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Exhibit 10.46
EXECUTION COPY
PHOTO MASK SUPPLY AGREEMENT
This Photo Mask Supply Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into
this 13th day of April 1999 (the "Effective Date") by and between Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of the Republic of
Korea ("Samsung"), and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Korea Semiconductor Ltd., a corporation
organized under the laws of the Republic of Korea ("Fairchild"). Either Samsung
or Fairchild may be referred to herein as a "Party" or together as the
"Parties," as the case may require.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Samsung and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Semiconductor Corporation have entered
into a certain business transfer agreement dated as of December 20, 1998
("Business Transfer Agreement") and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Semiconductor Corporation has
assigned its rights thereunder to Fairchild, pursuant to which Fairchild will
acquire all of the Conveyed Assets and assume all of the Assumed Liabilities
(each as defined in the Business Transfer Agreement) upon the terms and
conditions set forth in the Business Transfer Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Parties hereto desire to enter into an agreement as
contemplated and required by the Business Transfer Agreement whereby Samsung
will provide the Masks (as defined below) to Fairchild following the Closing (as
defined in the Business Transfer Agreement), in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the execution and delivery of this Agreement is required by
the Business Transfer Agreement and is a condition to the closing of the
transactions contemplated thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual
covenants and undertakings contained herein, the Parties hereto, intending to be
legally bound hereby, do agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 1. 1 Definition . Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized
terms used herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Business
Transfer Agreement.
"Facilities" shall mean Samsung's photo mask facilities located at
Kiheung, Korea.
"Masks" shall mean the photo masks used to manufacture the wafers of
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"Past Practices" shall mean the practice of Samsung's photo mask works
division at the Facilities and the Business occurring during calendar year 1998,
including, without limitation, practices relating to mask inventory reports,
mask inspection data and engineering support and PCN information.
ARTICLE II
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 2.1 General Requirements
(a) Samsung shall supply Masks to Fairchild hereunder
consistent with Past Practices. The Masks shall be manufactured at the
Facilities.
(b) Fairchild shall provide Samsung, free of charge, with a
database for revision of existing, Masks or new production of Masks. Samsung
shall not be liable for any defective Mask to the extent such defect is a
result of errors or defects in the database supplied by Fairchild.
ARTICLE III
PRODUCT/PROCESS CHANGES NOTIFICATION
Section I Product/Process Changes Notification
(a) If Samsung proposes to make any change affecting the
manufacturing processes, materials and/or suppliers affecting the Masks, Samsung
shall provide at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to Fairchild of
the intended change for ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ consent, which shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed. Samsung shall be responsible for any cost increase arising
from any such change. Fairchild shall not be responsible for any loss incurred
as a result of Samsung's failure to timely provide notification of such change.
(b) Fairchild shall provide (i) at least thirty (30) days prior
written notice to Samsung of any proposed change in Mask design, layout
modification, fabrication process, test programs or other changes which may
impact upon Samsung's manufacture of Masks and (ii) reasonable notice consistent
with Past Practices in connection with (A) the copying or replacement of any
existing Mask or (B) an insignificant change to correct for low yields.
Fairchild shall be responsible for any cost increase arising from any such
change. Samsung shall not be responsible for any loss incurred as a result of
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ failure to provide timely notification of such change.
(c) Subject to the business requirements of both Parties, the
Parties agree to use their Best Efforts, consistent with Past Practices, to
promptly accommodate requests for urgent services or deliveries hereunder.
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ARTICLE IV
INSPECTION AND WARRANTY
Section 4.1 Inspection. Fairchild shall inspect the Masks within five
(5) days after delivery at its facility. Upon completion of such inspection,
Fairchild shall promptly report any damaged or defective Masks in any shipment.
Fairchild reserves the right to reject any damaged or defective Mask.
