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Exhibit 10.27
[Execution Version]
J O I N T V E N T U R E C O N T R A C T
for
LESHAN-PHOENIX SEMICONDUCTOR COMPANY LIMITED
(Amended on November 5, 2004)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT |
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ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION |
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ARTICLE 2 - PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT |
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ARTICLE 3 - ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOINT VENTURE COMPANY |
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ARTICLE 4 - PURPOSE, SCOPE AND SCALE OF PRODUCTION |
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ARTICLE 5 - TOTAL AMOUNT OF INVESTMENT AND REGISTERED CAPITAL |
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ARTICLE 6 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES |
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ARTICLE 7 - TECHNOLOGY AND TRADEMARKS |
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ARTICLE 8 - SALE OF JOINT VENTURE PRODUCTS |
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ARTICLE 9 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
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ARTICLE 10 - OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT |
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ARTICLE 11 - SITE |
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ARTICLE 12 - MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES |
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ARTICLE 13 - LABOR MANAGEMENT |
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ARTICLE 14 - FINANCIAL AFFAIRS AND ACCOUNTING |
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ARTICLE 15 - TAXATION AND INSURANCE |
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ARTICLE 16 - CONFIDENTIALITY |
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ARTICLE 17 - JOINT VENTURE TERM |
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ARTICLE 18 - TERMINATION AND LIQUIDATION |
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ARTICLE 19 - BREACH OF CONTRACT |
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ARTICLE 20 - FORCE MAJEURE |
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ARTICLE 21 - SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES |
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ARTICLE 22 - APPLICABLE LAW |
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ARTICLE 23 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS |
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Appendices
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List of the Joint Venture Products |
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Schedule of Capital Contributions |
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JOINT VENTURE CONTRACT
THIS Amended JOINT VENTURE CONTRACT (this “Contract”) is made in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. on November 5, 2004 among LESHAN RADIO COMPANY LTD., an enterprise legal person established and existing under the laws of the People’s Republic of China with its legal address at 27 West People’s Road, Leshan, Sichuan Province 614000, People’s Republic of China (“Party A”), and SCG (CHINA) HOLDING CORPORATION, a company established and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, U.S.A., with its legal address at 5005 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85008, U.S.A. (“Party B”). Party A, and Party B shall hereinafter individually be referred to as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
WHEREAS, Party A, and Party B are parties to the restated Joint Venture Contract dated June 25, 2002, for the establishment of Leshan-Phoenix Semiconductor Company Limited (the “Company”) and desire that, when this Contract becomes effective in accordance with its terms and conditions, such Joint Venture Contract shall be amended and restated in its entirety by this Contract;
WHEREAS, Party A, and Party B desire that Party B increase their equity ownership through the acquisition of shares held by MOTOROLA (CHINA) INVESTMENT LIMITED.
NOW THEREFORE, after friendly consultations conducted in accordance with the principle of equality and mutual benefit, the Parties have agreed to amend the Amended and Restated Joint Venture Contract of 2002 as follows:
ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.01 Definitions
Unless the terms or context of this Contract otherwise provide, the following terms shall have the meanings set out below:
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“Affiliate” means, in relation to Party A, any enterprise or other entity which, directly or indirectly, is controlled by Party A; the term “control” meaning ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the registered capital or the power to appoint the general manager, factory chief or other principal person in charge of an enterprise or other entity. |
“Affiliate” means, in relation to Party B any company which, through ownership of voting stock (shares) or otherwise, directly or indirectly, is controlled by, under common control with, or in control of Party B, as the case may be; the term “control” meaning ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting stock (shares) of a company, or the power to appoint or elect a majority of the directors of a company, or the power to direct the management of a company.
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For purposes of this Contract, the Company shall not be deemed as an Affiliate of any Party hereto.
