Pledge Clause Samples
A Pledge clause establishes that a party offers specific assets as collateral to secure the fulfillment of an obligation, typically a debt or contractual duty. In practice, this means that if the pledging party fails to meet their obligations, the secured party has the right to take possession of or sell the pledged assets to recover losses. This clause is commonly used in loan agreements, where tangible property, shares, or other valuables are pledged to provide assurance of repayment. Its core function is to reduce the lender's risk by providing a clear mechanism for recourse in the event of default.
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Pledge. (a) The Pledgor hereby pledges, assigns, hypothecates, transfers, delivers and grants to Pledgee, for the benefit of itself and the Purchasers, a first lien on and first priority perfected security interest in (i) all of the Pledged Equity and other equity interests of the Pledge Entities now owned or hereafter acquired by such Pledgor (collectively, the “Pledged Interests”), (ii) any other shares of Pledged Equity hereafter pledged or referred to be pledged to the Pledgee pursuant to this Agreement; (ii) all “investment property” as such term is defined in §9-102(a)(49) of the UCC (as defined below) with respect thereto; (iv) any “security entitlement” as such term is defined in § 8-102(a)(17) of the UCC with respect thereto; (v) all books and records relating to the foregoing; and (vi) all Accessions and Proceeds (as each is defined in the UCC) of the foregoing, including, without limitation, all distributions (cash, stock, or otherwise), dividends, stock dividends, securities, cash, instruments, rights to subscribe, purchase, or sell, and other property, rights, and interest that such Pledgor is at any time entitled to receive or is otherwise distributed in respect of, or in exchange for, any or all of the Pledged Collateral (as defined below), and without affecting the obligations of the Pledgor under any provision of the Security Agreement, in the event of any consolidation or merger in which the Pledgor is not the surviving corporation, all shares of each class or Pledged Equity of the successor entity formed by or resulting from such consolidation or merger (the collateral described in clauses (i) through (vi) of this Section 2 being collectively referred to as the “Pledged Collateral”), as collateral security for the prompt and complete payment and performance when due (whether at the stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) of the Obligations. All of the Pledged Interests now owned by the Pledgor which are presently represented by certificates are listed on Exhibit A hereto, which certificates, with undated assignments separate from certificates or stock/membership interest powers duly executed in blank by such Pledgor and irrevocable proxies, are being delivered to Pledgee simultaneously herewith. Upon the creation or acquisition of any new Pledged Interests, Pledgor shall execute an Addendum in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto (a “Pledge Addendum”). Any Pledged Collateral described in a Pledge Addendum executed by Pledgor shall therea...
Pledge. As security for the payment or performance, as the case may be, in full of the Obligations, each Grantor hereby assigns and pledges to the Collateral Agent, its successors and assigns, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, and hereby grants to the Collateral Agent, its successors and assigns, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, a security interest in, all of such Grantor’s right, title and interest in, to and under (a) the shares of capital stock and other equity interests owned by it and listed on Schedule II and any other equity interests obtained in the future by such Grantor and the certificates representing all such Equity Interests (the “Pledged Stock”); (b)
(i) the debt securities listed opposite the name of such Grantor on Schedule II, (ii) any debt securities in the future issued to such Grantor represented by a promissory note or other instrument evidencing such debt securities and (iii) the promissory notes and any other instruments evidencing such debt securities, if any (the “Pledged Debt Securities”); (c) all payments of principal or interest, dividends, cash, instruments and other property from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of, in exchange for or upon the conversion of, and all other Proceeds received in respect of, the securities referred to in clauses (a) and (b) above; (d), subject to Section 2.06(d), all rights and privileges of such Grantor with respect to the securities and other property referred to in clauses (a), (b) and (c) above; and (e) all Proceeds of any of the foregoing (the items referred to in clauses (a) through (e) above being collectively referred to as the “Pledged Collateral”).
Pledge. 2.1 Pledgor agrees to pledge all the Equity Interest as security for performance of the Contract Obligations and payment of the Secured Indebtedness under this Agreement. Party C hereby assents that Pledgor pledges the Equity Interest to the Pledgee pursuant to this Agreement.