Section 4.2 Express Warranty. Samsung warrants that the Masks supplied
to Fairchild hereunder shall conform to all applicable specifications and
processes (or, in the absence of specifications, generally accepted industry
standards) consistent with Past Practices for Masks supplied hereunder and shall
be free from defects in material and Samsung's workmanship. Such warranty,
however, shall not apply to the Fairchild supplied database incorporated in the
Masks. This warranty is limited to a period of six (6) months from the date of
delivery to Fairchild. If, during the six-month period:
(a) Samsung, is notified promptly upon discovery in writing by
a reasonably detailed description of any such defect in any Mask; and
(b) Samsung, upon being reasonably satisfied with such
description, requests Fairchild to return such Mask, and Fairchild returns such
Mask to the Facilities at ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ expense for inspection; and
(c) Samsung's examination reveals that the Mask is defective,
or the Mask is indeed defective and the Mask does not meet the applicable
specification or is defective in materials or Samsung's workmanship and such
problems are not caused by accident, abuse, misuse, neglect, improper storage,
handling, packaging or installation, repair, alteration or improper testing or
use by someone other than Samsung, then Samsung shall promptly, at ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇
option, either replace such Mask or credit Fairchild for such defective Mask.
Samsung shall reimburse Fairchild for the transportation charges paid by
Fairchild in returning such defective Mask to Samsung. If any problems in the
Mask are due to the database provided by Fairchild, then Samsung shall be free
from all liabilities.
Section 4.3 Disclaimer. THE WARRANTY SET FORTH IN SECTION 4.2
CONSTITUTES SAMSUNG'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY, AND ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, FOR
ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 4.2, SAMSUNG MAKES AND
FAIRCHILD RECEIVES NO WARRANTIES ON THE MASKS SUPPLIED HEREUNDER, EXPRESS,
IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AND SAMSUNG SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
ARTICLE V
ORDERS
Section 5.1 Orders. All sales and purchases between Samsung and
Fairchild shall be initiated by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ issuance of written purchase orders
with reasonable
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lead time sent by either registered mail or facsimile followed by mail. Such
purchase orders shall be submitted to Samsung on or before the tenth (10th) day
prior to the end of each month, describing the quantity and type of the products
and shipping and invoicing instructions requested by Fairchild for delivery
the following month. By written agreement of the Parties, purchase orders may
also be sent and acknowledged by electronic data exchange or other mutually
satisfactory system. In the event of any conflict between the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and either Party's purchase order, acknowledgment,
or similar forms, the Parties shall resolve such conflict in good faith.
ARTICLE VI
PRICES AND PAYMENT
Section 6.1 Prices. Set forth in Schedule 6.1 hereto are the prices,
expressed in U.S. Dollars, that Fairchild shall pay to Samsung for the supply of
Masks hereunder during the term of this Agreement. Such prices are on an EX
WORKS Kiheung, Korea Facilities basis. The Parties acknowledge and agree that
the prices in Schedule 6.1 hereto reflect the sum of Samsung's standard
manufacturing costs, material costs, interest and general and administrative
expenses for the production of Masks hereunder in Korean Won, such costs,
interest and expenses being converted into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rate of
1200 Korean Won : 1 U.S. Dollar.
Section 6.2 Payment. Prices shall be paid in U.S. Dollars by
telegraphic transfer. Payment terms are net thirty (30) days from the date of
tax invoice.
Section 6.3 Miscellaneous Charges and Taxes. Fairchild shall pay, in
addition to the prices quoted or invoiced, the amount of any special handling
charges if such charges were paid by the Business in Past Practices. Fairchild
shall also pay all sales, use, VAT, excise or other similar tax applicable to
the sale of goods or provision of services covered by this Agreement, or
Fairchild shall supply Samsung with an appropriate tax exemption certificate.
Section 6.4 Interest on Late Payments. If Fairchild fails to make any
payment due hereunder by the date it is due, Fairchild shall pay to Samsung, in
addition to the amount of such payment due, a late charge of one-twentieth of
one percent (1/20%) of the outstanding amount per day from the due date of the
payment until finally paid.