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“Articles of Association” means the Articles of Association of the Company executed on March 1, 1995 and as amended and restated. |
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“Board” and “Board of Directors” mean the board of directors of the Company. |
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“Business License” means the business license of the Company issued by the SAIC dated March 28, 1995 and any amendment to or renewal, replacement or extension of such license. |
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“China” and “PRC” mean the People’s Republic of China excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan for purposes of this Contract. |
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“Company” means Leshan-Phoenix Semiconductor Company Limited. |
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“Effective Date” means the effective date of this Contract, which shall be the date on which this Contract and the Articles of Association have been approved by the Examination and Approval Authority without varying their terms or imposing any additional conditions, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing. |
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“Examination and Approval Authority” means the authority entrusted by the Chinese government to approve this Contract, the Appendices attached hereto and the Articles of Association. |
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“Export-oriented Enterprise” means the status of the Company to be granted by the Examination and Approval Authority under PRC law. |
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“Feasibility Study” means the Feasibility Study Report dated November 4, 1994 regarding the feasibility of the joint venture and the establishment of the Company, together with the Capital Increase and Expansion Plan for the Wafer Fab Products dated June 2002. |
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“Joint Venture Products” means the products listed in Appendix A attached hereto and any other similar, related or complementary products that the Board approves for production by the Company. |
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“Joint Venture Term” means the term of this Contract as set forth in Article 17.01 hereof including any extensions of such term pursuant to Article 17.02 hereof. |
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“Land Use Rights Grant Contract” means the relevant contract or contracts for the grant of the land use rights over the Site between the Company and the Municipality of Leshan. |
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“Management Personnel” means the Company’s General Manager, Deputy General Manager and other management personnel designated by the Board. |
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“ON” means Party B or any of its Affiliates. |
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“Plant” means the Company’s manufacturing facilities located at the Site where the Joint Venture Products will be produced. |
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“Renminbi” or “RMB” means the lawful currency of China. |
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“SAFE” means the State Administration of Foreign Exchange of the People’s Republic of China and/or a local branch thereof, as appropriate to the context. |
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“SAIC” means the State Administration for Industry and Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and/or a local branch thereof, as appropriate to the context. |
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“Services Contract” means the contract for the provision of services between the Company and Party A. |
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“Site” means the parcels of land located in Leshan, Sichuan Province, on which the facilities of the Company are situated. |
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“Technologically Advanced Enterprise” means the status of the Company to be granted by the Chinese government under PRC law |
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“Technology” has the meaning as defined in the Technology License Contract, as amended. |
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“Technology License Contract” means the technology license contract dated February 24, 1995 as amended so far under which the Company is the licensee. |
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“Third Party” means any entity or person other than the Parties or their Affiliates. |
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“United States Dollars” or “US$” means the lawful currency of the United States of America. |
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“Working Personnel” means all employees and staff of the Company, other than the Management Personnel. |
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“Wafer Fab Products” means the wafer fab products as listed in Appendix A. |
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Interpretation |
Article headings are inserted for the purposes of convenience and reference only and shall not affect the interpretation or construction of this Contract. Words denoting the singular shall, where applicable, include the plural and vice versa. Reference to the masculine gender shall, where applicable, include the feminine gender and the neuter gender and vice versa.
ARTICLE 2 - PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT
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The Parties |
The Parties to this Contract are:
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Party A, Leshan Radio Company, Ltd., a Chinese limited liability company registered in Leshan, Sichuan Province, China, with its legal address at 27 West People’s Road, Leshan, Sichuan Province, China. |
Legal Representative of Party A:
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Mr. Pan Min-Zhi |
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Chairman of the Board |
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Chinese |
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Party B, SCG (China) Holding Corporation, a company established and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, U.S.A., with its legal address at 5005 McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85008, U.S.A. |
Legal Representative of Party B:
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Mr. Keith Jackson |
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Chairman of Board of Directors & President |
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American |
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Representations, Warranties and Undertakings |
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Each of Party A and Party B hereby represents, warrants and undertakes to the other Party that, as of the date of execution hereof and as of the Effective Date: |
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it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the place of its establishment or incorporation; |
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it has all requisite power, authority and approval required to enter into this Contract and upon the Effective Date will have all requisite power, authority and approval to perform fully each and every one of its obligations hereunder; |
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it has taken all action necessary to authorize it to enter into this Contract and such Party’s representative whose signature is affixed hereto is fully authorized in writing to sign this Contract and to bind such Party thereby; |
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upon the Effective Date, this Contract shall constitute its legal, valid and binding obligation; |
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neither the execution of this Contract, nor the performance of such Party’s obligations hereunder, will conflict with, or result in a breach of, or constitute a default under, any provision of its business license or articles of association, or any law, rule, regulation, authorization or approval of any government agency or body, or of any contract or agreement to which it is a party or is subject; and |
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all material documents, statements and information of or provided by any governmental body in its possession relating to the transactions contemplated in this Contract have been disclosed to the other Party, and no document previously provided by it to the other Party contains any untrue statement of material fact. |
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If any Party does not perform the above undertakings and representations, it shall be considered a breach of this Contract. |
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At the time of the execution of this Contract, each Party shall provide the other Party with a certified copy of its business license. |
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Change of Legal Representative |
Each Party shall have the right to change its legal representative and shall promptly notify the other Party of such change and the name, position and nationality of its new legal representative.
ARTICLE 3 - ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOINT VENTURE COMPANY
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Name and Address of the Company; Branches |
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The name of the Company shall be “ ” in Chinese, and “Leshan-Phoenix Semiconductor Company Limited” in English. |
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The legal address of the Company shall be 27A West People’s Road, Leshan, Sichuan Province, China. |
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In accordance with its business needs, the Company may establish branch offices within or outside China upon the decision of the Board and approval by the relevant governmental authorities. |
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Limited Liability Company |
The form of organization of the Company shall be a limited liability company. Except as otherwise provided herein, once a Party has paid in full its contribution to the registered capital of the Company, it shall not be required to provide any further funds to or on behalf of the Company by way of capital contribution, loan, advance, guarantee or otherwise unless the Parties mutually agree otherwise. Creditors of the Company shall have recourse only to the assets of the Company and shall not seek repayment from any of the Parties. The Company shall indemnify the Parties against any and all losses, damages, or liabilities suffered by the Parties in respect of any Third Party claims arising out of the operation of the Company. Subject to the above, the profits, risks and losses of the Company shall be shared by the Parties in proportion to their respective contributions to the Company’s registered capital.