2.2 During the term of the Pledge, Pledgee is entitled to receive dividends distributed on the Equity Interest. Pledgor may receive dividends distributed on the Equity Interest only with prior written consent of Pledgee. Dividends received by Pledgor on Equity Interest after deduction of individual income tax paid by Pledgor shall be, as required by Pledgee, (1) deposited into an account designated and supervised by Pledgee and used to secure the Contract Obligations and pay the Secured Indebtedness prior and in preference to make any other payment; or (2) unconditionally donated to Pledgee or any other person designated by Pledgee to the extent permitted under applicable PRC laws.
2.3 Pledgor may subscribe for capital increase in Party C only with prior written consent of Pledgee. Any equity interest obtained by Pledgor as a result of Pledgor’s subscription of the increased registered capital of the Company shall also be deemed as Equity Interest.
2.4 In the event that Party C is required by PRC law to be liquidated or dissolved, any interest distributed to Pledgor upon Party C’s dissolution or liquidation shall, upon the request of the Pledgee, be (1) deposited into an account designate and supervised by Pledgee and used to secure the Contract Obligations and pay the Secured Indebtedness prior and in preference to make any other payment; or (2) unconditionally donated to Pledgee or any other person designated by Pledgee to the extent permitted under applicable PRC laws.
Pledge shall refer to the security interest granted by Pledgor to Pledgee pursuant to Section 2 of this Agreement, i.e., the right of Pledgee to be paid in priority with the Equity Interest based on the monetary valuation that such Equity Interest is converted into or from the proceeds from auction or sale of the Equity Interest.
Pledge. As security for the payment or performance, as the case may be, in full of the Obligations, including the Guarantees, each Grantor hereby pledges to the Notes Collateral Agent, its successors and assigns, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, and hereby grants to the Notes Collateral Agent, its successors and assigns, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, a security interest in all of such Grantor’s right, title and interest in, to and under (i) all Equity Interests held by it and listed on Schedule I and any other Equity Interests obtained in the future by such Grantor and, to the extent certificated, the certificates representing all such Equity Interests (the “Pledged Equity”); provided that the Pledged Equity shall not include any Excluded Security; (ii) the debt securities owned by it and listed opposite the name of such Grantor on Schedule I, any debt securities obtained in the future by such Grantor and the promissory notes and any other instruments evidencing any debt (the “Pledged Debt”); provided that the Pledged Debt shall not include any Excluded Security; (iii) subject to Section 2.06, all payments of principal or interest, dividends, cash, instruments and other property from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of, in exchange for or upon the conversion of, and all other Proceeds received in respect of, the Pledged Equity and Pledged Debt; (iv) subject to Section 2.06, all rights and privileges of such Grantor with respect to the securities and other property referred to in clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) above; and (v) all Proceeds of any of the foregoing (the items referred to in clauses (i) through (v) above being collectively referred to as the “Pledged Collateral”). TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Pledged Collateral, together with all right, title, interest, powers, privileges and preferences pertaining or incidental thereto, unto the Notes Collateral Agent, its successors and assigns, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, forever, subject, however, to the terms, covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth.
Pledge. (a) As security for the prompt satisfaction of the Obligations, Pledgor hereby agrees to pledge, hypothecate, deliver and set over to Pledgee within twenty (20) days of the date hereof, the Pledged Securities and grants to Pledgee a lien on and security interest in and to the Pledged Securities.
(b) Prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default, Pledgor shall be entitled to all voting rights with respect to the Pledged Securities and, for that purpose, Pledgee shall execute and deliver to Pledgor all necessary proxies. Immediately and without further notice, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, whether or not the Pledged Securities shall have been registered in the name of Pledgee or its nominee, Pledgee or its nominee shall have the right to exercise all voting rights as to all of the Pledged Securities and all other corporate rights and all conversion, exchange, subscription or other rights, privileges or options pertaining thereto as if Pledgee or its nominee were the absolute owner thereof including, without limitation, the right to exchange any or all of the Pledged Securities upon the merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or other readjustment of Pledgee thereof, or upon the exercise by Pledgee of any right, privilege, or option pertaining to any of the Pledged Securities and, in connection therewith, to deliver any of the Pledged Securities to any committee, depository, transfer agent, registrar or other designated agency upon such terms and conditions as it may determine, all without liability except to account for property actually received by Pledgee; but Pledgee shall have no duty to exercise any of the aforesaid rights or privileges, or may delay in so doing.