Section 6.6 Prorated Charges. Should Fairchild terminate any order
prior to process completion, Fairchild shall be charged a prorated portion of
the full price of such Masks subject to a negotiated adjustment, based on the
process termination point, including handling incurred by Samsung in processing
the total quantity started.
Section 6.5 Additional Services. For Masks not reflected in Schedule
6.1, terms shall be on an individual purchase order basis at prices to be
negotiated by the Parties; provided, however, that for Masks not reflected in
Schedule 6.1 but which were supplied in Past Practices, the Parties shall
negotiate in good faith to determine prices for such services using a
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methodology consistent with that used to determine the prices set forth in
Schedule 6. 1.
ARTICLE VII
DELIVERY
Section 7.1 Delivery. Samsung shall deliver Masks on the delivery
dates agreed to by the Parties. Delivery of 90% or more of volume of Masks
published in the order and made within -7/+2 days of the delivery date(s) agreed
to by the Parties shall constitute timely delivery. Delivery will be on an EX
WORKS Kiheung, Korea Facilities basis, at which point delivery shall be deemed
to be made and risk of loss and title shall pass to Fairchild. Deliveries will
be subject to incoming inspection as set forth in Section 4.1.
Section 7.2 Late Delivery. If Samsung fails to timely deliver Masks in
accordance with Section 7.1, Fairchild shall have the right in its sole
discretion to cancel all or any part of the purchase order pertaining to such
Masks. Any obligation of Fairchild under any commitment to Samsung under this
Agreement associated with such cancelled purchase order shall be discharged in
full and Fairchild shall have no liability whatsoever to Samsung thereof.
Section 7.3 Packing. All Masks delivered pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement shall be suitable, packed for shipment in containers specified by
Fairchild, marked for shipment to ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ address set forth in the
applicable purchase order and delivered to a carrier or forwarding agent chosen
by Fairchild. Should Fairchild fail to designate a carrier, forwarding agent or
type of conveyance, Samsung shall make such designation in conformance with its
standard shipping practices. Delivery will be EX WORKS Kiheung, Korea Facilities
basis, at which time risk of loss and title shall pass to Fairchild.
Section 7.4 Lot Integrity. To facilitate the inspection of deliveries
to Fairchild, lot integrity shall be maintained on all such deliveries, unless
specifically waived by mutual agreement of the Parties.
Section 7.5 Cancellation. Subject to the provisions of Section 5 and
its other obligations hereunder, Fairchild may cancel any purchase order upon
30 days written notice prior to the commencement of manufacturing without
charge, provided that Fairchild reimburses samsung for labor costs actually
incurred by Samsung and the cost of any raw materials purchased for such order
to the extent such raw materials are not used for any other products.
Section 7.6 Production Stoppages. Fairchild may request that Samsung,
stop production of Masks in process for ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ convenience, and Samsung
shall consider stopping depending on the point of process. In such event,
Fairchild shall pay for all Masks at the agreed price, subject to a negotiated
adjustment based upon the degree of competition of the Masks and whether or not
Samsung is able to use the unfilled capacity. Samsung shall, if reasonably
practicable, restart production of stopped Masks within a reasonable time after
receipt of a written request from Fairchild, subject to ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ payment of
any additional expenses incurred.
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Section 7.7 Partially Completed Inventory . In the event that
Fairchild elects to maintain an inventory of partially finished Masks, ownership
of the partially finished Masks shall pass to Fairchild when they reach the
holding point defined by the relevant process flow. Samsung shall invoice
Fairchild for such Masks, but they shall be stored under clean-room
conditions and remain in Samsung's processing WIP management system. Samsung
shall inform Fairchild of the number and types of these Masks remaining in
inventory at the end of each month. Further, the electronic records and physical
inventory shall be available for inspection by Fairchild at any time. Samsung
shall credit Fairchild with the amount previously invoiced for any such Masks at
such time as they are restarted in the process flow.
