Purchaser agree to furnish or cause to be furnished to each
other and their Representatives access, during normal business
hours, to such information and assistance relating to the Purchased
Assets as are reasonably necessary for financial reporting and
accounting matters relating to the Purchased Assets, the
preparation and filing of any Tax Returns, reports or forms
relating to the Purchased Assets, the defense of any Tax or other
claim or assessment relating to the Purchased Assets or, in the
case of Seller, relating to the operation of the Purchased Assets
prior to the Closing, provided, however, that such access and
assistance do not unreasonably disrupt the normal operations of
Purchaser, in the case of access and assistance given to Seller, or
Seller, in the case of access and assistance given to
Purchaser.
(c) To the extent not allocated in this Agreement, Seller shall
be responsible for and shall promptly pay when due all Taxes levied
with respect to the Purchased Assets attributable to the
Pre-Closing Period. To the extent not allocated in this Agreement,
Purchaser shall be responsible for and shall promptly pay when due
all Taxes levied with respect to the Purchased Assets attributable
to the Post-Closing Period. All such Taxes levied with respect to
the Purchased Assets for a taxable period which includes (but does
not end on) the Closing Date (collectively, the " Apportioned
Obligations ") shall be apportioned between Purchaser and
Seller based on the number of days of such taxable period included
in the Pre-Closing Period and the number of days of such taxable
period included in the Post-Closing Period. Seller shall be liable
for the proportionate amount of such Taxes attributable to the
Purchased Assets that is attributable to the Pre-Closing Period,
and Purchaser shall be liable for the proportionate amount of such
Taxes that is attributable to the Post-Closing Period. Upon receipt
of any bill for such Taxes relating to the Purchased Assets,
Purchaser and Seller shall each present a statement to the other
setting forth the amount of reimbursement to which each is entitled
under this Section 2.2 together with such supporting evidence
as is reasonably necessary to calculate the proration amount. The
proration amount shall be paid by the party owing it to the other
within 30 days after delivery of such statement. In the event that
Purchaser or Seller shall make any payment for which it is entitled
to reimbursement under this Section, the applicable party shall
make such reimbursement promptly but in no event later than thirty
(30) days after the presentation of a statement setting forth
the amount of reimbursement to which the presenting party is
entitled along with such supporting evidence as is reasonably
necessary to calculate the amount of reimbursement.
2.3 The Closing . The consummation of the Transactions
(the " Closing ") will take place at a location to be agreed
upon by Purchaser and Seller on April 2, 2007 (Tokyo time),
provided all the closing conditions have been met or waived in
writing by the Parties, or at such other place, date and time as
the Parties mutually agree (the " Closing Date ").
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2.4 Deliveries by Seller . At the Closing,
Seller shall (i) take all reasonable steps necessary to place
Purchaser in actual possession and operating control of the
Purchased Assets and (ii) deliver the following items, duly
executed by Seller (and which shall be countersigned by Purchaser,
as applicable) all of which shall be in a form and substance
reasonably acceptable to Purchaser and Purchaser’s
counsel:
(a) Bill of Sale and Assignment and Assumption Agreement
. The Bill of Sale and Assignment and Assumption Agreement executed
by Seller covering all of the applicable Purchased Assets,
substantially in the forms attached hereto as Exhibit A and
Exhibit B , respectively.
(b) Ancillary Agreements . The Ancillary Agreements
executed by Seller.
(c) Other Conveyance Instruments . Such other specific
instruments of sale, transfer, conveyance and assignment, if any,
as may be necessary or useful to transfer all right, title and
interest in and to the Purchased Assets to Purchaser.
(d) Closing Condition Documents . All the documents
provided for in Article 7 below.
2.5 Deliveries by Purchaser . At the Closing, Purchaser
shall deliver the following items, duly executed by Purchaser (and
which shall be countersigned by Seller, as applicable), all of
which shall be in a form and substance reasonably acceptable to
Seller and Seller’s counsel:
(a) Wire Transfer . A wire transfer in the amount of the
Purchase Price into Seller’s Account.
(b) Ancillary Agreements . The Ancillary Agreements
executed by Purchaser.
(c) Assumption Instruments . Such other specific
instruments of assumption, if any, as may be necessary for
Purchaser to assume the Assumed Liabilities, including the
Assignment and Assumption Agreement.
(d) Closing Condition Documents . All other documents
provided for in Article 6 below.
2.6 Transfer of Title; Risk of Loss . Legal and equitable
title and risk of loss with respect to all of the Purchased Assets
shall pass to Purchaser from Seller on transfer of the Purchased
Assets on the Closing Date pursuant to, and in accordance with, the
terms of this Agreement. Seller’s insurance coverage, if any,
for the Purchased Assets will cease as of the Closing.
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ARTICLE 3
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER
Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser that the following
are true and correct as of the date hereof, except as set forth on
Seller’s Disclosure Schedule:
3.1 Organization and Standing . Seller is a corporation
duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the
laws of Japan.