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Laws and Decrees |
The Company shall be a legal person under the laws of China. The activities of the Company shall be governed and protected by the laws, decrees and relevant rules and regulations of China.
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Code of Conduct |
The Company and its employees shall comply with a Code of Conduct adopted by the Board of Directors. The Code of Conduct shall be substantially similar to the Code of Conduct of Party A or Party B, whichever is stricter, and shall be fully consistent with relevant Chinese laws.
ARTICLE 4 - PURPOSE, SCOPE AND SCALE OF PRODUCTION
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Purpose |
The Parties have agreed that the purposes of the Company will be manufacturing low cost and high efficiency semi-conductor components and products that meet world-wide quality standards by using advanced and suitable technology and scientific management methods, to satisfy the increasing global market demand and achieve a satisfactory return on investment.
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Scope of Business |
The Company will engage in the development, design, manufacture, assembly and testing of Integrated Circuit (“IC”) and Discrete semiconductor products and related products, the sale of products produced by the Company and the provision of after-sales service with respect to such products.
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Scale of Production |
It is anticipated by the Parties that the annual production capacity of the Company at the completion of all investment phases will reach 28.5 billion units of miniature surface mount IC packages and 728,000 6-inch IC and Discrete wafers. The Board of Directors of the Company shall have complete autonomy in the formulation and execution of the Company’s production policies in order to achieve these goals, and may expand or reduce the Company’s scale of production in accordance with market demands and the Company’s business situation.
ARTICLE 5 - TOTAL AMOUNT OF INVESTMENT AND REGISTERED CAPITAL
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Total Investment |
The total amount of investment will be Five Hundred Nine Million Three Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (US$$509.3 million). This investment shall be made in phases, subject to market conditions and the business operations of the Company, as the Board shall decide from time to time. If the Company is successful, the Parties hope to increase further their investment, but any such increase will need to be finalized and approved in the future by the Board and the Examination and Approval Authority.
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Registered Capital |
The total amount of registered capital will be One Hundred One Million Eight Hundred and Sixty Thousand United States Dollars (US$101.86 Million).
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Contributions to Capital |
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Party A’s contribution to the registered capital of the Company shall be Thirty-Nine Million Seven Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand and Four Hundred United States Dollars (US$39,725,400), representing a thirty-nine percent (39%) share of the registered capital of the Company. Party A’s contribution to the registered capital shall include Thirty-Eight Million Three Hundred Sixty Thousand and Four Hundred Seventy-Seven United States Dollars (US$38,360,477) in cash, equipment valued at Four Hundred Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-Three United States Dollars (US$483,923), the land use rights of a parcel of land located at No. 27, West People’s Road, the total area of which is 26,853.80 square meters and is valued at Seven Hundred Twenty-One Thousand United States Dollars (US$721,000), and additional land use rights and the building thereon located at No. 27, West People’s Road and currently used for Expatriate Apartments valued at One Hundred Sixty Thousand United States Dollars (US$160,000). |
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Party B’s contribution to the registered capital of the Company shall be Sixty-Two Million One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand and Six Hundred United States Dollars (US$62,134,600), representing a sixty one percent (61%) share of the registered capital of the Company. |
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The unpaid registered capital amount as of the date hereof will be paid by installment contribution in accordance with Appendix B. |
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Payment of Registered Capital and Conditions Precedent thereto |
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Subject to Article 5.04(c) below, each Party shall make its contribution to the registered capital of the Company in accordance with the schedule set forth in Appendix B. |
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In the event that a Party fails to make its capital contribution, in whole or in part, in accordance with the provisions of Article 5.04(a) and Appendix B, such Party shall be liable to pay liquidated damages to the Company in the form of simple interest on the unpaid amount from the time due until the time paid at the rate of two percent (2%) above the six-month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) for United States Dollars up to a maximum of US$200,000.00. Notwithstanding the above provisions of this Article 5.04 (a), if the failure of a Party to make its capital contribution, in whole or in part, is not remedied within thirty (30) days of notice from any other Party, said other Party shall have the right to terminate this Contract pursuant to Article 18.01(c)(ix) hereof. |
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The capital contributions to be made by the Parties under this Contract shall be reduced by the amount of any distributable profits that are not distributed to the Parties as dividends, and such profits may be reinvested in the business of the Company as determined by the Board. If it results in changing the payment method of the capital contribution, it shall apply to the Examination and Approval Authority for approval. |
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