ARTICLE VIII
QUALITY CONTROL; INSPECTION; AND RELIABILITY
Section 8. 1 Specifications. Samsung shall manufacture and provide
Masks in accordance with the specifications for the applicable Mask. Prior to
shipment, Samsung shall perform the electrical parameter testing and other
inspections specified to be performed by it in the applicable specifications on
each Mask lot manufactured. Samsung shall only ship those Mask lots that
successfully pass the applicable specifications. Samsung shall electronically
provide Fairchild with the electrical test data specified in the applicable
specifications.
Section 8.2 Certification. Samsung warrants that It will maintain
ISO9001/ISO14001 certification throughout the term of this Agreement. Samsung
shall provide Fairchild notice of any audits and copies of any report or
correspondence relating, to such or similar certifications.
ARTICLE IX
ON-SITE INSPECTION AND INFORMATION
Section 9.1 Inspection and Evaluation Samsung shall allow Fairchild
and/or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ customers to visit and evaluate the Facilities during, normal
business hours as part of established source inspection programs, it being
understood and agreed between Fairchild and Samsung that Fairchild must obtain
the concurrence of Samsung for the scheduling of all such visits, which
concurrence shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Section 9.2 Information. Upon ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ written request, Samsung will
provide Fairchild with process control information, including but not limited
to: process and electrical test yield results, current process specifications
and conformance to specifications; calibration schedules and logs for equipment;
environmental monitor information for air, gases and DI water; documentation of
operator qualification and training; documentation of traceability through
Samsung's operation; and Samsung verification information.
ARTICLE X
[Reserved.)
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ARTICLE XI
TERM AND TERMINATION
Section 11.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall be three years
from the Effective Date.
Section 11.2 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated (i) upon
mutual agreement of the Parties; or (ii) by one Party sending a written notice
to the other Party of the termination of this Agreement, which notice specifies
the reason for the termination, upon the happening of any one or more of the
following events:
(a) The other Party is the subject of a bankruptcy, corporate
reorganization or composition petition filed in a court of competent
jurisdiction, whether voluntary or involuntary, which petition in the event of
an involuntary petition is not dismissed within thirty (30) days; if a receiver
or trustee is appointed for all or a substantial portion of the assets of the
other Party; or if the other Party makes an assignment for the benefit of its
creditors; or
(b) The other Party fails to perform substantially any material
covenant or obligation, or breaches any material representation or warranty
provided for herein; provided, however, that no right of termination shall arise
hereunder until thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice by the Party
who has failed to perform from the other Party, specifying the failure of
performance, and said failure having not been remedied or cured during said
thirty (30) day period. For purposes of this section, material breach shall mean
a breach that would reasonably be expected to result in a serious adverse effect
on the non-breaching Party's business operations related to the Masks.
Section 11.3 Effect of Termination. Upon termination of this
Agreement, all rights granted hereunder shall immediately terminate and each
Party shall return to the other Party any property belonging to the other Party
which is in its possession. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ liability to Samsung for any costs or
expenses, including but not limited to materials, inventory and
work-in-progress, arising from any order placed by Fairchild with Samsung prior
to termination shall not be affected by the termination of this Agreement.
Nothing in this Article II is intended to relieve either Party of any liability
for any payment or other obligation existing at the time of termination. The
provisions of Sections 11.3, 12.1, 12.2, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.8, 14.10, 14.12,
14.17 and 14.18 shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.
ARTICLE XII
CONFIDENTIALITY
Section 12.1 Confidential. Samsung and Fairchild agree that any
confidential Information (as defined in the Confidentiality Agreement executed
between Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Semiconductor Corporation on
September 18, 1998) each Party discloses, generates or otherwise acquires under
this Agreement, as the case may be, shall be treated in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Confidentiality Agreement. Samsung and Fairchild
further agree that, in the event the Confidentiality Agreement expires
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prior to termination or expiration of this Agreement, the terms and conditions
of the Confidentiality Agreement shall continue to apply with respect to any
Confidential Information disclosed, generated or otherwise acquired under this
Agreement.