3.2 Authority; Enforceability . Seller has the requisite
corporate power and corporate authority to conduct its business
relating to the Purchased Assets as now conducted, to own, lease
and operate the Purchased Assets as now owned, leased and operated,
and to enter into the Transaction Agreements and to carry out the
Transaction. All corporate proceedings required to be taken by
Seller to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of the
Transaction Agreements and the consummation of the Transaction have
been or will be as of the Closing properly taken. This Agreement
has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Seller and
constitutes, and each of the Ancillary Agreements as of the Closing
will have been duly and validly executed and delivered by Seller
and will constitute, a valid and binding obligation of Seller,
enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to
laws of general application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, and
the relief of debtors and other laws of general application
affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and
rules of law governing specific performance, injunctive relief and
other equitable remedies.
3.3 Tangible Assets . Seller holds good and marketable
title to all of the Tangible Assets, free and clear of any Liens,
except for Permitted Liens. The Tangible Assets are in good
operating condition and repair, subject only to ordinary wear and
tear, except where the failure to be in such condition would not
have, or would not be reasonably expected to have, a Material
Adverse Effect. As of the Closing, the Inventory, and to the
Knowledge of Seller the raw materials on hand, shall be usable in
the ordinary course of business in all material respects. To the
Knowledge of Seller, the current use and operation of the Tangible
Assets are in compliance in all material respects with all
Applicable Laws. Seller has not received any notice of material
non-compliance with any Applicable Laws with respect to the
possession or operation of the Tangible Assets.
3.4 JV1/JV2 Facilities . Seller holds good and marketable
title to, and is in possession of, the JV1/JV2 Facilities, free and
clear of any Liens, except for Permitted Title Exceptions. No part
of the JV1/JV2 Facilities is subject to any real property lease. To
the Knowledge of Seller, the current use and operation of the
JV1/JV2 Facilities are in compliance in all material respects with
all Applicable Laws (including Environmental Laws and Laws relating
to zoning and land use) and public and private covenants and
restrictions. Seller has not received any notice of material
non-compliance with any Applicable Laws with respect to the
possession or operation of the JV1/JV2 Facilities. There is no
pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened condemnation,
expropriation, taking or other form of eminent domain proceeding
against all or any portion of the JV1/JV2 Facilities. As of the
Closing Date, Seller shall have provided to Purchaser true and
complete copies of all documents in Seller’s possession or
control that evidence title to and ownership of the JV1/JV2
Facilities.
3.5 No Conflict . The execution, delivery and performance
of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements by Seller do not and
will not (a) breach, violate or conflict with any
provision
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of the charter documents of Seller, as amended to
date, (b) conflict with or violate any material law, rule,
regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree,
determination or award applicable to Seller or the Purchased
Assets, (c) result in the creation or imposition of any Lien
on any of the Purchased Assets or (d) prohibit consummation by
Seller of the transactions contemplated by the Transaction
Agreements. No consent, approval or authorization of or filing with
any Governmental Authority, or any other Person, is required to be
made or obtained by Seller in connection with the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement or the Ancillary
Agreements, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated
hereby and thereby.
3.6 Litigation . There is no Action pending or, to the
Knowledge of Seller, threatened against, relating to or affecting
(i) the Purchased Assets or (ii) the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements. There
is no judgment, order, writ or decree that relates to or affects
the Purchased Assets or Seller’s ability to consummate the
Transaction.
3.7 Insurance . Set forth on Section 3.7 of the
Seller’s Disclosure Schedule is a list of Seller’s
material policies of insurance which insure the Purchased Assets.
To the Knowledge of Seller, there are no material claims by Seller
pending or threatened with respect to the Purchased Assets under
said policies or disputes with underwriters, and all premiums due
and payable have been paid and all such policies are in full force
and effect in accordance with their respective terms.
3.8 Brokers’ or Finders’ Fees . Seller has
not incurred, nor will it incur, directly or indirectly, any
liability for brokerage or finders’ fees or agents’
commissions or any similar charges in connection with the
Transaction Agreements or any transaction contemplated by the
Transaction Agreements. Seller has not taken any action or entered
into any agreement or understanding that will cause Purchaser to
incur any of the foregoing liabilities.
3.9 Permits . Seller has obtained all material permits
and other authorizations (collectively, " Permits ")
necessary for the ownership, operation and use of the Purchased
Assets in substantially the same manner as currently owned,
operated and used and each Permit is valid and remains in full
force and effect. Seller is not in default (nor has Seller failed
to comply), nor has Seller received any notice of any claim of
default or failure to comply, with respect to any Permit.
3.10 Assigned Leases and Assigned Contracts . Each of the
Assigned Leases and Assigned Contracts is in full force and effect
and each constitutes a legal, valid and binding agreement of Seller
and, to Seller’s Knowledge, of each other party thereto,
enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to laws of
general application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, and the
relief of debtors and other laws of general application affecting
enforcement of creditor’ rights generally and rules of law
governing specific performance, injunctive relief and other
equitable remedies, and no term or condition thereof has been
amended from the form provided to Purchaser. There are no material
defaults by Seller under any of its obligations under any of the
Assigned Leases or Assigned Contracts and no events have occurred
that with the lapse of time or ac
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