(c) Prior to the occurrence of an Event of Default, Pledgor shall be entitled to any and all regular cash dividends declared by the Pledgee to be paid on account of the Pledged Securities; provided, however, that immediately and without further notice, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, whether or not the Pledged Securities shall have been registered in the name of Pledgee or its nominees, Pledgee or its nominee shall have the right to any and all regular cash dividends paid on account of the Pledged Securities which shall be delivered to Pledgee and may, at Pledgee's option, be applied on account of the Obligations in such order and manner as Pledgee may elect.
(d) At any time following execution of this Agreement, if Pledgor shall become entitled to rec...
Pledge. As security for the payment or performance, as the case may be, in full of its Obligations, each Pledgor hereby assigns and pledges to the Administrative Agent, its successors and permitted assigns, for the ratable benefit of the Secured Parties, and hereby grants to the Administrative Agent, its successors and permitted assigns, for the ratable benefit of the Secured Parties, a security interest in all of such Pledgor’s right, title and interest in, to and under (a) the Equity Interests directly owned by it (including those listed on Schedule I) and any other Equity Interests obtained in the future by such Pledgor and any certificates representing all such Equity Interests (the “Pledged Stock”); provided that the Pledged Stock shall not include (i)(A) more than 65% of the issued and outstanding voting Equity Interests of any “first tier” Foreign Subsidiary directly owned by such Pledgor, (B) more than 65% of the issued and outstanding voting Equity Interests of any “first tier” Qualified CFC Holding Company directly owned by such Pledgor, (C) any issued and outstanding Equity Interest of any Foreign Subsidiary that is not a first tier Foreign Subsidiary, or (D) any issued and outstanding Equity Interests of any Qualified CFC Holding Company that is not a “first tier” Qualified CFC Holding Company, (ii) to the extent applicable law requires that a Subsidiary of such Pledgor issue directors’ qualifying shares or similar shares, such shares or nominee or other similar shares, (iii) any Equity Interests with respect to which a grant of security is not required by reason of Section 5.10(g) of the Credit Agreement, or (iv) any Equity Interests of a Subsidiary (which Subsidiary is set forth on Schedule 1.01A to the Credit Agreement) to the extent that, as of the Second Restatement Effective Date, and for so long as, such a pledge of such Equity Interests would violate applicable law or an enforceable contractual obligation binding on or relating to such Equity Interests; (b)(i) the debt obligations listed opposite the name of such Pledgor on Schedule I, (ii) any debt securities in the future issued to such Pledgor and (iii) the certificates, promissory notes and any other instruments, if any, evidencing such debt securities (the “Pledged Debt Securities”); (c) subject to Section 3.05 hereof, all payments of principal or interest, dividends, cash, instruments and other property from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of, in exch...
Pledge. (a) As security for the payment and performance, as the case may be, in full of the Obligations, each Pledgor hereby grants, mortgages, pledges, hypothecates and transfers to the Administrative Agent, its successors and assigns, and hereby grants to the Administrative Agent, its successors and assigns, for the ratable benefit of the Secured Parties, a continuing security interest in, all of such Pledgor’s right, title and interest now owned or at any time hereafter acquired by such Pledgor or in which such Pledgor now has or at any time in the future may acquire any right, title or interest in, to or under: (i) Equity Interests (as defined below) now or in the future held by or issued to such Pledgor in corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts and other Persons in each case whether now existing or hereafter organized, together with its interest in the property of each such Person, its interest in the capital of each such Person, its right to receive distributions from each such Person, whether in cash or other property, and whether during the continuance of or on account of the liquidation of any such Person, and all of its rights under each certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws, partnership agreement, limited liability company agreement, operating agreement, declaration of trust or any other organizational document or similar agreement of each such Person and the certificates, if any, representing all such Equity Interests (the “Pledged Equity Securities”); provided that the Pledged Equity Securities shall not include more than 65% of the issued and outstanding voting Equity Interests of any Foreign Subsidiary; (ii) all debt securities now or in the future held by or issued to such Pledgor and the promissory notes and any other instruments evidencing such debt securities (the “Pledged Debt Securities” and, together with the Pledged Equity Securities, the “Pledged Securities”); (iii) all other property that may be delivered to and held by the Administrative Agent pursuant to the terms hereof; (iv) subject to Section 5, all payments of principal or interest, dividends, cash, instruments and other property from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed, in respect of, in exchange for or upon the conversion of the Pledged Securities; (v) subject to Section 5, all rights and privileges of each Pledgor with respect to the Pledged Securities and other property referred to in clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) abo...