Section 12.2 Ownership and Maintenance of Data. Ail records, data files
(and the data contained therein), input materials, reports and other materials
provided to Samsung by Fairchild and derivative data computed or processed
therefrom (collectively the "Data") pursuant to this Agreement after the
Effective-Date will be the exclusive property of Fairchild, and Samsung shall
not possess any interest, title, lien or right in connection therewith. Samsung
shall safeguard the Data to the same extent it protects its own similar
materials, but in no case in an unreasonable manner. Data shall not be used by
Samsung for any purpose other than in support of Samsung's obligations
hereunder. Neither the Data nor any part thereof shall be disclosed, sold
assigned, leased or otherwise disposed of to third parties by Samsung or
commercially exploited by or on behalf of Samsung, its employees or agents. If a
Party determines that it is required to disclose any information pursuant to
applicable law or receives any demand under lawful process to disclose or
provide information of the other Party that is subject to the confidentiality
provisions hereof, such Party shall notify the other Party prior to disclosing
and providing such information and shall cooperate at the expense of the
requesting Party in seeking any reasonable protective arrangements requested by
such other Party. Subject to the foregoing, the Party that receives such request
may thereafter disclose or provide information to the extent required by such
law or by lawful process. Upon termination of this Agreement, Samsung shall
provide Fairchild reasonable access to retained Data for a period not to exceed
three (3) months following said termination whereupon, upon ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ request,
such Data will be transferred to Fairchild at ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ cost, except in the
event of termination by Fairchild under Section 11.2(b) by reason of Samsung's
material breach, in which case, such transfer will be made at Samsung's cost.
ARTICLE XIII
FORCE MAJEURE
Section 13.1 Force Majeure.
(a) A Party is not liable for a failure to perform any of its
obligations under this Agreement insofar as it proves that the failure was due
force majeure.
(b) Force majeure within paragraph (a) above may result from
events including, but not limited to, (i) war, whether declared or not, riots,
acts of sabotage, explosions, fires, destruction of equipment/machines, or
inability to obtain raw materials, (ii) natural disasters, such as violent
storms, earthquakes, floods and destruction by lightning, (iii) the intervention
of any Governmental Authority, (iv) boycotts, strikes and lock-outs of all kinds
and work-stoppages and (v) any other cause, whether similar or dissimilar to the
foregoing beyond the control of the Party claiming the benefit.
(c) A Party seeking relief hereunder shall as soon as
practicable after the force majeure and its effects upon its ability to perform
became known to it give notice to the other Party of such force majeure.
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ARTICLE XIV
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 14.1 Notices. All notices hereunder shall be sufficiently given
for all purposes hereunder if in writing and delivered personally, sent by
documented overnight delivery service or, to the extent receipt is confirmed,
telecopy or other electronic transmission service to the appropriate addresses
or numbers as set forth below.
Notices to Samsung shall be addressed to:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Main ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
▇▇▇, ▇-▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇
Attention: Director, Legal Department
Telecopy No.: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
with a copy to:
▇▇▇, ▇▇▇ & ▇▇▇
Hankook Tire ▇▇▇▇. ▇▇▇-▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇
Attention: Kap-You ▇▇▇
Telecopy No.: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
or at such other address and to the attention of such other Person as Samsung
may designate by written notice to Fairchild.
Notices to Fairchild shall be addressed to:
▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Korea Semiconductor Ltd.
82-33, Todang-Dong
Wonmi District
Puchon City, Kyonaggi Province
Korea
Attention: President
Telecopy No.: (▇▇ ▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
with copies to:
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▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Semiconductor Corporation
▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, M.S. ▇▇-▇▇
▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇
Attention: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇
Telecopy No.: (01)(▇▇▇)▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
and to:
▇▇▇ & ▇▇▇▇▇,
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▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇-▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇
Attention: Y.J. Ro
Telecopy No.: (▇▇ ▇)-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇
Or at such other address and to the attention of such other Person as Fairchild
may designate by written notice to Samsung.
Section 14.2 Indemnification. (a) Each Party (the "Indemnifying
Party"), at its own expense and cost, shall defend any suit, claim or legal
proceeding against the other Party (the "Indemnified Party") for the
infringement of patents or trademark, or claims based on allegations of
copyright, trade secret or other proprietary right infringement, by the
Indemnifying Party. The Indemnifying Party shall pay all damages and costs which
may be awarded against the Indemnified Party because of such infringement by the
Indemnifying Party.
(b) The Indemnifying Party's duties under the immediately
preceding paragraph (a) are conditional upon the Indemnified Party furnishing to
the Indemnifying Party prompt written notice of the commencement of any suit or
proceeding or any claim of infringement and a copy of each written communication
relating to the alleged infringement, and giving to the Indemnifying Party
authority and reasonable assistance (at the Indemnifying Party's expense and
cost) to defend or settle such law suit, proceeding or claim. The Indemnifying
Party shall not be bound by any settlement made without its prior consent.
Section 14.3 Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement
shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic
of Korea without reference to the choice of law principles thereof. Fairchild
and Samsung consent to and hereby submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of
the Seoul District Court located in the Republic of Korea in connection with any
action, suit or proceeding arising out of or relating to this agreement, and
each of the parties irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of the venue of
any such proceeding brought in such a court and any claim that any such
proceeding brought in such a court has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
Section 14.4 Effectiveness. The Parties' obligations under this
Agreement are conditioned upon the Closing, the occurrence of which is subject
to various conditions set forth in the Business Transfer Agreement. This
Agreement shall become operative if and when the Closing occurs and shall be
null and void if the Closing does not occur for any reason.
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Section 14.5 Headings; Definitions. The section and article headings
contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and
will not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. All references
to Sections or Articles contained herein mean 0 Sections or Articles of this
Agreement unless otherwise stated.
Section 14.6 Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended, modified,
superseded, canceled, renewed or extended receipt by a written instrument signed
by the Party to be charged therewith.
Section 14.7 Waiver; Effect of Waiver. No provision of this Agreement
may be waived except by a written instrument signed by the Party waiving
compliance. No waiver by any Party of any of the requirements hereof or of any
of such Party's rights hereunder shall release the other Party from full
performance of its remaining obligations stated herein. No failure to exercise
or delay in exercising on the part of any Party any right, power or privilege of
such Party shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial
exercise of any right, power or privilege preclude any other or further exercise
thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege by such Party.
Section 14.8 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be deemed invalid,
illegal or unenforceable to any extent or for any reason, such provision shall
be severed from this Agreement and the remainder of this Agreement and the
application thereof shall not be affected and shall be enforceable to the
fullest extent permitted by law. A provision which is valid, legal and
enforceable shall be substituted for the severed provision.
Section 14.9 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement,
express or implied, is intended to or shall confer on any Person other than the
Parties and their respective successors or assigns any rights (including
third-party beneficiary rights), remedies, obligations or liabilities under or
by reason of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not provide third parties with
any remedy, claim, liability, reimbursement, cause of action or other right in
excess of those existing without reference to the terms of this Agreement.
Section 14.10 Interpretation; Absence of Presumption.