Pledge. 2.1 The Pledgors pledge to the Pledgee as the security of the Pledgee’s rights and benefits under the Individual Agreements all the Equity owned by the Pledgors and the dividends which arise from the Equity during the effective term of this Agreement.
2.2 The scope guaranteed by the pledge of the Equity hereunder shall be all fees, costs and expenses (including legal costs) payable by Party C and/or the Pledgors, and the losses, interest, liquidated damages, compensation, the costs for realizing the claims, and the liability that Party C and/or the Pledgors shall bear in case of entire or partial invalidation of any of Individual Agreements for any reason. In case the competent industrial and commercial administration expressly requires a definite amount of the guaranteed claims during the handling of the Equity pledge registration process, the parties hereto agree, for the sole purpose of handling the Equity pledge registration, to register as the amount of the claims under the Individual Agreements CNY 5,000,000 and any and all breach-of-contract liability and damages under the related agreements. The parties further acknowledge that for the purpose of handling the Equity pledge registration, the foregoing amount shall not diminish or limit any rights or interest that Party A has under the Individual Agreements and this Equity Pledge Agreement.
2.3 The Pledge Rights hereunder shall refer to the rights for the Pledgee to be paid from in priority the money gained from the conversion into money, auction or sale of the Equity pledged by the Pledgors to the Pledgee.
2.4 After this Agreement takes effect, unless expressly agreed by the Pledgee in writing, the pledge hereunder may be relieved only after Party C and the Pledgors have properly and fully performed all of their obligations under the Individual Agreements and the performance thereof has been recognized by the Pledgee in writing. In case Party C or any of the Pledgors fails to fully perform any of its obligations under the Individual Agreements upon expiration of the period described thereunder, the Pledgors shall still has the Pledge Rights herein; and the pledge will be relieved until the foregoing obligations and liability have been fully performed to the Pledgee’s satisfaction.
Pledge. As collateral security for the payment and performance in full of the Obligations, Pledgor hereby pledges, hypothecates, assigns, transfers, sets over and delivers unto Lender, and hereby grants to Lender a first lien security interest in, the collateral described in Schedule A, together with the proceeds thereof and all cash, additional securities or other property at any time and from time to time receivable or otherwise distributable in respect of, in exchange for, or in substitution for any and all such pledged securities (all such pledged securities, the proceeds thereof, cash, dividends, additional securities and other property now or hereafter pledged hereunder are hereinafter collectively called the “Pledged Securities”); TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Pledged Securities, together with all rights, titles, interests, powers, privileges and preferences pertaining or incidental thereto, unto Lender, its successors and assigns; subject, however, to the terms, covenants and conditions hereinafter set forth. Pledgee agrees to hold the Pledged Securities to secure the payment of the Obligations and shall not encumber or otherwise dispose of such Pledged Securities except in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. Upon delivery to Lender, the Pledged Securities shall be accompanied by executed stock powers in blank and by such other instruments or documents as Lender or its counsel may reasonably request. Each delivery of certificates for such Pledged Securities shall be accompanied by a schedule showing the number of shares and the numbers of the certificates theretofore and then pledged hereunder, which schedule shall be attached hereto as Schedule A and made a part hereof. Each schedule so delivered shall supersede any prior schedule so delivered.