(a) For the purposes hereof, (i) words in the singular shall
be held to include the plural and vice versa and words of one gender shall be
held to include the other gender as the context requires, (ii) the terms
"hereof," "herein," and "herewith" and words of similar import shall, unless
otherwise stated, be construed to refer to this Agreement as a whole (including
all of the Schedules hereto) and not to any particular provision of this
Agreement, and Article, Section, paragraph and Schedule references are to the
Articles, Sections, paragraphs and Schedules to this Agreement unless otherwise
specified, (iii). the word "including" and words of similar import when used in
this Agreement means "including' without limitation," unless the context
otherwise requires or unless otherwise specified, (iv) the word "or" shall not
be exclusive, (v) provisions shall apply, when appropriate, to successive events
and transactions, and (vi) all references to any period of days shall be deemed
to be to the relevant number of calendar days.
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(b) This Agreement shall be construed without regard to any
presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the Party
drafting or causing any instrument to be drafted.
Section 14.11 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or
more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement,
and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by
each of the Parties and delivered to the other Party.
Section 14.12 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including agreements
incorporated herein), the Business Transfer Agreement, the Confidentiality
Agreement and the Schedules hereto contain the entire agreement between the
Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and there are no agreements,
understandings, representations or warranties between the Parties other than
those set forth or referred to herein.
Section 14.13 Relationship of the Parties. Samsung shall perform all
services hereunder as an independent contractor. This Agreement does not create
a fiduciary or agency relationship between Samsung and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, each of
which shall be and at all times remain independent companies for all purposes
hereunder. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to make either Party a general
or special agent, joint venturer, partner or employee of the other for any
purpose.
Section 14.14 Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and
inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns;
provided, however, that no Party will assign its rights or delegate its
obligations under this Agreement without the express prior written consent of
the other Party, except that (i) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may assign its rights hereunder as
collateral security to any bona fide financial institution engaged in
acquisition financing in the ordinary course providing financing to consummate
the transactions contemplated hereby or any bona fide financial institution
engaged in acquisition financing in the ordinary course through which such
financing is refunded, replaced or refinanced and any of the foregoing financial
institutions may assign such rights in connection with a sale of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in
the form then being conducted by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ substantially as an entirety and (ii)
Samsung and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ each may assign its rights and obligations under this
Agreement to any Entity that succeeds to substantially all of its assets and
liabilities.
Section 14.15 Fulfillment of Obligations. Any obligation of any Party
to any other Party under this agreement, which obligation is performed,
satisfied or fulfilled by an Affiliate of such Party, shall be deemed to have
been performed, satisfied or fulfilled by such Party.
Section 14.16 Publicity. Neither Party shall, without the approval of
the other Party, make any press release or other public announcement concerning
the terms of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, except as and to
the extent that any such Party shall be so obligated by law or pursuant to a
lawful request of a government agency.
Section 14.17 Specific Performance. The Parties each acknowledge that,
in view of the uniqueness of the subject matter hereof, the Parties would not
have an adequate remedy at
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law for money damages in the event that this Agreement were not performed in
accordance with its terms, and therefore agree that the Parties shall be
entitled to specific enforcement of the terms hereof in addition to any other
remedy to which the Parties may be entitled at law or in equity.
Section 14. 18 No Consequential Damages. In no event shall either Party
be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages
resulting from the other Party's performance or failure to perform under this
Agreement, or the furnishing, performance, or use of any goods or services sold
pursuant hereto, whether due to breach of contract, breach of warranty,
negligence or otherwise, regardless of whether the nonperforming Party was
advised of the possibility of such damages or not.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed on their behalf as of the date first written above.
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇
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Name:
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Title:
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▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ KOREA SEMICONDUCTOR LTD.
By: /s/ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇
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Name: ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇
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Title: Exec. V.P.
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Schedule 6.1
Pricing and payment
unit: USD
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Overhead
Manufacturing (interest +general
Size CD Spot cost & administrative) Total cost
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5" F (7.4) 561.66 120.83 682.5
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Master 5" 5"-mast 447.5 130 577.5
6" 6"-mast 473.33 140 614.16
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Copy 5" 5"-copy 75 16.66 91.66
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Rework 344.16 60 404.16
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Dummy Main inch CD spot cost * 50%
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